The Tricity-based independent artist is turning intimate live shows into the foundation of an original music catalogue built for streaming audiences across India and beyond.
Chandigarh, (Punjab),[ India], September 24, 2026: Chandigarh’s independent music circuit has a new name worth watching: Vinod Singh, a singer-songwriter whose sound sits at the crossroads of Indian classical discipline and contemporary acoustic performance. Over the past several years, Singh has built a following across the Tricity region — Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula — through stripped-down live sets that place his voice, guitar and lyrics ahead of stage production.
“I never wanted classical training to feel like something I left behind once I picked up a guitar,” Singh says. “For me it’s the opposite — the years of riyaz are exactly what let me sing contemporary songs with more control and more feeling.”
Ten Years of Classical Grounding, One Contemporary Voice
Singh’s artistic identity begins with a decade of formal training in Indian classical music, a discipline built on pitch precision, breath control and rhythmic awareness. Rather than treating that training as a separate chapter of his musical life, he carries it directly into his acoustic sets, using classical phrasing and vocal control to shape modern, guitar-driven arrangements. The result is a sound that feels current to today’s listeners while staying rooted in technique that took years to develop.
A Live Performer Known for Simplicity
On stage, Singh favors restraint over spectacle. His sets — performed at university gatherings, cultural festivals and intimate venues across Chandigarh, Mohali and Shimla — typically feature just his voice and an acoustic guitar. His setlists blend reimagined Bollywood favorites, romantic originals and contemporary acoustic numbers, an approach that has made him a recurring presence at live music events across the region.
- Performance markets: Chandigarh, Mohali, Panchkula, Shimla and the wider Tricity region
- Signature format: voice-and-guitar acoustic sets with minimal production
- Repertoire: reimagined Bollywood tracks, romantic originals, contemporary acoustic covers
From Stage Performer to Independent Recording Artist
Singh’s next chapter centers on original music. He is currently collaborating with lyricists, sound engineers and producers to record and release his own songs — a shift that moves him from interpreting other artists’ work to building a catalogue that is entirely his own. His songwriting leans into universal emotional territory: love, longing, vulnerability and resilience, told through stories listeners can recognize from their own lives rather than chasing short-lived trends.
Building a Streaming Presence Beyond Chandigarh
As his original catalogue takes shape, Singh is also establishing a presence on major streaming platforms, including Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music and JioSaavn. For an independent artist, digital distribution removes the ceiling that local-only performance once placed on an artist’s reach, allowing songs recorded in Chandigarh to reach listeners in other cities and countries without relying on traditional label infrastructure.
Why Chandigarh Matters to His Sound
Singh credits much of his creative development to Chandigarh’s live music culture, which he describes as an environment that rewards artists willing to experiment rather than imitate. As the Tricity’s independent scene continues to grow, he sees the city not just as a home base but as an active part of his musical identity — one he plans to keep representing as his audience expands nationally and internationally.
About Vinod Singh
Vinod Singh is an independent singer-songwriter based in Chandigarh, India. Trained in Indian classical music for ten years, he performs acoustic sets across the Tricity region and is currently building an original music catalogue for release on major streaming platforms.
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