There is a lot more to Indian music than Bollywood. And, in an era where most songs are just remixed, here’s a refresh of some indie music. You’ll want to hear more from these Indian indie musicians.
Here’s a list of 11 Songs By Indian Indie Musicians That Deserve A Spot In Your Playlist
1. Anuv Jain’s ‘Mishri’
Mishri by Anuv Jain is a wonderful song with imagery of the night sky, stars, and dreams that will take you to another world, complete with heartfelt lyrics.
2. Prateek Kuhad’s ‘Cold/Mess’
Cold/Mess is about love, heartache, angst, and conflict, a conflict brought about by a connection that on a more profound level may possibly be inadequate.
3. Sanjeeta Bhattacharya and Aman Sagar’s ‘Khoya Sa’
The lyrical r&b ballad Khoya Sa, Sanjeeta Bhattacharya’s debut Hindi collaboration, portrays the story of two ladies in 21st-century sub-urban India who are perplexed by their own cultural ideals of traditional love. It’s something we’d like to see.
4. Priya Ragu’s ‘Chicken Lemon Rice’
We can’t get enough of Chicken Lemon Rice, an uplifting, joyous single by the incredibly gifted Priya Ragu. However, there is no recipe given.
5. Broken’ Anisha AOD contributed to this article.
Broken, by Anisha Uppal, also known as Anisha AOD, delves into the dark-pop realms as she croons about heartbreak over calm sounds. Please pardon us as we make this our dark-pop anthem for the rest of the year.
6. Faraway Friends’ ‘Ganga Hotel’
The narrative of how the Faraway Friends collective came to be is told in Ganga Hotel. The lighthearted track, which features Keno, Ditty, and David Raddish, who met at a hotel along the Ganges River in Varanasi, is a fascinating peek into their story.
7. Mali’s ‘Mundane’
Don’t be fooled by the title; the song is anything but ordinary. The dreamy, mellow track will get you lost in an elongated daydream of what could be, as it underpins the truth that life remains monotonous no matter where you go unless, of course, you do something about it.
8. Lifafa’s ‘Laash’
Suryakant Sawhney A.K.A. Lifafa has released the first single off his upcoming album “Superpower 2020,” which he teased previously. We’re definitely feeling the music, which features calm, low-key layers of electronica and his voice taking centre stage.
9. When Chai Met Toast by Ocean Tide
Ocean Tide, the fourth single from Chai Met Toast’s debut album, is a lighthearted take on the ups and downs of an uneasy relationship that will remind you of your own high school relationships.
10. Prateek Kuhad’s ‘Kasoor’
This song will make you feel like you are in love even when you might not be. This song conveys how pure and gentle love is.
11. The second track from Raja Kumari’s upcoming first album, Mass Appeal India, is a mantra for hope and enthusiasm.
