How do you think your music and sound has evolved over
the years?
With evolution of technology the medium with which we
translate our imagination to sound has been changing
constantly. That added with our developing understanding
of self and each other, let's us define and sometimes push our
boundaries for better expression of our ideas.
Your newest single, “Rab Raakha” is described as a
“poetic ode to self-discovery.” What message do you hope
to bring across with this song?
While you look for yourself, life gives you situations that
resemble a trust fall. The belief that the ones who love you, your
family & your friends, are being protected by someone up above
(who/whatever you believe in), can free you from the chains of
worry that hold you back from taking that leap of faith.
Your music has always had a very specific aesthetic to it.
What goes into producing songs like that? What kind of
tech do you use?
We make music with one intent , whatever sounds good for the
song. We compose and produce music simultaneously so we
always know what the song is shaping up to be. We use a bunch
of synth sounds from the Nord , Moog sub 37 and sounds from a
lot of libraries. We use PRS guitars, Gibson bass, Roland Spd sx ,
Pearl drums and Istanbul cymbals.
Every band has its creative differences, and these have the
potential to create conflict. As a five-member band, how do
you deal with these differences in ideas when it comes to
song-writing, performing or just your music in general?
Over the years we have learnt to separate the idea from the
person. There's immense trust in each other's ideas.
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Not being dismissive of someone's opinion and checking our ego
at the door before entering the studio helps us minimize conflict
and focus solely on the music.
You’ve described your music as “poetry with rock”, and
there’s a strong emphasis on poetic lyrics within your
music. Tell us about some poets whose works would make
good lyrics to a rock song.
People have turned Kabir dohas and Bulle Shah poems into rock
songs. On the other hand, pick up songs by the likes of Gulzar
sahab, he's written poetry in so many genres. Rock as a genre
isn't confined to a certain emotion only. From love to people's
frustrations, it caters to all and beyond. Poetry is the quality of
these expressions and not just a cluster of beautiful words by
celebrated poets.
If you could pick one artist as your band’s singular source
of inspiration. Who would you pick?
It would be hard.. we can give you five.
Coldplay, Dave Matthews Band, Alterbridge, Anderson Paak and
Billie Eilish.
If you could change one thing about the music industry in
India, what would it be?
The music industry is moving towards a more accountable and
data driven industry which is great for artists across the board,
but what is lacking is an awareness of these choices, as artists
we would like to change the understanding in the industry
towards the copyrights and royalty share involved in music
making, so that other artists realize the potential in releasing
their music.