The Orange Octopus Records

The Orange Octopus Records Our vision is to see a thriving local music scene where artists get more opportunities to grow.

We are a project with a vision to help connect people in the Local Music Scene and create a symbiotic environment with the artists and the music connoisseurs. We plan, in the near future to bring out a platform, where local artists are accessible to the many ardent music lovers, and are committed to finding a sustainable way to allow them to keep creating their content.

17/05/2026

Well, we don’t need to be told twice!

Come get a spot at our next open mic to listen to Shadwal’s lovely originals, and more talented performing artists from around Pune. 🎸 🎤

Link in bio. 🔗

🗓️ Date: Saturday, 23 May 2026
⏱️Time: 6 – 9 PM
📍Venue: Raah - A Literacy and Cultural Centre, Pune

[open mic, independent art, independent music, live events, music, poetry, comedy, independent artists, live music, spoken word, Pune, Pune events, Pune live events]

Make your way to the stage at our next open mic at ! Share your art — songs, poems, stories, jokes, and whatever else yo...
14/05/2026

Make your way to the stage at our next open mic at ! Share your art — songs, poems, stories, jokes, and whatever else you fancy — with a welcoming community of artists and art lovers. The evening is hosted by Amit, a writer who loves to find stories in people and pauses. Up-and-coming musician Shadwal Barde closes out the evening with a special showcase, capturing the landscape of Indian cities through his music and finding the extraordinary in the ordinary through his lyrics.

Sign up now! Link in bio. 🔗

[open mic, independent art, independent music, live events, music, poetry, comedy, independent artists, live music, spoken word, Pune, Pune events, Pune live events]

Join us at Grand Highstreet for a creative Saturday evening with music, poetry, and stories. Whether you're taking the s...
19/04/2026

Join us at Grand Highstreet for a creative Saturday evening with music, poetry, and stories. Whether you're taking the stage for the first time or you're a regular, or you're just here to take in the artistic vibes, we'd love to have you there!

Register now. Link in bio.

About the Featured Act:
Siddharth Ratna is an independent singer-songwriter and performer based in Pune. He is a classically trained vocalist and a songwriter. Apart from singing and writing, Siddharth composes his own songs. He has performed over 900+ live shows across pune, Mumbai and other cities. With 3 releases he has already started his journey as an indie singer songwriter and about to release 4th single on all major streaming platforms including Spotify and Apple music.

About the Host:
Hairat is a teacher by profession and a poet by heart. He also hosts and organises events across several venues in Pune. He has performed at several prestigious venues like the Pune Book Festival, Jashn-e-Sukhan, and Crossword Bookfest.

Got a song, poem, or joke you've been working on? Bring it over to our open mic at Saket Social, and meet fellow perform...
15/04/2026

Got a song, poem, or joke you've been working on? Bring it over to our open mic at Saket Social, and meet fellow performers who explore their craft with the same passion you do!

Register now. Link in bio.

About the Featured Act:
Cold Turkey is a blues-rooted progressive rock band driven by raw expression and unfiltered energy. Blending the weight of hard rock with the soul of classic rock traditions, the band builds songs that move between restraint and release, groove and intensity. Their sound carries grit, melodic instinct, and a deliberate refusal to dilute emotion.

About the Host:
Kudrat is a live electronic musician shaped by nature, rhythm, and intuition. Blending synths, samples, and atmosphere into an evolving sonic journey unfolding in real time.

[open mic, independent art, independent music, live events, music, poetry, comedy, independent artists, live music, spoken word, Delhi, Delhi events, Delhi live events]

Mujhe Sona Hai is Saurabh Tripathi’s Solo Show. An hour long set with a complete storyline that includes anecdotes, poet...
05/04/2026

Mujhe Sona Hai is Saurabh Tripathi’s Solo Show. An hour long set with a complete storyline that includes anecdotes, poetry, humor, crowd work & of course, music.

Saurabh toured the country with this musical storytelling show in 2025. 11 cities. 13 shows. 63 days. More than 500 hearts won. And after a long wait... here we are. Back with another show of ‘Mujhe Sona Hai’ celebrating the release of Saurabh’s latest track ‘tu aaega nahin’ which is releasing on the event day - 8th April.

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Saurabh Tripathi is a Singer-Songwriter based in Pune. He’s been performing his original music since 8 years and recently completed an 11 city India Tour. Saurabh has released more than 15 songs till now with a total stream count of 500K+ (incl. collaborations). His music is easy to the ears and soothing to the soul. Saurabh writes what he feels, what he goes through & what people go through. While his music is easy listening, his lyrics can hit you hard sometimes as he questions a lot of things in his songs.

Saurabh has opened for popular artists such as Rahgir, Fiddlecraft, Yahya Bootwala, Ashish Bagrecha, Amandeep Singh & many more & has worked with brands like Fever FM, The Habitat, Kommune, Nongshim, FrontRow, Moj, Kiosk Kaffee, Wildbean Cafe, etc

[indie gigs, live music, singer songwriter, hindi music, storytelling, poetry, original music]

We're back in Kolkata with our signature open mic! Bring out your songs, poems, and stories and join us for a cosy Satur...
05/04/2026

We're back in Kolkata with our signature open mic! Bring out your songs, poems, and stories and join us for a cosy Saturday afternoon with fellow artists across the city.

