Maed In India

This week I’ve got pop singer-songwriter Maalvika Manoj aka Mali. A young girl from Chennai who moved kit and kaboodle to Bombay with nothing but her music and her dreams. After her smattering of gigs around Bombay, and the release of her single 'Walk Away', she garnered the attention of music festival organisers and the likes of music directors Salim Merchant and Harris Jayaraj. Listen to her perform her unreleased music, talk about her debut album Deception, why she moved to Bombay, and how we met at a band hunt in Chennai. Kicking off the show, I have an original song by one of the biggest cover bands in India, The Other People who featured on Ep.6 of Maed in India. The Other People 'Never Mind' Mali 'Walk Away' 'Dreaming' 'Rush' The Maed In India Podcast is also available on iTunes: https://goo.gl/mvFfLJ, Stitcher: https://goo.gl/Dc7iaV, Tunein: https://goo.gl/xw5liS, Or generally, just about any app you use to get your podcasts (Overcast, Beyond Pod) This is an IVM Production; for more such awesome podca

For many, Dhoom Pichak wasn't a song, but an anthem. Circa 1988, this hindi rock-pop band's music has been the soundtrack to people's college years and even their lives. Tune in to this week's episode of Maed in India, as I chat to the lads from Euphoria about their new single 'Halla Bol', their upcoming album, their trials and tribulations across the last 28 years, and their ambitions to create a viable music industry for independent artists. 'Vacratunda Mahakaya' 'Dhoom Pichuck' 'Sha Na Na Na' 'Pyaar Hi Tha' 'Ab Na Jaa' 'Mehfuz' 'Maeri' 'Halla Bol' The Maed In India Podcast is also available on iTunes: https://goo.gl/mvFfLJ, Stitcher: https://goo.gl/Dc7iaV, Tunein: https://goo.gl/xw5liS, Or generally, just about any app you use to get your podcasts (Overcast, Beyond Pod) This is an IVM Production; for more such awesome podcasts, come find us: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: https://goo.gl/P130uw Twitter: https://goo.gl/7P7Uec Instagram: https://goo.gl/qH3PH

On this episode of Maed in India, I have RnB/blues/soul singer-songwriter Naina Kundu, who's been around the indie block for years and will be releasing her debut album this year, FWD. She also talks her boyfriend and producer Scott Kinsey, playing bass, her indie scene collaborations, radio in the Middle East & Ace of Base. But first, kicking off the show is Hindi rock band Euphoria! They're releasing their new single 'Halla Bol' on Saavn. And you get to hear a teaser to their episode coming out next week. Euphoria 'Halla Bol' Naina Kundu 'Strike' 'A Shell' 'When They Say' The Maed In India Podcast is also available on iTunes: https://goo.gl/mvFfLJ, Stitcher: https://goo.gl/Dc7iaV, Tunein: https://goo.gl/xw5liS, Or generally, just about any app you use to get your podcasts (Overcast, Beyond Pod) This is an IVM Production; for more such awesome podcasts, come find us: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: https://goo.gl/P130uw Twitter: https://goo.gl/7P7Uec Instagram: https://goo.gl/qH3PH

 From just a local lad living in a Kurla chawl to a high-flying rapper gigging across the country and working with some of the best producers in India. Naved Shaikh aka Naezy is our headliner on Maed in India this week as he talks about his debut album coming out this year and how doing what he loves is still a struggle for him regardless of his success. He also throws down some of his raps and new unreleased material from his upcoming record. The opening act for this episode is blues-soul singer-songwriter Naina Kundu, who features on next week's show. PS. For this interview, Naezy felt more comfortable chatting in Hindi with me, and currently, my own Hindi-speaking and Hindi-understanding skills are very much sub-par. I did try but you can tell that I was seriously struggling. Naezy was a sweetheart and phenomenally patient with me. I hope you too can please bare with me and the failings on my part. Though, one thing I will guarantee is that you will be entertained. Naina Kundu 'Peter Pan' Naezy 'Aafat!' 'M

