Ankur Tewari's Melodic Journey: Exploring Emotions In "Akela"His Pandemic Masterpiece

Singer-songwriter Ankur Tewari has always looked at life to inspire his music and his new album, Akela is the same. The pandemic brought him up face-to-face with loneliness and Ankur set those feelings to music, echoing his moods as they ebbed and flowed in the first year of the pandemic.

Akela – his first album since 2017 – is also be the first album on Tiger Baby Records, a label he co-founded with Bollywood directors Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti earlier this year.

“We want to tell stories through every medium at Tiger Baby Records,” say Zoya and Reema of the upcoming project, before adding, “On Akela, Ankur musically narrates a tale that is perhaps a familiar experience for all of us.”

Ankur, through Tiger Baby Records, is exclusively signed to Believe Artist Services, which will distribute and market Akela.

“Akela is pretty much a pandemic project, when we were all locked away,” says Ankur of the album. “It’s an investigative piece on relationships and dwelling on loneliness,” he adds.

“Amidst India's flourishing independent music scene, Akela stands out as a significant milestone,” says Shilpa Sharda, director, artist services and label at Believe. “With his remarkable talent and distinct creative approach, Ankur has earned a dedicated following. At Believe, we take pride in fostering strong relationships with top artists, providing unwavering support throughout their careers. It's an honour to back Ankur's artistry, and Akela undoubtedly contributes to the success of India’s independent music industry,” she adds.