When Chai Met Toast is a multilingual indie-folk alternative band formed in Kochi, Kerala in 2016. The band's lineup comprises vocalist Ashwin Gopakumar, guitarist Achyuth Jaigopal, keyboardist Palee Francis, and drummer Pai Sailesh. The band is known for their happy and lighthearted music which they create in English and Hindi, sometimes featuring Tamil and Malayalam lyrics.
Having released two EPs and several singles, the band has been recognized as a rising artist in Spotify’s RADAR program. The video of their single Break Free was chosen as one of VH1 India's top 50 hit videos. They have also developed the tracks for comedian Kenny Sebastian’s 2018 web series Die Trying.
When Chai Met Toast frequently performs at live events and music festivals in India, including Bacardi NH7 Weekender, SulaFest, OnePlus Music festival and Red Bull Tour Bus. In August 2021, their music was featured in the trailer of Farhan Akhtar’s upcoming Bollywood film Jee Le Zaraa.
Band members
Ashwin Gopakumar – Vocals Achyuth Jaigopal – Guitar and Banjo Palee Francis – Keyboard and Producer Pai Sailesh – Drums and Percussions
History
Discography Singles and albums Year TypeTitle Number of Songs Songs Language Notes2017 Single Joy of Little Things 3 Joy of Little Things Firefly Beautiful WorldEnglish 2018 Single Run Closer 1 Run CloserEnglish2018 EP Believe 4 Khoj (Passing By) Who Are You Believe, ForeverEnglish, Tamil, Hindi 2019 Single 'Hop Stomp' 1 'Hop Stomp'English2019 Single Nee Aara 1 Nee AaraMalayalam2019 Single Karam (Equals Sessions) 1 Karam (Equals Sessions) English, Hindi Collaborated with Rangala Sardar2020 Single Maybe I Can Fly 1 Maybe I Can FlyEnglish2020 Single When We Feel Young 1 When We Feel YoungEnglish,Hindi2020 Single Kahaani 1 KahaaniHindi2020 Single Ocean Tide 1 Ocean TideEnglish2021 Single Break Free 1 Break FreeEnglish2021 Single Kahaani (Duet) 1 Kahaani – DuetHindi Female Vocals by Pavithra Chari2021 Single Yellow Paper Daisy 1 Yellow Paper DaisyEnglish2021 Album When We Feel Young 7 Constellation Ocean Tide When We Feel Young Kahaani Remember Break Free Maybe I Can FlyEnglish, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil2022 Single Nee Aara – Red Cable Sessions 1 Nee Aara – Red Cable SessionsEnglish2022 Single Lovin' U 1 Lovin' UEnglishReleased this single as a part of Instagram's #1MinMusic Films Friday Night Plan (2023)
Do Aur Do Pyaar (2024)
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