When Chai Met Toast (WCMT) is a musical sensation from India who are about to embark on their first Australian tour, showcasing their unique blend of folk-pop, indie, and alternative rock. Pigeon-holed as ‘India’s Mumford and Sons’ due to the presence of banjo in their earlier material, When Chai Met Toast is currently the most streamed English band in India and have cemented themselves as genre pioneers in the country.
Fresh from headlining major festivals in India and captivating global audiences, When Chai Met Toast has performed at prestigious events like the Singapore Formula One Grand Prix 2022 and Expo 2020 Dubai.
Their international acclaim continued with sold-out tours in the UK, Ireland, and the US, including iconic venues like London’s The Garage and New York’s Sultan Room. The band’s recent India tour marked a record-breaking success, selling over 12,000 tickets across 8 cities, a milestone for any Indian English artist.
Australian Musician editor Greg Phillips caught up with When Chai Met Toast’s Ashwin Gopakumar (Vocals), Achyuth Jaigopal (Guitar and Banjo), Palee Francis (Keyboard and producer) and Pai Sailesh (Drums) via a zoom call to chat about the band’s career, gear and upcoming Australian tour
When Chai Met Toast Australian tour dates:
1st March – Nexus Arts, Adelaide, SA
2nd March – The Corner Hotel, Melbourne, VIC
3rd March – Oxford Art Factory, Sydney, NSW
Tickets available at https://www.whenchaimettoast.com/tour.html
Listen to WHCMT on Spotify HERE