On this week’s episode, we have an acoustic indie folk band called Ink Of Bard. We talk about their music, how the band got together, their songwriting process, playing Sofar Sounds Bombay and finding yourself on the same stage as one of your guitar heroes. Opening the episode will be guitar spanker & singer-songwriter from Delhi, Dhruv Visvanath who’s currently roaming around the country performing on his Lost Cause Tour and whose episode will be out next year. Dhruv Vishvanath ‘Botswana’ I...
Dec 19, 2016•53 min•Season 1Ep. 79
On this week’s episode, we have virtuoso guitarist & composer Sanjay Divecha. He talks about his years in LA playing with iconic artists like Carlos Santana, Angelique Kidjo, as well as performing at the Hollywood Bowl and the New Orleans Jazz Fest. With his latest release ‘Sanjay Divecha And Secret’, he talks about his inspiration and breaks down his method of composition. Opening the episode will be a stripped down session by pop singer-songwriter Shubhangi Joshi, who featured on Ep.64 of ...
Dec 12, 2016•1 hr 38 min•Season 1Ep. 78
On this week’s episode, we have our first repeat guest in singer-songwriter Mohit Mukhi (who featured on Ep.4)! Now as a trio along with Heather Andrews on violin & vocals and Rahul Wadhwani on keys, he talks about his journey from solo artist to now playing with a band, how his songwriting process has evolved as well as why melancholy is important in music. He’ll be showcasing new music from his album “Running Shoes and a Thousand Dreams” released earlier this year so catch it all on Maed i...
Dec 05, 2016•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 77
On this week’s episode, we have music producer, composer and guitarist Donn Bhat. He talks about his rockstar years of long hair, guitar shredding and a Europe tour, as well as becoming BBC artist of the month, playing Glastonbury last year, and new collaborations. (who’s worked with the likes of Herbie Hancock, Chaka Khan and Ilaya Raja to name a few). We’ll be showcasing tracks from his new EP as well as previewing an unreleased track so don’t miss it on Maed in India! Opening the episode will...
Nov 28, 2016•1 hr 33 min•Season 1Ep. 76
On this week’s episode, we have experimental blues rockers The Family Cheese. They talk about their debut album, their contrasting musical tastes and recording with reknowned sound engineer Shantanu Hudlikar (who’s worked with the likes of Herbie Hancock, Chaka Khan and Ilaya Raja to name a few). They will be performing stripped down versions of their tracks including a rap about bawas, so don’t miss it on Maed in India! Opening the episode will be a stripped down session by indie-folk-pop band ...
Nov 21, 2016•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 75
On this week’s episode, we have none other than rapper Taran Kaur Dillon… aka Hard Kaur! One of the first female Indian rappers, she’ll be talking about her difficult childhood, where her love for hip hop began, the current Hip-hop scene in India and her latest single. She will be performing her original tracks past and present so catch it all on Maed In India! Hard Kaur '1984 Changed My Life’ 'Missing you' 'Sherni' ‘Breathe’ You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast...
Nov 14, 2016•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 74
On this week’s episode, we have homegrown Hindi pop artist, Abhinab Dan. He talks about being an angsty engineering student, talking to a window, fictitious girlfriends, his latest EP. He’ll be performing stripped down versions of his music so catch it on Maed in India! Kicking off the show will be singer-songwriter Kaly Aani accompanied by guitarist Nevin Dmello, who featured on Ep.66 of Maed in India. Kaly Aani 'Ordinary People' BIanca Love 'Khidki’ 'Yuhi' ‘Koshish’ You can listen to this show...
Nov 07, 2016•42 min•Season 1Ep. 73
On this week’s episode, we have Blues-Funk-Jazz singer-songwriter Bianca. She talks about her big move from New Orleans to Calcutta, her time in a gospel choir, her recent tour and she’ll be performing unreleased music exclusively for Maed In India! Kicking off the show will be alternative rock act Spud in the Box, who featured on Ep.68 of Maed in India. Spud In The Box 'Crime' BIanca Love 'Can’t Take the Blues’ 'Shell' ‘Lint on my Shoes’ You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on th...