All the way from Delhi, this week, Maed in India brings you contemporary fusion duo Shadow And Light. Ex-Advaita member, Anindo, and singer Pavithra talk about songwriting, recording two albums together, working with Shubha Mudgal, tricking people into falling in love, and they perform songs that meld Hindustani classical with electronica, jazz and blues. Kicking off the show is singer-songwriter Mohit Mukhi with his stripped down session. He featured on Ep.4 and recently released a brand new album called, Running Shoes and Thousand Dreams. Mohit Mukhi 'Lucky Man' Shadow And Light 'Dheemi' 'Unkahi' 'Tum' The Maed In India Podcast is also available on iTunes: https://goo.gl/mvFfLJ, Stitcher: https://goo.gl/Dc7iaV, Tunein: https://goo.gl/xw5liS, Or generally, just about any app you use to get your podcasts (Overcast, Beyond Pod) Follow Maed In India on: Facebook: facebook.com/maedinindia/ Twitter: twitter.com/maedinindia This is an IVM Production; for more such awesome podcasts, come find us: Website: Indusvox.

Electro-rock duo from Mumbai, Fossil (not to be confused with the plural, "Fossils" who are a Bangla rock band from Kolkata) are performing on Maed in India this week. They have released 2 EPs till date - one about great spiritual anguish aka 'Toska', another called 'The Shield of Roma'. They talk about how Fossil formed, what inspires their music, being scared to come on Maed in India, Holla Crisis and more. Currently they are working on new material which you get a glimpse of on the show. But first, the opening act this week is singer-songwriter, Mohit Mukhi, who featured on Ep.4 of Maed in India and recently released his latest album, Running Shoes and A Thousand Dreams. Fossil 'Medicine' 'Yuri & Neil' 'Car Crash Theme Park' https://soundcloud.com/bandfossil Mohit Mukhi 'Running Shoes and A Thousand Dreams' https://soundcloud.com/mohitm The Maed In India Podcast is also available on iTunes: https://goo.gl/mvFfLJ, Stitcher: https://goo.gl/Dc7iaV, Tunein: https://goo.gl/xw5liS, Or generally, just about a

This episode of Maed in India features headliner guitar virtuoso and composer from Delhi, Aditya Balani. He talks about founding fusion act, Advaita, his stint at Berklee College of Music, his innate curiosity about music, and he even gives us a sneak peak in to his new release. Kicking off the show is a stripped down session by indie rock act, The Fringe Pop, who featured on ep.41 of Maed in India. The Fringe Pop 'Dead And Gone' Aditya Balani 'Constants & Variables' 'Make It Right' 'Sky High' The Maed In India Podcast is also available on iTunes: https://goo.gl/mvFfLJ, Stitcher: https://goo.gl/Dc7iaV, Tunein: https://goo.gl/xw5liS, Or generally, just about any app you use to get your podcasts (Overcast, Beyond Pod) Follow Maed In India on: Facebook: facebook.com/maedinindia/ Twitter: twitter.com/maedinindia This is an IVM Production; for more such awesome podcasts, come find us: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: https://goo.gl/P130uw Twitter: https://goo.gl/7P7Uec Instagram: https://goo.gl/qH3PHm #TheFring

It's my 50th episode!! And this week I bring you the best of Maed in India across the last 49 episodes which is a smorgasbord of music from indie rock, to folk, fusion, punk, hip hop, blues, reggae, pop and more. I've had the privilege of hanging out with some brilliant musicians from across India and I am so happy showcasing some of the best music coming out of this country. I would have loved to play you ALL the songs from every single episode, but for now here is a sample of what Maed in India is all about. Tracklist Gowri - 'WaterLilly' The F16s - 'Blackboard' The Tripp - 'Minor Blues' Rebecca Naz - 'Step' Vernon Noronha - 'Come Back Jack' Warren Mendonsa - 'Folkish Three' Nikhil D’Souza - 'Waiting for the Sun' Zoya Mohan - 'Swim' Punk On Toast - 'For Hire' Barefaced Liar - 'Chocolate' Aditya Balani - '1979' The Maed In India Podcast is also available on iTunes: https://goo.gl/mvFfLJ, Stitcher: https://goo.gl/Dc7iaV, Tunein: https://goo.gl/xw5liS, Or generally, just about any app you use to get your podca

