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The Sairaj Kamath Show
If you're starving for REAL conversations with AMAZING artists from the independent music scene, this is for you. My name is Sairaj Kamath, and I've been a street soldier in the Indian independent music scene for a LONG TIME. After years of going to shows and working with the cream of the crop in music journalism, it's time for me to unearth the incredible stories of your favourite musicians (and perhaps some you're yet to discover) through REAL conversations. Join my journey. Become the…
Episodes
The Sairaj Kamath ShowRUNT (Siddharth Basrur) on the Making of the 2nd Runt Album, Goddess Gagged, Ricky Kej & 26 Years in Music
Siddharth Basrur, a.k.a. Runt, is back on The Sairaj Kamath Show for the third time to talk about the making of the second Runt album. In this in-depth…
The Sairaj Kamath ShowNu Metal Resurgence & 'Kill Konscience' Album | SPACE IS ALL WE HAVE Interview
Is Nu Metal making a massive comeback? In this episode of The Sairaj Kamath Show, we sit down with Bengaluru’s premier electronic rap-metal powerhouse, Space…
The Sairaj Kamath ShowTWO-EYED WIZARD (Brandon Colaco) Talks India-Meets-Australia Didgeridoo Journey
Known as Two-eyed Wizard, musician Brandon Colaco plays the didgeridoo - an ancient instrument rooted in Aboriginal Australian culture - while adding his own…
The Sairaj Kamath ShowUday Benegal (Indus Creed) — Alms for Shanti, 90s NYC & the Return of Indus Creed
Indus Creed frontman Uday Benegal sits down with The Sairaj Kamath Show to trace his journey through Alms for Shanti, life in New York City in the 90s, and…
The Sairaj Kamath ShowUDAY BENEGAL Talks Solo Music, State of the World, Hippie Upbringing and Importance of Kindness
Known as the voice of pioneering Indian rock band Indus Creed, Uday Benegal has been rocking the stage since the 1980s and inspiring future generations to make…
The Sairaj Kamath ShowCORNER CAFE CHRONICLES Talk Mumbai Scene, Music Evolution, Bad Reviews, Dream to Support Gorillaz
I spoke to Corner Cafe Chronicles - a freewheeling electro-rock band from Mumbai, India! Band members Chinmay Patkar, Soumitra Vichare and Yash Khona talk…
The Sairaj Kamath ShowChatting with TARANG JOSEPH (Disco/Funk Pop from Bangalore, India)
Welcome to this special Tarang Joseph interview on The Sairaj Kamath Show! In this episode of our independent music series, we sit down with Tarang Joseph to…
The Sairaj Kamath ShowChatting with JATAYU (Indian Fusion Rock from Chennai, India)
I spoke to Jatayu - a talented Indian fusion band from Chennai that mixes jazz with rock and Carnatic music! Bandleader Sahib Singh, multi-instrumentalist…
The Sairaj Kamath ShowChatting w/ GUTSLIT (Death Metal from Mumbai, India)
I caught up with Gutslit - one of the biggest metal bands in India! Blazing their trail with a mix of brutal death metal, relentless hustle and creative merch…
The Sairaj Kamath ShowChatting w/ ARSHAQ MALIK (Rapper & Producer from Bangalore/UK)
Arshaq Malik is a talented and versatile rapper from Bangalore (and now based in the UK). His boundary-pushing sound makes a bold statement amongst the already…
The Sairaj Kamath ShowChatting w/ ZOKOVA (Post-rock band from Delhi, India)
Zokova is a post-rock band from Delhi who have recently performed at Lollapalooza India 2026! Going strong since 2007, Zokova are know for their dense…
The Sairaj Kamath ShowChatting w/ LOTUS (Indian Progressive Metal Band from Pune)
I spoke to Lotus - an avant-garde progressive metal band from Pune! Siddharth and Robert of Lotus talk about the origins of the indian metal band, their music…
The Sairaj Kamath ShowChatting w/ ANANDA SEN (Kolkata Rock Veteran, ex-Supersonics, ex-Ritornellos)
I spoke to Ananda Sen - a veteran rock musician from Kolkata who has been making music since the early 2000s! Most known for his tenure with the rock bands The…
The Sairaj Kamath ShowChatting w/ RESURRECTION METAL EVENTS (Heavy Metal Concert Promoters in Dubai)
I caught up with Resurrection Metal Events - who have organised heavy music gigs in Dubai and the Middle East since 2010! Vinod (founder/CEO) and Matthew (COO)…
