Rono, formerly known as Awkward Bong, is the stage name of Ronit Sarkar, a Mumbai-based singer-songwriter known for his distinctive voice and creative vision in the Indian indie music scene.[1] His music spans genres like indie pop and folk, characterized by introspective lyrics and unique musical arrangements.
Career
Rono gained prominence with his indie hit 'Main Aur Tum[2]' and has since performed at major music festivals including Bacardi NH7 Weekender (Pune 2015)[3] and Vans New Wave Festival (Bangalore 2015, Delhi 2016). His artistic journey extends internationally with notable experiences at the RTX Project Artist Residency in Sri Lanka (2016) and the International Writers Camp in the Netherlands (2017).
Recognition
Rono's talent has garnered attention from various media outlets such as Vh1 India's Music Diaries, Rolling Stone India[4], and IndiEarth. His work has been featured in Ennui.Bomb's "Stupiditties" indie compilations[5] and utilized in advertising campaigns for brands like Tinder.
Recent Work
Currently, Rono continues to innovate, focusing on creating new music and developing immersive visual elements to complement his evolving soundscapes. His recent projects include the EP 'Postcards'[6][7] and singles like 'All Afternoon'[8], which have received positive reviews and acclaim within the indie music community.
Discography
| Year | Album/Single | Song Name | Ref. |
| 2018 | Single | Yaadon Ka Bundergah | |
| 2018 | Single | Main Aur Tum | |
| 2021 | EP (Postcards) | High Enough (wip) | [9] |
| 2021 | EP (Postcards) | Lost & Lonely (wip) | [10] |
| 2021 | Single | Like a Love Song | |
| 2022 | Single | I Saw You in a Dream | |
| 2022 | EP (SIenna Tapes) | Shantiniketan | |
| 2022 | EP (Sienna Tapes) | Hiatus | |
| 2022 | Single | Lost & Lonely | [11][12] |
| 2023 | Single | Raat | [13] |
| 2023 | Single | All Afternoon | [14] |
| 2024 | Single | Chali Aa | |
| 2024 | Single | Stranger |
References
- ^ Kiran. "RONO". Mixtape. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
- ^ Rono (2018-09-08). Rono - Main Aur Tum (Official Visual). Retrieved 2024-08-27 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
- ^ "Rono Archives". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
- ^ Kiran. "RONO". Mixtape. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
- ^ Britto, David (2021-02-26). "Rono Professes His Love for Songwriting with New EP 'Postcards'". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
- ^ Chaudhary, Samiksha (2021-06-08). "Homegrown's Fresh Picks From Music That Released Last Week: Sanjeeta Bhattacharya, Rono & More". Homegrown. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
- ^ Britto, David (2023-11-06). "Rono Releases Charming New Single 'All Afternoon'". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
- ^ Chaudhary, Samiksha (2021-06-08). "Homegrown's Fresh Picks From Music That Released Last Week: Sanjeeta Bhattacharya, Rono & More". Homegrown. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
- ^ Chaudhary, Samiksha (2021-06-08). "Homegrown's Fresh Picks From Music That Released Last Week: Sanjeeta Bhattacharya, Rono & More". Homegrown. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
- ^ Britto, David (2022-10-07). "Fresh Indie Fridays #60". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
- ^ Britto, Anurag Tagat and David (2022-12-14). "The 10 Best Indian Music Videos of 2022". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
- ^ Britto, David (2023-02-10). "Fresh Indie Fridays #75 Featuring Kamakshi Khanna, Rono and AVANI". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
- ^ Britto, David (2023-11-06). "Rono Releases Charming New Single 'All Afternoon'". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 2024-08-27.