My Compelling Story

Paradigm Shift is a Fusion act based out of the finance capital of India, Mumbai. Their music can be described as an amalgamation of Indian classical (Hindustani and Carnatic influenced violins) with contemporary progressive rock structures. Paradigm Shift burst into the scene with their cover of the A. R. Rahman classic 'Roja', which went viral and has racked up almost three lakh (and counting) plays since its upload. Having released their debut album 'Coalescence' in April 2012, an album that was sold more than 5,000 copies all over the world – an achievement considering the complete independence of Paradigm Shift from any music label or any corporate powers. Paradigm Shift has played to packed venues across the country propagating their unique genre of music. Headlining numerous college gigs and festivals such as the NH7 Weekender, Pune, Mood Indigo IIT Bombay, Saarang IIT Madras and at Hard Rock cafes in all major cities. Coalescence was also nominated for the 2012 Prog Awards held in Rome, Italy in the Best Newcomer Category. The band is currently back home in the studio working on the next album due out for release in the later half of 2015. Band Members: Kaushik Ramachandran – Vocals Desikan Gopalan – Guitar Chinmay Agharkar – Guitar Ajay Jayanthi – Violin Ariel Samson – Bass Guitar Aamir Ismail Shaikh – Drums