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Shaa’ir & Func: The Cosmic Duo

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January 7, 2012
S+F-band

Interestingly, a Bollywood flick lead to the discovery of today’s featured artiste. And this film had none of the conventional singing and dancing. Not that it would matter. My finger is ever ready on the fast forward tab. I digress. Anyways, it was worth the effort because here I am about to share my...
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11 Eleven Project – Capturing Humanity

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November 2, 2011
11-11-11

Can the entire world agree on any one thing on any one specific day? Will the world be able to put itself together with the rest of the world just to prove a point? Unity. 1 Day. 1 Chance. 1 World. Identified as the “biggest creative project of our human history”, the 11Eleven Project...
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Fuzon – Music From Across the Border

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May 24, 2011
Fuzon – Music From Across the Border

Music From Across the Border Indie Rhythms started off with the sole purpose of featuring Talents within India and we actually did. Ranging from the well known Indian Ocean, MOTHERJANE, Half Step Down, Junkyard Groove, Advaita, Blues Conscience, and a couple of upcoming talents like Surjo Bhattacharjee and Camouflage . While we definitely recognize...
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Blues Conscience: All Soul-ed Up!

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May 2, 2011
Blues Conscience: All Soul-ed Up!

We’re back! This time we put our soul on the line in featuring Blues Conscience from Chennai. I have to say they belong to the minority of indie bands, that actually go onstage in suits and yes, hats too. A three member band composed of Anek Ahuja on Vocals and Bass, Aum Janikiraman on...
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Surjo Bhattacharjee- My Guitar, My Lover

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December 23, 2010
Surjo Bhattacharjee- My Guitar, My Lover

Humble Beginnings Surjo Bhattcharjee does not represent any band. He hasn’t made the headlines…yet. Rolling Stones lost its chance to chat him up and have his face shot in fancy angles for its covers because GingerChai pushed its way through first. Ha! At this point, we owe Pranjal Srivastava a Thank you for recommending...
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Advaita – The Mystic 8

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December 2, 2010
Advaita – The Mystic 8

Advaita, the first of an eight member band I was lucky enough to come across. Based in New Delhi (one more reason to visit Delhi), this fusion band is made up of not 3, or 4 but 8 individuals who have come together to create magic that lives up to its Sanskrit definition of...
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MOTHERJANE – Ethnic Spirits, Global Rock

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September 25, 2010
MOTHERJANE – Ethnic Spirits, Global Rock

So where were we the previous time? Chennai was it? What am I to say, except that we’re gonna hang around the South for a bit. This time it is Kochi, Kerala to meet the winners of 2009 Asian Voice Independent Music Awards (AVIMA) for Best Indie Rock Band in Asia and 2010 AVIMA...
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Junkyard Groove – Love Playing Live More Than Life

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September 9, 2010
Junkyard Groove – Love Playing Live More Than Life

That was one long break that should have been much shorter, my apologies. Good stuff not only arrives in smaller packages but also takes time with the delivery. Just to refresh that rusty memory; the last band that was featured in the series (before the disappearing act) was Indian Ocean from New Delhi. This...
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Indian Ocean – For the Love of Music

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June 15, 2010
Indian Ocean – For the Love of Music

We’re back in Delhi people! This time to take a plunge in the Indian Ocean. Indian Ocean is often regarded as one of the pioneers of Indie Music Scene in India. Formed back in 1984 as a couple of musicians, it soon evolved into a four member band comprising Susmit Sen (Guitar), late Asheem...
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Camouflage – Get Camouflaged n Get going

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June 3, 2010
Camouflage – Get Camouflaged n Get going

From New Delhi, we decided to head to West Bengal, Kolkata to have a chat over a cup of Gingerchai with the upcoming band, Camouflage. Formed in 2005, the ultimate standing Camouflage is made up of Neel (Vocals), Roy (Guitars), Rana (Bass) and Jeet (Drums). They have participated in several leading Music Competitions and...
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