A Playlist of Amazing Indian Indie Music Videos

Over the years, indie music has picked up in popularity across India. One way to gauge this is that bands are investing time and effort making music videos, something that would have been unthinkable a few year ago. Regardless of genre, there are a great number of quality songs being produced, along with music videos that have upped the game. Here's a wide selection of them from across the scene!

Sunday by Avora Records

This stylish and colourful music video is a simple playthrough with a touch of nostalgia. Shot to a palette of bright and happy colours, the video blends trends from the '90s with a style commonly seen in videos today.

Kaam 25 by Divine

Desi hip-hop's Divine being collaborates with Netflix for their first series produced in India: Sacred Games. The gritty track and video brings to life the story of the good, the bad, and the hustle that goes into surviving Mumbai.

Play by Mali

Musician, singer, & songwriter Mali revisits her hometown to collaborate with a person close to her heart for Play, a recent single. Featuring her grandfather, this video wonderfully showcases two different generations bonding.

Stay by Varshita Ramesh

Varshita Ramesh's debut lyric video brings her song to life in its literal sense. With characters and animation popping up on the screen as the songs gently grows on you, one can't help but smile at the beauty simplicity can carry.

Time by Komorebi

Electronica artist Tarana Marwah's psychedelic treat of a video takes the viewer through the journey of being a woman in society across different time zones.

Dilnawaz by The Local Train

Hindi alt rock act The Local Train continue to surprise audiences with their stunning live performances day after day. In the video for Dilnawaz, they add a playful visual twist using mirrors and reflections.

You & Me by Dualist Inquiry

Sahej Bakshi takes DIY culture to an all new level with this trippy music video. Shot in his basement and edited all by himself, Dualist Inquiry's first effort to produce a music video packs in psychedelic visuals and '90s sci-fi.

Wild by Dhruv Visvanath

The video is a beautifully told story about being a misfit in a social setting. Wild is a comment on living together with others and blending in with our culture.

In Circles by aswekeepsearching

Written as an answer to the band's own single 'What If_?', In Circles is the story of 4 completely different personalities crossing paths in life to come together, completing a circle.

Class-Sikh Maut Vol II by Prabh Deep x Seedhe Maut x Sez

Delhi's new hip-hop sensation Seedhe Maut joins forces with Prabh Deep for an example of a music video that amplifies the strengths of its smashing sound.

18th Dec by Tienas

Mumbai rapper Tienas' best video yet is a gorgeously-shot tribute to Mumbai's most unaesthetic side.

Wagairah Wagairah by Ankur & The Ghalat Family

There are feeling that words can't explain. This well-strummed track discovers that place beyond. Shot in the streets of Paris while eavesdropping into conversations that one doesn't understand but just feel, once can peek into lives of strangers making an amusing story.

The Trust by Sandunes

A woman senses the darkness from an imminent eclipse. In fear, all the villagers begin to run inside, fleeing from the shadow that will engulf their homes.

In her search for safety, she reaches an old, abandoned home - that feels oddly familiar. Once inside, she finds a portal offering connection, communication, and messages from the other side.

Castles by Anish Sood x Jonita Gandhi

The lyrics are about two people in love speaking about how when they’re together, they feel glorious enough to being a king & queen.

Namaste by Motherjane

Motherjane’s new track, NAMASTE, is essentially a love song for all humanity. It speaks about recognizing and accepting another as a part of your whole. It carries a message of rising together instead of giving importance to individual ego.

15 Amazing Music Videos by Indian Indie Musicians For Right Now