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For Bengaluru band Best Kept Secret, this summer marks a major milestone. After performing in several countries over the years, the pop-rock band is set to embark on its first full-fledged multi-city UK tour , with five shows lined up across London, Manchester, Leicester and Swindon, alongside dates in Europe and Asia. For lead vocalist Behram Siganporia , the excitement doesn’t lie in the scale alone. It’s the experience of taking their music across an entire country for the first time. Ahead of the band’s biggest UK tour yet, Behram speaks to Bangalore Times about taking their music overseas, why every stage still feels special, and why the band’s first Hindi album will still sound unmistakably like them. Excerpts:

‘India or UK, every audience deserves the same energy’

Reflecting upon the experience, the pilot-turned-musician says, “We’ve done long tours in India before, but touring across multiple cities in another country is completely different. Usually we’d perform in one city in a country and move on. This time it’s a proper UK tour, and that’s what makes it so exciting.” Even after years of performing, Behram says the nerves never really go away. “We’re generally very chilled out before shows. But when you’re opening for bands or artistes like Bryan
Adams or Guns N’ Roses, you do get butterflies because you’re sharing the stage with people you’ve looked up to all your life.”
Every concert carries equal importance for Behram. “Whether it’s a small venue or a big festival, the excitement stays the same for us. Every audience deserves the same
energy,” he adds.

‘Watching Bengaluru fans support us abroad is special’

One of Behram’s favourite parts of performing overseas isn’t just the concerts. It’s meeting Indians who have followed the band for years. “The best feeling is when someone says, ‘We watched you at a club in Bengaluru seven years ago, and now we’re seeing you perform on a big stage in our country,” he shares. He says slipping in a Bollywood number between the band’s originals often creates magical moments. “You instantly see that sense of nostalgia. Everyone starts singing together, and that’s a beautiful thing to witness.”

‘Our first-ever Hindi album will have our signature sound’

Known largely for English originals and covers, Best Kept Secret is now preparing to release its first-ever Hindi album. “I
actually started learning Hindi during the lockdown. Since 2022, we’ve been performing Hindi songs live, and audiences have loved them. Maybe it’s because my Hindi has a slightly quirky accent,” he laughs. “Our music will still have Western instrumentation and our signature sound. The difference is that we’ll be singing in Hindi so we can connect with listeners a little more closely,” he adds.

‘People connect more with the vibe of a song’

As more audiences are exploring songs in different languages, Behram believes the industry has undergone quite a huge change. “People are connecting more with the vibe of a song than the language itself,” he says. He points to the worldwide popularity of Latin music and K-pop as proof that language is no longer a limitation. “Someone may not understand Korean or Spanish, but they’ll still know every word of the chorus. It’s the same in India too. Many people may not speak English fluently, but they know every Michael Jackson lyric.” The singer believes the internet has transformed how people discover music. “Earlier, people heard only what played on local radio. Today, everyone has access to music from across the world. Music has always been a universal language, but now those barriers have broken down even more. That’s the most exciting change we’re witnessing,” he signs off.