Archive · 23 Aug 2026
Indian Gen Z Boyband OutStation Reflects On Homecoming Journey
OutStation is a new Indian boyband made up of five young men from different parts of the country.
They met through auditions for a boyband competition and later trained together at a Goa bootcamp.
Their first EP is called Homecoming.
The songs talk about feelings such as love, confusion, memories, ambition and growing up.
The band says each member’s hometown brings different musical influences.
They performed across India on a bus tour and also opened for Akon in Mumbai.
Their favorite song, Kho Sa Gaya Hun, became part of the EP after audiences connected with it strongly.
The members say home means comfort, family and memories, even while they build a new life in Mumbai.
They are now working on more music and may record songs in English.
OutStation comprises Bhuvan Shetty, Hemaang Singh, Mashaal Shaikh, Kurien Sebastian and Shayan Pattem.
The group formed after auditions and a Goa bootcamp for the Greatest Indian Boy Band.
OutStation released its five-track debut EP, Homecoming, in July after touring Indian cities.
The members say their diverse regional backgrounds shape the band’s sound and identity.
The group is developing new music and remains open to recording songs in English.
- Who
- OutStation, consisting of Bhuvan Shetty, Hemaang Singh, Mashaal Shaikh, Kurien Sebastian and Shayan Pattem.
- What
- The five-member Indian Gen Z boyband discussed its formation, debut EP Homecoming, influences, tours and future plans.
- When
- The interview followed the release of Homecoming in July; the group said it had formed over the preceding year.
- Where
- The members are from Udupi/Karnataka, Prayagraj, Goa, Delhi/Kerala and Hyderabad, and are now based in Mumbai for their work.
- Why
- They want to create an original Indian boyband identity, connect with audiences and develop new music.
- Band
- OutStation
- Members
- Bhuvan Shetty, Hemaang Singh, Mashaal Shaikh, Kurien Sebastian and Shayan Pattem
- Debut EP
- Homecoming, a five-track release issued in July
- Formation
- The members were selected through auditions and a Goa bootcamp
- Favorite track
- Kho Sa Gaya Hun
- Major performance
- OutStation opened for Akon in Mumbai before an audience of around 14,000 people
- Future plans
- The band is working on new music, exploring different sounds and considering English-language songs