It’s been a long time since Hindi alt-rock band The Local Train – known for hits like Khudi and Aaoge Tum Kabhi – said goodbye to their frontman Raman Negi and even longer since they released new music. Was released.
Now, the Chandigarh and Delhi-based group is back active after a gap of five years; He made his comeback last month by collaborating with singer-songwriter Lucky Ali on a single titled where are youWhich featured on the soundtrack of the recently released film, two and two love, The current trio consists of guitarist Paras Thakur, bassist Ramit Mehra and drummer Sahil Sareen, who say they are grateful for the past but are “completely focused” on the present and their upcoming music.
“We are not sure when we will release music. But it feels like 2024 is the year to share our music and rediscover the joy of the process,” says Thakur, who claims that the group has always prioritized making music based on personal experiences, free from external expectations. Has given.
However, he has enjoyed hearing from fans, even after the hiatus. “Validation is important, whether you actively seek it or not. It feels great when people tell us how much they miss seeing us on stage. Many people are still discovering the band and our songs,” says Sarin.
Ask if their sound has changed over the years and Thakur explains: “To be honest, you have to hear our new music to understand our future sound because we can’t explain it in words. What we’re doing now is what we’ve always done – chasing excitement.’ Will fans get to see the band back on stage? “Eventually, our path leads back to live shows. We’ll share whatever we create when it feels right. Our audience will be the first to know,” he concluded.