6 FEMALE INDIE ARTISTS
WHO ARE ROCKING
THE MUSIC INDUSTRY
India is home to a bustling music scene where new talent is burgeoning at a colossal rate . Many female indie artists gained momentum with their superb vocal range , a knack for experimentation and a profound love for their craft . These artists are breaking barriers and are moving towards stardom at a glacial pace , and here are some of them to watch out for .
Frizzell D ’ Souza
Aditi Ramesh
Lawyer turned singer Aditi Ramesh has had training in classical Carnatic music . Her jazz and blues fourtrack E . P . ‘ Leftovers ’ in 2019 made the music industry stand up and take notice of her talent . She is distinctly known for fusing Carnatic music with Western tunes , and her famous ‘ Sambar Soul ’ is one such example of her experimentation and unique techniques
Huyana
Going by the stage name of Huyana , Varshita Ramesh is a Chennai-based singer-songwriter whose journey , like many other artists , began during Covid when she visited Goa . To mark a new beginning , she enrolled in the Goa Jazz Academy and subsequently started performing in open mics and even did around 30 shows . Her single ‘ Is It You ?’ placed the spotlight on her as this R & B track was loved by all . Her track , ‘ Nothing Wrong In Not Being Okay ,’ reflects on her time spent in Goa , which is a fusion of country and folk .
Bengluru-based artist Frizzell D ’ Souza ’ s songs have their own personality as she imbues her distinct self in each of her creations . She is both a singer and a songwriter and her musical journey began when she posted covers of popular songs on her social media pages . During the COVID-19 days , she released her debut single , ‘ New ’, which saw major traction and created a buzz in the music industry . The song has a retro feel that is very laidback yet upbeat . The soft strumming and a nice chill vibe make the song instantly likeable .
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Banat
Banat released her first E . P . during the first COVID-19 wave and is based in Mumbai . She is also an educator whose tryst with music began at the tender age of 5 years old when she started learning the harmonium . She later started learning the guitar as well , which turned more towards rock . Her E . P .’ Flish ’ was inspired by her life and learnings and takes the listener on a journey within a soulful kaleidoscope of emotions .
Anoushka Maskey
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Singer , Dj and recording artist , Ambika Nayak aka Kayan . a has adorned many hats in life and has flourished and thrived in all of them . Her band ‘ Kimochi Youkai ’ has performed at the NH7 Weekender , The Royal Opera House and The Little Door . She has also done a stint with Nimrit Shah called ‘ Nothing Anonymous ’, which was heavily loved by the audience when they performed the song in multiple music fests . Her work is very dynamic in nature and flows with the utmost ease .
Anoushka Maskey made heads turn with her hit E . P . ‘ Things I Saw In A Dream ’, which is a soulful and mesmerising form of storytelling that springs from her innate quality as an artist . Sikkim-origin singer-songwriter artistry is inclined towards a folksy and acoustic charm . Her soothing vocals hit straight to the heart , and her next release , ‘ C . E . A . S . E .’, was a perfect ode to her craft . Even featured in the coveted Rolling Stone India list of one of the best E . P . s of 2020 , she has been heavily covered by leading publications .