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The brainchild of music composer, singer, and guitar player Varun Rajput, '''Antariksh''' is a premier Hindi-Rock act based out of [[Delhi]], [[India]]. The band’s current line-up consists of Varun Rajput on Lead Vocals and Guitars along with Joshua Peter (Keyboards and Backing Vocals), Shrikant Biswakarma (Guitars and Backing Vocals) and Dan Thomas (Drums). | The brainchild of music composer, singer, and guitar player Varun Rajput, '''Antariksh''' is a premier Hindi-Rock act based out of [[Delhi]], [[India]]. The band’s current line-up consists of Varun Rajput on Lead Vocals and Guitars along with Joshua Peter (Keyboards and Backing Vocals), Shrikant Biswakarma (Guitars and Backing Vocals) and Dan Thomas (Drums). | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
<ref>{{cite | <ref>{{cite news |last1=Fatima |first1=Syeda |title=Slow and steady... |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/Slow-and-steady%E2%80%A6/article14591313.ece |newspaper=The Hindu |date=26 August 2016 |publisher=Metro Plus |accessdate=14 November 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Misra |first1=Sudisha |title=Home Features In conversation with Delhi-based rock band Antariksh antariksh by Mridul Kumar IN CONVERSATION WITH DELHI-BASED ROCK BAND ANTARIKSH |url=http://dubeat.com/2015/09/in-conversation-with-delhi-based-rock-band-antariksh-2/ |website=www.dubeat.com |date=15 September 2015 |publisher=DU Beat |accessdate=14 November 2018}}</ref> | ||
From 2006 to 2008, during their college days, Varun Rajput and Mridul Ganesh (Former singer of the band) used to play in a local Progressive Rock band called Feedback, with Gurtej Singh (Former guitar player) playing for Prestorika around the same time. However, music took a back seat as they ventured into the corporate world. | From 2006 to 2008, during their college days, Varun Rajput and Mridul Ganesh (Former singer of the band) used to play in a local Progressive Rock band called Feedback, with Gurtej Singh (Former guitar player) playing for Prestorika around the same time. However, music took a back seat as they ventured into the corporate world. | ||
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They released their first song ‘Dheere Dheere’ in January 2013, which was appreciated by a variety of audience. This propelled the trio to record a full length album and find a drummer and a bass player to begin playing live. Soon the hunt for a drummer and a bass player began during which they came across Vipul, through a mutual friend. Vipul Malhotra (Former drummer) was studying at NSIT at that time and was a great fit into the set-up. Finally, Varun asked his friend Raghav Verma (Former bass player) to join the team. | They released their first song ‘Dheere Dheere’ in January 2013, which was appreciated by a variety of audience. This propelled the trio to record a full length album and find a drummer and a bass player to begin playing live. Soon the hunt for a drummer and a bass player began during which they came across Vipul, through a mutual friend. Vipul Malhotra (Former drummer) was studying at NSIT at that time and was a great fit into the set-up. Finally, Varun asked his friend Raghav Verma (Former bass player) to join the team. | ||
With the setup finally complete, they decided to take the plunge to record and produce an album during the summer of 2013 for their new band ‘Antariksh’.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Saxena |first1=Pragati |title=Antariksh: A band devoted to making soulful melody in the times of mishmash Hindi music |url=https://www.nationalheraldindia.com/interview/antariksh-a-band-devoted-to-making-soulful-melody-in-the-times-of-mishmash-hindi-music |website=www.nationalheraldindia.com |publisher=National Herald |accessdate=14 November 2018}}</ref> | With the setup finally complete, they decided to take the plunge to record and produce an album during the summer of 2013 for their new band ‘Antariksh’.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Saxena |first1=Pragati |title=Antariksh: A band devoted to making soulful melody in the times of mishmash Hindi music |url=https://www.nationalheraldindia.com/interview/antariksh-a-band-devoted-to-making-soulful-melody-in-the-times-of-mishmash-hindi-music |website=www.nationalheraldindia.com |date=13 September 2018 |publisher=National Herald |accessdate=14 November 2018}}</ref> | ||
==Debut Album== | ==Debut Album== | ||
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After one year of the band coming together they released their debut album, titled ‘Khoj' on September 8, 2013. The album was a blend of pop, rock, funk, and progressive sounds, featured 11 tracks, mixed at the Quarter Note Studio by Gaurav Chintamani, and mastered by Steve Nagasaki at Nagasaki Sound, USA.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Varma |first1=Aditya |title=Hindi Prog-rock Band Antariksh Release Debut Album Titled Khoj |url=http://www.rsjonline.com/buzz/hindi-prog-rock-band-antariksh-release-debut-album-titled-khoj.html |website=www.rsjonline.com |publisher=Rock Street Journal |accessdate=14 November 2018}}</ref> | After one year of the band coming together they released their debut album, titled ‘Khoj' on September 8, 2013. The album was a blend of pop, rock, funk, and progressive sounds, featured 11 tracks, mixed at the Quarter Note Studio by Gaurav Chintamani, and mastered by Steve Nagasaki at Nagasaki Sound, USA.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Varma |first1=Aditya |title=Hindi Prog-rock Band Antariksh Release Debut Album Titled Khoj |url=http://www.rsjonline.com/buzz/hindi-prog-rock-band-antariksh-release-debut-album-titled-khoj.html |website=www.rsjonline.com |publisher=Rock Street Journal |accessdate=14 November 2018}}</ref> | ||
