Members of When Chai Met Toast Achyuth Jaigopal, Palee Francis, Sailesh Pai, in conversation with Himanshu Verma of Connected to India, spoke about the music they make, past performances in Singapore, their fans across the world and their upcoming show on the 26 Nov 2023, Sun, 7.30pm at Singtel Waterfront Theatre at Esplanade.
When Chai Met Toast is a four-piece indie-folk alternative band from Cochin, Kerala.
Formed in 2016, the quartet officially came into being with their debut EP Joy of Little Things (2017), drawing upon multi-lingual lyrics and infectious sing-along choruses. The band was propelled into the wider international arena with their full-length album When We Feel Young (2021), with the title track of the same name becoming a hit song. In 2022, the band released the EP Love You The Same, recorded in London with producer Richard Wilkinson, which explores love and heartbreak. The band has been touring extensively with this release, their compelling live performances taking them around the globe.
The quartet have headlined numerous music festivals in India as well as showcases in Singapore, Dubai, and sold-out tours across the UK and the US.