Hindi rock has been given a new avatar. This has come in the form of a reality show. The launch pad for Channel V which has been a successful reality show and is also credited with launching some of India’s hot new rock bands like Zero, Them Clones, Zephyr, Reverse Polarity and a series from other big names, is back for another season in 2009. Since 2005, the hit TV series has seen some great rock bands emerge. Here’s a look at some of the notable bands that emerged as a result of the show and why the judges found them unique:
Them Clones: Them Clones is a rock band that won the first edition of the Channel V Launch pad and were considered favorites from the beginning with their unique sound and vibrant personalities that best embodied the rock genre that year. Since then, they have enjoyed commercial success and have received countless awards and concerts that have taken them to foreign destinations such as the United States.
The Superfuzz – This band has surely become one of the best college rock bands in India and is riding high after winning the Channel V launch pad in 2008. The band has now moved into mainstream music India and has a very catchy sound. as a result of some great lead guitar solos and the lead singer, Sanchal, is able to go from shouting the words of a particular song to singing a beautiful melody.
Helga’s Funk Castle – The band that originally started out as a jam band and was known for their impromptu and slapstick performances on stage at Channel V Launchpad soon began to change their music to funk. Their sound was beloved by all the judges on the show and their crowning glory came when they were chosen as winners, making them one of the most memorable bands of that year.
Reverse Polarity: The newly crowned winners of the 2009 edition of Launchpad wowed the audience and reality show judges with their headbutts and metal songs, taking top honors.