“Creating authentic and dreamy indie-pop and indie-Indian music ”

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Ria is an exciting new Dallas/NJ based singer-songwriter, with a background in both western and Indian singing. Picking up the interest at a young age, Ria grew up intuitively writing and composing music to process life and capture her experiences and imaginations into tangible art. 

From writing her first song at age 13, to teaching herself piano and guitar, to composing arrangements for her collegiate south Asian a cappella team, she has always felt a strong passion for music and a deep connection with it. 

She strives to create both Hindi and English songs encompassing those aspects of music that she most deeply connects with -- crafting pieces that are lyrical, cinematic, soulful, and melodious. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Billie Eilish, Hozier, Lizzy McAlpine, Amit Trivedi, and A.R. Rehman, her sound brings together Indian influences and western indie pop, and creates a colorful and inviting atmosphere that feels both deeply personal and universally relatable.

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"Kahaan Chali" press release

Emerging Artist Ria Anand Drops Her Debut Hindi Song “Kahaan Chali”, Winner of Ravi Ray Audio Fellowship

Ria Anand’s new single “Kahaan Chali,” which translates to “Where Did She Go,” personifies “life” as a beautiful girl who has been lost and is being sought once more. Drawing from her own experiences of disconnection during times of change and uncertainty, the song reflects the emotional journey of losing touch with happiness and life’s meaning, while holding onto the belief that it’s still out there, waiting to be rediscovered. Through its poetic lyricism, the song celebrates the true beauty and wonder of life, while also expressing the ache of the feeling that it’s just out of reach at the moment. 

Produced by Ria Anand herself and the duo Bakn4th, “Kahaan Chali” blends pads and keyboards with South Asian instrumentation, including the ghatam, and the Carnatic violin played by the talented Yash Ravish. The single also incorporates intricate layered harmonies, inspired by Ria’s background in collegiate South Asian a cappella. Together, these elements craft a cinematic, ethereal soundscape.

“Kahaan Chali” was one of two winning selections in the 2024 Ravi Ray Audio Fellowship, a program designed to support emerging South Asian American artists. The fellowship provided approximately $1000 in funding, covering a studio session, music production, mixing/mastering, marketing, and mentorship from industry professionals. Ria was selected as a fellow by a panel of judges, including celebrity judge Jai Wolf. Ria had created and posted the first draft of “Kahaan Chali” on Tik Tok in 2021, where it received 250k+ views and thousands of supportive comments, so she chose it as her song to develop through the fellowship. With the support of producer duo Bakn4th, mixing engineer and RRA Fellowship founder Ravi Ray, mastering engineer Elaine Rasnake, and the guidance provided through mentorship sessions, Ria was able to complete her first Hindi song “Kahaan Chali,” released on Friday, January 24th, 2025.

Looking back on her experience with the RRA Fellowship, Ria expressed her immense gratitude: “I would not be where I am right now without the support of everyone involved in the Ravi Ray Audio Fellowship. As a new independent artist with limited experience, I had so much to learn about what it truly takes to make a song like Kahaan Chali come to life. It was so inspiring to work with and learn from so many talented, passionate, and kind professionals!”