Homegrown Musicians Tell Us The Story Behind Their Chosen Monikers
The music in India is popping at the moment, with diverse artists bringing their own little touch to it. Many are also adopting unique monikers, ones that define them as an artist, ones that give them a sense of anonymity or ones that simply sound cool.
Intrigued by why some of the artists are choosing to perform under stage names and monikers we wanted to know the story behind them. Were they an attempt to channel a new avatar or personality? To give a project a specific image? Or just a creative leap?
Here is what seven of your favourite artists had to say.
@apartmentupstairs@bawaribasanti@krantinaari@therealmizuchi@oaffmusic@pinacoladablues@tribemama_marykali
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4 Contemporary Indian Labels Redefining Artisanal Jackets
The Indian interpretation of the jacket boasts of a distinguished history of its own that seems to trace down to the pre-independence era. From hip-length tailored coats to mandarin collars and embroidered khadi versions, jackets have always been considered a distinguished attire in every man’s wardrobe.
Today, there is a mélange of Indian labels and designers tapping into innovative sartorial sensibilities to merge indigenous craft-based techniques, textile fabrics and repurposed scraps to create an artisanal version of the jacket.
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@thisiskardo@joskai.studio@oushk_ensemble@johargram
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How Wellness Brand 'Awshad' Is Breaking The Stigma Associated With Cannabis & CBD
A homegrown wellness brand has taken it upon itself to transform Indian lifestyles through its range of full-spectrum CBD oils. Delhi-based wellness brand, Awshad ( @awshad.wellness ) run by entrepreneurs, Richa Jaggi @richajaggi & Shivam Singhee, is currently at the forefront of the CBD revolution sweeping across the country.
Over years of research has allowed the brand to launch a conscious range of products that promote mental and physical well-being that is well attuned to the modern-day lifestyle.
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Ever so rarely, do there come artists who transcend the transitionary boundaries of what it means to create, what it means to be an artist, and what it means to be considered a one-in-a-million act. Despite the many complexities that he embodied, breakout rapper Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu aka Sidhu-Moosewala’s legacy is one that will last. He was not only a lodestar of desi hip-hop but managed to become a global cultural phenomenon; putting the Punjabi rap scene on the global map with his chart-topping music.
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When it comes to brown households, the topic of sex or anything close to it is a big no-no. Discussed in hush-tones and mostly deriving knowledge from online sources, many find themselves stumbling through bad sexual experiences and unable to engage with sex in a positive way. Even when the topic of sexual wellness finds its way to our advertisements, the focus is usually on men and how they can derive the most pleasure.
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Strength, valour and undeterred showmanship have been the steadfast appeal of the Indian army for decades. There are very distinct markers that have helped create a label of identity for this bold aesthetic that the armed forces are associated with. India’s leading motorcycle brand, Royal Enfield @royalenfield , too, recently commemorated its 74-year long association with the Indian Armed Forces this year.
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Priyanka Jena and Tanveer Taj, and their brainchild Wheels & Tails ( @wheelsandtails ) will inspire you to take your pets along with you. A wonderful resource to learn how to travel across India with your pets, as well as a place to simply find adorable content, this venture of theirs was born out of their sheer love for travelling as well as their pets.
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#wheelsandtails#pets#petfriendlytravel#hgexplore
In the city of Bengaluru, a younger, more economically and ecologically conscious crowd is proliferating the general population, making the city largely in demand for alternate home decor options.
From thrift stores to lesser-known second-hand markets, here is a lesser-known travel guide to Bengaluru’s furniture market.
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Aiming to tackle the area of mental health in a meaningful and impactful way, Anug Malhotra ( @thebeamcatalogue ) has come up with ‘The Serpent of a Thousand Coils’, a new game-universe essentially built for science gallery Bangalore’s new season of programmes, entitled ‘Psyche’ which provides its player with a primer into the internal mindscape of an anxiety sufferer.
@afd.city@mahesh.s_37@discodreamer
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In his latest endeavour, Arivu @therukural has released his latest track, Ceylonkaar which is an ode to the unbroken grit and resilience of the protestors on-ground in Sri Lanka. The track also marked the promising debut of his new band, Ambassa, which he made an announcement about on his social media.
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Through teamwork, failure, determination, and the works, being part of a sport larger than you seems like a wise way to learn a few life lessons, but a notion around them exists that presses it to be for the stereotypically ‘strong’. No other identity surfaces, whether that be in terms of gender identity or sexuality. Filmmaker Kirnay Bhatt @kirnay with his film Keep Punching works to change just this narrative.
@kirnay@mubiindia@motwayne
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