Episodes

  • Ep. 172 9XM Soundcaste Ft. Anand Bhaskar

    Ep. 172 9XM Soundcaste Ft. Anand Bhaskar
    Apr 23 2024
    This episode features the mastermind of a music composer, singer – Anand Bhaskar with Host Eva Bhatt. He is the music composer of some of the most loved songs in the OTT space, of iconic web series like Mirzapur, Masoom and recently released Showtime, starring Emraan Hashmi. Anand Bhaskar talks about his journey from exploring various music genres and styles like ‘alt-rock’ in his independent music (check out ‘theanandbhaskarcollective’ on YouTube) to commercial music, even ‘item songs’ in popular web series. He also talks in detail about the making of the soundtrack of ‘Showtime’. He also shares some great insights and learnings from his musical journey, till date in the Mumbai music industry.
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    45 mins
  • Ep. 171 9XM Soundcaste Ft. Honey Singh

    Ep. 171 9XM Soundcaste Ft. Honey Singh
    Apr 27 2023
    The much-awaited interview is out! Listen to the eventful journey of one of the most successful as well as controversial pop icons in India, Yo Yo Honey Singh, in conversation with Host Eva Bhatt. From chartbuster singles like ‘Brown Rang’, ‘High Heels’ to Bollywood tracks like ‘Chaar Botal Vodka’, ‘Lungi Dance’, ‘Party All Night’ etc., the fact that he took the Hindi music industry by storm & enjoyed massive fandom, is undeniable. There's much more to Honey Singh than just his music. This episode is a hearty chat with the rapper –music producer, about his renewed creative discipline, the phenomenal success and then the fall, to the ‘comeback’ version, much like his album titled ‘Honey 3.0’. It is therefore, interesting and insightful to understand the journey that has witnessed extreme peaks of success & failures and how he deals with challenges and lows in his life. The little things that he shares about his life in Delhi, the ‘gedi’, the kind of music he personally likes listening to and the food he binges on, are some of the most enjoyable parts of this episode. Hey listener, Thank you for making this Podcast win the Best Podcast – Music category, India Audio Award 2023!
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    24 mins
  • Ep. 170 9XM Soundcaste Ft. Vismay Patel

    Ep. 170 9XM Soundcaste Ft. Vismay Patel
    Mar 16 2023
    Listen to the 23 year old singer-song writer- music producer, Vismay Patel, who has acclaimed his position in the independent space with the release of only 10 singles across global platforms, till date. His songs have organically crossed millions of views & streams. Host Eva Bhatt asks him about his roots in Assam, his ‘army’ family background and his life in different parts of the country and his mother’s Gujarati roots & its influence too. His music is a reflection of all the experiences and influences of varied cultures and people. He talks about some of his milestone hits like ‘Pal Beeta Jaaye’, ‘Dariya’, ‘Dil Mera’ & ‘Behne Do’. He is singing a few lines of each, on his guitar, too! As we bring to you fresh music by some of the most loved ‘independent’ artists on our TV channel 9XM, with ‘Drive Wali Vibe’, on this podcast, you will get to know more about your favourite artists. Hey listener, Thank you for making this Podcast win the Best Podcast – Music category, India Audio Award 2023!
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    19 mins
  • Ep. 169 9XM Soundcaste Ft. Gurashish Singh

    Ep. 169 9XM Soundcaste Ft. Gurashish Singh
    Feb 1 2023
    Your favourite podcast wins an award! Thank you listeners for showing your love, we are proud to announce that this podcast bagged the prestigious India Audio Summit Awards 2023. Keep listening and sharing! In this episode, Host Eva Bhatt talks to the heartthrob of the ‘indie’ music scene, Gurashish Singh, whose covers, mash-ups, and originals have created waves on digital platforms. Being amongst India’s top 10 most watched Cover artists, Gurashish Singh rules over an audience of nearly 1 mn on his channel ‘Singh's Unplugged’. He talks about the making of his popular English and Hindi mashups, Punjabi and Retro recreations, his latest original singles as well as his live gigs. He shares his unique musical journey, some learning from experiences to date, and some useful insights about the evolving music industry with the rise of digital media, etc. His latest release ‘Bol De 2.0’ is Out Now on audio streaming and digital platforms!
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    23 mins
  • Ep. 168 9XM Soundcaste Ft. Nilotpal