The Sairaj Kamath ShowChatting w/ BEGHO (Mumbai Metal Supergroup, former Primitiv & Albatross Members)
I caught up with Begho - a heavy metal supergroup featuring musicians from legendary Mumbai metal bands like Primitiv, Albatross and Carnage Inc! Guitarist…
The Sairaj Kamath ShowChatting w/ STREET STORIES (Pop Punk Band from Northeast India)
I caught up with Street Stories - a kick-ass pop punk group from Northeast India! Brothers Riko and Pezo Kronu and drummer Gideon Kom discussed their latest…
The Sairaj Kamath ShowChatting w/ APEKSHA PAI (Singer-songwriter, Fellow Konkani)
I spoke to Apeksha Pai - a budding singer-songwriter based in Bangalore! Apeksha spills the tea on a variety of topics that include her emerging music career…
The Sairaj Kamath ShowChatting w/ SKREEN 6 (Glam Rock Band from Kochi, 80s Rock Revival)
I caught up with Adithya, the drummer of Kochi-based hard/glam rock band Skreen 6! Adithya chats about the beginnings of the band during the COVID-19 pandemic…
The Sairaj Kamath ShowChatting w/ DREAMHOUR + DOKODOKO (Electronic Music/Synthpop Duo from Siliguri)
I spoke to Dreamhour and Dokodoko - a musical duo producing pulse-pounding electronic and synthpop music from the foothills of the Himalayas! We chatted about…
The Sairaj Kamath ShowChatting w/ PEEKAY (Modern Metal Musician, Entrepreneur, Metal Kid from a Pastor's Family)
I spoke to Pranati Khanna, a.k.a., Peekay - a modern metal artist hailing from Hyderabad and based in Los Angeles. A powerful new force in Indian metal, Peekay…
The Sairaj Kamath ShowChatting w/ ANAMI (Singer-songwriter, Filmmaker and Artist)
I spoke to Anami - a talented singer-songwriter, filmmaker and multidisciplinary artist from Bangalore! Anami talked about her new single 'Belletrist', her art…
The Sairaj Kamath ShowChatting w/ ZNA (Electropop Duo from Canada & Kolkata, Music Marketing on Social Media)
I spoke to ZNA - an electro-pop duo based in Canada and Kolkata! Zaid Qureshi and Abraar Khan Waryah chatted with me about their music and music videos…
The Sairaj Kamath ShowChatting w/ DAIRA (Hindi Folk Rock & Art Rock, Performing in Bastar)
I spoke to Daira - a Hindi-language art rock band that has been releasing eclectic, fearless and thoughtful rock tunes for over a decade now! Their single…
The Sairaj Kamath ShowChatting w/ FUZZCULTURE (Electronic Music, Video Essays, Music Business)
I spoke to Arsh Sharma - the man behind long-running electronica music act and now Youtuber, FUZZCULTURE! Arsh talks about the past, present and future of…
The Sairaj Kamath ShowChatting w/ ALVA KUUTO (Indian Folk Rock Band Preserving Tulu Language)
I spoke to Praveen Alva - frontman of the groundbreaking Tulu-language Indian folk rock band ALVA KUUTO! Praveen talks about a variety of topics, including the…
The Sairaj Kamath ShowChatting w/ GODLESS Bassist (Indian Death Metal, Audio Engineer, Live Sound Specialist)
I spoke to Abbas Razvi - bassist for juggernaut Indian death metal band GODLESS, and owner/operator of audio rental / backline / live sound providers INFINITY…
The Sairaj Kamath ShowChatting w/ ZYGNEMA Vocalist (Mumbai Groove Metal, Jimis Burger Founder)
I spoke to Jimmy Bhore - the vocalist of Mumbai's powerhouse Indian heavy metal band ZYGNEMA, and the creator of popular burger franchise JIMIS BURGER! Jimmy…
The Sairaj Kamath ShowChatting w/ SKRAT (Chennai Rock Band & Musical Storytellers)
I spoke to Sriram TT, the charismatic singer of Chennai-based Indian hard rock band SKRAT! Sriram talks about Skrat's new EP 'Circus Act', along with a host of…
The Sairaj Kamath ShowChatting w/ ROHIT CHATURVEDI (Audio & Music Producer, Heavy Metal Guitarist)
I spoke to Rohit Chaturvedi - the lead guitarist of legendary Indian heavy metal band Kryptos and the CEO & music director of Sugarline Studios in Bangalore!…
The Sairaj Kamath ShowChatting w/ HOPE FOR THE FLOWERS (Post-hardcore Band from Bangalore)
Anirudh Nair is the vocalist of one of India's newest and most exciting hardcore bands - HOPE FOR THE FLOWERS! In the VERY FIRST episode of this podcast…