Kapil Seshasayee

Kapil Seshasayee is a multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter from Glasgow who combines distinct traditions: He builds on top of a rock base that pulls from contemporary alt-rock as much as math rock, prog, and a touch of fusion all blended together in a kaleidoscopic fashion. Woven into that fabric are also elements of South Indian (Tamil) music. Seshasayee uses these as well-placed motifs in his work rather than an overarching theme. Especially his guitar work taps into these elements of Indian music through its special tuning and harmonics. His recent work brings more synth and electronic textures into his focus. He has a smooth singing voice and often lyrics with a protest nature that focuses on nationalism, the caste system in India, and other social issues.