In a digital moment that’s stirring emotions across the South, Gaana Bala — the voice of the streets, soul of the city, and poet of pain — has once again reminded us why he is more than just a singer. His raw, heartfelt reflections on the viral Vedan video have gone viral, striking a powerful chord with fans across generations.
With teary-eyed honesty, Bala spoke not just of music, but of life — of the unnamed, unseen artists whose voices echo through alleyways, under bridges, and across railway platforms. “Vedan is not just a video. It’s a mirror. Of hunger. Of hope. Of everything we hide behind music,” Bala said in his now-viral segment, instantly flooding social platforms with shares, likes, and comments.
And amidst this surge of emotion and celebration, a powerful new platform was born.
Welcome to Mic and Melam — South India’s First-Ever Music Podcast, launched by Pratyagra Music Paradise, an independent label that’s rewriting how music stories are told. Bold, unfiltered, and rooted in truth, Mic and Melam is more than a podcast — it’s a stage for the unheard, a mic for the unseen, and a rhythm for the forgotten.
The debut episode, fittingly, features Gaana Bala himself. In a candid, moving conversation, he walks listeners through his personal journey — from singing at funerals and festivals to redefining the face of Gaana music for a global audience. He dives deep into the Vedan sensation, the struggle behind the screen, and the soul within the song.
Listeners are calling it “goosebump-inducing,” “a masterclass in humility,” and “a revolution for Tamil indie music.”
With Mic and Melam, Pratyagra Music Paradise has cracked open a new era for South Indian music — where folk meets future, and melody meets memory. Each episode promises more than music — it offers meaning.
🎧 Subscribe now to Pratyagra Music Paradise on YouTube and tune into Mic and Melam — where every beat tells a story.
📍 Watch the first episode here
Let the rhythm speak. Let the silence sing. Let Mic and Melam begin.https://youtu.be/3rhMb_u59Ao?feature=shared
