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Indian Ocean on their new album, the changed scene of music consumption and the band's bonding
They are now working on a new album which, unlike their 2014 collaborative album, Tandanu, is likely to be a standalone record, barring a couple of tracks. "It will have two songs with Pandit Vikku Vinayakram and saxophonist George Brooks," they inform. But the medium of release remains undecided. "We might release the songs as singles. We have recorded three songs and are in the process of recording two more," says guitarist Nikhil Rao.
Following a string of albums - Indian Ocean (1993), Desert Rain (1997), Kandisa (2000), Jhini (2003) and Black Friday (2005) - under renowned record labels, the band released their sixth studio album, 16/330 Khajoor Road, independently in 2010. They were frustrated negotiating with labels. The disappearance of the CD culture has upset them. "Nobody buys CDs any more, and music companies preferred a limited release. They would insist on owning the copyright of the songs, but the experience with Tandanu has been satisfactory," adds Ram.
The band will be playing an assorted set, comprising their signatures like Bandeh, Leaving Home and Bhor at a concert tonight.
On: Tonight, 9 pm
At: The Finch, John Baker, Marol, Saki Vihar Road, Andheri (E)
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Entry: Rs 3,000
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