Seven All-Time Favorite Indie Bands

Drawing its sounds from Indian Folk and Classical Music and blending it with Blues Rock and Reggae, Swarathmas music is as maddening as their eccentric sense of dressing.

The band recently observed a silver jubilee. Since inception in 1991, Parikrama has wowed audiences in India and across the world with their eclectic compositions.

A frequent headliner of college rock festivals across India, Motherjane holds the repute of opening for Megadeath and Machine Head in Rock in India 2008, Bangalore and for Opeth in Saarang at IIT Madras.

This one needs no introduction. More than two decades later, the band continues to sway us with its innovative tunes.

A Bengali rock band formed in Kolkata, Fossils is considered one of the pioneering rock acts in Kolkatas Bengali music scene.

Avial, the only band selected to represent India at the World Music Festival in Mauritius featuring 40 rock bands from around the world, dabble in Malayalam alternative rock.

Agnees music is a collective of individual styles of composing and performing. Comprising of Koko on bass and Mohan Kannan on vocals, this Pune band has emerged to now feature in mainstream films.

Over the years, several bands have come and gone. But somehow, these seven bands have not only managed to keep up with their trendy music, but have also managed to remain evergreen in the heart of an indie music lover. Hover to find out who makes the cut.