This edition of Swaraaj-the podcast on Indian independent music, starts off with some serious soul-searching about debates on music and political realities and the concept of ‘independence’ itself triggered off by the musical tribute to Irom Sharmila by the Manipuri band Imphal Talkies N the Howlers.  AND wait up for the exclusive concert recording, a preview of Thermal and a Quarter’s upcoming single ‘Mighty Strange’!!! We promise there aren’t too many bad jokes by the PJs (podcast jockeys!) on this one as we segue into soothing folksy melodies by Dischordian and the soulful saga of Seher and Swara Sutra.

The third edition of Swaraaj-the podcast on Indian independent music is here with a round-up of Clonefest-the artiste-driven fest organised by Them Clones featuring 6 bands on one evening! Also catch a behind-the-scenes chat with Them Clones on their two new singles. Share a ‘shot of alcohol’ with debutant Prateek Kuhad and find out why beer kept Parikrama going for 20 years! On this edition you’ll also lose your heart to Sajid and the Lost Boys, get a trance-ful of electronic sufi by New Delhi Project and wake up to ‘tomorrow’ with Five8!

This edition of Swaraaj—the podcast on Indian independent music, takes us into an unplugged chat with the band that turns 12 this year-Mrigya! Catch this exclusive interview feature as Swaraaj catches up with them at a rehearsal session. Also featuring tracks by inimitable Swarathma, rockers- Hundred Octane, the Carnatic music rock band-Agam and the recently-formed Khalihann!

as i write here, the first edition of swaraaj is already done and will be uploaded and ready for you any time now... so keep checking back...

the idea behind starting this podcast is to create a new platform for showcasing indian independent music... so who do you think have been featured on this edition???

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swaraaj is a podcast that focuses on Independent Music from India.

so the first edition features Indian Ocean, Advaita, Avi & the uprising, Them Clones, India Alba, Raghu Dixit and Big Horn Fest.