By Harish Sharma
Mumbai, 27 Jul: Kailasa Music, led by Padma Shri awardee Kailash Kher has announced the release of “Game Night”, a powerful debut original single by Mumbai-based synth-rock fusion band Stage Fright, out now under Kailasa Records.
Blending modern rock, classical influences, and raw emotional storytelling, “Game Night” marks Stage Fright’s first original release and introduces their distinctive musical identity to the world.
This release underscores KAPL’s ongoing mission to champion emerging independent artists and help fresh, meaningful voices reach wider audiences.
Written over the course of a year by the band’s rock vocalist Nadia Peters, “Game Night” takes listeners on an emotional journey from fear, uncertainty, and emotional confinement in a toxic relationship, toward hope, self-worth, and hard-won independence.
Stage Fright was formed in July 2024 as a six-member synth-rock fusion band comprising
Nadia Peters – Rock Vocals; Om Deshmukh – Classical Vocals; Rickson Castelino – Keyboards; George Faria – Bass; Savion Coutinho – Rhythm Guitar & Drums;
Rayan Castelino – Lead Guitar.
What started as a one-time collaboration for a college music competition quickly grew into a shared creative vision. After building a strong online following with fresh reinterpretations of pop, rock, and Bollywood songs, the band shifted focus to crafting original music that truly represents them.
“Game Night” is the first chapter of that exciting new journey.
The official music video, directed and shot by a talented team of young filmmakers, transforms an arcade setting into a powerful metaphor for emotional conflict, personal choice, and liberation. Rich with layered storytelling and cinematic visuals, it rewards multiple viewings and offers a captivating first look into the creative universe Stage Fright is building.
According to Nadia Peters, “Game Night is the first song that truly feels like us. It represents everything we’ve been building towards since we came together as a band. We wanted our first release to be honest not just about difficult experiences, but about finding the courage to move beyond them. If someone hears this song and feels understood, or a little less alone, then we’ve achieved exactly what we hoped for.”
KAPL is the creative communications and artist-services company envisioned by Kailash Kher. Built on the belief that authentic stories can inspire, connect, and create lasting cultural impact.
KAPL operates through three integrated arms:
Kailasa Studios (Production); Kailasa Records (Distribution & Artist Management); and
Kailasa Reach (Marketing, Branding & PR).
With owned studio infrastructure and an emotion-first, story-led approach, KAPL partners with independent artists to help them create, release, and grow.
Kailasa Records is KAPL’s in-house music label dedicated to discovering, nurturing, and promoting original talent across genres.
Through artist development, production support, marketing, and distribution, the label provides musicians the platform and resources needed to share their authentic stories with audiences in India and worldwide.
