Indian indie sensation Gini is rapidly rising as one of the most promising voices in the country’s independent music scene. With soulful hits like Sukoon, Aasaan, and others resonating deeply with listeners, she has already carved out a loyal fanbase. Her heartfelt lyrics, smooth vocals, and unique sound have made her a favourite among music lovers across India. Now, Gini is set to take her music global, with her first-ever international performance scheduled in the UK, marking an exciting new chapter in her artistic journey.
Reflecting on her upcoming UK tour, Gini describes the experience as surreal. She said, “The fact that there are people outside of India that want to hear music written by this girl, singing her little melodies about how life has been to her is incredible. It makes me so happy to experience first-hand how art isn’t regionally locked by language anymore. Also, there’s so many people from India, whether it be students or professionals who might feel homesick, I feel like bringing a piece of home to them through my music.”
When asked to describe her music, Gini calls herself “a traveller, a scrummager, a collector of memories and emotions.” She adds, “There’s no set sound for I’m still growing, but the stories I tell through my lyrics are my identity. They speak of all the places I lived in growing up as the daughter of a fighter pilot and an author, all the cultures, languages, and colours I’ve experienced.”
Talking about her creative process, Gini explains, “I see happening around me. I see a moment of time as it passes, and my brain turns it into an entire scene or film that unfolds in front of my eyes. I simply pen down what I see and tell the story. My melodies are what I hear when I read or write a word. Everything I read is a colour, a texture and a visual.”
One of her most personal songs is Aasaan, which she says resonates with many. “It tells the story of someone who wants to live life in the world outside, but is afraid of leaving where they are comfortable. Will they be able to find a home away from home? On the contrary, the second half of the song is the opposite story; someone who has worked as hard as they could in order to achieve everything they wanted, but they miss home. If they were to go back home, would they lose everything they’ve achieved? I didn’t know it when I wrote it, but I ended up living out the lyrics to ‘Aasaan’, and I think many people go through similar times in their life.”
Gini finds inspiration beyond music. “It’s rarely from music that I draw ideas,” she reveals. “Music is how I express myself. I read, I run, I observe people, I explore. I let life surprise me. Even solitude is a wonderful space for inspiration.”
For Gini, representing identity and heritage through her art is essential. “It’s incredibly important,” she says. “I am the sum of everyone and everywhere that has shaped me. Every place we were posted to—the people, cultures, food, languages, all of it has given me context as a human. The least I can do is pay homage to that.”
Looking ahead, Gini is excited about what’s next. “I have a new song coming out at the end of this month, which I’m super excited about,” she shares. “More tour dates and festival shows are lined up, this time with my band, unlike last year when I performed almost all my sets solo. But above all, it’s the process of creating new music that continues to thrill me the most.”
