Anuv Jain
Anuv Jain is an Indian singer, songwriter and composer.[1] He is well known for his bass voice and simple chorded songs with lyrics mostly dealing with love and heartbreak. He mostly uses only a guitar or a ukulele, unaccompanied by percussion or other instruments.[1]
Anuv Jain | |
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Birth name | Anuv Jain |
Born | 1994 or 1995 (age 28–29)[1] Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Genres | Indian Indie |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, ukulele |
Early life and career
Jain was born in Mumbai and brought up in Ludhiana. When he was 17 years old, his father died after having been in a coma for several years, and Jain began to write songs as a way to express his emotions.[2] He started by uploading original work on his YouTube channel, the first song being "Meri Baaton Mein Tu", after which "Baarishein" followed. In an interview with Rolling Stone India, he said he gets inspiration from real life incidents and writes songs over a period of months.[3] He also cites Joji and Taylor Swift as inspirations.[4]
In 2018, he released his first single "Baarishein". During the COVID-19 pandemic, he decided to pursue music as a full-time career.[1] He has also performed live shows across the country.[4][5]
Discography
Title | Year |
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"Baarishein" | 2018 |
"Ocean" | |
"Riha" | 2019 |
"Maula" | 2020 |
"Alag Aasmaan" | |
"Mishri" | |
"Gul" | 2021 |
"Meri Baaton Mein Tu" | 2022 |
"Mazaak" | |
"Antariksh" | 2023 |
References
- Goyal, Samarth (18 August 2020). "Anuv Jain: An artist cannot be scared of sharing emotions". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 1 November 2021.
- "'You can turn your sadness into one of your biggest assets': Anuv Jain". The Indian Express. 8 September 2021. Retrieved 1 November 2021.
- Dongre, Divyansha (19 October 2022). "Anuv Jain: 'Everything That I've Written so Far is Taken From My Life'". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
- "Indie artist Anuv Jain gets candid about how he strikes a chord with India". Lifestyle Asia India. 1 December 2022. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
- "Anuv Jain on why his music is popular among the youth". www.mid-day.com.