Biography

Half Step Down, also known as HSD, is a Rock n' Roll band from Delhi, formed in 2005. They began gigging in 2006 as essentially a rock n' roll band, though it would be more accurate to acknowledge their sound as a versatile mish-mash incorporating elements of the blues, alternative rock, funk and reggae. Consciously refusing to let themselves be fenced in by genres, they derive their sound from influences and inspirations ranging from Led Zeppelin, RHCP and Dave Matthews to Rachmaninoff, Marley and Django Reinhardt. Known for their antics on stage, HSD are perhaps as much the performers as they are the musicians. With a hedonistic approach to music, they maintain an air of fun that remains a key quotient despite lineup changes and other minor disruptions. The band has been a regular part of the capital's rock scene since 2005, performing at the Great Indian Rock Festival and also appearing on the reality show Channel [V] Launchpad. The band released its debut album Overtures In Outerspace in 2009. Currently the band is working on their upcoming EP titled "Notes From The Antidote" Featured on Channel V Launchpad! Featured on Balcony TV Featured in the Rolling Stones Magazine Band Members : Dhaval Mudgal - Vocals Nikhil Malik - Guitars Bhaanu Mendiratta - Guitars Carl Abraham - Bass Srijan Mahajan - Drums Shiv Lumba - Piano