Wise Verse

On how they got together,Pereira says,“It was conceptualised by Manas as his bedroom project,and he introduced it to me and I was intrigued by it. We operate from two different cities but that’s also not a problem as Manas shuttles back and forth between Bengaluru and Mumbai as and when required.” The name for the band was suggested by Manas as it sounded apt for the confluence of different styles and sounds that they were incorporating.

Being new to the scene,the band has played only one show so far in February,playing live at the Bass Camp fest in Mumbai. While Pereira takes charge of the vocals,Ullas handles the production duties,along with pitching in with backing vocals. They also have a live drummer who handles electronica for on-stage performances. They have composed a few tracks already and have collaborated with some of India’s best independent musicians such as Sidd Coutto (Zero/Tough on Tobacco),Siddharth Basrur (Goddess Gagged/Bones for Bertie),Shalmali Kholgade and Keshav Dhar (Skyharbor).

On being asked about plans for the future,Pereira’s answer is simple enough. “We’re going to keep playing,get our music out and write more music.” An album launch is also planned sometime later this year. Ahead of their performance in Pune,Pereira promises a “set that has never been heard before.” He is confident that they will be liked and appreciated.

(ViceVersa will play live at High Spirits,Koregaon Park,on Sunday,June 10,starting 8:30pm)