It's a Malayali infested episode as rock act Suraj Mani & The Tattva Trip headline the show with his life experiences, world philosophies and rock poetry. And the opening act is another Mallu brother, Rohit Vasudevan, Pune singer-songwriter who featured on Ep.26 of Maed in India but he's thrown in an extra ditty just for you. Rohit Vasudevan Song: 'Voh' Suraj Mani & The Tattva Trip 'Mona' 'Duplicity' 'Anxious attachments' The Maed In India Podcast is also available on iTunes: https://goo.gl/mvFfLJ, Stitcher: https://goo.gl/Dc7iaV, Tunein: https://goo.gl/xw5liS, Or generally, just about any app you use to get your podcasts (Overcast, Beyond Pod) Follow Maed In India on: Facebook: facebook.com/maedinindia/ Twitter: twitter.com/maedinindia This is an IVM Production; for more such awesome podcasts, come find us: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: https://goo.gl/P130uw Twitter: https://goo.gl/7P7Uec Instagram: https://goo.gl/qH3PHm #SurajManiAndTheTattvaTrip #RohitVasudevan #Rock #Indie #Indian #Music

Down from Delhi on Maed in India this week, is Delhi rock duo Barefaced Liar. Talking about their friendship since high school, why they're called Barefaced Liar, 5 years after their debut they released their sophomore album last year - Mind Over Matter, having Jens Bogren (Opeth & Marty Friedman) master your album, and performing in Pattaya, Thailand. They play acoustic renditions of their rock tracks for your listening pleasure. But first, opening for them this week is Pune singer-songwriter Gowri with her stripped down session. Barefaced Liar All I have Chocolate Toe the line http://www.barefacedliar.com/ Gowri Jayakumar Ego tripping https://www.facebook.com/gowrijayakumar   The Maed In India Podcast is also available on iTunes: https://goo.gl/mvFfLJ, Stitcher: https://goo.gl/Dc7iaV, Tunein: https://goo.gl/xw5liS, Or generally, just about any app you use to get your podcasts (Overcast, Beyond Pod) Follow Maed In India on: Facebook: facebook.com/maedinindia/ Twitter: twitter.com/maedinindia This is an

Indie folk singer-songwriter Jishnu Guha is this week's headliner with his debut EP, Desperate Times. He talks about his busking licence, why he's named Short Round, being in a college faculty band called Thunderjunk, and points of desperation. He also performs his latest record live in studio. But first, opening for Maed in India this episode is "suburban punk" act, Punk on Toast. Songs: Short Round 'Golden' 'Lies And Promises' 'Ex' www.soundcloud.com/shortroundmusic www.facebook.com/shortroundmusic Punk On Toast 'Rampage' www.facebook.com/punkrockmumbai www.soundcloud.com/punk-on-toast

Producer, composer, multi-instrumentalist and one of the pioneers in the Asian Underground movement, Karsh Kale takes over this week's episode of Maed in India. He talks about his days in Table Beat Science with music greats Zakir Hussain & Sultan Khan, his trips back to the motherland, Coke Studio, The Dewarists, his India collaborations, performing for President Obama, being a Sting-fanboy and more. You also get to hear his stories behind the songs on his latest album, Up, that released in January this year. www.karshkale.com

Contemporary Indian harpist, Nush Lewis takes over this week's episode as she talks about how playing the harp was her calling, lugging around an 11 kg harp for gigs, working with producer Ayan De, and her 6-track EP called Fused that came out last year. Opening this week's show is "ethnotronic" duo Filter Coffee, with an extra #StrippedDown session they did after they recorded Ep.29 of Maed in India. Nush Lewis Songs: 'Bright Orange Teacups' 'Finding Sanity' 'Dim Lights' https://soundcloud.com/nushlewis https://www.facebook.com/nush.lewis/ Filter Coffee 'Slow Down Kalandar' http://www.filtercoffeemusic.com/

This week's headliner is guitar virtuoso/producer/composer Warren Mendonsa aka Blackstratblues, who picked up a guitar at the age of 5 and currently has 3 rock-bluesy albums under his belt (majority of which are instrumental). He's been in bands such as Zero, Alien Chutney, Helga's Fun Castle, and performed with the likes of Karsh Kale, Ankur & The Ghalat Family, Tejas Menon and more. In this episode we try to understand what inspires Warren's music, his years in Auckland before he came back to India, his most recent record - The Universe Has A Strange Sense of Humour, using chaddies as a pop-filter, and refrigerating a overheated computer while producing an album. We also have Warren interrupting his own performances in the studio to explain his songs. Also on the lineup is indie folk singer-songwriter Jishnu Guha aka Short Round, who released his debut EP Desperate Times recently, and came to the studio to perform on Maed in India. His #StrippedDown Session is the opening act this week. Jishnu 'Short Ro

