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Kingdom Philosophy: Andre Bugatti looks deeper for the true realness in this flaky world with ‘Tell Me Your Lies’

Posted on 22 September 2021

As he hides his face away to keep it pure from the greedy vampires who are out for blood, Andre Bugatti has our minds awash with total intrigue on his latest track ‘Tell Me Your Lies‘.

Andre Bugatti is a Kerala, India-born, Auckland, New Zealand-raised indie hip-hop artist. He makes a soundscape come to life that is totally his own, as its completely sincere and full of inner meaning, mixed in with deliciously mellow beats to provoke the soul into a different space in time.

”Influenced by his upbringing, both eastern and western culture play a part in his delicate story telling. Struggling to find a place in these two worlds, Andre has decided to fit into neither and make his own.” ~ Andre Bugatti

There is a soul-stirring release that is captured like a nostalgic Polaroid on this worthwhile track – that is packed full of calming flows – and a beat which seems to match the mood of this experience just right.

‘Tell Me Your Lies‘ from the New Zealand-raised indie rapper Andre Bugatti, is a highly thoughtful release which feels like he is looking for more than what meets the eye. In a world full of lies and swirling confusion, he ride away from the gusting winds that can take you away from that much-needed reality. He raps with a calm energy and a thoughtful mindset – that wraps a peaceful blend of love all over our hungry-for-real hearts – that truly needs all the love possible.

Looking at everything from the top of the mountain without getting flustered like a majestic Lion would, is the only way to avoid getting tangled into the fake part of this beautiful world.

Check out this new single on his Spotify and see more news on the IG music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

All You Do And See: The exceptionally courageous Kruttika is quite superb on ‘Red Flags’

Posted on 15 September 2021
Snow - EP by Kruttika

Taken off her excellent five-track EP called ‘Snow‘, the inspiring Kruttika returns to bless our fragile hearts with a new single which will have you in awe of her tremendously genuine talent on ‘Red Flags‘.

Kruttika Sequeira aka Kruttika, is a remarkable Mumbai, India-born, Los Angeles, California-based composer, producer, indie RnB/soul musician, visual artist and keyboardist, who is partially sighted. She makes such delightful music that will have your whole soul feeling uplifted again, by the sheer beauty interwoven into her soul.

”​Inspired by surrealism, the world of dreams, deep emotions and fantasy, Kruttika’s work is a blend of art and music.” ~ Kruttika

After moving to LA to study music in 2017, she shows a real love for her chosen craft and sings with a sweetly tipped ambiance, which is full of heart and soul.

This is that know-your-value track which has you looking deeper within for that strength to move on from the past which was a traumatic experience, which you have vowed to learn from. She sings with a real breathless energy – which has your whole state of mind altered – by a shining light of true goodness.

‘Red Flags‘ from the multi-talented indie RnB/soul singer-songwriter, visual artist and keyboardist Kruttika, is that true-life heartbreak story about being played by someone you truly trusted. They let you down even though you were warned, as you now know the games and vow never to be treated like that again.

Sung with an effortlessly classy energy, this is a delightful release which will have you feeling rather reflective and inspired by such an incredibly world class artist.

Hear this fine new single on her Bandcamp and see more news on the IG music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Out Footloose: Pune-based indie pop artist Karan Patade looks for that sun-kissed breezy freedom again on ‘Wake Up’

Posted on 13 September 2021

Bringing us the inspired lead single from his debut album, Karan Patade dreams of those fun times where he feels alive and outside in the beautiful world again with ‘Wake Up‘.

Karan Patade is a Pune, India-born author and indie pop singer-songwriter. He is a soulful artist who sings with a pure voice that is minus the unnecessary frills, and features a thoughtful man who loves to express his feelings on a feel-good track here.

”He released his debut album “Studio 3311” on his 33rd birthday. The album title is in reference to his apartment where he wrote and recorded all of the 8 songs during the ongoing pandemic.” ~ Karan Patade

With a peaceful blend of heartwarming vibes that has you feeling so exuberant again after being caged in like an unhappy bird for far too long, you sense his vocals adding an optimistic feeling inside your wholesome consciousness.

‘Wake Up‘ from the Pune, India-based indie pop singer-songwriter and author Karan Patade, is a marvelous new track which shows us a young artist who is doing what he loves. After many years of thought – he used this pandemic to send the world his masterpiece – as he sings with such a vivid imagination and vision, which you just can’t teach.

Perhaps this tremendous song will help many get their shoes off to connect with the earth – as you daydream about being in the sand and ocean again – purifying your soul away from the city life which can drag you inside forever, if you aren’t too careful.

