The Talktopia Sessions

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Meet amazing musicians, listen to their stories and their music as they perform it live in Elf Studios, New Delhi, India. Each episode is packed with amazing insights, gems of knowledge, awesome original music and plenty of laughs. Tune in, rock out!

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  1. 15 HR AGO

    The QUEEN of Indian Blues shares her SOULFUL journey

    Tipriti “Tips” Kharbangar is widely regarded as one of India’s most powerful and soulful voices — a singer whose raw emotion, impeccable control, and deep musicality have inspired audiences across the country. In this interview, she opens up about her journey from growing up in Shillong’s vibrant music culture to finding her own unique sound rooted in blues, soul and the stories of the hills she comes from. With honesty and warmth, she talks about her evolution as an artist, her vocal approach, and the experiences that shaped her into one of the most respected performers in Indian independent music. She also reflects on the changing landscape of live music in India, the importance of authenticity on stage, and what it means to carry forward a genre with such emotional depth. Tipriti shares her philosophies on singing, creativity, collaboration and staying true to one’s artistic identity despite trends and pressures. This conversation lets you see the musician behind the iconic voice — thoughtful, grounded and driven purely by the love of music. Follow Tipriti on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lilmamatips/ For more information about Talktopia Podcasts and Elf Studios, please visit www.elfstudios.in

    59 min

  2. 26/11/2025

    Big Bang Blues

    Hosts Abhijit Chanda and Ashish Ddavidd sit down with Diyatom Deb and Sushant Thakur of Big Bang Blues for a powerful, music-packed conversation. From their journey in the Delhi indie scene to the evolution of Big Bang Blues and their various other musical outfits, songwriting, tone-building, touring stories, and the soul behind their sound - this episode dives into everything that makes them one of India’s most respected blues-rock acts pan-India, including a story involving an attempted robbery, some misplaced love letters and a lost radio would, many years later, shape the sound of things to come! This is a fun, honest, and deeply musical chat you don’t want to miss. Sushant Thakur - https://www.instagram.com/zoozant/ Diyatom - https://www.instagram.com/diyatomdebmusic/ Big Bang Blues - https://www.instagram.com/bigbangbluesindia/ Lost Radio - https://www.instagram.com/getlostradio/ Delhi Blues Society - https://www.instagram.com/delhibluessociety/ Big Bang Blues - https://open.spotify.com/artist/1O02hURXP9byKHqy2fa4If?si=vQIrFzBXQpyM32fonc6EVA Hosted by: Abhijit Chanda (https://www.instagram.com/abhijit.chanda?igsh=MXFoZXlibGFyZWsxNA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr) Ashish Ddavidd: (https://www.instagram.com/jabjoongabagboonga?igsh=MWtkcmV2YmMzeXU2bg==) Filmed and edited by: Cinesky Photography (https://www.instagram.com/cineskyofficial?igsh=MWNsdjBqa3R3ajFiMA==) Shot at Talktopia Podcasts, a part of Elf Studios, New Delhi. For more information about Talktopia Podcasts and Elf Studios, please visit www.elfstudios.in or https://www.instagram.com/talktopiapodcasts?igsh=MWp3azIxN25xbWl2NQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

    1h 23m

  3. 02/11/2025

    Shashank Bhatnagar

    In this raw and unfiltered conversation, Abhijit Chanda and Ashish Ddavidd sit down with Shashank Bhatnagar, the legendary ex-vocalist of Undying Inc, one of India’s most ferocious and influential metal bands. Shashank opens up about his early days in the scene, the rise of Indian metal in the 2000s, what really went on behind the sound and the stage, and how he’s evolved as an artist, performer, and human being. From brutal breakdowns to personal breakthroughs this episode dives deep into discipline, aggression, identity, and reinvention. Whether you’re a die-hard Undying fan or just discovering the Indian metal story, this is one conversation you don’t want to miss. For more information about Talktopia Podcasts and Elf Studios, please visit www.elfstudios.in Follow Shashank at https://www.instagram.com/dethnagar/

    1h 15m

  4. 16/10/2025

    Winston Balman brings Country Music to India!

    We had an absolute blast hosting Winston Balman at Elf Studios, Delhi for a super fun podcast interview session. The vibe was easy and honest—just great conversations about music, life, and everything in between. Winston, with his signature mix of country, blues, and rock ’n’ roll, shared stories from his journey and insights into the indie scene in a way only he can. With the cozy, creative energy of Elf Studios' ‘Talktopia’ (our video podcast recording floor) as the backdrop, the chat turned into one of those sessions you just don’t want to end. If you’re an artist, creator, or storyteller looking to record your next song, album, or podcast, come say hi to us at Elf Studios and its podcast wing, Talktopia. We’ve built a space where music and ideas come to life under one roof—with pro-level sound, a creative team that gets your vision, and an environment that lets you focus purely on what you do best: creating! Elf Studios & Talktopia https://www.instagram.com/elfstudios.in/ https://www.instagram.com/talktopiapodcasts/ Winston Balman https://www.instagram.com/winstonbalmanmusic/

    1h 9m
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Meet amazing musicians, listen to their stories and their music as they perform it live in Elf Studios, New Delhi, India. Each episode is packed with amazing insights, gems of knowledge, awesome original music and plenty of laughs. Tune in, rock out!

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