10
Intelligent Artists to Watch out for
Chayan And Smiti
They came, they played and they conquered! Its just been a fortnight since their first soundcloud release and this extremely delightful duo instantly made it to the top of everyone’ s‘ Favourites’ playlist. Chayan Adhikari, of Advaita fame and Smiti Malik, from KitchenSink, a Delhi based jazz band come together for this acoustic set with their countryfolk feel and catchy lyrics. If easy harmonies, acoustic riffs or some warm, happy love is your thing, you don’ t want to miss these guys.
Peter Cat Recording Co.
This might be a familiar name for people around, but when you talk‘ intelligent’ artists, Peter Cat is bound to make the list- for their intelligent name, intelligent description( time machine music) and insanely intelligent lyrics. The music is addictive, the-you don’ t know why you like this but its in your head-kind of addictive. From trippy-fying 90s disco beats to the jazz swing, these guys are the best at what they do. Some floating guitars, spacey organs and the rightly distanced vocals are the perfect drugs to knock your brain out. Check them out if you haven’ t and enjoy your ride through space! While you’ re at it, do watch their video:‘ Love Demons’ on Youtube, in technicolour.
Tajdar Junaid
This Kolkata based multi instrumentalist, composer and producer has the perfectly right mix of simplicity and genius. His music is refreshing, with folk( even Baul) inspired elements which give it a banal yet spiritual feel. The intensity and significance of each note in his mostly instrumental track list reflect the maturity behind his music. Lyrics, when they do come are simple and deep. Each song to plays differently with one’ s emotions and sets this talented artist apart from the thousands out there. Take some quiet time out to listen to Tajdar, and you’ ll know this man is bound to go places.
Aditya Balani
From soloing with his fretless to layering his guitars under spoken poetry, Aditya has done it all. Apart from his achievements as an artist, he has been busy heading one of the prime music institutes in India. With songs ranging from a world-jazz genre to some pop oriented stuff with Suhail Yusuf Khan, he has 3 studio albums to his name and is currently working on an EP as a singer-songwriter. His work speaks for itself. While listening to Aditya, you realise you can take back a lot more from this man than just his music.
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