Top non-celebrity live music bands in India

Top Non-celebrity music bands of India

Meet the amazing lineup of homegrown best live music bands in India that have rocked the music industry

The music industry in India has produced some of the greatest talents the world has ever seen. These talented singers and bands have produced some of the greatest hits that have seen the crowd go crazy for them. Every event is incomplete without great music. We invite you to meet and experience some of the legendary Indian bands that have rocked the Indian music scene and changed the definition of extraordinary. These bands excel at performing at corporate events, colleges, clubs, music festivals, weddings, and other fun events alike. Thanks to social media these bands have successfully showcased their talent to both live and online audiences alike. Book them now to experience great music and make your events memorable only at Engage4more.

1. Twin Strings

Instagram- 108K Followers

YouTube- 719K Subscribers 

Twin Strings is a prominent Delhi-based Indian band that produces Bollywood and Sufi music which makes them one of the most popular bands in India. They have a large following on social media and their covers on YouTube have millions of views ranking them among one of the best music bands in India. They also have more than 3 lakh, monthly listeners, on Spotify. The Indian band is known for creating original music with a unique perspective and their covers of Bollywood songs are appreciated by the audience making them one of the famous bands in India. Their live performances are breathtaking and soulful and worth experiencing live as they are also known among the most popular bands in India.

2. When Chat Met Toast

Instagram- 99.6K Followers

YouTube- 334K Subscribers 

Formed in Kochi in 2016, When Chai Met Toast is a multilingual Indie-folk alternative Indian band. It is a four-piece band and makes independent music ranking them amongst the most popular bands in India. Their happy and lighthearted music which they create in English and Hindi sometimes features Tamil and Malayalam lyrics and is loved by the audiences making them one of the best music bands in India. The Indian band has a massive following on social media and has more than 5 lakh, monthly listeners, on Spotify as well which helps them reach the mark of being one of the most viewed Indian music bands.

3. The Yellow Diary

Instagram- 46.8K Followers

YouTube- 41.5K Subscribers

The Yellow Diary is an amalgamation of five independent musicians who have influences that produce a beautiful sound making them a sought Indian music band, The Indian band is known for producing thought-provoking poetry infused with a unique, modern soundscape helping them become on of the most famous bands in India. The Indian band has made a name for itself in the Indie music scene in less than half a decade helping them rise to the ranks as one of the most popular bands in India. Now they have a huge social media following and millions of views on YouTube becoming one of the most famous bands in India. They also have more than 5 lakh, monthly listeners, on Spotify and their live performances are nothing less than a magical and serene experience for the crowd helping them become one of the best music bands in India.

4. Astitva

Instagram- 40.5K Followers 

Astitva Band started in Delhi in 2006 as a prominent Indian music band. Born out of diverse Western pop and Hindustani Classical influences, Astitva gave birth to a serious cutting-edge Indian band, Blended with deeply meditative ragas with rock and jazz, and with a hint of Urdu poetry gave them a unique identity as one of the most famous Indian rock bands. The Indian band consists of five members namely Salman, Zaman, Ayush, Kamal, and Amit, and they are known to perform all around the world making the Indian band one of the most popular bands in India. They have also made Shahrukh Khan, the king of Bollywood, dance to their tunes and have composed music with many big personalities including Bhuvan Bam, ranking them amongst the most famous Indian bands in the world.

5. Peter Cat Recording & Co.

Instagram- 33.5K Followers 

Youtube- 24.7K Subscribers 

Founded in 2009, Peter Cat Recording Co. is a well-known Delhi-based Indian band consisting of five members. They are known for creating and recording a variety of different music across genres like Alternative, Cabaret, Ballroom Waltz, and Gypsy Jazz which give them a unique identity amongst the popular bands in India. They have more than 3 lakh, monthly listeners, on Spotify and millions of subscribers on YouTube making them a famous Indian band. Their music has been widely appreciated across India and also internationally earning them a reputation of being one of the best music bands in India. Their music has the capability of converting a non-fan into an ardent listener showcasing their prowess as a famous Indian band.

