Indie Rock and Folk-Pop sets the summer mood at Awestrung this month!

Indie Rock and folk- Pop sets the summer mood at Awestrung this month!  

~ Prateek Kuhad and The Local Train will take the stage at the courtyard at High Street Phoenix~

Mumbai, 27th March 2017: As we break in to the summer season, High Street Phoenix brings to you two powerful acts at the monthly music property, AWESTRUNG. Get ready to witness the very talented, singer- songwriter, Prateek Kuhad perform live, along with the Delhi based Indie Rock band - The Local Train on 31^st March 2017, 6.30 pm onwards.

Prateek Kuhad is known for his distinct voice in the indie music circuit. The singer-songwriter recently won the 'Best Indian Act' trophy at the MTV EMA Awards. After releasing his debut album - In Tokens & Charms, in January 2015, he firmly established himself as one of the front-runners in the Indian independent music scene. With his unique blend of minimal, folk arrangements and pop rock melodies, effortlessly captures life’s complexities in his songs. Having toured around India he has also performed in New York, Austin, Toronto, Brisbane and Singapore, playing at festivals such as SXSW (2016), CMW (2016), BIGSOUND (2016), Music Matters (2016), Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix (2016), the Bacardi NH7 Weekender (2012, 2013, 2015, 2016), VH1 Emerge (opening set for Alt J’s India tour 2015) and more. Live, Prateek perfectly recreates the warmth and vulnerability that is a signature on his recordings, using his folk-pop sensibilities to forge an infrangible connection with the audience. He also made his Bollywood music debut by singing Kho Gaye Hum Kaha in the movie Baar Baar Dekho.

“The Local Train” is an independent rock band known for their hit singles and edgy music videos. With an explosive live act in their arsenal they have performed at some of the most prestigious stages across the country. The band comprises of Raman Regi (Vocals/ Acoustic Guitar), Sahil Sarin (Drums/ Backing Vocals), Paras Thakur (Lead Guitar/ Backing Vocals) and Ramit Mehra (Guitar/ Backing Vocals).

On hosting the monthly musical property Awestrung, Mr. Rajendra Kalkar, President (West), The Phoenix Mills Limited said, “This month we wanted to focus on the Indie Pop Rock music which is gaining immense popularity worldwide. These artists are recreating the indie rock music scene in India and are also taking it internationally which gives them a lot of credibility and a pride to High Street Phoenix to host them at AWESTRUNG.”