Oct 31, 2016•48 min•Season 1Ep. 72
On this week’s episode, we have EDM/Desi Bass producer Suhrid Manchanda aka Su Real. He talks to us about his many avatars (music publicist, radio jockey, event organiser), his production techniques and the current landscape of EDM. He’ll be showcasing his new album ‘Twerkistan’ as well as previewing tracks set to release next year so catch it exclusively on Maed In India! Su Real 'Indian Curse’ ‘Soldiers ft General Zooz & Tanya Nambiar’ ‘East-West Badman Rudeboy Mash up Ting’ ‘Kabadi’ ‘Flir...
Oct 24, 2016•1 hr 37 min•Season 1Ep. 71
On this week’s episode, we have pop soul singer-songwriter Ramya Pothuri. She talks about her love for the guitar, her early days singing in a hotel to recording her debut EP and her living room tour. She’ll be performing unreleased music exclusively for Maed In India! Kicking off the show will be folk singer-songwriter Prateek Kuhad, who featured on Ep.60 of Maed in India. Prateek Kuhad 'Tu Ne Kaha' Ramya Pothuri 'Places’ 'Conversations' ‘[Untitled track]’ You can listen to this show and other ...
Oct 17, 2016•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 70
On this week’s episode, we have alternative rock act, Spud in the Box. They talk about their debut album, working with KJ Singh and their long and intricate song-writing process. They’ll be performing stripped down versions of their album tracks exclusively for Maed In India. Kicking off the show will be up-and-coming indie folk soul singer-songwriter Ramya Pothuri, who will play you a tune to tease her upcoming episode coming soon. Ramya Pothuri 'St. Louis' Spud In The Box 'Highs and Lows’ 'Ins...
Oct 03, 2016•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 68
On this week’s episode, we have up-and-coming indie-folk-pop act Easy Wanderlings. They talk about being Mallu, trying to maintain some amount of anonymity, figuring jugaad recording techniques and the floating members that make up their band. They’ll be performing their music exclusively for Maed In India so tune in to keep up with the India's indie music scene! Kicking off the show will be singer-songwriter Mali, who featured on Ep.57 of Maed in India. Mali 'Sooner Or Later' Easy Wanderlings '...
Sep 26, 2016•58 min•Season 1Ep. 67
On this week’s episode, we have soul and blues singer-songwriter Kaly Aani. She talks about moving to Bombay, her many collaborations, and an upcoming project Strisvara, a collaboration of Indian Tribal & Urban and International women musicians. She’ll also be performing unreleased music from her upcoming album exclusively for Maed In India so tune in to keep up with India's indie music scene! Kicking off the show will be electronic dream pop act Fossil, who featured on Ep.52 of Maed in Indi...
Sep 19, 2016•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 66
On this week’s episode, we have indie folk singer-songwriter, poet and storyteller Sri. He talks about how his escape from Kota, creating local gig scenes and his debut record. He’ll be performing his unreleased music exclusively for Maed In India so tune in to keep up with the India's indie music scene! Kicking off the show will be pop singer Rebecca Nazz, who featured on Ep.43 of Maed in India. Rebecca Nazz 'Step Into My Love Groove' Sri 'A Mile Away’ 'Tum Mil Gaye' 'Helpless' You can listen t...
Sep 12, 2016•45 min•Season 1Ep. 65
On this week’s episode, we have pop-soul singer-songwriter Shubhangi Joshi. She talks about being a self-taught musician, publishing a book of poetry, and her touring band with Titus Pinto & Aamir Ishmail - the Shubhangi Joshi collective. She’ll be performing acoustic versions of her music exclusively for Maed In India so tune in to keep up with the India's indie music scene! Kicking off the show will be contemporary folk band Neeraj Arya’s Kabir Cafe, who featured on Ep.61 of Maed in India....
