Independent Music

Patio Unplugged: Awkward Silence - Red Words​

Awkward Silence was formed back in 2014 after the disbandment of the rock-group Worst Case Scenario. Four friends – Sidhant Bakshi (vocals and guitars), Nishat Chaddha (keys), Prashant Sukumar (vocals and guitars), and Yash Rohra (bass) – came together to form Awkward Silence; a pop-punk group that reminds you of Jimmy Eat World circa the early 2000s.

Rekha Bhardwaj on launching record label with husband Vishal: 'Hope to seek out listeners who believe in our music'

The lockdown has allowed singer Rekha Bhardwaj, and her husband Vishal Bhardwaj, to finally take the leap and set up their much-awaited label VB Music.

Strawberry Fields 2020: NLSIU Bengaluru's music festival returns, with F16s, Skrat, Parvaaz among headliners

Strawberry Fields, the annual music festival of National Law School of India University in Bengaluru, will be held from 10 to 12 January and has headliners The F16s, JBABE, Skrat, and Parvaaz, among others.

Bengaluru-based band Parvaaz on putting together their new album Kun, and evolving as musicians

Their lyrics on Kun explore questions of being, life, and its meaning. And while Parvaaz doesn’t explicitly talk about the political unrest in Kashmir, everything affecting them is subconsciously reflected in their music.

Indian post-rock band aswekeepsearching on their new album, and a fresh minimalist approach

Indian post-rock band aswekeepsearching talk to Firstpost about their third album Rooh, taking the band in a new direction, and putting in effort to emotionally connect with listeners.

Women in Music: New initiative addresses gender disparity in India, as on-demand streaming goes big

Women in Music aims to champion the representation and presence of women in the music industry, being a support system for all women that are part of the community.

Patio Unplugged: Ramya Pothuri – Places

Independent artist Ramya Pothuri sings about wilderness, isolation and being imperfectly human in the latest episode for Patio Unplugged.

Patio Unplugged: Echoes of Cadence – Who Pays

Rachel and Darren, two graduates from a music academy, formed Echoes of Cadence; a duo that creates their own unique blend of jazz, blues and pop. With Darren’s serene and effortless acoustic guitaring, along with Rachel’s soothing yet seething voice, Echoes of Cadence belt out tunes that are as melodious as the sound of impending doom.

Patio Unplugged: Echoes of Cadence – Take Me Along With You

Rachel and Darren, two graduates from a music academy, formed Echoes of Cadence; a duo that creates their own unique blend of jazz, blues and pop. With Darren’s serene and effortless acoustic guitaring, along with Rachel’s soothing yet seething voice, Echoes of Cadence belt out tunes that are as melodious as the sound of impending doom.

Patio Unplugged: Tadpatri Talkies – A.B.T. | Aankh Bandh Tapli

Tadpatri Talkies, a Mumbai based hip-hop group, have brought the spotlight upon them with a unique style of tongue-in-cheek humour. Using sketch comedy, parody and the art of satire, Tadpatri Talkies have reinvigorated the local hip-hop scene, or what is better known as Gully Rap.