Indie music in India became so popular in the 90s that it started a band culture in the country. It was the collective effort of so many artists that sparked a rage among the youth of the country. Music band became famous because of their fresh approach towards music which attracted the youngsters.
At a time when music labels were going through tough competition and many of them started remaking the old songs, there were some people who were finding their way to make original and unheard music. The famous era of 90s in Bollywood is largely seen as a golden era of music, when the likes of Nadeem-Shravan and Jatin-Lalit were dominating the industry. However, there are many who claim that it was a dark era for the music industry as there was no experimentation and all the songs sounded same. It is because the traditional antara-mukhda pattern of Hindi songs became too repetitive for some listeners. As a result, Indian music bands came into existence. Let’s talk about them in detail.
Euphoria
Palash Sen was a doctor in Delhi. He used to sing in college fests and wanted to make his own identity in music but he never really wanted to do typical Bollywood music. The singer-composer realized he has a different take on music and as a result, Euphoria came into existence. The famous hindi music band, led by Palash Sen is known for giving hits which are a combination of semi-classical Indian music and western tempo. The band began their journey in the late 90s and became a trendsetter for many. Their most famous song ‘Maeri’ became an instant hit post its release and established in the industry.
Bombay Vikings
NeerajShridhar is a famous Hind singer who has worked with Pritam in many hit music albums. Before stepping into Bollywood, Neeraj started a band called ‘Bombay Vikings’ with his friends. It was started in Sweden and it soon gained popularity all over the world. The band was known for giving refreshing feel to retro songs. It became popular in the west too because the band produced unique combination of European beats and Indian classical music.
Silk Route
The man with a silky voice, Mohit Chauhan started his career with the band, Silk Route. It was a game changer for him and many others. The most popular song of the band is ‘doobadooba’ which is still popular among the youngsters. Silk Route is one of the most famous indie-band that is loved by many and as a result, they are listed as favorite Indian band.
