For those people who haven’t heard of you before, could you tell us a bit about yourself?
Of Sun is a project by me Aditya and my friend Vemu. We met during college in 2020 and connected over jam sessions in our hostel room in Ahmedabad, India. We then moved to different cities for work, but kept writing songs and discussing plans to start a band.
When we finally moved to Bengaluru in early 2025, we set up a home studio to record and produce music that we’d wanted to create all this while. Our debut EP ‘See Fog’ arrived in June ‘25, followed by a single ‘Let’s Go Run’ in October ‘25. This year, we’ve released 2 singles so far: ‘Rushing’ and ‘pre lunch song’.
I’d describe our music as acoustic guitars, ambient keys, and vocal harmonies wrapped up in a warm groove.
Who inspired you to get on stage and perform?
Thanks to our super supportive parents, both of us got into music at a young age. I took up singing lessons in Carnatic music when I was 5 years old, and got to perform in various competitions and events early on. Similarly, Vemu started learning the keyboard at age 6, and played on stage frequently through school and college.
Due to this early exposure, we’ve always been drawn to playing music live. Even though we’ve had a bit of a break post-college, we’re as excited to perform now as we were as kids.
What are some of the artists/albums that have stuck with you and inspired your sound?
Vemu, who does the production and mixing for our songs, listens to a lot of progressive rock. He loves Pink Floyd’s ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ and the song ‘Echoes’ for their brilliant arrangement and timeless sound.
When it comes to songwriting, I look up to Jon Foreman from Switchfoot and Chris Martin from Coldplay. The way they use simple metaphors to convey a lot is something I try to bring to our songs. We also love indie artists who experiment with genres and sound, such as Hailaker, Bon Iver, and Indian bands Agam and The Yellow Diary.
Where do you write your music? Are you someone who is always coming up with song ideas?
I have a Google Doc titled ‘Music’ that I created 6 years ago. It’s filled with several random lyrics that I type out whenever inspiration strikes. I also record rough ideas as voice notes on my phone. Most of them don’t make the cut (thankfully!), but when I feel an idea is good enough, I take it to Vemu. If he likes it too, we start working on the arrangement and production for the song.
Please tell us about the Songdew Music winning track, “Let’s Go Run”?
‘Let’s Go Run’ began in 2019 with a guitar riff and lyrics that weren’t quite done. The song then took a 6 year break until 2025, when the rest of the lyrics came into place. This song is a call to let go of your worries and embrace the unknown for its bright possibilities.
The early version of Let’s Go Run sounded like a warm and breezy summer song. Then, Vemu had the idea of blending the acoustic guitars with future bass synths. That brought a whole new sound and energy to the song. That’s when we thought, “Why not make a music video too?” So we rented a GoPro and went around capturing everyday life around our home. A couple of our friends helped out with the editing, which we’re super grateful for. And that’s how our first music video ever happened!
What has been your favourite experience as a musician?
For ‘Let’s Go Run’, we recorded the vocals and acoustic guitars at Audiokraft Studios in Bengaluru. This was our first time at a proper studio, as we had only recorded music at home prior to that, so we were slightly nervous about how it would go.
To our pleasant surprise, the studio’s recording engineer Sahil, was extremely patient and understanding. He set up the space thoughtfully, making us feel comfortable and ready to record. Before we knew it, a good 5-6 hours had passed, and we had the takes we wanted.
Listening back to our final recorded tracks over the massive studio speakers was so cool, it gave us goosebumps!
Do you have any plans to release an EP or an album?
Our second EP ‘Rushing’ is dropping on June 25th. It features the singles ‘Rushing’ and ‘pre lunch song’, alongside 2 new tracks. The EP’s theme is the nervous excitement (or rush) one has when moving towards the new and unknown.
We believe this EP is an evolution from the last one, as it’s a step up in songwriting and production. For example, the track ‘pre lunch song’ has an R&B inspired beat and multiple vocal stacks harmonising with each other.
We also recently shot a music video for ‘Fly On’, one of the new tracks on the EP. The song was inspired by nature, so we drove to a hill station 5 hours from Mumbai and shot among trees, rivers, and winding roads. The music video releases on the same day as the EP!
‘Rushing’ is an attempt to capture where Vemu and I are currently at in our lives. We hope these songs find a place in others’ journeys as they listen on.
What is the most memorable place you have performed?
We’ve played a few spots at a tattoo studio in Bengaluru named ‘Trippink’, and every time has felt special. They have an amazing sound, a cozy environment and most importantly: a warm, supportive audience that roots for every artist that gets up on stage. Keep doing what you do, Trippink!
Here at Artistic Echoes, we are always on the lookout for new artists. Do you have any to recommend?
Yes! There’s an Indian indie artist named ‘Sudan’ who we’ve been digging lately. The way he blends organic and electronic sounds with cool grooves is very inspiring.
What plans do you have for the rest of the year?
After the release of the new EP, we want to actively pursue opportunities to play these songs live. We’ve been working on new arrangements of our songs by exploring live loops and other set ups. Our goal is to create a unique sound and experience for anyone watching us live, and we can’t wait to play our new music soon!
Alongside that, we’ll also be working on our next big project, our debut album.
Find out more:
