Apache Indian joins The Raj Kaul Podcast for a powerful and unfiltered conversation about his journey from Handsworth, Birmingham to becoming a global music icon.

We dive into:

• His early influences from reggae, Punjabi, and multicultural Handsworth.

• The story behind Move Over India, Chok There, and Boom Shack-A-Lak.

• Touring the world, seven UK Top 40 hits, and Hollywood placements.

• Hard truths about the Asian music industry, radio gatekeeping, and award show politics.

• His vision for unity, a Handsworth “Coke Studio,” and giving back to the next generation.

🎧 Whether you know him from reggae dancehalls, Bollywood soundtracks, or Hollywood movies, this is Apache Indian like you’ve never heard before.

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In this episode of The Raj Kaul Podcast, Raj sits down with multi-instrumentalist, producer, and mentor Luke Victor to unpack a truly unique musical journey. From classical piano at age 6 (with no TV in the house!) to punk bands, DJing in London, and launching a full-time studio in Leicestershire, Luke’s story is one of raw passion, deep faith, and relentless pursuit of musical excellence.

Discover how Luke's experience in bands pushed him into production, why he walked away from the DJ scene, and how his faith transformed his approach to music and life. This conversation is filled with golden insights on consistency, collaboration, worship, and finding purpose through creativity.

🎧 Topics Covered:

• Why no TV launched his piano career

• Playing punk gigs at age 14

• Crashing into London’s indie scene

• The reality of band politics and breakups

• Building a homegrown studio from scratch

• Why serving God redefined his music

• Luke’s neoclassical piano releases & future projects

🎹 Artist Page: @lukevictormusic

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In this must-listen episode, Raj Kaul speaks with the brilliant Jason Bavanandan—UK songwriter, producer, and mentor who's worked with global icons like Calvin Harris, Diana Ross, and Noel Gallagher.

Jason opens up about:

• Getting a 6-figure record deal within 6 months

• Building a band from scratch with zero contacts

• Why perfectionism kills music careers

• How he accidentally became a top-tier songwriting mentor

• The rise of AI in music and what it means for artists

• Why GarageBand is more powerful than most think

They also get real about hustle culture, fatherhood, and why most artists are distracted by the wrong things.

🔊 Whether you're an artist, producer, or music lover—this is a raw, deep-dive conversation you won’t forget.

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