Oorka is a LIVE band based out of the capital city of Tamil Nadu, Chennai. For them, the world is their stage. There are no planned venues or sets, and they have spontaneously performed everywhere – from villages and suburbs to heritage sites and sandy beaches. "The band, formed in 2014, had its origins in a 'community of musicians'," says its lead singer, Bharath Sankar. The band thought differently from the beginning. Instead of usual venues, they set out on a coastal tour from Chennai to Puducherry, playing wherever they could, and drawing-in intrigued audiences. Their method is unconventional, but for the band, it has become a way to engage with their listeners at a different level. “Music shouldn’t be presented by middlemen, which is why we want to reach out to people directly,” says Bharath. Their debut album with nine tracks got launched on January 26, in the then flood-affected Mudichur. The band, which describes its sound as Tamil retro-rock with vintage tunes, says that they are working on to introduce a new kind of sound and thought. The lyrics are all based on everyday events. So far, their impromptu concerts have been met with more enthusiasm than resistance, even from those in authority. Members: Bharath Sankar on Vocals & Keys J.C on Guitars Pradeep Kumar on Bass Tapass Naresh on Drums