Shreya Ghoshal explores softer side with new independent song ‘Bairi Piya’

Playback singer Shreya Ghoshal says independent music gives her the freedom to explore sounds beyond the usual playback space. With her new song ‘Bairi Piya’, she ventures into contemporary pop while retaining subtle Indian classical influences

Mumbai: Playback singer Shreya Ghoshal, who has released her new song ‘Bairi Piya’, has spoken about her relationship with independent music and the freedom the medium gives her.

She said independent music has been an integral part of her journey and gives her the freedom to explore songs and sounds outside the usual spaces.

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With ‘Bairi Piya’, she continues that exploration, stepping into a contemporary pop setting that allows her to lean into a softer and more intimate side of her vocal expression. The track combines warm synths, clean beats and a gentle rhythmic pulse with subtle Indian classical touches, creating a sound that feels contemporary while retaining an unmistakably Indian musical sensibility.

“Independent music has been an important part of my journey for a long time because it gives me the freedom to explore songs and sounds outside the usual spaces I get to experience through playback music. Every independent project has brought something different for me, whether it was experimenting with a sound, collaborating with another artist or simply approaching a song differently,” she said.

She further said, “With ‘Bairi Piya’, I was drawn to the melody and the simplicity of the song, and I enjoyed exploring this softer, contemporary space. I think this is what I enjoy most about independent music — the freedom to keep discovering different sides of myself through it.”

Over the years, she has explored several independent releases that have allowed her to experiment outside the film music format. Her work continues to evolve through the range of artists, sounds and musical spaces she chooses to explore, with her recent projects taking her across languages, genres and generations.

Her recent collaboration on ‘Kalyani (Remix)’ saw her join ARJN, KDS and FIFTY4 in reimagining MVR’s already successful Malayalam independent track.