Support Your Local Artists: 7 Homegrown Artists You Have To Listen To!
When we look at the top charts in India, we see renowned names in music such as Shawn Mendes, Cardi B, Rihanna, Lady Gaga and other such eminent personalities. However, in our country, there are numerous artists who have brilliant talent and great music that lack recognition, due to our idealisation of the West. Celebrating these local talents and to help support homegrown talent, we have a carefully curated list of some insanely talented artists from our very own country.
1. Floated By, Peter Cat Recording & Co.
From Suryakant’s vocals to the beautiful melodies filled with the sound of trumpets. With hints of nostalgia and reminiscence laced into the song, this song reminds you of all that is good in the world. Accompanied by the cinematic visuals put together by the band’s vocalist, Suryakant Sawhney, it complements the song beautifully and provides listener’s with an amazing experience.
2. Ocean, Anuv Jain
With delicate strums of the ukulele and Anuv’s gentle voice, the song talks about the purity of love and what it means to love someone. With a soothing melody and lyrical mastery, Anuv depicts love in the most magical way and will have falling in love with life and it’s many surprises.
3. New, Frizzell D’Souza
Indian singer-songwriter, Frizzell’s debut single instantly hits you with an undeniable retro feel, the track is bound to mesmerise you with its soft lulls and the artist’s enchanting voice. This song is perfect for those rainy days as you gaze outside the window with a cup of coffee, enjoying nature’s beauty and immersing yourself in it. With the soft guitar strumming, this song is definitely gonna leave you with a cosy feeling.
4. Is It You?, Huyana
With vocals that are smooth as butter and an upbeat instrumental track that dabbles between the genres of R&B and Hip-Hop, you will definitely find yourself swaying to the rhythm of the music and getting lost in the tantalizing melodies. The song focuses on the concept of inner peace after a tough break-up masked by it’s groovy rhythms, that has listeners grooving to the beat throughout.
5. Absolute, Mali
Absolute, written and sung by Indian singer-songwriter, Maalavika Manoj sheds light on the current political scenario and how strong the reins of power and wealth are. Enveloped in captivating melodies and Mali’s powerful vocals, the song is a work of art. This intricate ballad with a haunting yet unique sound will leave you with a powerful message.
6. Moonchild, f16’s
Drawing inspiration from famous alternative rock bands, like the Arctic Monkeys and the Strokes, their songs definitely carry pieces of those artists and do justice to these icons. Moonchild is a brilliant number with its lively soundtrack and Joshua Fernandez’s vocals, this is a must-listen. This is a great song for all those road trips with your friends and one you'll find yourself jamming to.
7. Nikamma, Lifafa
With dreamy synth tracks that take you to a place of nostalgia, Lifafa’s tracks are nothing short of a work of art. Nikamma talks about the longing for love, although the lyrics reflect sadness and melancholy, the lo-fi beats mask the sadness of the song and will make you dance all the sadness away!
By Prithina Samuel (Suggest Nest)
