Indie band The Koniac Net on their journey

What started as a solo side project of frontman

David Abraham

went on to become a rage across numerous Indie stations abroad. With a few associates who assisted him on a couple of projects, David put together a live band in 2012. The five-piece line-up currently has David Abraham (vocalist),

Jason D'Souza

(guitarist, backing vocalist),

Aaron D'Mello

(guitarist, backing vocalist),

Adil Kurwa

(bassist) and

Karun Kannampilly

(drummer).

With an interesting name ' Koniac being the alternate spelling of the popular beverage ' the net refers to the metaphorical trap of what 'seems' appealing in life. David elaborates, 'It is a paradoxical, optimistic yet cynical representation of how life's surprises and dilemmas have their own reasons and are justified at random points of time in our lives'.

On their a-ha moment:
Playing at renowned music and culture festivals like the Bhutan International Music Festival, Ziro and Hornbill festival have been some euphoric moments in the band's life. Also, their songs have been played on over 150 radio stations across 35 countries, which only adds to the list.

On their brand of music:
The members want to expose the country to authentic Indie alternative rock music besides other sub-genres like shoegaze, stoner, which they incorporate in their compositions. 'However, every single song and album is a personal tribute to the various genres and artists I grew up and am currently listening to. They have made an immensely substantial mark in my life. Every composition is a way of thanking them,'
says David.

On their musical influences:
Various indie and American alternative rock bands move them. This includes works of bands like Deftones, Toadies, Bombay Bicycle Club, Toadies, Superdrag, The Kissaway Trail, French Kicks, Canadian R & B duo Majid Jordan and rappers Pete Rock and King T.

On their way ahead:
The band has kept aside live performances for a while. They are busy composing for their next album, which will release in a couple of months.