Effective period / Period of releases: 2022

Minaxi is an alternative band from Brooklyn with deep roots in the streets and chaos of Nallasopara, a bustling town on the outskirts of Mumbai. Formed in 2018 with a vision to create and perform music that seamlessly blends elements of rock, pop, classical, and Sufi music from the Indian subcontinent with the guitar-driven angst, beauty, and otherworldliness reminiscent of 90s alternative, shoegazing, ambient music, and their respective sub-genres, Minaxi is actively creating a unique and unprecedented sonic palette of diverse sounds and cultures.

In the rhythm section, drummer Steve Carlin lays down a steady and infectious backbeat, while Thomas Herndon's basslines, deeply rooted in funk and jazz, add a compelling layer of composition and groove. Songwriter, guitarist, and vocalist Liam Christian brings a touch of Midwest emo influence to Minaxi's music, while songwriter, guitarist and vocalist Shrenik Ganatra's background in Hindustani music shines through in the rich tapestry of Minaxi's sound.

Minaxi has self-released two studio albums, "Khwab" (2020) and "Lazuleen" (2022), along with EPs "Zidd" (2019), "The Zia Fantasy Trilogy" (2020), and "Sialia" (2021). In a true DIY spirit, the majority of Minaxi’s music is self-recorded and produced. All visuals are conceptualized and executed by Shrenik Ganatra with the help of everyone in the band.

Minaxi released their wild and culturally unique & diverse new album, "The Reverberating Sound of an Absent Metropolis," on Mar 1.