Register now. Link in bio.

About the Featured Act:
My name is Sourjya Ghosh, aka Silver Wings on stage! I'm an acoustic rhythm guitarist blending percussive guitar playing with classic English pop, blues and rock music. With an experience of over 8+ years performing onstage  500+ shows across India with various genres and languages of artists.

About the Host:
Writer, performer, and the voice behind the poetry—leading creative storytelling circles in the heart of Patna. From hosting open mics to crafting verses that linger, Shivashish is all about capturing life’s rhythm through words and live performances.

[open mic, independent art, independent music, live events, music, poetry, comedy, independent artists, live music, spoken word, Kolkata, Kolkata events, Kolkata live events]

We're back at the lovely Raah for another one of our signature open mics! Bring out your songs, poems, and stories and j...
03/04/2026

We're back at the lovely Raah for another one of our signature open mics! Bring out your songs, poems, and stories and join us for a cosy Saturday evening with fellow artists across the city.

Register now. Link in bio.

About the Featured Act:
Devesh is an indie songwriter and Producer based in Pune. His music feels like a quiet conversation: introspective, personal, and rooted in real moments. Led by guitar, and shaped by influences ranging from Modern pop to Hindustani classical, his songs reflect on love, life and self. With 3 singles already released, and more on the way, Devesh is steadily carving out a sound that feels clean, emotive, and unmistakably his own.

About the Host:
I am Amit. I write to understand life a little better each day. A former teacher, an emcee/anchor for events, and a content and creative writer by profession, I find stories in people and in pauses. I introspect deeply, but you’ll also find me lightening the room with a joke or two.

[open mic, independent art, independent music, live events, music, poetry, comedy, independent artists, live music, spoken word, Pune, Pune events, Pune live events]

We're back again with yet another open mic at Sh**ha Cafe! Come for the poem, stories, and songs and stay for the commun...
01/04/2026

We're back again with yet another open mic at Sh**ha Cafe! Come for the poem, stories, and songs and stay for the community and opportunity to meet fellow artists!

Register now. Link in bio. 🔗

About the Featured Act:
Ronit is an independent artist and trained doctor creating intimate indie and alt-rock music rooted in emotional honesty. His songs draw from childhood memories, lived experiences, the people he’s encountered along the way, and the music that shaped him early on, built around raw guitars, vulnerable vocals, and melodies that linger.

About the Host:
Sneha is a sweet potato, looking for stories everywhere she goes. With rose-tinted glasses and her heart on her sleeve, she's on a quest to add vibrant experiences to her bag with verses every day. When she's not daydreaming, she's a Professor of English and hosts Poetry and Storytelling events across Pune.

[open mic, independent art, independent music, live events, music, poetry, comedy, independent artists, live music, spoken word, Pune, Pune events, Pune live events]

Take to the stage with your music, poems, stories, or comedy! Join us for an evening of live performances, new voices, a...
28/03/2026

Take to the stage with your music, poems, stories, or comedy! Join us for an evening of live performances, new voices, and a room that’s actually excited to listen to you.

Bonus: stay back for some karaoke after!

Register now. Link in bio. 🔗

About the Host:
Ms. Eena Bagga did her schooling from Welham Girls’ School, Dehradun and did her college from IHM- Aurangabad (University of Huddersfield, UK). She has been a part of Magic Door since 2019 and teaches English. She has her own company called Eclectrik Sounds through which she curates a lot of music events in Dehradun and Delhi.

About the Karaoke Jockey:
Monty has been in the music scene for more than 20 years as a guitarist and vocalist. He plays hard rock and metal, and is currently the founder of OBSIDAS, a metal band for doon.

[open mic, independent art, independent music, live events, music, poetry, comedy, karaoke, independent artists, live music, spoken word, Dehradun, Dehradun events, Dehradun live events]

Wondering how to wind down for the week? Come to our open mic at Pune's legendary Sh**ha Cafe--and bring along a song, p...
21/03/2026

Wondering how to wind down for the week? Come to our open mic at Pune's legendary Sh**ha Cafe--and bring along a song, poem, or story you've been yearning to perform!

BONUS: We also have a special set by Khushi Pipada, who's joining us all the way from Aurangabad!
Register now and fill out the Google form sent to your email to book your performance slot. Link in bio🔗

About the Featured Act:
Khushi - an artist, a storyteller, whose name means joy — and whose music lets you feel every shade of it.
Khushi brings you her original songs, where emotion flows freely between vulnerability and strength.

About the Host:
I'm Ekav. I try to write in English, Hindi, and Punjabi. I am fascinated by people and their stories. I'm fuelled by conversations, books, coffee, and stationery. I am a counselling psychologist in my non-writer life.

[open mic, independent art, independent music, live events, music, poetry, comedy, independent artists, live music, spoken word, Pune, Pune events, Pune live events]

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