Aswekeepsearching: Difference between revisions

Revision as of 07:03, 27 January 2025

Latest revision as of 05:37, 13 May 2025

(One intermediate revision by one other user not shown)

Line 24:

}}

'''Aswekeepsearching''' (stylized '''aswekeepsearching'''; often abbreviated as '''AWKS'''; pronounced "'''As We Keep Searching'''") is an Indian [[post-rock]] band formed in [[Ahmedabad]], [[Gujarat]] in September 2013 as a home studio project by vocalist and guitarist Uddipan Sarmah and ex-guitarist and keyboardist Shubham Gurung. They have released four studio albums and two [[Extended play|EP]]s.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/still-lot-of-scope-and-hope-for-upcoming-indie-music-artistes-post-rock-band-aswekeepsearching-2379127.html |title=Still Lot of Scope and Hope for Upcoming Indie Music Artistes: Post-rock Band aswekeepsearching |publisher=News 18 |date=16 November 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2019/jul/06/of-happily-evolving-in-post-rock-sounds-2000112.html |title=Of happily evolving in post rock sounds |publisher=The New Indian Express }}</ref>

The band has shared the stage with notable acts such as [[Incubus (band)|Incubus]], [[Fever 333]], [[Textures (band)|Textures]], [[Caspian (band)|Caspian]], [[God Is an Astronaut]], [[Steven Wilson]], [[65daysofstatic]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://rollingstoneindia.com/65daysofstatic-colour-haze-to-play-at-bengalurus-indie-march-festival-next-month/ |title=65daysofstatic, Colour Haze to Play at Bengaluru's Indie March Festival Next Month |date=5 February 2016 |work=Rolling Stone India}}</ref> pg.lost, [[Tides of Man]], [[Sleepmakeswaves]], [[the Contortionist]], [[Plini]], [[Katy Perry]], [[Dua Lipa]] and many more. Their fresh and emotive approach to the post-rock genre followed by their live performances have achieved notable success in India and internationally.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.kerrang.com/the-news/indian-post-rockers-aswekeepsearching-go-deep-on-their-powerful-new-track/ |title=Indian Post-Rockers aswekeepsearching Go Deep On Their Powerful New Track |date=20 September 2019 |publisher=Kerrang }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/soul-sound-aswekeepsearching-the-hindi-post-rock-band/cid/1696173 |title=Soul sound: Aswekeepsearching, the Hindi post-rock band |newspaper=The Telegraph }}</ref>

Line 48:

The extensive touring schedule of ''Khwaab'' brought them their sophomore record ''Zia'' (meaning "Light") – an eleven-track album birthed from the shared experiences of the band.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://rollingstoneindia.com/aswekeepsearching-zia/ |title=Aswekeepsearching Switch Gears |date=21 March 2017 |publisher=Rolling Stone India}}</ref> ''Zia'' was released in April 2017 and gained appreciation from critics and fans alike. Expanding the sonic landscape, the band collaborated with like-minded artists on select songs, introducing Indian instrumentation such as the [[tabla]] and [[sitar]] into their already diverse soundscape. This made for a unique and enthralling listening experience for a global audience, setting a standard for modern post-rock.{{cn|date=January 2025}} Prior to the release of the album, Uddipan hosted a "Zia // Storytelling & Listening Session Tour" where he visited 13 cities and hosted a listening session to a select number of fans. The sessions were held in living rooms and jam pads.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://rollingstoneindia.com/aswekeepsearching-to-host-listening-sessions-across-india-for-new-album-zia/ |title=Aswekeepsearching to Host Listening Sessions Across India for New Album 'Zia' |date=6 March 2017 |website=rollingstoneindia.com |publisher=Rolling Stone India |access-date=27 January 2025}}</ref> Post-release, the band went on to extensively tour,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://rollingstoneindia.com/gigreview-aswekeepsearching-zia-album-launch/ |title=Gig Review: AsWeKeepSearching 'Zia' Album Launch, Mumbai |date=9 June 2017 |publisher=Rolling Stone India}}</ref> from selling out venues on their album launch tour to performing at premiere music festivals in India such as [[NH7 Weekender]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/bacardi-nh7-weekender-mix-of-desi-videshi-acts-dominates-day-1-4974811/ |title=Bacardi NH7 Weekender: Mix of desi-videshi acts dominates Day 1 |date=9 December 2017 |publisher=The Indian Express }}</ref> and VH1 Supersonic.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Chakraborty |first1=Riddhi |last2=Tagat |first2=Anurag |url=https://rollingstoneindia.com/vh1-supersonic-2018/ |title=Festival Review: Vh1 Supersonic 2018, Pune |date=20 February 2018 |website=rollingstoneindia.com |publisher=Rolling Stone India |access-date=27 January 2025}}</ref>

In May 2018, the band embarked on their second overseas 15 City tour across Europe<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thewildcity.com/news/6959-aswekeepsearching-announce-eu-tour |title=Aswekeepsearching Announce EU Tour |publisher=The Wild City |date=17 April 2018 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/9k7pd7/mumbaipune-based-rock-band-aswekeepsearching-captures-the-giddy-and-gruelling-moments-of-their-first-ever-europe-tour/ |title=Mumbai/Pune-Based Rock Band Aswekeepsearching Captures the Giddy and Gruelling Moments of Their First Ever Europe Tour |publisher=VICE |date=26 October 2018 }}</ref> with shows at notable post-rock outings like Dunk! Festival ([[Belgium]]) and Pelagic Fest ([[Germany]]); the band made a lasting impression on Europe. After returning from Europe, the band did the seven-city Homecoming Tour where they covered cities like [[Delhi]], [[Bangalore]], [[Mumbai]], [[Pune]], [[Hyderabad]], [[Guwahati]] and [[Shillong]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://rollingstoneindia.com/aswekeepesearching-prep-new-ep-announce-tour/ |title=Aswekeepesearching Prep New EP, Announce Tour |website=rollingstoneindia.com |date=27 August 2018 |access-date=27 January 2025}}</ref>

===2019: ''Rooh'', Sambit’s entry in the band and the Rooh India Tour===