Sound Check with Diwash Gahatraj

Suraj Mani

November 20, 2020 04:30 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MB

Suraj Mani is a popular face in the Indian indie music scene for around two decades now. He was the lead vocalist of Mother Jane and now the frontman of Suraj Mani The Tattva Trip. In this episode Suraj spoke about his musical journey and on his newly launched single “ignoring gravity.”

Samar Mehdi

October 30, 2020 04:30 - 37 minutes - 26 MB

In this episode, Samar Mehdi talks about his musical journey as an Indian percussive guitar player and singer songwriter. In this podcast he sings his hit song 'Iltiza'. l

Harpreet

October 02, 2020 03:30 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MB

This episode we are sound checking with singer songwriter Harpreet. His music has the mysticism of Blleh Shah and richness of Nirala's poetry. Listen to the podcast to understand his musical process and his philosophy of life.

Magic Bridge

September 18, 2020 05:30 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MB

Talking music with a Hindi rock band Magic Bridge. Three members of the band from Ranchi spoke to me in the podcast about their musical journey so far.

Rachanachar

September 04, 2020 06:30 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MB

Pranjal Uniyal also known as Rachanachar is a musician and a storyteller from Shimla. He uses his finger style guitar playing to tell the story of Rachanachar, a fictional character. Listen to this interesting conversation about Pranjal’s journey from a metal guitarist to an acoustic guitar storyteller.

Santanu Ghatak

August 20, 2020 10:30 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MB

Santanu Ghatak who you might have seen him in films like Tumhari Sulu and Thappad and in web series like Hashmukh in supporting roles but did you know that he is also an excellent lyricist, composer and singer. Hear him talk about his life journey, where he left a cushy corporate job to jump into the mad ocean called Bollywood.

Sahana Bajpaie

August 14, 2020 06:30 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MB

Sahana Bajpaie is a contemporary Rabindra Sangeet singer with a massive fan following in Bengal, Bangladesh and Bengali diaspora. In this podcast she spoke about how she left the country when she was one of the most prominent upcoming artistes in the music scene and her rediscovery of herself during her stay in London.

Girish Pradhan

August 07, 2020 04:30 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MB

A free wheeling chat with Girish Pradhan the lead vocalist of Girish and the Chronicles. The powerful metal singer spoke about his international project Firstborne with former Megadeath and Lamb of God drummer Chris Adler. He also told about how singing happened to him.

Agnitray Chakrabarty

July 30, 2020 18:30 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB

This podcast features Agnitray Chakrabarty a young EDM artist who spoke about his love for fusing Indian ethnic percussions with electronic music. This episode is also about my induction to EDM. He has played his edgy music in the interview as we spoke about his upcoming album and the future of live music scene.

Sound Check l Ronkini Gupta

July 24, 2020 05:30 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MB

In conversation with singer Ronkini Gupta a trained hindustani classical vocalist and winner of the reality show ''Saregamapa World Series''. She has won many hearts and a Filmfare Award nomination for the Best Female Playback Singer with her soulful rendition of song ''Rafu'' in ''Tumhari Sulu'' (2017). In this episode Ronkini sings a raag to describe the uncertainty of our current situation and also shares her musical journey from a reality show winner to a Bollywood singer.

Ronkini Gupta

July 24, 2020 05:30 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MB

In conversation with singer Ronkini Gupta a trained hindustani classical vocalist and winner of the reality show ''Saregamapa World Series''. She has won many hearts and a Filmfare Award nomination for the Best Female Playback Singer with her soulful rendition of song ''Rafu'' in ''Tumhari Sulu'' (2017). In this episode Ronkini sings a raag to describe the uncertainty of our current situation and also shares her musical journey from a reality show winner to a Bollywood singer.

Kalb

July 17, 2020 05:30 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MB

In conversation with the band members of Kalb, a Delhi based progressive rock band. Arjun, Arindam, Kabir, Sanskar and Himanshu maintaining all the physical distancing (quite literally) due to the lockdown spoke about their latest single Firdaus. They gave a brief insight into the lyrical meaning and production of the song.

Sound Check I Kalb

July 17, 2020 05:30 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MB

In conversation with the band members of Kalb, a Delhi based progressive rock band. Arjun, Arindam, Kabir, Sanskar and Himanshu maintaining all the physical distancing (quite literally) due to the lockdown spoke about their latest single Firdaus. They gave a brief insight into the lyrical meaning and production of the song.

Taba Chake

July 09, 2020 17:30 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MB

Taba Chake is a finger-style guitarist, singer songwriter from Arunachal Pradesh. Bombay Dreams his 2019 album featured tracks in his native language of Nyishi, Hindi and English. Much of his music revolves around nature and is a medley of his acoustic, pop, jazz, and folk sensibilities.He was chosen as one of 36 artists for Spotify’s Radar, a global program promoting emerging artists. Taba was one of three acts from India who made the cut. In this podcast the indie darling talks about his ...

