Bonus Episode: Priya Ragu

I gotta say, today’s bonus episode is exactly what this series was made for. Creatives who’re not only making incredible art but people who are also pushing the boundaries of what we expect from artistic expression. The art of Priya Ragu is exactly that and I can’t wait for you all to fall in love with her. She’s a Tamil-Swiss artist who entered 2021 in a big way with her debut mixtape, damnshestamil, a true masterclass in melding your heritage with a fierce passion, as well as a curiosity. that extends beyond your immediate surroundings.

She’s received nonstop acclaim from BBC, Radio 1, NME, Vogue, and Notion, and trust me when I say that it’s all been earned due to her hard work and badass music. On today’s episode, I chat with Priya about how she got started in music, unintentionally challenging the conventions of Swiss radio and the importance of knowing the intentions behind your work.

Priya will be playing shows in the states for the first time in the coming weeks. You can catch her at the Echo in LA on March 15th (tickets here) and at Elsewhere in Brooklyn on March 22nd (tickets here).

After you hear the episode, be sure to check out Priya’s track Chicken Lemon Rice on the official New Exchange Playlist. Also, follow Priya Ragu on Spotify, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.