The Local Train

The Local Train is an Indian Hindi rock band from Delhi. Since its inception in Chandigarh in 2008, the band has gone on to achieve massive commercial success and has become a staple in cultural and music festivals across the country. The Local Train is widely known for its emphatic lyrics - which are a blend of Urdu and Hindi - and their signature lies in a raw, honest sound which resonates with the youth.

Since its inception in Chandigarh in 2008, the band has gone on to achieve massive commercial success and has become a staple in cultural and music festivals across the country. The band is best known for singles such as "Aaoge Tum Kabhi" and "Choo Lo". It released its acclaimed debut album Aalas Ka Pedh in 2015 and its second album Vaaqif in 2018. They claim to be heavily influenced by the likes Nirvana, Aerosmith, U2, Porcupine Tree to Lucky Ali, Indian Ocean, The 1975, and Alt-J. Apart from being active at prominent college fests all over the country, The Local Train also frequents well-known musical hotspots such as Hard Rock Café, Bacardi NH7 Weekender, Social, Humming Tree, Farzi Cafe, SULAFEST and more. As of November 2018, the band had amassed over 24 million views on its YouTube channel, which remains one of the fastest growing channels among independent artists in India.