A band that set the tone for many future artists of the Indian independent music scene, Indian Ocean is one of the pioneering acts in the country. Formed in 1990, the band’s music blends experimental grooves with Indian ragas, complementing it with seamless bass lines, intricate guitar solos, creating a sound that resonates with world music. But their music is just one part of their act. The band writes its own lyrics, using Hindi, as well as borrowing from many local dialects and folk melodies. Their songs sit under themes like spiritualism, activism, environmentalism, the futility of war and mythology, and hence percolated into films Kandisa (2002), Desert Rain (1997), and Leaving Home (2010). The first Indian band to be on the cover of the Rolling Stone India magazine, they have also composed music for movies like Black Friday (2007), Peepli Live (2010), and Masaan (2015).

Can one ever get enough of Parvaaz’s music? Never. The Bangalore-based band plays a mix of acoustic and sufi-rock music, and features Khalid Ahamed on vocals, Mir KashifIqbal on guitars, Fidel D'Souza on the bass and SachinBanandur on drums and percussions. Formed in early 2010 by Kashif, Khalid and Neil, the band went through a few line-up changes to reach its current one (and their current sound), and released its debut EP Behosh in 2013. The band went one to release more singles, like “KhufiyaDastaan”, and their second record, Baran in 2014. After playing at all imaginable venues and festivals in India, and becoming one of the most in-demand acts in the country, the band is currently touring Northern America.

Trained in classical Hindustani music and with an unending love for unique soundscapes, Pune-based DJ RITVIZ is a young singer and dance music producer. His most recent and popular body of original work is a 4-track EP titled Baaraat in collaboration with Nucleya. His music is bass heavy, and rich in eastern sounds owing to his training in Hindustani classical music. With music that fits right into any and every mood, he’s engaged audiences with his distinctive music making style. RITVIZ is set for an album launch tour for ‘Mimmi’, his debut full length album, come along and sing every lyric because it’s going to be epic!

Vivian Fernandes aka DIVINE, the personification of Indian Hip-Hop, brings together a mix of hard-hitting lyrics, relatable storytelling, and unparalleled musicality into his art that has been serving the streets along with dominating charts in India. One of the most impactful and creatively versatile artists to come from the sub-continent over the last few years, he has not only redefined the gold standard of the south asian music industry but inked historic deals that have paved the way for him and those following in his footsteps towards taking Indian hip-hop across the world. Now, he's all set to release his new album 'Gunehgar' and is going on a tour to showcase it!