Kraken are a 5-piece band from Delhi, India, but this doesn’t define their sound or their identity at all. Their music is in fact a melting pot of Rock, Hip-Hop, Dance, Bhangra, Folk and Electronic – all making up their signature unique sound. Synths ebb and flow between guitars, all with a nod to their Delhi roots. Their latest single ‘Khan Market Gang’ (taken from their upcoming EP ‘CLUB NAMASTE’) is proof of this.
‘Khan Market Gang’ is an irresistible offering and is sure to kick their 2022 campaign off with a bang. An irresistible rap is laid down, providing the energy whilst a the chorus is well-penned lyrically and provides an infectious melody that is sure to get you singing along. Guitars are beefy, hit hard and showcase the band’s musical ability, in between you can find a double bass and synths that ebb and flow between groovy drums. Their video also showcases the band’s strong visual element and works hand in glove with their music.
Speaking to us about the release they said:
“New Delhi is reflected in each of our songs. The nightlife, the streets, the food, the people and the architecture – Everything we’ve experienced growing up, looking at and experiencing foreign influences through the eyes of an Indian living in a fast globalising world and how cultures are shopped and adopted as they are no longer foreign anymore, but we are able to build our bonds with it and how they become a part of who we are, and who we become.
Khan Market Gang is a song that personifies our love for Delhi, its people and our experiences in this lonely city. And that personification happens through the eyes of 5 musicians who are not only heavily influenced both by skilfully executed rock and rap music, but also by Bhangra, Folk and Bollywood.
Club Namaste, the EP challenged us in making life choices to prioritise making music and expressing over a lot of other things that Indian society holds in higher regard than music. We didn’t stop until we each resonated with the music together and were absolutely convinced that we had created something honest, real and was truly the sound we all heard in our minds.”
The band have already achieved major accolades. Examples include achieving national success in the independent scene when their debut single “Dance Jane Dance ” went viral winning them a Rolling Stone Award for Best Song People’s Choice. Kraken then went on to release their debut EP “LUSH” in 2017 which was completely funded by the competition prize money. With strong support and their music going from strength to strength, we can’t wait to see what’s in store.
