INDEPENDENT MUSIC

Bass, Composition

The Yellow Diary

Mumbai-based alternative pop-rock band signed to Sony Music India. Known for poetry-infused rock with electronic soundscapes. 455K+ monthly Spotify listeners.

Members

Rajan BatraVocals, Songwriting

Himonshu ParikhKeys, Production, Backing Vocals

Vaibhav PaniGuitar

Sahil ShahDrums

Stuart DaCostaBass, Composition

Signed to Sony Music India
455K+ monthly Spotify listeners
Key tracks: Marz, Rab Raakha, Roz Roz (ft. Shilpa Rao), Dheere Se, Buniyaad
Performed at NCPA and major venues across India

OTHER PROJECTS

Bassist

Dirty Jays

Collaboration project with Nicholson. Toured the UK in 2017.

Bassist

Something Relevant

Stuart's first band, started with college mates in 2010. Two full-length albums on CD. Toured Europe in 2012, playing 30 days at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Played Java Jazz Festival Jakarta in 2013.

Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2012 (30-day run)
Java Jazz Festival Jakarta, 2013
Two full-length albums on CD

Bassist

Nicholson

Collaboration project with UK touring history.

FORMER CO-FOUNDER

Salvage Audio Collective

Music production company co-founded with fellow musicians from Swarnabhoomi Academy of Music. Won an Asian Music Award and a Filmfare Award.