Maed in India

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-songwri...

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 E...

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 wil...

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 wi...

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...

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 performi...

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 wil...

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...

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 a...

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 m...

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’ 'Mi...

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...

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...

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’ ‘...

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 Ka...

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 tea...

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 singe...

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! Kic...

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....

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...

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...

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 pe...

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...

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 fo...

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...