Indian-born/Toronto-based pop singer Rebecca Nazz popped into the studio to bring you her latest EP, Loved. We talk about everything from her cheesy lyrics, to working with Grammy-nominated producers, helping empower young teens, and we even dug up a little of her past where she's collaborated with Apache Indian on a bhangra-dance-pop track? Songs performed are: Ordinary Girl Too Late Step http://www.rebeccanazz.com/

Shy and unassuming singer-songwriter Vernon Noronha bares his soul and his guitar in this week's episode of Maed in India. Performing since 2011 he's released numerous singles, and now his debut EP, Closer To Home, sees Vernon at his most vulnerable as his songs talk of love, loss and a lunchbox. Songs performed are: Sunrise With Candlelights As The Ship Sails Come Back Jack https://soundcloud.com/vernon-noronha https://www.facebook.com/VernonNoronhamusic/

Starting out as a college band, and recording their album while they lived in different cities, Mumbai indie rock act The Fringe Pop have found a way to keep their musical ambitions alive regardless of lineup changes, and working full-time jobs. Having released their debut album, 'If You Haven't Noticed Yet' a couple of years ago, they are now working on new stuff and they are performing on Maed in India this week. Songs performed are: Dilrooba Little Mistake Come Home Again The Fringe Pop (indie rock, post-punk group from Mumbai) https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Fringe-Pop https://thefringepop.bandcamp.com/

We bring you the 2nd part of the #MaedinIndia episode special with indie music scene stalwart, Arjun S Ravi, music journalist, editor of Indecision & NH7.in, and director at OML. In this half of our chat we talk about festivals, music venues, his plans for 2016 and I irritate him about his short-lived "band". He also throws in the rest of his indie music picks that kindled his curiousity for local Indian independent artists. Medicis (nu-metal band from Auroville, Pondicherry) Song: Dead of Night http://nh7.in/medicis/ Helga’s Fun Castle (pop rock act from Mumbai) Song: Mr.Fancypants Album: Thank You Come Again http://nh7.in/helgasfuncastle/ Split (alternative rock act from Mumbai) Song: Fat Oaf Album: Counting Perfume https://www.facebook.com/splitsplit The Supersonics (post-punk act from Kolkata) Song: Move in https://www.facebook.com/thesupersonics http://soundcloud.com/thesupersonics

In a new episode special of #MaedinIndia, Mae picks indie scene stalwarts to give their pick of Indian indie music they love and play it across the show. This week's guest is Arjun S Ravi, music journalist for over a decade, editor of Indecision & NH7.in, director of Only Much Louder and my old boss. He talks about being a music geek & journalist, why he thinks your band sucks,NH7.in, and his new docu-series Standing By (that chronicles the Indian indie music since the 1920s). He also takes me through his playlist of songs that triggered his fanboy-love for the independent music scene in India. Songs: Zero (alternative rock band from Mumbai) Song: Hate in Em Album: Procrastination http://nh7.in/zero Pentagram (electro-rock act from Mumbai) Song: Ten Album: Up https://www.facebook.com/pentagramindia/ Medusa (progressive metal band from Mumbai. Now known as electro-rock act Sky Rabbit) Song: Beep Off https://www.facebook.com/helloskyrabbit Lounge Piranha (post-rock band from Bangalore) Song: Ebb Album:

Chennai indie rockers The F16's popped over for a chat and played some tunes on this episode of Maed in India. They've released two EPs so far - 'Kaleidoscope' (Chennai) and 'Nobody's Gonna Wait' (Converse Rubber Tracks Studio in Brooklyn) - and they're working on their new album, Triggerpunkte at Cotton Press Studios. Songs performed are: Cannibal Life Blackboard Jacuzzi The F16s (Chennai Indie rock act) https://soundcloud.com/the-f16s https://www.facebook.com/thef16s