Indie Singer Priyanka Nath On Leaving A Startup Job To Build A Career In Music

Singer-songwriter Priyanka Nath, a rising voice in India’s independent music scene, has opened up about her unconventional journey from the corporate world to a full-time career in music, reflecting a growing trend among young artists prioritising passion and creative freedom over traditional job security.

Before fully pursuing music, Nath worked in the corporate sector, including a stint at HCL Technologies, where she held marketing roles. It was during this period that she began to question whether the stability of a startup or corporate job aligned with her deeper creative ambitions. Eventually, she made the difficult decision to leave the corporate path behind in favour of her artistic calling , a leap that many independent musicians in India have echoed in recent years as they seek more meaningful, audience-centred work outside established entertainment systems.

Based in Hyderabad, Nath blends heartfelt lyrics with a style that spans folk-pop and soul, earning recognition across the indie music landscape. Her songwriting often centres on personal experience and emotional honesty, qualities that have helped her connect with listeners and carve out her own niche in a crowded field. As she continues to grow artistically, Nath has also been actively performing live and working on original material that reflects both her life journey and artistic sensibilities.

Throughout her transition, Nath emphasises the importance of authenticity and self-direction in her music. That same commitment to expressing lived experience has informed both her artistic output and the way she engages with fans, positioning her among a new wave of independent artists reshaping how music is written, shared, and experienced in India.

Her story resonates with a larger conversation within India’s creative community about the value of pursuing one’s passion , even when it means stepping away from corporate comfort zones  and finding a voice that reflects individual truth and artistic freedom.