The Chennai Scene (2025)

13/09/2023

One Night Stand with the experience alongside x and (accompanied by ) - This Friday at !

Come catch this mad indie lineup crossing over hip-hop, r&b and way more!

Tickets out on

05/09/2023

One Night Stand is back in Chennai with a lineup curated for a feet stomping, head bopping night at on Friday, the 15th of September

Featuring The Experience with on bass and behind the kit, x and , this is an event you surely don't want to miss!

Early bird tickets out on right now! Link in bio

02/09/2023

Presenting BITS Rocktaves - the premier rock band competition pitting amateur and semi professional bands from across the country against each other!

The winner from the prelims held on the 17th of September at Gears and Garage will go on to compete at the national finals in Pilani in October!

Interested bands can apply at the link stated in the poster!

24/08/2023

Prepare to jump and groove to two kickass Alt-rock bands & on the 8th of September for Indie Fridays at Black Orchid!

Presenting Bangalore based nu-metal and post-rock pioneers SPACE IS ALL WE HAVE , performing live in Chennai after 4 years, with a whole new soundscape!

Supporting for the night are Chennai based prog-rock band Litmus bringing their unique sound with odd time signatures & groovy breakdowns to the mix!

Limited early bird tickets available now on - link in bio!

23/08/2023

Catch the best upcoming Tamil Rap live under on roof this Saturday at !

Krypto-Night, a night filled with music ranging from Hardcore Kuthu Hiphop to Soul Swinging RnB tracks, from the minds of 6 spearheads that run a game of their own in the city of Chennai. Catch .gan._ .170cm & Live at Gears & Garage on Saturday, 26th August!

Tickets are available on Skillbox! Link in my bio

10/08/2023

Weekend plans? Only the biggest surf, fitness and music festival in Chennai is happening on the 12th & 13th of August at Covelong Point !

Presenting Covelong Classic 2023 with some of the finest artists across India and beyond - curated by

I for one can't wait to watch live in the flesh after years and celebrate the return of after a successful run in Japan! are coming down to spread immaculate vibes, and we also have the super funky from Sri Lanka to add to it! will be taking us to the foothills of Kalimpong with their music.

Not to forget some of the fierce, original, independent female performers we have on stage this year - from Kodaikanal, & !

On the day stage, we have & to get the party on the beach started nice and early.

And finally, don't miss the ensemble performances by , & Reetha Folk Marley!

Do also check out the fitness workshops through the weekend!

07/08/2023

Celebrating three years of ! Explore the wild and groovy world of African music next Friday at with Focus Group Sound System.

We were absolutely gutted a few weeks back when broke his hand in an accident and the FGR anniversary celebration had to be pushed. But Vidyuth is back to action now, albeit with one hand lesser to use! Catch him and B2B on the decks on the 18th of August.

Early bird tickets out now! Check the link in our bio

02/08/2023

We couldn't say bye to Kaber Anna just like that, so we put together this last minute show with him at .thestage this Saturday at 9:30PM! This is an intimate late set with support from

Come join the bands and sing along to songs from the Kurangan era and beyond in a night that won't be forgotten!

Very limited capacity show - tickets available on Bookmyshow right now! Link in bio

26/07/2023

Presenting the Madras on Music - Indie Alt Festival this weekend on the 29th and 30th at Adityaram Palace City !

Witness some of the finest indie Tamil acts from Chennai and across the globe over two days. Tickets out on - link in bio

Catch .170cm and more!kaber v

21/07/2023

One day to go for this circus of madness! Catch some of the best live acts in the country and Chennai's very own live at the Festival this Saturday, the 22nd of July at ! Pick up a ticket on now!

Rainbow Field Stage:

Boom Boom Room:

House of Origin: b2b .dj

22/06/2023

Raaaager incoming! The two piece percussive powerhouse of & are back on stage, performing live this Friday at 8PM at !

Come down for a night of dancing, grooving and jiving with SNAX!

Tickets out on - link in my bio

Online ticket buyers have to pay 300 rs entry + 300 rs cover at the gates

Ticket prices at the gate will be 500rs entry + 500 rs cover

Pick up your online tickets soon!

13/06/2023

It's Fete De La Musique week and we are happy to collaborate with Alliance Francaise and
to bring you two amazing singer songwriters - & performing with their bands live in Chennai, Mumbai and Bangalore between 16-18 June! is a week long celebration of live music across the world and our gigs this weekend are just a small part of this amazing global movement!

Pick up a ticket to any of these shows this weekend - link in our bio!!

