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Maed in India

Maed in Indiawww.maedinindia.in

Whether it’s a shoegaze band from Chandigarh, thrash metal act from Visakhapatnam, rapper from Kashmir, vocal folk quartet from Kohima, Tamil indie pop act from Madurai, or a singer-songwriter from Mussoorie, Maed in India is where you’ll discover it.

Started in 2015, music nerd and ex-radio presenter Mae Mariyam Thomas showcases the best talent coming out of South Asia and its diaspora. 

The show is India’s first indie music podcast and prides itself on being the premier destination for new music, little known stories that give you a peek into the lives of independent musicians, as well as being an ongoing archive of unreleased music never heard before.

“Remember that in the darkest days when everything stopped, you turned to artists.” - Jishnu Bandyopadhyay

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Episodes

Ep. 108 feat. Neel Adhikari

On this week’s episode, we have Kolkata indie scene mainstay, Neel Adhikari. We talk about his numerous music acts past and present, working with producer-director Q, his recent move to Bombay and writing one minute songs. Opening the episode is a track by Chennai alt-rockers The F-16s who featured on Episode 38. The F-16s ‘Cannibal Life’ Neel Adhirkari ‘Zip your Lips’ ‘Girls’ ‘Move Out’ ‘Spider’ ‘Too high to ever fall’ You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App o...

Aug 24, 20171 hr 17 minSeason 1Ep. 108

Ep. 107 feat. Joshish

On this week’s episode, we have urdu/hindi rock outfit, Joshish. We talk about their origins, the Bhopal rock scene, their songwriting process and their recently released album ‘Ird Gird’. Opening the episode is a track by singer-songwriter and garage rock outfit Bone Broke who featured on Episode 99. Bone Broke ‘Good Boys’ Joshish ‘Khurdure’ ‘Maujood’ ‘Nashedi’ You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZS...

Aug 17, 20171 hrSeason 1Ep. 107

Ep. 106 feat. DCF vs Madfingers

On this week’s episode, we have drummer extraordinaire Lindsay D’Mello aka Dark Circle Factory and exceptional keys player Karan Joseph aka Madfingers. We talk about their origin story, what makes them so awesome, and listen to them jam live on the show where their style spans jazz, hip hop, drum & bass, reggae and everything in between. On the occasion of Maed In India’s 2 year anniversary, opening the episode is a track from my first episode with Nikhil D’Souza. NIkhil D’Souza ‘Because, Be...

Aug 10, 20171 hr 24 minSeason 1Ep. 106

Ep. 105 feat. Your Chin

On this week’s episode, we have the frontman of Sky Rabbit, Raxit Tewari to talk about his solo project Your Chin! We talk about his beginnings in the local music scene, Sky Rabbit, opening for Gotye in Delhi, his bizarre lyrics, his newest solo EP and getting the Sultan of Sound Miti Adhikari to produce it (who's worked with the likes of the Foo Fighters, Blur and Radiohead!). Opening the episode will be Indo-Balkan music project Zamee, who featured on episode 83 of Maed in India. Zamee ‘Ćerkic...

Aug 03, 20171 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 105

Ep. 104 feat. Apache Indian

On this week’s episode, we have none other than Bhangra-Dancehall legend Apache Indian! We talk about everything from his early days, to his biggest hits like Boom Shak a Lak, Chok There, Arranged Marriage, starting his own academy and youth centre in Birmingham, his new record In JA and the current state of the world. He’ll also be singing one of his tracks acapella exclusively for Maed in India, so don’t miss it! Apache Indian ‘Beautiful Girls’ ‘Save The World’ ‘See You Later’ ‘Hold U down’ ‘M...

Jul 27, 20171 hr 33 minSeason 1Ep. 104

Ep. 103 feat. Bulli Bainbridge

On this week’s episode, we have music producer, sound engineer & drummer Zain Calcuttawala aka Bulli Bainbridge! we talk about programming for The Blue Frog and being that guy that gave so many artists their first ever gig. He also tells me about his own debut EP he released in May, and the mysterious and naughty reason behind his stage name Bulli Bainbridge. Opening the episode is a stripped down session from Jose Neil Gomes, who featured on Episode 15. Jose Neil Gomes ‘The Tree Outside My ...

Jul 20, 20171 hr 28 minSeason 1Ep. 103

Ep. 102 feat. The Yellow Diary

On this week’s episode, we have hindi pop-rock band The Yellow Diary. We talk about how the band came together, their love for music, and how they want to be the biggest band in India... all the while taking the mickey out of the band’s lead singer Rajan Batra! Opening the episode is a track by Bulli Bainbridge, who will feature on upcoming Episode 103. Bulli Bainbridge ‘When It Hits’ ft Jishnu 'Short Round' Guha The Yellow Diary ‘Rab Rakha’ ‘Marz’ ‘Sajni’ You can listen to this show and other a...

