Rono, formerly known as Awkward Bong, is the stage name of Ronit Sarkar, a Mumbai-based in the Indian indie music scene.[1]
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).
Recognition
Rono's talent has garnered attention from various media outlets such as VH1 India's Music Diaries,[4] Rolling Stone India,[5] and IndiEarth. His work has been featured in Ennui.Bomb's "Stupiditties" indie compilations[6] and utilized in advertising campaigns for brands like Tinder.
Recent work
His recent projects include the EP Postcards[7][8] and singles such as "All Afternoon".[9]
Discography
Year | Album/Single | Song Name | Ref. |
2018 | Single | "Yaadon Ka Bundergah" | |
2018 | Single | "Main Aur Tum" | |
2021 | EP (Postcards) | "High Enough" | [10] |
2021 | EP (Postcards) | "Lost & Lonely" | [11] |
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" | [12][13] |
2023 | Single | "Raat" | [14] |
2023 | Single | "All Afternoon" | [15] |
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.
- ^ https://www.instagram.com/theindianmusicdiaries/p/C7BYDD7yDXs/?locale=sl&img_index=1
- ^ "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.