'We just try to uplift our audience:' The goal of St. John's band India

The members of St. John's based band India are serious about practice, but when it comes time to hit the stage, the four musicians let loose.

"The sound's a lot more driven, a lot less pristine," said guitarist and singer Peter Lannon.

"It's more spur of the moment."

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Lannon, along with guitarist and singer Adam Engram, bassist Braden Howse and drummer Jack Etchegary, have just released their self-titled debut EP of gritty, pared down rock and roll.

India is becoming well known for its stage shows, which involve high energy music, some comedic banter between songs and even a bit of band choreography.

"We just try to uplift our audience as best as we can," said guitarist and singer Adam Engram.

"We don't take ourselves too seriously on stage."

Have a listen to a chat between India and Weekend AM host Heather Barrett.

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