Arushi Paul
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Bengaluru-based singer-songwriter Arushi Paul’s recently released EP Home is a heartfelt exploration of growth, transition, and self-discovery. Drawing from her own experiences of relocating to a new city as an 18-year-old, her EP delves into the complexities of leaving behind the familiar and stepping into the unknown. Home also reflects her own transition from high school to college, blending nostalgia into melodies that resonate deeply.

Home EP cover
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“The first song in the EP, ‘Get Away’ captures the initial wave of self-doubt about leaving a place you have known all your life. It reflects on questions we ask ourselves, such as ‘will I succeed?’ or ‘will I like it there?’” says Arushi, who moved from her home in Bengaluru to pursue higher studies.

The second song, ‘Mess it Up’, is about getting emotionally ready for the next chapter of life in a different city, “It is about gradually gaining the confidence with regard to the move,” she says. The third and fourth songs are about making peace with the decision, leaving, and adjusting to the change.

Talking about her journey into music, Arushi says, “I have been singing for as long as I can remember, and I have been told that I started singing soon after I began talking.”

Arushi Paul
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“My professional training began when I was 12 years old, and that is when I truly inculcated a love for singing. My music teacher, Richard Andrew Dudley has played a huge part in this journey, in terms of pushing me to try and do more; that has transcended into what I am doing now.”

Arushi has also been a performing artiste with MOKSHA – All Stars, a band founded by Richard , who is also the producer and composer of the EP. Talking about her experience of juggling academics and music, Arushi says, “For me, things were a bit difficult in the 10th and 12th grades — with studies, performing and working on my music. I believe the key is to find a balance; if you enjoy what you are doing, balancing it is not difficult.”

“My parents have been quite supportive from the beginning, they understand that this is what I want to do, and that is also why I have been able to push myself in terms of making my own music,” says Arushi.

Her music blends influences ranging from Cold Play and Ed Sheeran to Billie Eilish and Johnny Orlando.

Home is the collaborative effort with Richard as producer and composer, Aadarsh Subramanium in arrangements and programming, and Jaime Dudley on the drums and percussion.