Jul 13, 20171 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 102

Ep. 101 feat. OSVY

On this week’s episode, we have singer-songwriter, producer, and sound engineer Hrushabh Talapadatur. We talk about his early influences, pursuing music as career, and his experience of working on Maed In India for the last 40 episodes! Opening the episode is a track by rock poets Suraj Mani and The Tattva Trip, who featured on Episode 49. Suraj Mani and Tattva Trip ‘Disillusion’ OSVY ‘I’m Just Human’ ‘So Far Yet So Far’’ ‘Believe’ You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM P...

Jul 06, 20171 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 101

Ep.100 feat. Indian Ocean

This week, it’s my 100th Episode, and we’ve got juggernauts of the indian indie music scene - Indian Ocean! We talk about there extensive resume of soundtracks, albums and collaborations, the tragic passing of Asheem Chakravarty and the numerous people they’ve encountered through their career. Insightful and funny, these guys hold a special place in Indie Music. Indian Ocean ‘Kandisa’ ‘Maa Rewa’ ‘Behney Do’ ‘Is Than Dhan Ki’ You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast ...

Jun 29, 20171 hr 38 minSeason 1Ep. 100

Ep.99 feat. Bone Broke

On this week’s episode, we have a garage rock project by singer songwriter Dinkar Dwivedi called Bone Broke . We talk about some of his early releases, working on VH1 Music Diaries, his new releases as well as his upcoming collaborations. Opening the episode is a track by legendary indian folk-fusion band Indian Ocean, who will be featured on 100th Episode Next week, so don’t miss it! Indian Ocean ‘Kandisa’ Bone Broke ‘You Run’ ‘Pass The Stones’ ‘Ghosts’ You can listen to this show and other awe...

Jun 22, 201753 minSeason 1Ep. 99

Ep.98 feat. Zoya Mohan

On this week’s episode, we have singer-songwriter Zoya Mohan, who was previously featured on Ep. 20. We talk about some of her earliest releases and her more experimental ones, and how the last year has been breaking into the Indie scene in India. She’ll be showcasing her new electronic avatar as well as discussing how she incorporates those elements into her sound. Opening the episode is a track by soul-RnB singer-songwriter Kamakshi Khanna, who featured on Episode 85 of Maed in India. Kamakshi...

Jun 15, 201751 minSeason 1Ep. 98

A Message From Mae

We are back on SAAVN! For all new episodes of Maed in India, go to Saavn, tune in and subscribe! Across iTunes,Sticher, Tunein, and our own IVM Podcast app, we will continue to rebroadcast older episodes of Maed in India. So keep listening. Download the IVM Podcasts app on - Google Play: https://goo.gl/bI1toI iOS: https://goo.gl/9UhnGd or, find us on: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: https://goo.gl/P130uw Twitter: https://goo.gl/7P7Uec Instagram: https://goo.gl/qH3PHm...

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Ep.97 feat. Short Round

On this week’s episode, we have singer-songwriter Jishnu Guha aka Short Round, who was previously featured on Ep. 46. With his recently released EP “With Friends Like These” (which features collaborations with numerous independent musicians), he’ll be talking about the people involved and the process of putting it together. Accompanied by singer-songwriter Mali, he’ll be performing stripped down versions of his songs including an unreleased track. Opening the episode is a track by Zoya Mohan, in...

Apr 24, 201750 minSeason 1Ep. 97

Ep.96 feat. Rajesh Ravi

On this week’s episode, we have singer-songwriter-composer-producer Rajesh Ravi. He talks about his inspirations, why he hates chilli powder, self-deprication, his love for bollywood and pop music, and much more. Opening the episode is a track by Stones From The Sun who featured on episode 21 of Maed in India. Stones from the Sun ‘Still Earth’ Rajesh Ravi ‘Least Interesting Person’ ‘Opposite Of Salt’ ‘Carbon Copy’ ‘To Do List’ This is an IVM Production. For more awesome podcasts, download the IV...

Apr 17, 201756 minSeason 1Ep. 96

Ep.95 feat. Raia

On this week’s episode, we have computer-hippie pop artist Raia. She talks about everything from her move to India from Toronto, zumba, neuroscience, women and more. She’ll be performing stripped down versions of her songs accompanied by a buffalo, as well as showing how she codes music live. Opening the episode is a track by Raaginder who featured on episode 94 of Maed in India. Violinder ‘[Freestyle]’ Raia ‘Indian habits (Drink Chai)’ ‘Where are you from?’ ‘Red Lipstick’ This is an IVM Product...

