When Chai Met Toast | |
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 From left to right: Achyuth Jaigopal, Palee Francis, Ashwin Gopakumar and Pai Sailesh | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Trivandrum, Kerala, India |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Members |
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| Website | whenchaimettoast |
When Chai Met Toast is a multilingual indie-folk alternative band[1] formed in Trivandrum, Kerala in 2016. The band's lineup comprises lead vocalist Ashwin Gopakumar, guitarist Achyuth Jaigopal, keyboardist Palee Francis, and drummer Pai Sailesh. The band is known for their happy and lighthearted music which they create in English and Hindi, sometimes featuring Tamil and Malayalam lyrics.[2]
Having released two EPs and several singles, the band has been recognized as a rising artist in Spotify’s RADAR program.[3] The video of their single Break Free was chosen as one of VH1 India's top 50 hit videos. They have also developed the tracks for comedian Kenny Sebastian’s 2018 web series Die Trying.[4]
When Chai Met Toast frequently performs at live events and music festivals in India, including Bacardi NH7 Weekender, SulaFest, OnePlus Music festival and Red Bull Tour Bus. In August 2021, their music was featured in the trailer of Farhan Akhtar’s upcoming Bollywood film Jee Le Zaraa.[5]
- ^ Prabhan, Pooja (5 September 2017). "'Chai'vinists and proud!". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 20 October 2021.
- ^ "Asia Spotlight: India's When Chai Met Toast on sparking joy with their indie folk tunes". Asia Spotlight: India's When Chai Met Toast on sparking joy with their indie folk tunes | Bandwagon | Music media championing and spotlighting music in Asia. 15 September 2020. Retrieved 20 October 2021.
- ^ "Anna Ben appears in When Chai Met Toast's new video". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 20 October 2021.
- ^ "Life of a struggling musician". Deccan Herald. 28 February 2018. Retrieved 20 October 2021.
- ^ "From Shirley Setia to Ritviz... Independent music is scoring the charts amid the pandemic". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 20 October 2021.