ARTISTS TO LOOK OUT FOR IN 2016
2015 was a significant year for Indian musicians, with some brilliant artists and bands making
themselves relevant in the music scene. Looking at their disruptive growth and major
accomplishments, we’ve got a bunch of artists that are a must-follow this year.
Dualist Inquiry Raghu Dixit Project
Sahej Bakshi is a Delhi-based guitarist, producer and
composer. Unique rhythms and sample-groove combinations
are a staple for electronic music aficionados, but when
combined with shear irrational rock-inspired creativity, you
end up with a combination that defines this man’s sound. Right
from NH7 to Sunburn Goa, he has been making a splash in the
EDM scene recently, and has shown some exponential growth
worthy of major recognition. Bangalore-based Raghu Dixit and his band have
performed over 250 gigs since their establishment, and
have been making big leaps in terms of direction, music
and fan-base. Their use of multi-lingual lyrics and an
Indian folk rock sound helps them connect with a much
wider and more diverse audience. Of course, having a
stunning voice doesn’t hurt either.
Kanchan Daniel and The
Beards
In a city with audiences that have either extreme
or mainstream tastes, creating and establishing a
unique blues sound is a lot harder than it seems.
This Mumbai-based band has managed exactly
that, all thanks to the pure energy and enthusiasm
that emanates from their sound. Groovy bass lines,
tight drums, keys and guitar that define a sound
influenced by soul, funk and RnB, and the raspy
and robust vocal abilities of Kanchan Daniel, all
make for some inspiring music.
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