Playback singer Shreya Ghoshal, who has released her new song ‘Bairi Piya’, has spoken about her connection with independent music and the creative freedom it offers her to explore sounds beyond conventional spaces.
Ghoshal said independent music has been an integral part of her musical journey, allowing her to experiment with songs and sounds outside the usual boundaries of playback singing.
With ‘Bairi Piya’, the singer continues this exploration, stepping into a contemporary pop setting that allows her to express a softer and more intimate side of her voice. The track blends warm synths, clean beats and a gentle rhythmic pulse with subtle Indian classical elements, creating a contemporary sound with a distinct Indian musical sensibility.
“Independent music has been an important part of my journey for a long time because it gives me the freedom to explore songs and sounds outside the usual spaces I get to experience through playback music. Every independent project has brought something different for me, whether it was experimenting with a sound, collaborating with another artist or simply approaching a song differently,” she said.
Speaking about her latest release, Ghoshal added, “With ‘Bairi Piya’, I was drawn to the melody and the simplicity of the song, and I enjoyed exploring this softer, contemporary space. I think this is what I enjoy most about independent music, the freedom to keep discovering different sides of myself through it.”
Over the years, Ghoshal has been part of several independent music releases that have allowed her to experiment beyond the film music format. Her evolving body of work reflects her exploration of different artists, sounds and musical spaces across languages, genres and generations.
Her recent collaboration on ‘Kalyani (Remix)’ saw her join ARJN, KDS and FIFTY4 to reimagine MVR’s successful Malayalam independent track.