Musical Interlude: March

This month, our talented friend Deepak is sharing two of his favourites for the blog.

Deepak has loved music from as long as he can remember. While in college, he was part of an instrumental fusion band called Srishti. He's had the pleasure of playing with many musicians in Bangalore. He's even composed the tracks for a few online TV commercials.


Bridging the Gap - NaS (feat. Olu Dara)

'This song is so cool!' This was the first thing that popped into my head when I heard this during Creed. I'm sure many would have heard this one before, but it's so hard to find a fusion of hard core blues and hip hop. The lyrics are super neat if you're into hip hop, but I couldn't get enough of the mixing. 

Down the Road - C2C

I'm a sucker for mixing/scratching and the blues. This is such a feel good song and can pump any day of yours. I love the intricacy of the scratching; kind of on the verge of goosebumps when the drops kick in.

Inside Your Hide Away

Hey Sudhir,

I don't understand why you don't love this guy as much as I do. Heard this song of his last week and was sold! Love his voice, love the guitars-- what better indie rock could you find?! More people need to be listening to Australian folk rock.

Maybe you'll like this one of his better than the one I sent you.
Have a good week. We should meet. :)

Hey hey!

So Daya's song has been making it's rounds on the radio but I know you are not the biggest fan of the radio so here you go. She has this very cool Ingrid and Regina vibe which I love. Eagerly looking forward to exploring more of her stuff. Pay attention to the lyrics. It's a big tell as to why I like her.

-S

Kyoto to London

I met Reshmi when she came to intern in the office where I was working in Sri Lanka. So many memories of good times in the tropical country - adventures on bus rides, late nights at the office, Sri Lankan monsoons and many sultry afternoons discussing Bangalore weather. 

That afternoon we spent at the Good Market buying sketchbooks and the many doodles I saw in it henceforth - I am not surprised that she ended up with her own art company. You all must check it out - Curiosity Kills the Cat.

And on top of that, she also has an incredible taste in music (also the inspiration for a lot of her artwork). Listen to her choices for this week.  

-Tanisha


Alone in Kyoto : Air

This is the kind of song that really transports me. It's so mellow and it's a perfect Saturday afternoon thinking in a pensive mood song. The first time I heard it was when I was in Nuwara Eliya in the midst of the mountains, and every time I hear the song, it makes me feel like I am right back there!

London Thunder : The Foals

This song is from their new album, What Went Down. If you listen to The Foals, you'll see that their music has evolved so naturally. 

Stomp and Holler

Apparently that is a genre of music. And apparently "Indie" is way too broad a genre. Stomp and Holler includes Alabama Shakes, The Magnetic Zeros, Iron and Wine and Bon Iver and the likes.

Came across this song this evening in a frantic attempt to find a song to share. Remember the song 'Ho Hey'? It was so long ago and then after a couple more singles, this band went off the radar. Well they are back and it seems like they've been working on a new album. Stomp and Holler-- couldn't find a proper definition of the genre. Maybe it's literally stomping and hollering that make up the song and subsequently making the listener tap their feet and holler along. Quite fun I think :)

- Tanisha

I was playing this song for a friend when she said, "I wish all men sounded like this!" The uniqueness of this sound (both music and vocals) is what draws you to it. It reminds me of the same feeling I get when I listen to Hozier. Must be on the lookout for more like this, except hopefully with some less ominous titles that could serve as a rough start to a week. :P Enjoy though.

-Sudhir