India is a seat of limitless talent and insane possibilities. The varied taste and unique choices lends our country that authentic vibe which is impossible to not get impressed and inspired by. From the incredibly inspiring history to the magical voices that adorn the country’s landscapes this is a country which has seen it all. Bollywood and its mesmerizing tunes undeniably melt our hearts but the music lovers of the country do not limit themselves to Bollywood music. Music is that wild bird that flies above all boundaries, borders and limitations. Independent Music in India is that special branch of the impressive musical history which blossoms music of unique taste and inspiring touch.
The recent years has seen talented independent artists and independent music in India walk past the old Bollywood music and the traditional concepts like that wild and untameable horse. If you are a music lover then you cannot afford to not listen to this breath-taking music industry which is flourishing in your country. Here is a list of 5 Indie music artists from India which you’ll deeply regret not adding on your playlist. Here we go:
#1. Parvaaz:
Music unites people and this line would see itself materializing in reality with the formation of Parvaaz in the year 2010. Parvaaz was formed after two Srinagar friends met with two friends from Bangalore. This Bangalore based musical geniuses – Khalid Ahmad (vocalist), Kashif Iqbal (lead Guitarist), Fidel D’Souza (Bass Guitarist) and Sachin Banandur (Drummer) – try to paint a picture of Kashmir through a mesmerising amalgamation of Hindi and Urdu lyrics. The enigmatic Kashmiri poetry, jaw-dropping music videos and soulful voices is surely going to make you listen to all of their tracks.
#2. Maati Baani:
When Nirali Karthik and Karthik shah joined hands they created “Maati Baani” – “The Language of the Earth”. This husband-wife duo rose to fame and stardom with their fusion of Folk music and modern music with Hindustani Classical. Their music is synonymous with the name of their band. This Mumbai based band is someone who lives to explore the musical history of the country and fuse it with the modern times. Your musical ears can’t afford to miss the musical brilliance and heart-warming melodies of Maati Baani.
#3. Tushar Lall (Indian Jam Project)
I remember listening faint voices of this magical Indie music band while working and those faint lyrics and tunes were so compelling that I deliberately took out time from my busy schedule to check out all of their tracks. If there is one artist who has impressed me beyond measure, it’s none other than Tushar Lall. If giving an Indian makeover to western track seems like a treacherous climb to you, then check out this band and see how these musical masters have made it look like a cake walk. They are experts at giving an Indian touch to the western hits and making the music which sticks with you all day along. You ought to give them a chance to be a part of your skilfully curated playlist.
#4. Parekh & Singh
Parekh & Singh are Indian Dream-Pop singers. Parekh & Singh’s songs are like those early morning tuneful musings that rings bells of nostalgia and excitement in your groggy state of mind. This unique blend of whimsical creativity and ingenuine elegance makes the band of Nischay Parekh and Jivraj Singh reserves a top seat in your coveted playlist. These Berklee returned artists relocated in the city of joy – Calcutta to bring alive some eccentric and offbeat tunes that every heart hums amidst the noise of regular life
#5. Dhruv Vishvanath
Dhruv Vishvanath is the only Indian guitarist to get his name featured in the Acoustic Guitar Magazine list of “30 Great Guitarist under 30”. He got his name featured along with guitar prodigy like Ed Sheeran and Newton Faulkner. This 22 year old is a singer, Songwriter and producer of his songs, Dhruv says that his songs are inspired from the day to day interactions of human emotions and his songs hold testimony to that fact. This prodigal percussionist releases videos that’ll inspire you in your everyday life. The brilliant fusion of his guitar and upbeat modern tempo music brings alive your senses to whole new world you never thought existed.
Don’t you want to listen to them already? Park aside your worries for the day and give a chance to these Indie musicians to help your mind traverse in unknown mystical lands of the universe. Listen to the latest track of this brilliant music artist and download songs online from Sound cloud, Song dew, etc. Strum along the heart string of your soul while you enjoy a lazy Sunday or get over a sluggish Monday with this ultimate checklist of Indie artists from India.