6. The Suryansh Project

Instagram- 32.7K Followers 

Formed in 2016, The Suryansh Project is an Indian band that consists of four talented artists namely Suryansh, Tenzing, Sahil, and Ashish. It is a mixture of Indian Classical, Sufi, and Indie Pop Music making them a popular band in India. The Indian band is known for its popular live shows and performances which have garnered them immense fame and popularity in the Indian Sub Continent making them an immensely famous Indian band. The Indian band has extensively laid the groundwork for the coming bands be it in the genre of Indian Classical or Sufi helping them become one of the prominent Indian bands in the subcontinent. Their self-composition ‘Silent Emotion’ is a song you don’t want to miss, that showcases the prowess of the Suryansh Project that earns them a place amongst the most popular bands in India.

7. Parvaaz

Instagram- 25.6K Followers

YouTube- 26.8K Subscribers

Parvaaz is one of the most popular Indian rock bands from Bangalore formed in 2010. The Indian band has a lineup of four members and its sound has often been described as one that transcends musical genres taking the listener into spaces that traverse blues, folk, and psychedelia, wrapped in an ambient sound that is familiar yet elusive making them a famous Indian band. The Indian band has assimilated several international influences but their expression has a rootedness that makes their sound unique helping them become one of the best live music bands in India. They have a massive number of followers on social media and millions of views on YouTube helping them rank amongst the popular bands in India.

8. Naalayak

Instagram- 18.5K Followers 

YouTube- 95.3K Subscribers

Based out of Chandigarh, Naalayak is an Indian rock band that was founded in 2015. The Indian band is the vision of Sahil Samuel whose decision to drop out of college to pursue made him the founding member of the Indian band. Naalayak is known for its explosive live acts and pumping music and is now considered to be the genre-defining new era of Indie rock making them a famous Indian band. The Indian band has about 170.3K monthly listeners and their enchanting stage persona is one of a kind helping them become one of the most famous Indian bands.

9. Staccato

Instagram- 17.2K Followers

YouTube- 62.3K Subscribers 

Staccato is an Indian band that promises a new-age interpretation of Carnatic Classical Krithis, a seamless amalgamation of nostalgic film music with a contemporary twist, gaining a new identity as one of the most famous Indian bands. The Indian band is the only band to have been chosen from India to perform at the 2012 London Olympics making them one of the most popular bands in India. A group that originally met in school, draws from its many influences from across genres, keen on giving an experiential listening to its audience helping them become one of the best live music bands in India.

10. The F16s

Instagram- 13.6K Followers

YouTube- 11.1K Subscribers 

The F16s is a Chennai-based four-piece Indian band. The Indian band is known for their lyrically and sonically rich music which promises their listeners an experience that nourishes the ears and soul-feeding it with melodious sounds and fresh vocals making them a popular band in India. This Indian band has more than 1 lakh monthly listeners on Spotify and millions of views on YouTube, ranking them amongst one of the most popular bands in India. The Indian band which is a pop band, but disguised in a rock and roll outfit has a way of making one’s heart transport to a happy place, helping them become a highly sought-after Indian music band. 

11. Motherjane

Instagram- 9220 Followers 

YouTube- 6.01K Subscribers

Founded in 1996, Motherjane is one of the most prominent Indian rock bands from Kochi, India, and progressive rock and Carnatic music have impacted their music since their inception, giving them a unique identity and making them a famous Indian band. They have two studio albums and five singles to their credit and they have thousands of views on YouTube earning them a reputation amongst the most popular bands in India. Their live music is like beauty to the ears, showcasing their prowess as a famous Indian band.

12. Agnee

Instagram- 5717 Followers

YouTube- 1.12K Subscribers

Agnee is an Indian rock band based in Pune. The Indian band is one of the very few Indian rock bands to have signed a major label record deal making them a famous Indian band in the world. It composed the music for the Indian release of Marvel’s superhero film, The Avengers. Agnee is one of the most dynamic, widely appreciated, and popular bands in India. The Indian band’s live performances are a rich and soothing experience for any music enthusiast. 

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