Origin: Bangalore

Formed in: Jan 2014

Genres: Happy Indian Rock
Description
Aathma was started in the mission to spread the happier aspect of
music into peoples hearts. With dynamic stage presence and a peppy
collection of songs, they really get the crowd going!

Biography

Aathma is a Contemporary Indian Rock band from Bangalore, India.

Aathma derives its name from the word 'Aathmaah' in Sanskrit which
means the inner soul. Through Music, they attempt to touch the inner
soul of people and most importantly keep the relevance of Indian
music in power. Aathma was started in the mission to spread the
happier aspect of music into peoples hearts.
The name Aathma, was given spontaneously on stage! With
consistent high energy performances, they have built a reputation for
themselves.

Achievements and Recommendations

1. Created two award winning Advertisements with Sprite. Featured
with Salim-Sulaiman- https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=bpvEC6eT36M
2. Winners- Hard Rock Rising 2015 (Bengaluru)
3. 2nd Place- Tarang- IITM: Saarang 2015
4. 1st Place- Channel V Indiafest Bangalore Zonals 2015
5. Direct Shortlist into Semi-finals of India's Got Talent 2015.
6. 1st Place- Unplugged Event- IITM: Saarang 2015
7. 1st Place at IIM Bangalore's 'Taal Mel' 2014
8. 1nd Place Darpan Christ University.
9. 1st Place Mount Carmel College 2014
10. 1st Place SJCU 2014
11. 1st place in Duet- SJCU 2014

12. 1st Place- RotaFest 2014

13. 1st Place- BITS- GOA 2014

Band Members
Ajay George Joseph (Lead Guitar)
Ajay is a self-taught guitarist who being from Kerala, expectedly
started off as a metal head! Today he has earned a reputation of being
one of Bangalores most Versatile Guitarists! He picked up guitar when
he was 11, and I never put it down. For him, it's that unadulterated
feeling of freedom and expression that drives me to keep playing, and
being in Aathma for him, is always fun because it's all about expressing
ourselves through our music, putting on a good show and most of all,
having the most amount of fun while doing it.

Sidharth Bharadwaj (Flute)

Coming from a very musically inclined Family, Sidharth has learnt
Carnatic music for 6 years. He has been playing Fusion for 4 years, as a
part of several bands. He also plays a variety of other instruments.
Aathma for Sidharth began as an experiment, but today he
encompasses it with the very essence of him being a musician.
According to him, he has understood the true message of music
through Aathma, `To Play, and to have fun.

Vyshak Varma (Vocals)

One of the most eligible frontmen around, Vyshak Varma also comes
from a musical family. Both his parents being singers, Vyshak was
nurtured in a Musical environment, and singing came naturally to him.
His first band, Vyshak reveals that his primary passion in life is his
music, and his music, is Aathma.

Akshat Kavidayal (Bass Guitar)

Akshat recalls his 10th grade, where he had nothing to do in life but
study!
Stuck at home with a nothing but endless hours of confinement to look
forward to, he borrowed a guitar from a friend, and began playing! He
began playing bass 3 years ago, and is today commended by those
such as the like of Leslie Charles.

Anto Philip (Rhythm Guitar)

Every band needs an eloquent, enterprising and energetic front man,
and Anto delivers much more than that! With a unique freestyle on

stage, he sure does get the audience on their feet!

Nikhil Abraham (Drums and Percussions)

Nikhil has been playing Drums for 15 years. On stage, he has been
described by several people to be a boundless source of energy. His
playing style involves the use of intricate rhythms! All of which are
supplemented by his glorious stage presence. His first ever Indian Rock
band, Nikhil enjoys the fervor and the high energy that Aathma
conjures up on stage.

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Contact us:
Email: aathmasoul@gmail.com
Sidharth Bharadwaj- (91) 8197127554
You can also explore more of our music through our Facebook
page. https://www.facebook.com/aathmasoul