Also today 13 years ago, as the 2012 winners of Reading Rock Academy Battle of the Bands, Sundara Karma received their “shield” to celebrate the launch of the battle’s 2013 entries! 👏🏻 (x)
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Also today 13 years ago, as the 2012 winners of Reading Rock Academy Battle of the Bands, Sundara Karma received their “shield” to celebrate the launch of the battle’s 2013 entries! 👏🏻 (x)
Today 13 years ago, Sundara Karma appeared on Reading Chronicle newspaper as the 2012 winners of "Reading Rock Academy Battle of the Bands"! 🏆✨
"Last year's winners, Sundara Karma, won a host of prizes including studio time, and had their winning song released on Itunes." (x)
oh my god, i just randomly stumbled upon the Indiependent's review on the lads' "Wishing Well" track from 2023 and this part sent meee 🤣😭😭 how did they know I started this blog exactly as a 16 year old back then and by the time the track was released, I was going through a quarter life crisis (even still ongoing now)??? hahahah
Sundara Karma UK tour/show posters over the years ☀💞
You know what, I feel like there are two possibilities on what's next after SK split:
They're still gonna be together but under different name + genre (aka rebranding themselves), might even add new members (god knows who but I can picture their long-time pals joining, say Fred MacPherson, Ben Gregory(?), etc.) If yes, of course this would take quite a while until they're ready to unveil it.
They're indeed disbanding, going on their own separate ways: Oscar, considering he's been into electropop-kind music these past few years, he might pursue musical projects in that genre (plus he's close friend with Hannah Diamond so~); Haydn, cutting ties with the industry, might be building his new chapter of life with his fiancée and continuing his culinary career (he used to work as a chef/cook - can't remember which - at a restaurant fyi!); Dom, might take the same path as Haydn (bar the culinary career, he seems to be more interested in motorbikes... other than that I can't really imagine what's the next thing he'll be pursuing); and Ally... he's the only one I have zero assumptions - he just seems to be more closeted than the others about sharing his interests or hobbies publicly!
Whatever it is they're preparing or doing ... I wish them success for future endeavours!! Well, these are only my perspectives. Let me know in the replies if you have any thoughts <3
“We’ve known each other since we were eight years old. Can you believe that? Eight years old. Eight. A long, long time. We’re 29 now, that’s fucking ages. We’ve been a band since we were 12 years old. These guys are my best mates in the entire world. I don’t think you understand what it means to be on stage with these guys. And for you all to be here, we’re very, very lucky. Thank you.” (x)
Sundara Karma playing their final show of the Farewell Tour at O2 Forum Kentish Town, London, 8 December 2024 ❤🥀
Photos by James Baker
Check out their final interview here
This has been one of the hardest decisions we’ve ever had to make, but after years of sharing our music with you all, we’ve decided it’s time to close the most significant chapter of our lives so far. We’ve been a band for over twelve years and we’ve experienced things we could never have imagined. This journey has been nothing short of incredible! As we’ve grown, so have our hopes and dreams, and we’re ready to explore new things. It’s not goodbye to music—it’s just time for us to step away from making music as Sundara Karma. One thing that remains constant as we enter this new chapter is our friendship. We are, and always will be, the best of friends. The bond we’ve built over these years since starting the band as kids at school has only grown stronger, and that’s something we treasure as much as the music we’ve made together. To every fan who came to our shows, listened to our music, or supported us in any way—thank you. You’ve been with us through it all, and we’ll forever be grateful for the love, energy, and time you’ve shared with us. It may sound trite to say, but we truly couldn’t have done this without you. You’ve made this experience unforgettable. Loving you always & forever, Oscar, Haydn, Ally, Dom -23 September 2024
Sundara Karma playing their final Manchester show at O2 Ritz, 4 December 2024 ❤ (x)
"Wishing Well" official lyrics by Sundara Karma 🖤
Stream it now ✨Pre-order the new album here ✨
Stunning Oscar Pollock shot by @williamewright / styling by @lucawowczyna / clothes @stefan_cooke 🖤
"Loving the new @sundarakarma on repeat." -Kellin Quinn of Sleeping with Sirens on IGS (29/06/2023) 🖤
Oscar for DORK Playlist (June 2023)
Stream Sundara Karma's new single "Friends of Mine" now ✨
*:・゚✧ Dreamy Oscar at Truck Festival 2022 *:・゚✧
photographed by Rachel Wonders
Oscar Pollock ft Ally batty (a truly magnificent burger and half of my cheek) - Truckfestival '22
Song Inspired Moodboard:
“ I see the sound land on my skin, A passion moves me from within “
‘Indigo Puff’ by Sundara Karma
- For Anon -
The new Sundara Karma single “Oblivion!” is out now <3
Any Other Questions: Sundara Karma
(Dork, 18 November 2021)
Yes, Dear Reader. We enjoy those ‘in depth’ interviews as much as anyone else. But – BUT – we also enjoy the lighter side of music, too. We simply cannot go on any longer without knowing that Sundara Karma’s Oscar Pollock would call a pet hippo Mudflap. Good name. Here’s some off-topic questions to find out ‘more’.
What’s the weirdest thing you’ve ever eaten? I’m a bit of a rogue cook, so it’s probably some sort of meal I’ve fused together using whatever’s left in the fridge.
What did you last dream about? I keep having these eerie recurring dreams that are set in vast catacombs. Nothing much happens, the whole dream is just mad suspense, and there’s really dissonant music playing in the background.
Who’s your favourite new band? Planet 1999.
What’s your biggest accomplishment? Staying off the drinky drink.
Have you ever been thrown out of somewhere? Too many nightclubs as an underage teenager in Reading.
What strength Nandos sauce do you order? Extra, extra hot.
What was the last thing you broke? I honestly cannot recall; I’m quite careful.
If you could have a superpower of your choosing, what would it be? Telekinesis.
Are any of your lyrics secretly rude? Think I’m always bait with that stuff, so no. Although actually, maybe.
What was your favourite subject at school? English.
Have you ever had a crush on a fictional character? All the time.
What’s your biggest fear? World War 3.
Have you ever won anything? We won a battle of the bands thing once when we were 16.
What is your earliest memory? Seeing ghosts.
What do you always have in your refrigerator? Oat milk :/.
What is your most treasured possession? Probably my PC, tbh.
If you had a pet hippo, what would you call it? Mudflap.
If you could bring something extinct back to life, what would you choose? Dinosaurs.
How punk are you out of ten? Minus 10.
What’s your favourite smell? Cedarwood, pine or lavender, I can’t choose.
What’s the most embarrassing thing that’s ever happened to you? Recently, falling off my bike at a set of traffic lights in the middle of Shoreditch on a Friday night.
What compliment would you most like to receive? You don’t look tired!
If you could win a lifetime supply of anything, what would you choose? Hard drives.
Do you believe in aliens? For sure!!
Tell us a secret about yourself? I’m not a true blonde.
What fashion would you most like to make a comeback? 2010s.
If we gave you £10, what would you spend it on? A sick fit.
If a genie granted you three wishes, what would you ask for? End all cruelty toward animals. Increase the world’s capacity to empathise. A free license to every single music plug-in in the world.
Smooth or chunky? Chunky.
What is your favourite time of day? Sunrise.
What’s the silliest thing you own? Ethereum.
What’s one thing you’ve always wanted to try? Skydiving.
If you had to be on a TV game show, which would you choose? Big Brother.
Why are you like this? Idk.
Taken from the November 2021 edition of Dork, out now. Sundara Karma’s single ‘Godsend’ is out now.
Oscar Pollock and Haydn Ashley
Art by Gomimie