The live gig scene in India is exploding like there’s no tomorrow. While many international artists are looking at India as the perfect venue for shows, many artists are yet to arrive. Here are 10 international artists we would love to see live in India.
1. Giorgio Moroder
Credited as the pioneer of disco and electronic music, this legend has worked with some of the biggest names in the music industry. From Donna Summer to Kylie Minogue, from Daft Punk to Sia, Giorgio has given us music that kept us on our feet all night long. Here’s his awesome playlist . Like what you hear? Then catch him live and loud at the Johnnie Walker The Journey .
2. Adele
She’s all of 25, but she has gathered millions and millions of fans all across the globe. Her beautiful voice, meaningful lyrics and soothing melodies make her one of the best live artists today. Who wouldn’t want to hear Rolling in the Deep or Hello live? If she was to perform live in India, she could easily expect a full house. Until the time she performs here, you can make yourself happy by listening to all her songs here .
3. Coldplay
Apart from their amazing music, Coldplay is known for putting up the best live shows ever. Shows filled with neon lights, glow-in-the-dark paint and glow sticks, Coldplay makes sure that when you buy a ticket to their show, you get a memorable experience. Here ‘s a video of one of their epic shows.
4. Explosions in the Sky
Their shows are two hours of straight instrumental music that will leave you wanting more. Their sound is created using three electric guitars (one of which is sometimes exchanged with a bass guitars) and a drum kit. Groovy right? Here’s their awesome playlist . Like what you hear? Then catch them live and loud at the Johnnie Walker The Journey .
5. Red Hot Chill Peppers
By far one of the most entertaining bands ever, RHCP is known for their crazy on-stage acts. They once performed an entire set in nothing else but their socks! Their crazy antics on the stage combined with their awesome punk-rock music puts them on our list for artists that need to perform live in India.
6. Gorillaz
Their live shows are nothing short of pure fun. The Gorillaz are not your typical band with 5 members performing on stage but instead you are entertained by giant screens that have animated band members playing your favourite tunes! Their shows are super high tech and they come packed with great sound and visuals.
7. AC/DC
We all have put their songs on full blast and headbanged to them. Now, imagine hearing their best works live and loud! Rest assured, it won’t be anything less than absolute madness. The entire crowd will be singing along to Thunder Struck and Highway To Hell, guaranteed. Here ‘s how their craziest shows go down.
8. Tycho
A popular performer at Coachella 2015, he’s the producer of chartbuster albums such as ‘Awake’ and ‘Dive’. His live performance is sure to leave you spellbound. A Coachella star performing live in India, who wouldn’t want to see that? Here’s his awesome playlist . Like what you hear? Then catch him live and loud at the Johnnie Walker The Journey .
9. Ed Sheeran
Imagine this very talented musician standing a few feet away, strumming his good old guitar and singing ‘Don’t’. I bet that would be a dream come true for a lot of people. His songs are relatable and extremely hummable. We won’t be too surprised if most of the singing is done by the crowd itself. Catch the best of his music here .
10. Maroon 5
Adam freakin’ Levine. Need I say more? Maroon 5 has a very steady fan base that has grown with the years. They have been around for a while and have given one hit after another. Today, they are one of the best bands in the music industry. And well, they are known for pulling off some bat crazy stuff on stage. Like filming music videos and all. Here ‘s proof.
Catch some of these great artists perform live at the Johnnie Walker The Journey on the 12th of December at Mehboob Studio, Mumbai. Book your tickets here .
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