Hear this fine new single on Spotify and see more via his IG music channel.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

You Told Me Not To Live In The Past: Arbaaz Sharif feels like his head is upside down on wonderful debut track ‘Something I Need To Hear’

Posted on 2 September 2021

With a fresh voice and honest vocals flowing from his reflective outlook, Arbaaz Sharif paces around unhealthily as he feels so much pain inside his heart while he just needs to hear those words of compassion with ‘Something I Need To Hear‘.

Arbaaz Sharif is a talented Pune, India-born indie pop singer-songwriter. After being highly doubted for his career choice for so long, he silences the small-minded critics once and for all with a terrific display here.

”Although, his determination to improve vocals along with guitar skills took him a long way; using the criticism and passion as fuel to extract his true potential.” ~ Arbaaz Sharif

You feel his worried mind go back to that moment he wishes he could forget, each time he reflects on it his whole body goes limp and sad. He tries to find solace in looking to the future, as he knows that this feeling won’t last forever.

With finely tones vocals and smartly written lyrics – you feel like you are right beside him – encouraging this talented artist to move on swiftly from this caged up time, which can only bring back more heart breaking times if pondered on for too long. Living in the past never helps after all, looking to the now and future is the way to let your heart free to fly majestically again.

”Arbaaz’s debut single “Something I Need To Hear” which would be included in the future album “The Only Way To Find Myself”, is a song that revolves around the experience of having a panic attack.” ~ Arbaaz Sharif

‘Something I Need To Hear‘ from the Pune, India-based indie pop singer-songwriter Arbaaz Sharif, is that honest track so many of us can relate to. In this world full of self-doubts and confusion, he tells us the story of feeling like you can’t breathe and you feel empty inside. Sung with a real insight that comes with surviving a scary panic attack, this is a song to learn from and embrace lovingly.

After dealing with so much pressure to be someone he is not, we find a flourishing artist with so much potential to be anyone he wants to be.

Hear this new track on Spotify and see more on his IG music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Rocky Ground: Nav’s Hook looks for that sign in the sky on ‘Twisted Winds’

Posted on 5 August 2021

As he returns speedily with his new much-awaited release after the graceful effort from July 2021 called ‘Letters‘, Nav’s Hook wonders if this once-unbreakable connection can be saved from these thunderously worrying ‘Twisted Winds‘.

Nav’s Hook is an Indian-born and based, Cyprus-raised, indie alt-blues/pop/rock singer-songwriter, who has traveled and lived all over this wonderful planet. He makes that experienced-sounding music journey or us to learn from, that comes from his open-minded view of the word, and his appetite to fuse a special sauce to our hungry hearts to lather up.

”What was supposed to have been a connection built on trust, ends up being something caught in a storm, ‘cause neither one really held their end of the bargain.” ~ Nav’s Hook

‘Twisted Winds‘ by the Indian-born multi-genre musician Nav’s Hook, is a relevant story about trying to save a partnership that was on track to such a beautiful place. You wonder if you are done for good – or if anything can be salvaged from the rubble – as you feel like you are in a tough place, that is causing so much heartbreak as you look for a sign from above. Sung with such passionate love and that sensational potent style which makes this such a glorious artist to witness, this is the ultimate almost-break-up track, that will decide your romantic fate this time.

Sometimes you need to know what the future holds before you jump off for good – as you wonder if that all-important trust has been damaged beyond repair – or if it can be fixed again.

Hear this new single on YouTube and see more of the journey on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Just The Words On The Page: Nav’s Hook wishes there was more written on the soulfully reflective ‘Letters’

Posted on 8 July 2021

As he wonders what might have been had they had more time together, Nav’s Hook takes time to reminisce on this groovy blues gem called ‘Letters‘, that has you lighting the fire and thinking back to the good days that are sincerely missed.

Nav’s Hook is an India-born and based, Cyprus-raised, indie alt-blues singer-songwriter, who has also lived in various countries. He comes in with over twenty years experience in the music game, and has recently started this new project.

”Cyprus was the beginning of my musical experience where as an teen I regularly tuned into a British radio station called BFBS (British Forces Broadcasting Service) where anything and everything “British Rock” was played. Of course, later time spent in America only furthered my passions into the kind of music I always wanted to make.” – Nav’s Hook

His superbly toned vocal range is filled with so much easy-to-hear class and the soundscape here is of the highest standard, as you feel the warm energy and totally admire the quality here. The carefully-penned lyrics are so honest and have you thinking back to those moments you certainly wish you could have back.

”‘Letters’ came about while going through a box of old letters. It’s that “dim the lights down with a drink in hand” kind of Rhythm & Blues story of dealing with separation and finding closure in written letters. But sometimes they were so beautifully written that instead of moving on, you found yourself slipping into reverse mode.” – Nav’s Hook

‘Letters‘ from the India-based indie alt-blues singer-songwriter Nav’s Hook, shows us a man on a mission to express his new art. He flood our minds with a memory that he cherishes so much. As he now sits down by the fire with a beverage, and marvels at these incredible times, that makes him wonder could of transpired if the timing had been different.

