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**“We Wanted To Write An Experience” – Kraken’s Club Namaste Is An Entrancing Comeback Record That Delivers Itself With Style**

November 23, 2022November 24, 2022 Soumili ep review, independent music, independent music scene, indian hip hop, indian independent music, indian independent scene, indian metal, indian music, indian rock, indie, indie music, indie rock, interview

After their successful debut with “Dance Jane Dance” and the eventual release of their first-ever EP LUSH in 2017, Delhi-based

Singer-Songwriter Shikhar’s Moonbrain Is a Heartfelt Debut EP That Seeks To Leave An Impression

November 16, 2022November 16, 2022 Soumili album review, Bhopal, EP, ep review, independent music, independent music scene, indian independent music, indian independent scene, indian music, indian pop, indie, indie music, indie pop

For singer/songwriter Shikhar Chaudhary (who goes by Shikhar), the path to getting his music out to the world hasn’t been

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In The Face Of Rarity: Female Guitarists Who Are Making A Difference In The Country’s Music Scene

November 4, 2022November 4, 2022 Soumili bangalore, female guitarists, independent music, indian blues, indian female guitarists, indian guitarists, indian independent music, indian independent scene, indian metal, indian music, indian rock, indie music, shillong

Back when blues guitarist Aayushi Karnik was induced into Fender India’s roster of endorsed artists nearly a decade ago, it

Jamblu’s EP Service Animal Is A Reminder Of Freedom, Self-Love, And Self-Expression Without Limitations

October 9, 2022October 9, 2022 Soumili dark electronica, ep review, experimental electrnica, indian electronica, indian experimental music, indian independent music, indian independent scene, indian music, indie music, jamblu, New Delhi, service animal

After exploring the darker colours of his mind in his last release, New-Delhi-based artist Kartik Pillai AKA Jamblu is back

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Artists Give Their Take On Math-Rock Influenced Music In The Indian Independent Scene

September 29, 2022September 29, 2022 Soumili indian independent music, indian independent scene, indian math-rock, indian music, indian rock, math-rock

Over the years as a music enthusiast, I have come across abundant styles and genres that have dominated the global

A Splendid Blend Of Assamese Folk And Contemporary Jazz, Ron Cha’s Debut EP Maati

September 7, 2022September 7, 2022 Soumili album review, assam, assamese folk music, contemprary jazz, ep review, indian independent music, indian independent scene, indian jazz, indian music, jazz

During my short time freelancing as a music journalist, I’ve come across an extensive repertoire of music from the independent

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Queer Musicians Open Up About Their Experiences In The Country’s Independent Music Scene

June 28, 2022July 18, 2022 Soumili independent music, independent music scene, indian independent scene, indian music, indie, indie music, John Oinam, queer artists, queer representation, Sagar Verma, Siddhant

In the past decade, the independent music scene of India has witnessed a hike in the number of artists representing

Singles Roundup #21: Diversify Your Playlist With These Latest Tracks

February 24, 2021February 24, 2021 Nidhi Lodaya indian music, singles, singles compilation, singles review, singles round up

2020 has been brutal to everyone in the music industry. One thing which kept us all going these past few