CHENNAI - Friday 16 June
MUMBAI - Saturday 17 June
BLORE - Sunday 18 June

Alvin Presley Trio
Alvin Presley, hailing from Chennai, India, is an Alternative/Indie Pop singer-songwriter, music producer, and multi-instrumentalist. He continually explores new boundaries within genres, seeking to carve out a unique space of his own. Alvin's sophomore EP, titled 'Pain Geography,' was released on March 1, 2023, showcasing five original tracks that he wrote, composed, and produced. He will be performing as a trio with Vinay & Conrad!

Takar Nabam
Takar Nabam is an Indian singer songwriter who infuses mellow alt rock references with hints of Himalayan folk and the music of North East India to create a soulful concoction of liberating World Music grooves, ethno-jazz riffs and dreamy vocals. From India’s Arunachal Pradesh region bordering Tibet, Takar’s music embodies the truth that it’s the journey that matters, and not where it should eventually lead to. Takar will be performing with his 4-piece band.

Together, Alvin Presley and Takar Nabam will create an electrifying atmosphere with the night promising to be an ode to the indie music scene, celebrating the immense talent emerging from different corners of India.

27/05/2023

On the back of another kickass gig last night, we are thrilled to present two extraordinary singer-songwriters, from Chennai and from Itanagar, along with their sensational bands, performing live at Chennai on Friday, the 16th of June as part of a four city India tour.

Alvin Presley Trio
Alvin Presley, hailing from Chennai, India, is an Alternative/Indie Pop singer-songwriter, music producer, and multi-instrumentalist. He continually explores new boundaries within genres, seeking to carve out a unique space of his own. Alvin's sophomore EP, titled 'Pain Geography,' was released on March 1, 2023, showcasing five original tracks that he wrote, composed, and produced.

Takar Nabam
Takar Nabam is an Indian singer songwriter who infuses mellow alt rock references with hints of Himalayan folk and the music of North East India to create a soulful concoction of liberating World Music grooves, ethno-jazz riffs and dreamy vocals. From India’s Arunachal Pradesh region bordering Tibet, Takar’s music embodies the truth that it’s the journey that matters, and not where it should eventually lead to. Takar will be performing with his 4-piece band.

Together, Alvin Presley and Takar Nabam will create an electrifying atmosphere with the night promising to be an ode to the indie music scene, celebrating the immense talent emerging from different corners of India.

They will also be performing at Delhi for on June 15, Mumbai at on June 17 and Bangalore on June 18th.

13/05/2023

is a Malayali singer-songwriter, producer and artist. Her music can be best described in one word; Genrefluid. Having dipped her toes into many artforms such as Carnatic, Opera, Rock and Folk, Lopa Mudra weaves a tapestry of her own threads, and creates a musical mosaic to her own rhythm.

Songs and Stories with Lopa Mudra is a storytelling session through the songs written during Lopas reminiscent childhood, rebellious teen years which morphed into a serene adulthood. A fifteen year old trilogy, that spreads over 90 minutes.

With merely a glance and her guitar, she ensnares the listener with her storytelling, bringing you into her little universe that she has created within her songs.

11/05/2023

For May's live music night at Black Orchid, we have two amazing indie bands bringing their unique alternative sound to Chennai in a live experience like no other! Catch & at 8PM on Friday, the 26th of May at Black Orchid. This live music experience is brought to you by The Chennai Scene and

Black Letters is an alternative rock band from Bangalore, India that integrates their rock roots with a blend of electronica and melodic phrasing inspired by various forms of Western and Eastern music.

Sunflower Tape Machine is the pseudonym and experimental solo project of full time indie/psychedelic rock and shoegaze musician, Aryaman Singh. Hailing from Chennai and inspired by the sounds of bands like Tame Impala, Men I Trust and, my bloody valentine, his music consists of wavy ambient textures, dreamy chords and, 80’s inspired analog synth sounds.

Limited early bird tickets are out now on - get yours ASAP!

11/05/2023

Journeying through the Bass Odyssey! 🚀🔊✨

Last month's edition 1 at rooftop was a voyage across the sonic space, featuring mental sets by & !

Much love to everyone who came out and danced their heads off ❤️

Surprise entry by the main man MC !

This is just the start, way more DnB to come!

Pictures by

08/05/2023

Celebrating 's 21st Anniversary with .are.the.mangas and the Mango Men this Friday on the 12th of May!

Supporting for the night will be the amazing .c_ from Pune. Himanshu is one of the most original and heartfelt singer-songwriters who was a part of the Pune leg of tour last year and is an absolute treat to listen to live.

Don't miss it! Tickets available in the link in our bio on

19/04/2023

Presenting our first explorational journey into the world of drum and bass! Bass Odyssey volume 1 takes off from on Saturday the 22nd of April at 7PM

Featuring three sonic astronauts - starting with & with the final raging closer by !

Entry by guest list only - register in the link in our bio to be a part of our voyage.

Watch out Chennai, It's gonna get griiimy !

This event is being brought to you by myself and !

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