See this top lyric video on YouTube and find out more on his FB music channel.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Finding Peace Within: Captivating India-based producer Migrant takes us on a calming journey of self-discovery with ‘Mania’

Posted on 20 April 2021

With a sumptuous beat that takes your breath away, Migrant returns with another quality track that has you gazing into nature to settle the nerves called ‘Mania‘.

Migrant is an India-based techno DJ and music producer, who makes that satisfying blend of catchy music which has a pure purpose of putting you in the right frame of mind, to follow your wildest dreams and never ever give up no matter what.

With his hypnotic fusion of natural sounds that seems to effortless and real, we are transported into a tranquil place that is far away from the crazy hustle and bustle of the real world. His exceptional skills has you in a daze, as you bounce your head and tap your feet to this quality soundscape that is dazzling like sparks of light into the sky, to take away the gloom and doom of current times.

‘Mania‘ from India-based techno producer and DJ Migrant, is that calming electronic music that has you dancing but feeling relaxed in your heart, as you seek that peaceful energy to conquer those dreams you have hidden deep inside you for too long.

Stream this incredible new single on Spotify and see his socials on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Highs and lows: Atul sings passionately about wanting to hold her close on ‘Love is Not My Cup of Tea’

Posted on 22 March 2021

Singing with a confident edge, Atul brings us the true story of people that can’t find love in this mysteriously complex world, full of trials and tribulations on ‘Not My Cup of Tea‘.

Atul is a vibrant Indian-born, Los Angeles-based indie-pop/dance singer-songwriter, who makes that entertaining music about romantic moments and life in the USA.

His sings with such self-belief that he wants to be friends and take it up a notch or two, but isn’t ready to commit with fully-fledged love right now. Perhaps that will come later down the line, but for now he is happy where he is and just wants to make genuine friends, who like him for who he is.

The vocals are exciting and lyrics catchy, the message is vividly clear as they try and pull you in closer. His way with words leaves you in no doubt of his intentions, as the mist of the day wears off, everything is much easier to see now. This is a man who is only focusing on his music, as he knows that serious relationships will come later down the line.

‘Not My Cup of Tea’ from the fast-rising talent of Indian/USA singer Atul, is a true story made for a movie, that shows his attitude toward love right now, as his heart still heals from past relationships, a man that is still finding his way to open up again and be happy with the right person.

Waiting for true love rather than being with someone you shouldn’t, is the sign of a wise soul after all.

Stream this catchy new song on Soundcloud and follow him on FB.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Ananya Birla joins us together with peaceful message ‘Let There Be Love’

Posted on 16 August 2020

Ananya Birla is back with her fantastic new indie pop single called ‘Let There Be Love‘.

Bombay-born and now a multi-platinum record selling artist, Ananya burst onto the music scene in 2016. Since then there has been no looking back, with over 200 million streams and being the first Indian to have Indian Music Industry certified platinum and double platinum singles. This is a singer who is rising in the world scene all the time.

Ananya, who is signed with Universal Music India and supported by Island Records UK, began her journey at open-mic nights in London pubs while studying at university. Ananya worked her way from the bottom all the way to the top and for this she is to be admired. She is also an avid mental health campaigner who tries her best to show the world that we need to look after those close to us and to speak up on these issues.

Ananya Birla sings with such passion and beauty on ‘Let There Be Love‘. This is a fast-rising artist who is only getting better and better. She is a real inspiration.

Stream here on Spotify.

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Check out her Insta page for more.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Zachary Ray sings from the soul with loving ”Eyes on You”

Posted on 10 June 2020

With a story about love and heartbreak, we all struggle with our faith on occasions. The sad times that have engulfed our hostile planet make it hard to smile sometimes. Through music with a real message, we can lift up and be inspired.

Zachary Ray sings through it all and has kept a positive attitude no matter what. This is the kind of message that warms the heart and gives hope. This music teacher and performer uses his gifts to help others and this is a selfless man who just wants peace.

Zachary Ray has recently returned back from India and it was there where he met the love of his life. I feel like this song is about her and their child. ”Eyes on You” is a very touching song and shows his care and passion for their well-being. Zachary takes us on a whirlwind of a journey and throughout I was taken aback by his strong voice that lifts through the storm of 2020. This is the kind of music that needs to be blaring across speakers in parks and shops to remind all of us that it’s going to be okay, if we believe and stay united.

Stream this song and listen to all of this very talented singer here on his Spotify channel.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen