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‘A’- non, ‘dvaita’ – dual, Advaita means experiencing all as “One”. To the uninitiated, Advaita is an eclectic fusion band based in New Delhi, India. It is the expression of eight distinct musical sensibilities that dissolve into each other to bring forth a truly unique and ingenious sound.The “Advaita Experience” is defined by the pursuit of that incredible moment during performance when the musician becomes the music and forgets his own identity, resulting in thoroughly electrifying stage performances.

Since their inception in 2004, Advaita has been established as one of the most thrilling, innovative and original acts on the Indian music scene, with the unique reputation of enthralling audiences in any kind of setting – from corporate events and Music festivals to pub gigs and college shows. Hailed by music lovers and media alike, the band is now a well respected entity on the cultural map of both Delhi and India.

Advaita was one of only four bands from India selected by famous producer John Leckie (who has worked with the likes of Pink Floyd, George Harrison and Radiohead) to record two songs with him for a compilation released by the British council. As part of this project, called the India Soundpad Project, the band toured the UK playing 6 shows in 5 cities, including opening the famous Great Escape Festival in Brighton.

In March 2009 Advaita launched their first album on EMI records titled 'Grounded in Space' which further catapulted the status of the band. Recorded at the famed Yash Raj Studios, Mumbai, the album spent 4 weeks at number one on the International charts at the Music World stores for all of Delhi.

The year 2010 saw Advaita being featured on the Indian leg of the popular MTV shows ‘MTV Coke Studio’ and ‘MTV Unplugged’. Advaita's video, 'Rasiya', was also featured on MTV Roots.

The band (Feb2012) launched their much awaited second album ‘The Silent Sea’ on EMI records. The second album was also recorded at Yash Raj studios in Mumbai and mixed by Shantanu Hudlikar.

Advaita recently played at Johannesburg, South Africa where they were a part of the shared history festival (Teamworks). Advaita played at the Eldos Jazz Festival and the Bassline club.

Advaita has recently won the GIMA (Global Indian Music Awards) 2012 award for Best rock album 2012 for their album -The Silent Sea! They also received a nomination under the Best fusion album (the silent sea) along with artistes like A.R Rahman, Anoushka Shankar, Karsh Kale etc. Their track ‘Gorakh’ was nominated for GIMA awards 2011.


Kadak Apple Records is an indie music label from Mumbai. We’re small, not for profit and ambitious. We represent and develop records for artists in a continuing mission to release quality original music for a growing independent music industry.

Get in touch: KadakAppleRecords@gmail.com
Official Website: www.kadakapplerecords.com

"boerd" is Bård Ericson, a musician/producer from Stockholm, Sweden.

New album 'Caution: Fragile' is out now:
https://album.link/7ddxcjj2sbxzr

Contact: boerdmusic (at) gmail.com

For over ten years, Chennai based four piece The F16s have been churning towards an ongoing refinement of their vision. From their 2013 debut Kaleidoscope, to the 2014 studio tie up with Converse that birthed "Nobody's Gonna Wait", through to their 2016 breakthrough "Triggerpunkte", this vision has mirrored both a maturity of execution and a certain gravity from listeners worldwide - as ten million plus Spotify streams and coverage in StereoGum, Brooklyn Vegan, Variety and Sirius XM clearly suggest.

Then came “Is It Time To Eat The Rich Yet?”. Borne of an extended evolutionary sojourn as authored from an observer’s distant stare, the record focuses on intimately experiencing how a global pandemic needlessly compromised not only the lives of millions here in India, but more personally their own. This music explores alienation with lyrical wit intact - “dancing to our doom” as one member frames it - via a wide reaching musical craftsmanship that serves to pull listeners in, almost by the juxtaposition of these sentiments; A joyful celebration of the human condition under duress, scored by some of the finest pop music this country has on offer.

The band have plenty more on the way, embarking on yet another national tour to cement themselves as one of the country's most bankable independent acts while training one eye on international attention.

Musician, singer and songwriter from Mumbai via London.

Based out of Los Angeles, California, Tom Crouch is a British multi-faceted musician and songwriter dedicated to creating transcendent art. 

 

‘A Civil War of Head & Heart’ (released independently April 11th 2016) is Crouch's highly anticipated debut release, with its creation being a trans-atlantic effort collaborating with world class musicians Aaron Sterling (John Mayer/Taylor Swift) and Jon Joseph (Børns/Gungor). Recorded in studios across America and the UK during the autumnal months, its sound is warm and ethereal, with songs that take a trip through the maze of melancholy, slowly progressing in narrative to perch within the palms of peace. 

After a few years separated from the haste of touring, the project was given a focus and intention that didn't rush it into being. ‘A Civil War of Head & Heart’ is the genesis of Crouchs’ endeavours as a writer and a refreshing example of words, melodies and instrumentation woven together over a few years to blossom as nature would have it.

 

Although you'll find yourself new to his personal material, Crouch has spent the past years collaborating with many acclaimed artists such as Gungor, Gabrielle Aplin, The Brilliance, Zane Carney (John Mayer) and Lauren Aquilina. 

His extensive national and international touring experience includes performances in arenas across Europe such as Wembley Arena and the O2, supporting artists such as John Mayer, HAIM, and Ray Davies. His festival appearances include Glastonbury, T in the Park, Hyde Park, V Festival, and the iTunes Festival.

Meera Shenoy is the youngest blues/jazz singer-songwriter that can make you feel nostalgic about life. 

At the young age of 20, Meera has been crooning about love and life with the maturity and authenticity that even experienced songwriters struggle to emulate. 
She has been performing since 2011 and sings in English, French and Spanish, her speciality being kick-your-feet-back/pour-yourself-a-glass-of-wine kinda music

Spud in the Box is a six piece alternative rock band from Mumbai. Since their formation in 2011, the band has gone on to garner popular and critical acclaim for their tight, energetic live performances and accessible songwriting. Currently, they're gearing up to release their debut full length album, "Lead Feet Paper Shoes".
 
SitB has played at some of the most popular music festivals in India, such as - A Summer's Day, Bacardi NH7 Weekender, The Kala Ghoda Festival,The Pepsi MTV Indies launch, Live from the Console, India Music Week,The M.A.D. Festival, Ragasthan, the Revival of the Bandstand festival, and the Celebrate Bandra Festival.They were also the first act to play atop the Red Bull Tour Bus in India.
 
They have opened for Grammy award winning artist Norah Jones and have played alongside the biggest names in India like The Raghu Dixit Project, Indus Creed, Scribe, Shaa'ir + Func, Soulmate, Junkyard Groove, Nikhil D'souza, Ankur Tewari, Blackstratblues, etc.
 
Spud In The Box have a young, dedicated fan base who make their presence felt at all their live shows and on various online social media platforms.
Thanks to their fans, Spud In The Box was awarded "Best Rock Band - People's Choice" at the Radio City Freedom Awards for which the nominees included veteran acts like Indus Creed, Agnee,Thermal and a Quarter, Parikrama and more.
 
With over 1 lakh 50,000 views on YouTube, Spud In The Box is one of the most eagerly watched acts in the Indian independent music scene. SitB boasts of a continually expanding fan base with over 10,000 followers on facebook and over a 1500 on twitter.

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