Best Indian Albums of 2017
selected by Archit Shetye

10
Komorebi <BR> “Soliloquy”

Komorebi
“Soliloquy”

Tarana Marwah shines as she puts out an inspiring electronic debut album. It’s lush with a pop appeal and equally eclectic with a rather interesting pick of collaborators.

♪♫ Listen: “Time” + album stream

Komorebi on Soundcloud, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram.

9
Dossers Urge <BR> “Honest Rage”

Dossers Urge
“Honest Rage”

Shillong’s bad boys keep it real and put out a powerhouse of an album. A memorable combination of honest songwriting with a raging flair of care-free performances from the trio.

♪♫ Listen: “Erase” + album stream

Dossers Urge on Soundcloud, Bandcamp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram.

8
Aerate Sound <BR> “Only For External”

Aerate Sound
“Only For External”

This nine track album is an interesting blend of smooth basslines, vibrant melodies and a diverse range of subtle sounds and samples. There is a clear sense of precision in the arrangement of sounds making all the songs feel rich.

♪♫ Listen: “Down Baby Down” + album stream

Aerate Sound on Soundcloud, Bandcamp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram.

7
Tejas <BR> “Make It Happen”

Tejas
“Make It Happen”

It’s as colorful and charming as the accompanying album art. Tejas noticeably pulls from various influences and harmonizes them in his unique fashion. The entire album is wholesome and cinematic in ways the Indian singer-songwriter scene hasn’t experienced before.

♪♫ Listen: “Make It Happen” + album stream

Tejas on Soundcloud, Bandcamp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram.

6
Prabh Deep  <BR> “Class-Sikh”

Prabh Deep
“Class-Sikh”

Prabh Deep fleshes out a thought provoking banger of an album packaged neatly with the sharpened skills of a talented rapper. He explores a variety of topics and displays massive potential and versatility.

♪♫ Listen: “Kal” + album stream

Prabh Deep on Soundcloud, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram.

4
Easy Wanderlings <BR> “As Written In The Stars”

Easy Wanderlings
“As Written In The Stars”

Easy Wanderlings masterfully weaves 8 cathartic tracks in their signature story-telling style and ties them mindfully into a dreamy debut album. Tonally the album would perfectly fit a campfire setting.

♪♫ Listen: “Enjoy It While It Lasts” + album stream

Easy Wanderlings on Soundcloud, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, www.

3
Eccentric Pendulum <BR> “Tellurian Concepts”

Eccentric Pendulum
“Tellurian Concepts”

18 gobsmacking minutes of guitar-driven music powered by heavy vocals. Eccentric Pendulum balances pristine melodic structures with equally meatier sounds, making “Tellurian Concepts” one of the most engaging release of the year.

♪♫ Listen: “Tellurian Concepts” + album stream

Eccentric Pendulum on Soundcloud, Bandcamp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram.

2
menwhopause <BR> “Neon Delhi”

menwhopause
“Neon Delhi”

Menwhopause delivers a charismatically moody album with a dystopian appeal. Dwelling with a variety of subject matters, it’s safe to say this is last year’s finest release.

♪♫ Listen: “On A Boat” + album stream

menwhopause on Soundcloud, Bandcamp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram.

1
Sid Vashi <BR> “Azuma Kazuma”

Sid Vashi
“Azuma Kazuma”

Sid Vashi delivers an intricately cinematic debut album. Where the album shines is in the details of the overall experience.

This is combined with a flow of stunning visuals serving as an aesthetic guideline to the story.

♪♫ Listen: “Darling” + album stream

Sid Vashi on Soundcloud, Bandcamp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram.