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WHEN CHAI MET TOAST

Music • International

India • Australian Premiere

India's ever-evolving band balance their folk-pop roots, with forays into indie and alternative rock.

Their 2016 debut EP was 'Joy of Little Things’. Their unique style of songwriting draws upon multilingual lyrics and infectious sing-along choruses, incorporating acoustic folk instruments like the banjo. The 2018 breakout 'Khoj (Passing By)' from their sophomore offering 'Believe', achieved critical and public acclaim.

The band's first full length album 'When We Feel Young' (2021), featured electric guitars, synths and a pop flourish while retaining some of their folk-indebted sound. Their third EP 'LYTS', was recorded in London with producer Richard Wilkinson. They are currently the most streamed English band in India and have cemented themselves as genre pioneers in the country.

Presented by: blaide.live

blaide.live is an idea conceived out of relocation when Manish Chandnani, born and raised in Bombay, India moved to Adelaide with his young family in 2019. Manish has over a decade of experience running Music Festivals and large format public events in India. With his career deeply rooted in music, arts and culture, he is passionate about linking both worlds, and blaide.live aims to do just that.