Five Little Indians
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | January 2007 |
| Defunct | 2011 |
| Headquarters | Kolkata , India |
| Products | Alternative rock music |
Five Little Indians (), abbreviated as FLI, was an alternative rock ensemble originating from Kolkata, founded in January 2007. Their music fused melodic rock with heavier tones and singer-songwriter influences, integrating Hindustani classical vocal techniques and merging raga structures with rock elements.
History
Shortly after their formation, Five Little Indians made their first appearance at the Eastwind Festival in 2008. They quickly built a reputation within the Kolkata music scene, earning coverage in The Times of India for their unique sound and being featured on IndianMusicRevolution in August of the same year. Their performances included notable events such as the Calcutta segment of RSJ Pubrockfest '08 and INTERface '08, an international arts festival.
In November 2008, their original composition "Screaming at the Sun" was included worldwide on Stupidditties 2, a compilation showcasing Indian "un-metal" music produced by ennui.BOMB and Counter Culture Records. Their debut single, "Happy Birthday," received a 3½-star review in the Downloads section of Rolling Stone India.
Early in 2009, FLI co-headlined the east zone finals of Campus Rock Idols. They played a key role in organizing Elektrik Kool Rock Revue, an initiative promoting original music, and supported the French group KWAK as an opening act. The band also headlined several festivals such as Autumn Festival 2009 in Shillong and the Hornbill Festival held in Kisama, Kohima. In February 2010, they served as the opening act for pop artist Richard Marx at Rock'N'India, sharing the stage with international bands including South Africa’s Prime Circle. Additionally, they performed at Greenpeace’s Earth Day Fest in May 2010.
Amidst their live appearances, Five Little Indians composed the soundtrack for Gandu, a critically praised 2010 film directed by Kolkata filmmaker Q., which garnered accolades at the South Asian International Film Festival in New York.
The band ceased activities and disbanded in 2011.
Members
- Neel Adhikari: vocals, guitar
- Allan Temjen Ao: guitar, backing vocals
- Arka Das: drums/percussion
- Sayak Banerjee: vocals, guitar
- Roheet Mukherjee: bass guitar, vocals
Former members
- Sandip Roy: bass, backing vocals
- Rabi L. Roy: bass, backing vocals
- Sanket Bhattacharya: bass guitar, vocals