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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