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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In this powerful episode of The Raj Kaul Podcast, Raj sits down with singer, composer, and producer Sanj V, whose voice has graced major Bollywood films like Sultan, Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari, and more. From humble beginnings in Punjab to training under legendary music director Jaidev Kumar, Sanj V shares:**

• His early musical journey and family legacy

• Struggles breaking into Mumbai’s music scene

• Recording iconic tracks like "Aj Jani Dil Nahi Lagda" and "Doli Wich Tu Aayi"

• Behind-the-scenes stories with singers like Javed Ali, Kavita Krishnamurti, Alka Yagnik, and more

• Lessons from 10+ years of grind, rejection, and quiet success

💥 This is a must-listen for anyone chasing a music dream.
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In EP35 of The Raj Kaul Podcast, Raj sits down with UK Bhangra keyboard legend Harry Matharu—a musician who’s played with Ashoka Group, XLNC, Safri Boys, and most recently, joined Diljit Dosanjh’s world tour.

🎹 From growing up in Handsworth surrounded by music to performing live with a 100-person tour crew, Harry reflects on:

• His musical roots in the Ashoka Group

• The golden era of UK Bhangra and the band explosion of the '90s

• Why the live band scene declined—and how to revive it

• What it's really like performing with Diljit Dosanjh in front of 20,000 fans

• How today's live bands can compete with DJs using loops & technology

• A call to the next generation to pick up real instruments

Whether you’re an old-school Bhangra fan, aspiring musician, or lover of Punjabi music, this episode is packed with real stories and hard-earned wisdom.

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