Apr 10, 20171 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 95

Ep.94 feat. Raaginder

On this week’s episode, we have violin virtuoso, Raaginder Singh Momi aka Violinder. On today’s episode we will be talking about why he was called Violinder, his musical parents, not playing the trumpet, performing at the White House and more. Opening the episode is a track by SETI X who featured on episode 89 of Maed in India. SETI X ‘Where My People Stay’ Raaginder ‘Bollywood Medley’ ‘Mirage [Unreleased]’ ‘[Freestyle]’ This is an IVM Production. For more awesome podcasts, download the IVM Podc...

Apr 03, 20171 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 94

Ep.93 feat. Caralisa Monteiro

Another amazing artist for my Ladies Special, on this week’s episode, I’ve got Singer, composer and reigning queen of jingles Caralisa Montiero. She’ll be talking about her long career (having sung over 7000 jingles!), and working with some of the leading music directors in the industry and starting a breast cancer charity . She'll be performing her original music accompanied by Utkarsh Dhotekar on piano and Howard Pereira on guitar. Opening the episode is a track by Ranjit Arapurakal who featur...

Mar 27, 20171 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 93

Ep.92 feat. Sandunes

Another amazing artist for my Ladies Special, on this week’s episode, I’ve got electronica artist, DJ, producer and composer Sanaya Ardeshir aka Sandunes. She talks about everything from her post-rock band days in London, vertical vinyl players, her newest release Downstream, performing with Pretty Lights, creating a soundbank of Bombay sounds, and being in a very recent bra ad. Opening the episode is a track by Sanjay Divecha who featured on episode 78 of Maed in India. Sanjay Divecha ‘Thillana...

Mar 20, 20171 hr 36 minSeason 1Ep. 92

Ep.91 - Ladies Special: Part II

This week we have the second part of our two-part Ladies Speical featuring all the women from the series so far, and we've got more lady singer-songwriters, lady rappers, lady bands, women of all shapes, sizes and musical genres, so tune in and discover those women making their mark today in India’s Indie Music scene. Playlist Geetu Hinduja - Naked As Day (Ep.24) Sofia Ashraf - (Ep.28) Filter Coffee ft. Ramya Iyer - Slow Down Kalandar (Ep.29) Gowri - Water Lily (Ep.33) Nush Lewis - Bright Orange...

Mar 13, 201748 minSeason 1Ep. 91

Ep. 90: Ladies Special: Part I

For the next two weeks on Maed in India, as part of Women’s Day Celebrations, we’ll be featuring all the women from the series so far! We have lady singer-songwriters, lady rappers, lady bands, women of all shapes, sizes and musical genres, so tune in and discover those women making their mark today in India’s Indie Music scene. Playlist Vasuda Sharma - ‘Kya Hai Dar’ (Ep.14) Kamakshi Khanna - ‘Moved by Stillness’ (Ep.85) Zamee - ‘Ćerkice - Pakhi re pakhi’ (Ep.83) Rebecca Nazz - ‘Step’ (Ep.43) Ch...

Mar 06, 20171 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 90

Ep. 89 feat. SETI X

On this week’s episode, we have rapper and emcee from California, SETI X. He talks about his love for Hip Hop, his many collaborations, SlumGods, and the need for social justice. He wrecked the mic live in studio, playing three of his tracks and freestyling accompanied by Violinder. Opening the episode is a track by Sanaya Ardeshir aka Sandunes who’ll be featured on episode 91 of Maed in India as part of our Women's Day Special. Sandunes ‘Juno Baby’ SETI X ‘Dust and Light’ ‘Fiyah Pon Babylon’ ‘[...

Feb 27, 20171 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 89

Ep.88 feat. Ranjit Arapurakal

On this week’s episode, we have singer-songwriter Ranjit Arapurakal. With the force of two mallus colliding, you will here about his school band Native Tongues, his alter ego Suspicious Brown, covering songs by 7 year old’s from Bali and stripped down versions of 4 of his songs in studio ! Opening will be a stripped down session by Chayan & smiti who featured on episode 84 of Maed in India. Chayan & Smiti ‘Still Up writing this Song’ Ranjit Arapurakal ‘Everytime’ ‘Polar Bear Song’ ‘Nothi...