In November 2015, they were featured on Season 4 of Music Mojo, a popular music show on Kappa TV which features live renditions of 11 songs performed by the band.<ref>{{cite | In November 2015, they were featured on Season 4 of Music Mojo, a popular music show on Kappa TV which features live renditions of 11 songs performed by the band.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Fatima |first1=Syeda |title=Slow and steady... |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/Slow-and-steady%E2%80%A6/article14591313.ece |newspaper=The Hindu |date=26 August 2016 |accessdate=14 November 2018}}</ref> | ||
==Present== | ==Present== | ||
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Antariksh recently released their latest single, ‘Kaahe Re’[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rt5lg0gw_8Y] in association with Mrrcury Studios and Anhad Music. | Antariksh recently released their latest single, ‘Kaahe Re’[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rt5lg0gw_8Y] in association with Mrrcury Studios and Anhad Music. | ||
Kaahe Re has received praise for its rhythmic syncopation, melodic prowess and anthem riffs. | Kaahe Re has received praise for its rhythmic syncopation, melodic prowess and anthem riffs. | ||
<ref>{{cite web |last1=Bishnoi |first1=Priyadarshani |title= | <ref>{{cite web |last1=Bishnoi |first1=Priyadarshani |title='Kaahe Re' by Delhi-based Hindi rock band Antariksh |url=https://ahummingheart.com/fresh/listen-kaahe-re-by-antariksh/ |website=www.ahumminggheart.com |date=20 August 2018 |publisher=A Humming Heart |accessdate=14 November 2018}}</ref> | ||
Antariksh recently performed at the 10th addition of the Bacardi NH7 Weekender in Meghalaya.<ref>https://www.northeasttoday.in/bacardi-nh7-weekender-meghalaya-hills-echo-with-music-of-varied-genres/</ref> <ref>https://www.sentinelassam.com/north-east-india-news/meghalaya-news/nh7-weekender-shillong-2019-happiest-music-festival-in-meghalaya/</ref> | Antariksh recently performed at the 10th addition of the Bacardi NH7 Weekender in Meghalaya.<ref>https://www.northeasttoday.in/bacardi-nh7-weekender-meghalaya-hills-echo-with-music-of-varied-genres/ {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sentinelassam.com/north-east-india-news/meghalaya-news/nh7-weekender-shillong-2019-happiest-music-festival-in-meghalaya/|title=NH7 Weekender Shillong 2019: Happiest Music Festival in Meghalaya - Sentinelassam|date=30 October 2019}}</ref> | ||
==International Presence== | ==International Presence== | ||
In October 2019 Antariksh went on their first international multi-city tour to Mauritius and Madagascar. They played at various venues in Mauritius which included the Indira Gandhi Centre for Indian Culture, Centre de Flacq and Triolet. In Madagascar they performed for the Indian audiences in an event organized by the embassy of India in the Ampefiloha Plaza in Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar.<ref> | In October 2019 Antariksh went on their first international multi-city tour to Mauritius and Madagascar. They played at various venues in Mauritius which included the Indira Gandhi Centre for Indian Culture, Centre de Flacq and Triolet. In Madagascar they performed for the Indian audiences in an event organized by the embassy of India in the Ampefiloha Plaza in Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.aninews.in/news/world/asia/madagascar-indian-rock-group-performs-at-cultural-event20191022134133/|title = Madagascar: Indian rock group performs at cultural event}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/madagascar-indian-rock-group-performs-at-cultural-event-119102200555_1.html|title=Madagascar: Indian rock group performs at cultural event|newspaper=Business Standard India|date=22 October 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.eoiantananarivo.gov.in/news_detail/?newsid=193|title = Embassy of India, Antananarivo, Madagascar : News}}</ref> | ||
==Discography== | ==Discography== | ||
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| title11 = Intezaar feat. Rini Rajput (Bonus Track) | | title11 = Intezaar feat. Rini Rajput (Bonus Track) | ||
| length11 = 4:24 | | length11 = 4:24 | ||
}}'''SINGLES''' | }}'''SINGLES''' | ||
* [https://open.spotify.com/album/0ovB0zNTlhF3yy7VU3Wm2O?si=le-GNWemRJC--6pi27bitw Raahiya] | * [https://open.spotify.com/album/0ovB0zNTlhF3yy7VU3Wm2O?si=le-GNWemRJC--6pi27bitw Raahiya] | ||
* [https://open.spotify.com/album/5uFRO6pFcVbtMauWm76MhD?si=I0lvwG12RZq9EZUGoZJtMQ Jee Le Zara] | * [https://open.spotify.com/album/5uFRO6pFcVbtMauWm76MhD?si=I0lvwG12RZq9EZUGoZJtMQ Jee Le Zara] | ||
* [https://open.spotify.com/track/0tjX1dX2EgNtpNyDwkVdXP?si=yYaYoeOSQtOZOcPgWCqqcQ Fanaah] | * [https://open.spotify.com/track/0tjX1dX2EgNtpNyDwkVdXP?si=yYaYoeOSQtOZOcPgWCqqcQ Fanaah] | ||
* [https://itunes.apple.com/in/album/kaahe-re-single/1425762806 Kaahe Re] | * [https://itunes.apple.com/in/album/kaahe-re-single/1425762806 Kaahe Re] | ||
* [https://open.spotify.com/track/6bTyj83FG9Vg3eqsc2tm17?si=p2nwadpTRMOsPqaXP_49DA Aashayein - Live] | * [https://open.spotify.com/track/6bTyj83FG9Vg3eqsc2tm17?si=p2nwadpTRMOsPqaXP_49DA Aashayein - Live] | ||