Erick Menezes - Excess Movement

Happy Accidents is the debut EP by Mumbai based duo Hologram 28. The EP essentially is three songs — 'Come Alive', 'Zoot Suit' and 'Oh'. 'I Need', which is their collaboration with sitarist Purbayan Chatterjee, is included as a bonus track.

Hologram 28 - Come Alive

In ancient times Among the legends about Tansen are stories of his bringing down the rains with Raga "Megh Malhar" and starting fires with the legendary "Raga Deepak".
This one is "Megh Malhar" by Pandit Bhimsen -an Indian vocalist in the Hindustani classical tradition.. 
Megh Malhar is a Hindustani classical raga. The name derives from the Sanskrit word Megh, meaning cloud. Legends say that this raga has the power to bring out rains in the area where it is sung. 


Mian Ki Malhar-Pandit Bhimsen Joshi-Megh Malhar

Produced by Karsh Kale and Udyan Sagar 
Mixed by Dub Sharma
Benny Dayal - vocals

Karsh Kale / Nucleya feat Benny Dayal  - Akku Tikku

Rap - Viviane Chaix
Whistle & Violin - Ajay Jayanthi
Additional Vocals -  Roxann D'Souza

Free Download

Komal ft. Neeti Mohan (Sunrise Mix)

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Aditi Ramesh - Efflux Of Time 

Artwork by Himanshi Parmar 

Mixed By :- @mrkeenan
Mastered By :- Thomas Juth 

“There's only one day at a time here, then it's tonight and then tomorrow will be today again.” 
― Bob Dylan, Chronicles, Vol. 1

Lyrics :

oodles of items to tick off my list
wish they didn't exist
train travel circling around my head
sometimes wish that I could stay in bed

won't you wake me up from this bad dream
sometimes life is harder than it seems
just cool down, you've got simmer down
say aah...
and wait..
for the efflux of time

in the morning
I get so afraid
I don't know why
I've just got the mean reds
no it's not the blues
but my folks are unhappy
and my rent is 5 days late
I've got so much on my plate

so wake me up from this bad dream
sometimes life seems harder than it is
just cool down, you've got simmer down
say aah...
and wait..
for the efflux of time

Aditi Ramesh - Efflux Of Time

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Artwork | The Mellow Turtle and The Dirty Astronaut

Mixing | Sumit Singh Solanki
Master | Sumit Singh Solanki

For this week's release, we feature the latest single by Ranchi based, The Mellow Turtle aka Rishabh Lohia. The track is dedicated to the strength and beauty of the tribal women of Jharkhand, the state he hails from. An #Abstract #Downtempo track, it is a unique amalgamation of #Tribal drum elements, interlaced with sampled traditional ragas and #Electronic arpegios and synths. A musical metaphor for the flux in the lives and times of these women as they are faced with hardships and inequality, while still holding on to their traditions and values.

The Mellow Turtle - Apsara

an acapella version i did just for fun.. A while ago. <3

Summertime (Acapella Cover)

The story of Kalbeliyas is an example of how the changes in society and culture influence traditional musicians and their lifestyle. From a region of Barmer in Rajasthan origins a nomad tribe of Gypsies called Kalbeliyas, which were traditionally known as snake charmers. They used to remove serpents from houses and trade snake venom. Women used to accompany men on their way of trade from house to house, as they begged for alms while dancing and singing. They used to give public shows as well, which included various snake tricks. Indian Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 brought a ban on snake performances so Kalbeliyas had to transform their shows – girls replaced snakes.
Mohini Devi group – representative of nowadays Kalbeliyas is an ensemble of about seven musicians who did not receive any formal education, but were instead learning music from an early age from their guru Kalunath Kalbeliya. They have gained international recognition and many of the dancers lived, performed and even taught this style abroad. In India Kalbeliyas are invited mostly for weddings, cultural programs and festivals. Mohini Devi group is also proficient at many other dances like Bhavai, Chari, Ghummar, Terah Taali and add on elements of fire shows and acrobatics in their performance.
Spheres of Kalbeliyas act are divided: men plays instruments and women dance. The main instrument is Been – an Indian woodwind instrument originally used to hypnotize snakes. It’s both plaintive and seductive tones are accompanied by beats of Dhap and Dafli, creating very energetic and compelling rhythms. Dancers wear traditional black ankle-length skirt and top. Both are richly embellished with colorful strips and complemented with beautiful jewelry made from tiny pearls and silver hangings. Outfit completes a dupatta – a long loose flowing stole pinned to dancers’ heads. Kalbeliya dancers spinning fast, swaying their hips, swirling tassels and shawl can mesmerize viewer for long hours

Mohini Devi Kalbeliya -Rupiya

Words by a friend, Poorva describes the song as :

I wonder how life will be when this is all over. Will we still have time to stand on our balconies and watch the streets unfold with the birds? Will we still have time to watch the flowers bloom? Will we still live in fear or will we learn how to heal? While you can’t go out, the best way to heal is to go inside. While you can’t see your friends, make friends with your soul. Learn to let yourself flow with the music that already flows within you. The understanding that no matter what is happening around you, there is a place of total knowing and calmness Inside you is what will get you through this time. And maybe then, when the time will come to go outside, you will let yourself be free. Meanwhile, let music be your guide to a place you’ve always known but never really understood. It’s time to go inside because it’s the only place that’s safer and calmer than the outside.

Inside Out Feat Avneesh

Abhishek Nandwani Music