Tunes to sway: Easy Wanderlings’ new track ‘Mayflower’ explores the idea of jealousy
The Hindu
The band had previously released two songs from the upcoming EP in 2021
When the world is under lockdown and feelings that are unconfronted start to rise, what does one do? Make music.
That is the essence of Pune-based indie band Easy Wanderlings’ new single ‘Mayflower’. The track explores the idea of jealousy that arises from watching others move forward.
Speaking over a Zoom call, the band’s vocalist, songwriter and guitarist Sanyanth Naroth says, “Over the past three years, things had lined up for the band. We had played at all the big venues in India. We were going to the US to play at festivals. But once the lockdown was announced and everything was cancelled, we started plateauing. We were wondering how to get out.”
And this feeling turned into their new single from their upcoming EP, Caught in a Parade. Two songs from the EP, which features five songs in total, were released in 2021.
Collaborating with Mumbai-based singer Nikhil D’souza on the single, the band had contemplated many voices for the song before zeroing in on him. “Nikhil brings a clean sound to the track which really lifted it,” says Sanyanth adding that Nikhil was one of the top artistes on their wish-list. Other artistes they wish to collaborate with include Parekh & Singh, AR Rahman and Sanjeev Thomas.
Sharad Rao, the band’s guitarist, says their creative process has changed since the lockdown. “Previously, Sanyanth would write the lyrics and discuss with each of us on what worked and didn’t. Now, everything is over Zoom calls. We couldn’t jam and figure it out. We had to record our bits separately as we were based in various cities.”
Kicking off their Caught in a Parade tour from Chennai, the band is excited to play live shows again.