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Contra has arrived. Streaming on all platforms. *linkinbio Contra comprises of re-imaginations of Indian and Pakistani songs from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. My aim has been to re-discover these songs which I grew up listening to as an avant-pop, experimental expression. Going back to my roots and connecting with it musically delivered some sort of cosmic liberation. This has been a sweet, powerful and generous process, one I am proud of. Creation is a mystery I somewhat recognize, and there are others which can’t be dominated. I am sharing my playground with you, now in the ether, existing as a collective, not solitary. I hope you will love it. Playing here is Aizan, a re-work of the gorgeous Nazia Hasan’s Boom Boom, a sublime and haunting disco track. A humble thank you from my heart to all the brilliant creatives involved in the making of this ~ Joshua Druckman @outliermusic , Christian Wright @abbeyroadstudios , @andrewtmackay @bohemiajunction , @threeasfour , @mazmith , @dan_smith_music , Jennifer Tzar, Regina Harris, @fadimoris @manuelgrecony . YOU ARE RAD.

By vandana on August 15, 2019


Contra has arrived. Streaming on all platforms. *linkinbio Contra comprises of re-imaginations of Indian and Pakistani songs from the 70's, 80's and 90's. My aim has been to re-discover these songs which I grew up listening to as an avant-pop, experimental expression. Going back to my roots and connecting with it musically delivered some sort of cosmic liberation. This has been a sweet, powerful and generous process, one I am proud of. Creation is a mystery I somewhat recognize, and there are others which can't be dominated. I am sharing my playground with you, now in the ether, existing as a collective, not solitary. I hope you will love it. Playing here is Aizan, a re-work of the gorgeous Nazia Hasan’s Boom Boom, a sublime and haunting disco track. A humble thank you from my heart to all the brilliant creatives involved in the making of this ~ Joshua Druckman @outliermusic , Christian Wright @abbeyroadstudios , @andrewtmackay @bohemiajunction , @threeasfour , @mazmith , @dan_smith_music , Jennifer Tzar, Regina Harris, @fadimoris @manuelgrecony . YOU ARE RAD.

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There is life on Mars.

By vandana on August 15, 2019


There is life on Mars.

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Ahsila from the EP Contra is now streaming on Spotify *linkinbio I want to know how this song makes you feel ️ Mixed by Joshua Druckman @outliermusic Mastered by Christian Wright @abbeyroadstudios ~ Mastering co-ordinator @andrewtmackay @bohemiajunction @mazmith does additional fuzz magic on his Prophet

By vandana on August 15, 2019


Ahsila from the EP Contra is now streaming on Spotify *linkinbio I want to know how this song makes you feel ️ Mixed by Joshua Druckman @outliermusic Mastered by Christian Wright @abbeyroadstudios ~ Mastering co-ordinator @andrewtmackay @bohemiajunction @mazmith does additional fuzz magic on his Prophet

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Location scouting in #wadirum for new #musicvideo with @jennifertzarcreative & @reginaharris

By vandana on August 15, 2019


Location scouting in for new with @jennifertzarcreative & @reginaharris

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To witches and shadow walkers. Thanks for having me @popmatters 🏽 Full video link*inbio “The otherworldly tone of Vandana’s video seems to border on the supernatural. Slowly-moving figures climb rocks and perform sinuous dances against an enchantingly barren backdrop of desert canyons, while Vandana’s electrifying voice echoes, slowly climbing higher and higher in a free-flowing rendition of a disco classic. “Ahsa” shows a creative mind simultaneously on the cutting edge of electropop and inspired by past decades of Indian and Pakistani sounds. Vandana draws on both the old and the new for this video and her upcoming EP Contra. Sleek “Ahsa” demonstrates modern sensibilities informed by the past, but facing the future, with space-age aesthetics to boot.”

By vandana on August 15, 2019


To witches and shadow walkers. Thanks for having me @popmatters 🏽 Full video link*inbio "The otherworldly tone of Vandana's video seems to border on the supernatural. Slowly-moving figures climb rocks and perform sinuous dances against an enchantingly barren backdrop of desert canyons, while Vandana's electrifying voice echoes, slowly climbing higher and higher in a free-flowing rendition of a disco classic. "Ahsa" shows a creative mind simultaneously on the cutting edge of electropop and inspired by past decades of Indian and Pakistani sounds. Vandana draws on both the old and the new for this video and her upcoming EP Contra. Sleek "Ahsa" demonstrates modern sensibilities informed by the past, but facing the future, with space-age aesthetics to boot."

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New EP coming soon. Ears and hearts are open 🏼

By vandana on August 15, 2019


New EP coming soon. Ears and hearts are open 🏼

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Spoke to the beautifully curated @lvl3official about making music, my upcoming EP Contra, stealing plant cuttings and more. Thank you for having me LVL3 🖤 *linkinbio And️️ playing new tunes August 17th @lprnyc as part of the #sauve Festival alongside an amazing line up curated by @aroojaftabmusic ! Get your tix! Photo by Jennifer Tzar. Make up by Regina Harris. Mirror suit by @threeasfour

By vandana on August 15, 2019


Spoke to the beautifully curated @lvl3official about making music, my upcoming EP Contra, stealing plant cuttings and more. Thank you for having me LVL3 🖤 *linkinbio And️️ playing new tunes August 17th @lprnyc as part of the Festival alongside an amazing line up curated by @aroojaftabmusic ! Get your tix! Photo by Jennifer Tzar. Make up by Regina Harris. Mirror suit by @threeasfour

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I grew up listening to #ZoobieZoobie from the Bollywood film Dance Dance and my emotions are still jammed on it. So I’m making my own dark-wave-y version. Here’s another little bite of what’s coming.

By vandana on August 15, 2019


I grew up listening to from the Bollywood film Dance Dance and my emotions are still jammed on it. So I'm making my own dark-wave-y version. Here's another little bite of what's coming.

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An ode to the feminine. An ode to making room for ourselves. NEW VIDEO NOW PLAYING ️ *linkinbio Ahsa is also streaming on Spotify ️ Thank you to the amazing Jennifer Tzar, Regina Harris, @threeasfour @fadimoris @manuelgrecony Joshua Druckman @outliermusic @andrewtmackay Christian Wright @abbeyroadstudios @aviavi @mazmith @dan_smith_music 🖤 for your heart-ful creativity and faith in this project.

By vandana on August 15, 2019


An ode to the feminine. An ode to making room for ourselves. NEW VIDEO NOW PLAYING ️ *linkinbio Ahsa is also streaming on Spotify ️ Thank you to the amazing Jennifer Tzar, Regina Harris, @threeasfour @fadimoris @manuelgrecony Joshua Druckman @outliermusic @andrewtmackay Christian Wright @abbeyroadstudios @aviavi @mazmith @dan_smith_music 🖤 for your heart-ful creativity and faith in this project.

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Sound bite from upcoming collection of music honoring my roots #ZOOBIEZOOBIE

By vandana on August 15, 2019


Sound bite from upcoming collection of music honoring my roots

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