Beyond the Beats: Vasishth's Journey in Music Production

For Vasishth, music was never something unfamiliar. Growing up, he often listened to 90s music playing in his father's car. Those early listening experiences gradually developed into a deeper interest in music, eventually leading him towards electronic sounds. But at some point, simply listening was no longer enough. He began wondering what it would be like to create the music himself.

That curiosity soon turned into action.

During his college years, Vasishth became friends with someone who shared an interest in hip-hop. Their friendship grew around a common passion for music, and one ordinary weekday, while they were returning home from college, his friend asked him a question that would change the direction of their lives: "Do you wanna drop out and do this full time?"

It was an unexpected proposition, but one they were both willing to consider. They decided to take the leap, stepping away from the conventional academic route to pursue music professionally. What began as a spontaneous decision became the starting point of their journey into the music industry.

The Price of Following a Different Path

Choosing music as a full-time career meant leaving behind familiar surroundings and moving to another city. For Vasishth, the transition came with challenges that extended far beyond the practical demands of producing music.

Financial uncertainty was one of the biggest hurdles. Moving away from home also meant giving up the comfort and security of a familiar environment. There were periods of isolation, self-doubt, and anxiety, experiences that can make an unconventional career particularly difficult.

Vasishth admits that he was not necessarily prepared for all of it. However, having his close friends around made the transition considerably easier. Their company provided a sense of support during a phase when everything else seemed uncertain.

Finding Space to Create

Building a career as a music producer comes with challenges that people outside the industry may not always understand. One of the biggest difficulties Vasishth encountered was finding an environment where he could work freely.

In a conventional household, music production is not always recognised as a profession that requires long hours of focused work. Noise complaints often restricted his ability to produce music whenever inspiration struck. As a result, he had to keep shifting houses to find suitable working arrangements.

Each move brought additional expenses and gradually consumed his savings. Working in Bengaluru, a city where living costs are already high, made the situation even more demanding.

Yet, these experiences have also given him a realistic understanding of what pursuing music independently involves. His take on the financial struggles is characteristically humorous. He jokes that while hard work is essential, being born into generational wealth would certainly make the journey easier.

Behind the humour, however, lies a genuine account of the financial and practical difficulties faced by independent musicians trying to establish themselves.

More Than Numbers, A Passion for Music

Despite the uncertainty and the demands of the profession, Vasishth continues to approach his work with the same urgency he had on day one.

His philosophy is straightforward: keep hustling, keep creating, and never lose sight of the reason he started.

He also has a clear vision for the independent music scene. He hopes to see an industry where artistic quality receives more attention than social media following or superficial popularity. For him, music should be appreciated as an art form, while opportunities to create, perform, and grow should be accessible to people regardless of their financial background.

It is a perspective shaped by his own experiences of building a career without the security of a conventional professional path.

Building a Place in the Music Industry

Vasishth's journey has already brought him opportunities to work with established names and contribute to projects across different areas of music production and audio engineering.

His track 'Wild Ones' received support from internationally recognised artists Steve Aoki and KSHMR, while he has also performed at multiple Under 25 summits.

His work extends beyond independent releases. He served as the audio engineer for 'Delhi to Bangalore', a track released under Seedhe Maut's label DL91, featuring OGLucifer and Augus.

Another important experience came through 'FRONTROW', where he had the opportunity to work alongside Grammy-winning musician Ricky Kej. He also received certification from Sunburn during this phase of his professional development.

More recently, his track 'Power', featuring Astitva G, was included in Spotify's Kannada Indie playlist, adding another significant milestone to his growing catalogue.

His experience as an audio professional also includes working as an assistant audio mixing engineer on records involving Farhan Akhtar, Lucky Ali, and Till Apes.

These projects reflect the different dimensions of his work, from independent electronic music to collaborative production and audio engineering.

The Journey Continues

For Vasishth, the journey is still unfolding. The decision to leave college and pursue music full-time was only the beginning. Since then, he has experienced the financial pressures, professional uncertainty, creative challenges, and opportunities that come with building something independently.

He continues to work with the mindset of someone starting from day one, remaining focused on improving his craft and finding new opportunities.

His larger ambition goes beyond individual recognition. He wants to see a music industry that values the art itself and gives independent creators a fair chance to be heard.

For someone who began by listening to songs in his father's car, creating music has become much more than a career choice. It is a path he chose on his own terms, one track and one opportunity at a time.