Meet India-born UK Open Mic performer Kaush:

Hi Kaush, thanks for joining us! Let’s get into it:

Do you play solo only, or also in a group?

Solo

How old are you?

41

Where were you born?

India

Where did you grow up?

India

How did that place influence your music? (if at all!)

It gave me the concepts/fundamentals of music.

Where are you based now, and why?

Reading, doing my day job as a data scientist.

What got you into making music in the first place?

I started singing at age of 7 and was drawn into it. Been practicing for 25 odd years. Got into making my own music 10 years back.

What instrument/s do you play?

Singing
Guitar
Music Producer

Who would be in your top 10 musical influences, and why?

Coldplay, John Mayer, Charlie Puth, Pink Floyd

Do you write your own songs?

Yes

How many years have you been writing songs for?

5

What process, or processes, do you often find yourself using when you write songs?

Getting inspired, a tune and a structure to it and then write words.

How long have you been playing open mic nights?

5

Why did you get into playing them in the first place?

To play music for as many people as i can

If it’s not already, are you hoping to make music your full-time career?

No

Do you have your own music video, channel or playlist you’d like to share?

Where is the main place should people go to find out more about you?

We’re done! Anything else you want to share before we go?

No thanks!