Sound Check I Taba Chake

July 09, 2020 17:30 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MB

Taba Chake is a finger-style guitarist, singer songwriter from Arunachal Pradesh. Bombay Dreams his 2019 album featured tracks in his native language of Nyishi, Hindi and English. Much of his music revolves around nature and is a medley of his acoustic, pop, jazz, and folk sensibilities.He was chosen as one of 36 artists for Spotify’s Radar, a global program promoting emerging artists. Taba was one of three acts from India who made the cut. In this podcast the indie darling talks about his ...

Deoashis Mothey

July 03, 2020 14:30 - 30 minutes - 21 MB

This Sound Check explores the musicality of Deoashis Mothey, a singer songwriter and multi instrumentalist with Three Seas, an Indo Aussie jazz Fusion band. His musical verstality impressed the Australian media who called him 'mini orchestra.' He speaks about his band and his Warnamala Project, his dream project of making Nepali alphabet learning through songs and animation.

Sound Check I Deoashis Mothey

July 03, 2020 14:30 - 30 minutes - 21 MB

This Sound Check explores the musicality of Deoashis Mothey, a singer songwriter and multi instrumentalist with Three Seas, an Indo Aussie jazz Fusion band. His musical verstality impressed the Australian media who called him 'mini orchestra.' He speaks about his band and his Warnamala Project, his dream project of making Nepali alphabet learning through songs and animation.

Sound Check I Nishant Singh

June 26, 2020 04:30 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

This episode features Nishaant Singh, a young pakhawaj player. He talks about the history of Pakhawaj, a rare indian hand held drum, his guru and his gharana. Listen to this episode to hear him play the instrument and his musical journey.

Nishant Singh

June 26, 2020 04:30 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

This episode features Nishaant Singh, a young pakhawaj player. He talks about the history of Pakhawaj, a rare indian hand held drum, his guru and his gharana. Listen to this episode to hear him play the instrument and his musical journey.

Sharad Dipesh Diyali

June 18, 2020 18:30 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MB

This Episode features Sharad Dipesh Diyali, a solo guitarist from Kalimpong, India, his guitar playing was shared by dream Theatre pianist Jorden Rudess and Indian Composer Ehshaan Noorani on their Instagram pages. He talks about his love for both the technique and melody in his playing style. He played two of his instrumental pieces from his latest EP as he spoke about his life and music.

Sound Check I Sharad Dipesh Diyali

June 18, 2020 18:30 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MB

This Episode features Sharad Dipesh Diyali, a solo guitarist from Kalimpong, India, his guitar playing was shared by dream Theatre pianist Jorden Rudess and Indian Composer Ehshaan Noorani on their Instagram pages. He talks about his love for both the technique and melody in his playing style. He played two of his instrumental pieces from his latest EP as he spoke about his life and music.

Ep.02 Sharad Dipesh Diyali

June 18, 2020 18:30 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MB

This Episode features Sharad Dipesh Diyali, a solo guitarist from Kalimpong, India, his guitar playing was shared by dream Theatre pianist Jorden Rudess and Indian Composer Ehshaan Noorani on their Instagram pages. He talks about his love for both the technique and melody in his playing style. He played two of his instrumental pieces from his latest EP as he spoke about his life and music.

Sound Check Aditya Gahatraj Ep. 01

June 12, 2020 17:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MB

Sound Check is a Podcast on independent musicians of India. This show talks about the musical journey of a musician, hosted by Diwash Gahatraj and edited by Sanjay Saxena. In this episode Aditya Gahatraj a 19 year old singer-songwriter from Kalimpong gives a sneak peek to his upcoming album 'Sapno ki Udaan' - a hindi album with eight songs which will be released in the month of September. He sings few songs from his album and talks about the struggle faced by an upcoming artist from a small ...

Sound Check I Aditya Gahatraj

June 12, 2020 17:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MB

Sound Check is a Podcast on independent musicians of India. This show talks about the musical journey of a musician, hosted by Diwash Gahatraj and edited by Sanjay Saxena. In this episode Aditya Gahatraj a 19 year old singer-songwriter from Kalimpong gives a sneak peek to his upcoming album 'Sapno ki Udaan' - a hindi album with eight songs which will be released in the month of September. He sings few songs from his album and talks about the struggle faced by an upcoming artist from a small ...

Aditya Gahatraj

June 12, 2020 17:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MB

Sound Check is a Podcast on independent musicians of India. This show talks about the musical journey of a musician, hosted by Diwash Gahatraj and edited by Sanjay Saxena. In this episode Aditya Gahatraj a 19 year old singer-songwriter from Kalimpong gives a sneak peek to his upcoming album 'Sapno ki Udaan' - a hindi album with eight songs which will be released in the month of September. He sings few songs from his album and talks about the struggle faced by an upcoming artist from a small ...

Sound Check with Diwash Gahatraj

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