What I Watch Online: Sworniem Vaidya

Sworniem Vaidya has recently found herself captivated by a diverse range of online content, spanning musical genres and creative tutorials. A particular obsession is OTYKEN, a Russian Siberian indigenous music group that skillfully merges local folk traditions with modern production techniques. Vaidya appreciates how traditional folk instruments find a place alongside contemporary sounds in their music.

On the platform TikTok, Vaidya's "For You Page" is currently dominated by piano exercises, with "Your Piano Bestie" emerging as a favorite creator. She actively saves the instructor's videos for her own future practice, describing her as the "sweetest teacher on the internet."

For a guilty pleasure and a way to de-stress after long hours of music mixing and promotion, Vaidya turns to slime-making videos. The sensory experience of watching the squish, stretch, and popping sounds provides pure comfort. Vaidya admits to enjoying making slime herself as well.

In her pursuit of improving her own music, Vaidya relies on 'TAETRO' as a mentor for music production. She also frequently watches videos offering mixing tips and sound design advice. Another musical act that has caught her attention is the trio Ghugumugu, known for their adventurous sound that combines the sarod, guitar, and drums, blending Nepali folk, Indian classical, jazz, and Western classical influences.