Wednesday, Nov 04, 2026 23:30 [IST]
Last Update: Tuesday, Nov 03, 2026 17:52 [IST]
GANGTOK,:
Politics, power, empty promises, and a system that never changes. Gingerfeet’s
newly released music video, ‘So What?!’, is a satirical take on the absurdities
of politics, wrapped in raw alternative rock energy.
Released
a few days ago on Gingerfeet’s official YouTube channel and across all major
music streaming platforms, the music video has been produced and directed by
the band. It also features the members of Gingerfeet acting in a music video
for the first time.
Gingerfeet
is an acclaimed funk-rock and alternative band based in Kurseong/Darjeeling.
Formed in 2012, the band participated in the Hornbill Rock Contest that same
year and emerged victorious. It went on to win Hard Rock Rising India in 2013,
followed by the release of its debut album, “High and Above: The First Wave”.
The
band has headlined and co-headlined several music festivals, including NH7
Weekender, Orange Festival, Hornbill Music Festival, The Pine Tree Festival and
Spring Fest at IIT Kharagpur, among others.
Gingerfeet
also had the opportunity to open for Slash feat. Myles Kennedy and the
Conspirators at the MTV Xtreme Music Festival in Mumbai in 2015.
The
band’s streaming catalogue boasts 15 songs, nine from its album and the
remaining released as singles.
The
line-up includes Abhishek Gurung on vocals, Dibya Raj Mukhia on guitar, Vedanta
Raj Baraily on lead guitar, Lokesh Thapa on bass and Thupden Bhutia on drums.
Thupden
Bhutia, who hails from Namchi, joined the band as its new official drummer in
2025 and has already started making his presence felt.
Gingerfeet
is scheduled to perform at the Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 in Shillong this
November, alongside headliners Nelly, pop-rock band Boys Like Girls, Khalid and
Swae Lee.
Excerpts
from an exclusive interview with SIKKIM EXPRESS…
So
What?! takes a satirical look at “politics, power, empty promises and a system
that never changes”. What inspired the band to explore these themes through the
song?
Gingerfeet:
The world, as we see it, has been spiralling down the drain, and all we can do
is sit and sulk. However, as artists, when we have a platform to exercise our
freedom of expression, we should use every opportunity to break the silence.
Why
did you choose satire as a medium to convey your message?
Gingerfeet:
Well, it’s convincing enough to convey the message without ruffling any
feathers.
Was
there a particular political event, experience or observation that shaped the
narrative of the music video?
Gingerfeet:
Nothing in particular. It was just pure expression.
What
does So What?! represent for GINGERFEET, both musically and creatively?
Gingerfeet:
We’ve come a long way since our first album. Things have definitely changed in
terms of the way we write and compose, but at its core, it’s still the same. We
see things a little differently now than we did back in the day, and that has
eventually started reflecting in our songs.
What
kind of response have you received from your audience, particularly young
people?
Gingerfeet:
So far, the song is resonating very well with listeners. I guess that answers
it!
Not
many artists or bands from the hills explore such themes. Why does Gingerfeet
feel it is important for artists to question those in power, particularly
through music?
Gingerfeet:
We’ve always tried to cover topics that intrigue us the most and have never
shied away from expressing ourselves unapologetically. Considering what’s
happening around the world, we chose to explore a much more adventurous route
and, hence, sprinkled it with a little satire.
Is
So What?! part of your upcoming album? Could you tell us about the new album,
other projects in the pipeline?
Gingerfeet:
Although we haven’t shelved the idea of releasing a second album, we do not
want to be creatively confined by it. We want to release as many singles as we
can until we find enough inspiration to hit the studio and record the album in
one go.
SONG
CREDITS
Composition:
Gingerfeet
Songwriting:
Gingerfeet
Lyrics:
Abhishek Gurung
Production:
Gingerfeet
Mixing
& Mastering: Sujan Joshi, Ako Hokko / Alchemy.inc Recorded at: Wild Woods
Studio
MUSIC
VIDEO CREDITS
Director:
Gingerfeet
Director
of Photography and editing: Daniel Rai
1st
AC: Bibek Thapa
2nd
AC: Nikki Dorjee
Gaffer:
Nikki Dorjee
DIT:
Bibek Thapa
Line
Producer: Rishab Gurung
Slate:
Iona Gurung
Camera
& Lighting Equipment House: CineWatt
Crew:
Azad, Ganesh, Tapas, Bapon and Ali
Makeup:
Anupama Cintury