Sep 05, 2016•44 min•Season 1Ep. 64
On this week’s episode, we have underground downtempo, dream pop act Lawntuba. Having released their debut EP “On Silver Clouds”, they talk about coming up with a name for the band, their love for their mothers, and the bittersweet nature of songwriting. They’ll be performing stripped down renditions of some of their songs exclusively for Maed In India so tune in to keep up with the pulse of India's indie music scene! Kicking off the show will be singer-songwriter Ronit Sarkar aka Awkward Bong, ...
Aug 29, 2016•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 63
For this week's episode, we have folk-pop singer-songwriter Abeineth. Having discovered him at one of his live shows, we talk to him about his passionate and prolific songwriting, what inspires him and his musical journey so far. He’ll be performing acoustic renditions of his songs exclusively for Maed In India, so don’t miss it! Kicking off the show will be ska and reggae band The Fanculos who performed their unreleased material on ep.53 of Maed in India. The Fanculos “Gangsters on the TV” Abei...
Aug 22, 2016•37 min•Season 1Ep. 62
For this week' episode, we have an Independence day special featuring contemporary folk fusion act Neeraj Arya’s Kabir Cafe. Inspired by the revered and controversial 15th century poet Kabir, they talk about how they came together as a band, they’re common love for Kabir’s poetry and why his message is still relevant today. Releasing their debut album “Panchrang” this independence day, they’ll be performing their musical renditions of Kabir’s poems on Maed In India, as well as a first-time exclu...
Aug 15, 2016•1 hr 38 min•Season 1Ep. 61
On this week’s episode, all the way from our capital city, we have indie folk-pop singer-songwriter Prateek Kuhad. With new tunes, a dainty pair of shorts, and a host of upcoming gigs, he talks about switching from Maths & Economics to Music, the gruelling process of song-writing and playing to gigs of 1 to performing at the SXSW festival. He’ll be performing renditions of his songs exclusively for Maed In India so don’t miss it! Kicking off the show will be Delhi rock act Barefaced Liar, wh...
Aug 08, 2016•48 min•Season 1Ep. 60
Pop singer-songwriter and all-round awkward flower Aarifah Rebello headlines this week's episode. Formerly known for being the "awesome drummer girl from Sophias", over the course of performing at a variety of open mics she has graduated from whispering her songs on stage, to full on sultry singer. Listen to her perform her unreleased music, talk about her current band all-girl pop-rock outfit The Bassic, as well as her own band to perform her music. Kicking off the show, Hindi singer-songwriter...
Aug 01, 2016•51 min•Season 1Ep. 59
It'’s a ska take over this week on Maed in India as Mae brings you some skanking music from two brilliant bands. The headliner for today are ska/reggae band The Fanculos, helmed by Ramon Ibrahim on vocals, keys & trombone, Saurabh Suman on bass, along with indie scene linchpins like Vinay Lobo on guitars (Airport / Duncun Rufus), Jehangir Jehangir on drums & Ryan Sadri on tenor saxaphone (Something Relevant). Listen to them bring down Famous studio with their big beats, big bass and boun...
Jul 25, 2016•47 min•Season 1Ep. 58
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...
Jul 18, 2016•52 min•Season 1Ep. 57
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'...
Jul 11, 2016•1 hr 40 min•Season 1Ep. 56
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 comin...
Jul 04, 2016•39 min•Season 1Ep. 55
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...
Jun 27, 2016•44 min•Season 1Ep. 54
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 al...
Jun 20, 2016•48 min•Season 1Ep. 53
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 ...
Jun 13, 2016•41 min•Season 1Ep. 52
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 Hig...
Jun 06, 2016•51 min•Season 1Ep. 51
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 Indi...
May 30, 2016•47 min•Season 1Ep. 50
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...
May 23, 2016•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 49
