Fresh Indie Fridays #101 Featuring Raghav Meattle, Yohan Marshall, Rakshana Sridhar and The Venom Berries

Raghav Meattle, Shor – “Kyun Duur Hai”

Mumbai-based singer-songwriter Raghav Meattle teams up with electro-pop artist Rohan Shetty aka Shor on the hypnotic pop track “Kyun Duur Hai.” The song is the third single off Meattle’s upcoming album and features a spacy vibe as well as indulgent production elements that add texture and depth to the track. Meattle on his part is his effervescent best delivering an impeccable vocal performance. In a statement, Meattle said, “It’s a song about being in a long-distance relationship.”

Yohan Marshall, Riya Duggal, RUHH – “Maan Ja Zara’”

Mumbai-based artist Yohan Marshall calls upon singer-songwriter Riya Duggal to share vocal duties on the new pop offering “Maan Ja Zara.” Produced by Reuel Benedict aka RUHH, the track includes synths, groovy elements as well as Marshall and Duggal’s buttery vocals that sit well together. In a statement, Marshall said, “’Maan Ja Zara’ is a reminder to stop overthinking, get out of your own way and enjoy the world as it is. The lyrics talk about freeing ourselves from doubt, allowing ourselves to grow and exploring the beauty around us.”

Rakshana Sridhar, Aadarsh Subramaniam – “Drowning”

Bengaluru-based singer-songwriter Rakshana Sridhar’s newest single comes in the shape of the emotional ballad “Drowning.” The song also features musician Aadarsh Subramaniam and is layered with delicate piano and string elements as well as Sridhar’s hauntingly beautiful vocals. In a statement, Sridhar said, “’Drowning’ captures the emotional journey from being hurt and traumatized to personal growth and resilience. It narrates the aftermath of a painful breakup, where you are stuck in a time loop, waiting for time to heal their wounds. It shows a sense of abandonment and being weighed down by memories, symbolized by the rain. Despite the longing, the traumas refused to set them free causing them to feel submerged in sorrow. Eventually, the person acknowledges that some things are beyond their control, and despite the pain, they find growth and strength in moving forward.”

The Venom Berries – “Can I Not Go?”

Mumbai-based hard-rock band The Venom Berries’ latest track is the soaring song “Can I Not Go?” The track features heavily distorted guitars, a silky bass line, pulsating drums as well as fiery vocals. In a statement, the band said, “The song talks from the point of view of the person who knows his time on the earth is short. Questioning whether he’s done enough for his loved ones, whether he’s fulfilled his purpose on earth and wondering if there’s a slim chance of living a bit longer.”