    Ep. 168 9XM Soundcaste Ft. Nilotpal
    Dec 28 2022
    One of the most sought-after & award-winning music composers in the Indian OTT space, ‘Dhaaga’(TVF-Aspirants) fame singer-composer-lyricist Nilotpal Bora is on this episode with Host Eva Bhatt. His latest musical work is for Bhuvan Bam’s web-series ‘Taaza Khabar’. Known for his soulful compositions & modern, organic soundscape in popular web-series like TVF-Aspirants, Tripling Season 2, Yeh Meri Family, Saas Bahu Achaar Pvt Ltd & many more, Nilotpal has won hearts again with his music for the OTT film ‘Jaadugar’. His song ‘Shaabaash’ from the film ‘Jaadugar’ has been selected as the official anthem for the Indian Athletes at the Commonwealth Games. In this episode, he talks about the immense opportunities for upcoming musicians due to the rise and success of digital media, especially OTT shows. He also talks about his Assamese roots and the musical influences.
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    27 mins
  • Ep. 167 9XM Soundcaste Ft. Dhaval Kothari

    Ep. 167 9XM Soundcaste Ft. Dhaval Kothari
    Dec 7 2022
    Host Eva Bhatt chats with singer Dhaval Kothari who has a multi-genre profile that contains recreations of Indian classical, indie, pop and regional folk to being a music business entrepreneur. He talks about his musical series called #Folktales where he drew inspiration from folk music, pan-India. His versions of ‘Kon Halave Limdi’, ‘Kaho Poonam Na’, and many more have crossed 10 mn+ views. His latest indie track, ‘Khwahishon Ke Moti’, is a soothing, romantic song with Urdu and Hindi lyrics. He talks about his musical training under the tutelage of Shri Gautam Kale, a disciple of Pt. Jasraj and Pt. Ajay Pohankar. Additionally, a Master’s degree in Music Business from Berklee College of Music, Valencia, Spain, that has helped him collaborate with several popular Flamenco artists & perform across Europe.
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    23 mins
  • Ep. 166 9XM Soundcaste Ft. Nakash Aziz

    Ep. 166 9XM Soundcaste Ft. Nakash Aziz
    Dec 1 2022
    Singer, music producer-composer Nakash Aziz is back on the Podcast, this time to talk about his latest, back-to-back successful releases as well as his independent music. He talks about the song ‘Keti Ko’, composed by Amit Trivedi for the much-loved ‘Uunchai’ as well as the songs in the mega hit Rishab Shetty starrer ‘Kantara’. He talks about the changing times, the new wave in the music industry, the rise of indie music and new artists as well as challenges faced by artists. It’s a laugh riot when the ‘Sari ke Fall Sa’ singer, narrates some funny incidents, in his classic style!
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    7 mins
  • Ep. 165 9XM SoundcasE ft Gourov Dasgupta

    Ep. 165 9XM SoundcasE ft Gourov Dasgupta
    Oct 6 2022
    Multi-talented musician, Gourov Dasgupta who has helmed multiple music projects as a composer, arranger/curator, talks about his creative discipline and projects. From songs in Bollywood movies like Kaabil to Bhuj: The Pride of India, Dhokha Round D Corner, Jawaani Jaaneman, Total Dhamaal, Mubarakaan to singles like Tum Na Aaye, Ek Tu Hi Kaafi Hai, Dynamite, Buhe Bariyan & many more, Gourov has been keeping the buzz alive! In this episode, he talks about his collaborations with singers like Shaan, Sunidhi Chauhan, Javed Ali, Jubin Nautiyal, Kanika Kapoor, Jyotica Tangri, Dhvani Bhanushali & many others. He also shares insights from the music industry, record labels & the dynamics of the music business.
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    21 mins