In conversation: Vijay Basrur

Ankur Tewari is perhaps the most versatile but rare artist you might ever come across. His kind is rare because they are very multi-faceted and they are constantly learning from their surroundings and expressing themselves through various art forms. Ankur is a composer/singer/songwriter, a filmmaker and also an entrepreneur. In his most recent achievements, he was the music supervisor behind the blockbuster movie Gully Boy and critically acclaimed web-series Made in Heaven. If you enjoyed listening to today's episode of Meet the Industry you can help support the show by doing the following: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Youtube Write me a review on Apple Podcasts Editor, Producer & Host: Maulik Shah Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter

Henry has been working in the music industry for a decade now. He studied copyright law, he's worked jobs in a publishing company, a music library, a record label and is currently working at Believe as a Digital Retail Manager. Interestingly, Henry wrote an article recently, which is the focal point of this episode. If you're wondering - how does one make money off live-streaming as a performer? This episode breaks it down for you in the best way possible. Word to the wise, the age of live-streaming is yet nascent. Treat it as just another tool in your arsenal and not a primary source of income.

Oaf Records is an independent record label from Bengaluru that is spearheaded by Siddharth Nair. Here is a label that believes in the 'slow & steady'. Siddharth manages Cinema of Excess, Inalab, The Flying Turquoise Panthers & STEVIE along with two bands that he is himself a member of - Haiku-Like Imagination & Tangents. His approach towards management is long-term. There's a real structure to the way he runs the label but still takes much of his decisions intuitively.

Welcome the head of talent at Big Bad Wolf - Anirudh Voleti. The boutique talent agency manages a roster of reputed artists such as Prateek Kuhad, Kamakshi Khanna, Indian Ocean & Karsh Kale. Anirudh recalls early days, working at Only Much Louder. He sincerely works behind the scenes and optimistically acknowledges that "making money" is not the factor driving his efforts as he believes that first and foremost it has always been the artist's music and their vibe & adaptability that piques his interest as an artist manager.

Music is a business. Naturally, this paves the way for entrepreneurs to bring something of value to the masses. Founder of OKLISTEN, Vijay Basrur started this company on a whim in 2012 as a way of creating a platform for fans to buy music. Since then, his team has helped thousands of fans discover amazing new artists from the country and provided a platform for independent musicians to sell and distribute their music to the world.

Meet the Industry gets its first extreme metal band on the show. Divyanshu Gupta, guitarist of KillKount - the death metal quintet from Bhopal - lays it down tête-à-tête with Maulik about what it's like to be a band that has been alive for 7 years and has finally released it's debut album this year. Divyanshu gives a eulogy for a bandmate they recently lost to an unfortunate accident. He pays homage to iconic Indian bands that have inspired him over the years and shares his account of recording their debut full length album Konflict & Terror. Thriving as a death metal band in India is no small feat but there have been a number of homegrown bands that make the highest cut, and KillKount is one of them.

The award for the Most Confusing Subject in the Music Business would probably go to Royalties. It's not only complicated but also not rewarding enough until you get to the big leagues. The reason why independent musicians ought to know about copyrights, licenses and royalties at an early stage is to be ready to make the right decisions when the moment arrives. This episode helps you get initiated in this area of the business.

Maulik is on the prowl for some weird, funny & interesting occurrences in the world of music. It's also a great time to discover some cool new music coming from independent Indian musicians.

Sri Rama Murthy aka Murthovic is an independent electronic music composer, sound designer and pioneering Indian DJ who has been working in the electronic music field for close to two decades. This episode demonstrates Murthy's story in thorough detail, he's eager to share and very perceptive of the transitions he's made in each stage of his career.

Raja Kumari is at the top of her game. Having sung in Bollywood films and getting signed on to a big record label, it's safe to say that RK has been in the limelight for quite some time and for the right reasons. She successfully ticks all the boxes for a thriving independent musician - brand, performance, fans et al - but it seems like she wouldn't be here today without her predilection for the Indian culture, arts & mythology. If you enjoyed listening to today's episode of Meet the Industry you can help support the show by doing the following: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Youtube Write me a review on Apple Podcasts Editor, Producer & Host: Maulik Shah Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter