Piyush Bhisekar
Piyush Bhisekar is an Indian singer-songwriter known for creating honest, raw, and nostalgic music. He has gained millions of listeners online and is recognized for his exceptional songwriting with beautiful melodies and incredible wordplay.
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| Birth Name | Piyush Bhisekar |
| Origin | India |
| Genres | Indie, Acoustic, Hindi Pop |
| Occupation | Singer, Songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals, Guitar, Piano |
| Years Active | 2018–present |
| Labels | Anara Publishing |
Early Life and Background
Piyush Bhisekar is an independent artist who has carved a niche for himself in the Indian indie music scene. His music primarily features piano and guitar, layered with instantly relatable lyrics that he blends together "like a perfectly brewed cup of coffee."
Musical Career
Bhisekar made his mark in the Indian indie music scene with his debut EP Hai Bharosa in 2018. The EP garnered significant attention and as of September 2021, it had reached over 4 million streams on Spotify. The song "Tu Hai Wajah" from this EP was listed in Spotify's 'Best Indie Songs of 2020'.
Following his debut, he released the single Sabr in 2020, which further expanded his listener base. He continued his musical journey with the release of Marham in 2023.
His music has been praised by notable artists, with Benny Dayal describing him as having "Incredible songwriting, amazing wordplay and beautiful melodies!"
Musical Style
Bhisekar's music is characterized by:
- Honest and raw emotional expression
- Nostalgic melodies
- Piano and guitar-based arrangements
- Instantly relatable lyrics in Hindi
Discography
EPs
| Year | Title | Notes |
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| 2018 | Hai Bharosa | Debut EP, 6 tracks, 4M+ Spotify streams |
| 2020 | Sabr | Single/EP release |
Albums
| Year | Title |
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| 2023 | Marham |
Notable Songs
- "Tu Hai Wajah" (Best Indie Songs of 2020 - Spotify)
- "Wajah"
- "Mujhmein Kahin" (2020)
- "Tum Aao Baitho Batein Kare"
- "Hai Bharosa"
- "Woh Raaz"
- "Sabr"
- "Main Duur Hu Toh Kya Hua?"
- "Ho Tum Yahan"
- "Kya Karun?"
- "Tu Hi Nahi"
- "Awaaz Do"
- "Khush Hu Main"
Collaborations
- "Jaana" by HotFix (Featured)
- "Loot, Vol. 1" by HotFix (Featured)
- "Ehsaas (Reimagined)" by Hassan & Roshaan (Featured)
Achievements
- Independent Music Awards 2019 (New York City) - Nominated in the 'Best World EP' category for "Hai Bharosa"
- Over 4 million streams on Spotify for debut EP
- Featured on numerous Spotify editorial playlists
- Successfully sold out 4 consecutive digital shows during the 2020 lockdown
- Completed a sold-out DIY digital tour in 2020
Live Performances
Tours
- 2020 Digital Tour - Sold out shows during lockdown
- 2021 DIY Tour - Sold-out performances celebrating "Hai Bharosa" EP in:
- Pune
- Mumbai
- Delhi
- Jaipur
- Chandigarh
Festival Appearances
- Zomaland
- Awaaz Studio Festival
- IIM Bangalore
- BITS Pilani Hyderabad
- TEDx