Savan kotecha on new boy band ‘outstation’, Working on Ed Sheeran’s ‘Sapphire’, and More

What does it take to put togetra a boy band in India? Following a nation-wide talent hunt that Stretched Across Months, Thousands of Auditions and An Extensive Bootcamp, International Record Producer and Songwriter Savan Kotecha, WHO HAS WORKED SAVAN KOTECH Artistes, Including Ariana Grande, The Weeknd, One Direction and More recently, on Ed Sheeran’s Smash Hit ‘Sapphire’, Might have just cracked the code.

Savan’s Imprint Label Visva Records India, In Partnership with Republic Records and Universal Music India, is launching India’s newest boy band, Outstation, Comprising BHUVAN SHETTY, 22, 22, FROM UDOPI; Hemang Singh, 20, from Prayagraj; Mashaal shaikh, 21, from goa; Kurien sebastian, 20, a malayali from delhi; And Shayan Pattem, 17, an Army Kid from Hyderabad.

An Indian-Meerican of Gujarat Origin Who is a 17-Time Grammy Nominee, Savan is clear about the audience he is Catering to. “Outstation will be a big leap for the country’s youth who feel they need more representation out there. Having traveled to India quite a bit, i also fell Keen on expanding our search through the country, “He says.

Savan Kotecha | Photo Credit: Lena Larson

In February earlier this year, applications were invited online for youngsters interested in being a part of the group. The Final Five Members WHON from a Shortlist of 12 WHO WHO WHO WHO WHO WHO WHO WHO “It was important that our final group was not just musically talented, but also had chemistry. Savan Adds.

Given the number of global music superstars who start out young and build muscle along the way, Choosing these members young too was a conscious decision. “This felt like an investment for the future, and most importantly, inspiring other kids from the country to

The musician is keen on Making outstation ‘India’s Band’. “India deserves a great homegrown band. Many International Songwriters and Artis who I have worked with have reacted out to me showing interest, but for NO, I really am Excited to Hawe OuTing Getting Getting Studio over the next few months with some of the best songs from the count. While they will dabble in pop music, the band has no set direction, Savan says, to avoid coming off as ‘manufactured’. “For instance, if a member is not a natural dance, it is fin. They do not have to do that,” He Laughs.

Outstation’s launch is the cherry on top for Savan’s Alredy Fantastic Last Couple of Weeks. He Co-Wrote and Co-Produced Ed Sheeran’s ‘Azizam’ and ‘Sapphire’ which has been trending on music charts across the world.

‘Sapphire’ in Particular has taken India by Storm, Something He is Thrilled and Says Feels like the first step for much more to come. “Working on ‘Sapphire’ came to me at the right time, in my life and career. Ed is so open to exploring differentials and rhythms and rhythms, and not just in a ‘oh this is a fun sample’ Vay. On Spending Time in India, Wanting to Meet Everybody and Collaborate with Them, “He Says. Savan Recalls How Ed Sheeran Spent Weeks Recording the Best Musicians – Tabla, Dhol and Sitar Players for Instructions.

“All of this came togeether in such an Organic way, and noting feels forced. I also think arjit singh, who collaborated on the song, is probally one of the great vocalists of the green Be a new version of ‘Sapphire’ Coming out, with a lot more arijit in it, ”he adds.

Nominated for an Academy Award for a Song He Co-Wrote, ‘Husavik’ from the film Eurovation Song Contest: The Story of Fire SagaSavan’s Work in Films More Recently Includes The Anne Hathaway-Nicholas Galitzine Film The idea of you Where he Co-WOROTE SONGS for the Fictional Band August Moon. With Netflix’s Recent Smash Hit Animated Film K-Pop Demon Hunters However, Savan Took on a Different Opportunity – Not of Songwriting or producing, but of this being the first massive global release by his label, visva records.

“I Remember Watching and Loving a Rough Cut of K-Pop Demon Hunters, Hearing the music, and then deciding to take a shot and put it on my record label. I am so happy to just be a small player here, and to see how the songs have connected with people across ages ”he says, of the Massive success of the film and the music.

With Pop Music Buzzing Like Never Before Globally, Savan has big plans for youngsters who love music in India. He Says, “Intead of a Western Artiste, It is Time We See Posters of our homegrown bands and musicians on their walls.”

Published – July 10, 2025 04:34 pm IST