Feb 20, 20171 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 88

Ep.87 feat. Randolph Correia

On this week’s episode, we have Randolph Correia aka FUNC, One half of Shaa’ir + Func, Lead guitarist for electro rock outfit Pentagram, Music producer / DJ / Composer and during the time of recording this he had released his solo album, Beast. He talks about everything from his mother buying his 1st guitar, Pentagram splitting, Glastonbury, his love for dub & reggae, female vocalists, genre bending collaborative project Bombay Black, and being a good cook. Insightful, funny and too cool for...

Feb 13, 20171 hr 30 minSeason 1Ep. 87

Ep.86 feat. Daira

On this week’s episode, we have Alternative Hindi Rock band Daira. They talk about their humble beginnings, their first album as well as some crazy gig stories. They’ll be performing stripped down versions of their songs exclusively for Maed in India, so don’t miss it! Opening the episode will be a song by The Family Cheese who featured on Episode 75. The Family Cheese ‘Stories of the places you have never been’ Daira ‘Meri Soch’ ‘Mere Paas Tha Jo Bhi’ ‘Mohabbat Pari' The Maed In India Podcast i...

Feb 06, 20171 hr 14 minSeason 1Ep. 86

Ep.85 feat. Kamakshi Khanna

On this week’s episode, we have acoustic soul & RnB singer songwriter from Delhi, Kamakshi Khanna. She talks about singing backing vocals for Euphoria, working with musicians from the delhi music scene and her recently released album “Cakewalk”. She’ll be performing live renditions of her songs with her ukulele exclusively for Maed in India! Opening the episode will be a song by Ankur & The Ghalat Family who featured on Episode 81. Ankur & The Ghalat Family ‘Anjaana’ Kamakshi Khanna ...

Jan 30, 20171 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 85

Ep.84 feat. Chayan & Smiti

On this week’s episode, we have acoustic indie-pop duo from Delhi, Chayan & Smiti. They talk about their humble beginnings, their influences and the various collaborations and music projects they’ve been involved with. They’ll be performing live renditions of their songs including unreleased tracks exclusively for Maed in India so don’t miss it! Opening the episode will be a song by singer-songwriter Mali (who featured on Episode 57) from her upcoming EP 'Rush', out on Jan 27. Mali ‘Rush’ Ch...

Jan 23, 201756 minSeason 1Ep. 84

Ep. 83 feat. Zamee

On this week’s episode, we have Indo-Balkan Fusion project Zamee. An 8-piece band, they’ll be talking about how the band came together, they’re influences, they’re recent tour in India and their upcoming release. They’ll be performing live renditions of their songs exclusively for Maed in India so don’t miss it! Opening the episode will be harpist and singer-songwriter Nush Lewis who featured on Episode 45. Nush Lewis ‘Funny Ferris Wheel’ Zamee ‘Gajanan’ ‘Ćerkice - Pakhi re pakhi’ ‘Dum Ali / Med...

Jan 16, 20171 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 83

Ep. 82 feat. Dhruv Visvanath

On this week’s episode, we have singer-songwriter, producer and guitar spanker Dhruv Vishvanath. He’ll be talking about his unconventional guitar technique, being signed with Vishal Dadlani’s label VLT Records, his recent “Lost Cause” tour and his albums past and present. He’ll be playing tracks from his most recent album as well as some unreleased tracks, so don’t miss it! Opening the episode will be Indo-Balkan music project, Zamee who will be featured on Episode 83. Zamee ‘Po srebrni mesečini...

Jan 09, 20171 hr 26 minSeason 1Ep. 82

Ep. 81 feat. Ankur & The Ghalat Family

On this week’s episode, we have singer-songwriter and Maed-in-India-returnee Ankur Tewari (featured on Episode 9) but this time he’s here with his full band - Ankur & The Ghalat Family. In between their mad banter and taking the mickey out of Mae, they talk about the band and celebrating 10 years of being together, their new release Side A and their upcoming release Side B . Opening the episode will be singer-songwriter Sri who featured on Episode 65. Sri ‘Am I here?’ Ankur & The Ghalat ...

Jan 02, 20171 hrSeason 1Ep. 81

Ep.80: Mae’s Top Picks of 2016

On this week’s episode, Mae will be bringing you some of the best songs from episode 51 till now, celebrating awesome talent from the indian indie scene and showcasing some great unreleased tracks as well as stripped down versions of tracks you’ll only get to here exclusively on the show. We’ve got tracks spanning ska, fusion, blues, pop, hip hop, folk, to ambient, electronica, and rock, from the likes of Euphoria, Spud in The Box, Mali, Neeraj Arya’s Kabir Cafe and The Fanculos to name a few. S...

Dec 26, 20161 hr 22 minSeason 1Ep. 80
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