1. Thaikkudam Bridge

   Genre: Carnatic Rock Language: Malayalam Formed by cousins Govind and Siddharth Menon, Thaikkudam Bridge (from Kochi) got its name after a bridge located near the apartment where the band used to practise. The band shot to fame after performing their original composition on a music reality show, and now, 3 years later the band has a massive fan following and also has one of their singles featured on the 10 Best Indian Singles in 2015 list by Rolling Stone India.

2. The Raghu Dixit Project

   Genre: Contemporary Folk Language: Kannada/Hindi Former scientist and Bharatanatyam dancer Raghu Dixit decided to form a band in 2006 (Bangalore). The band released its debut album in 2008 which went on to become the highest selling non-film music album of that year. Following the release the band took off on their first international tour. Now, the band is the country’s most popular live act.

3. Avial

   Genre: Alt Rock Language: Malayalam Named after a popular dish of Kerala Cuisine – Avial(Trivandrum) shot to fame for pioneering alternative Malyali Rock. The band achieved mainstream success immediately after releasing their first album.

4. Swarathma

   Genre: Folk Rock Fusion Language: Kannada/Hindi/English After winning an SMS based contest for the hunt for Bangalore’s best band on Radio City Live in 2006, Swarathma was also nominated for 3 categories of Jack Daniel Indian Rock Awards, 2008.

5. Agam

   Genre: Carnatic Rock Language: Kannada Jamming after college continued even after graduation and led to the formation of this Bangalore-based band which received its big break on a TV reality show judged by A.R. Rahman.

6. Namma Ooru Boy Band

   Genre: Pop Language: Tamil Highly influenced by International pop icons like Michael Jackson and Backstreet Boys, Josh Vivian began his musical journey at a young age of 16 after recording his first gospel album. He now has formed a band (in Chennai) and is out with 3 pop singles so far.

7. Vidwan

   Genre: Folk/Electronic/Experimental Language: Malayalam Inspired by jazz, hip-hop, electronic and Carnatic music – the band takes pride in innovating the way they sound in every number. They are recognised throughout South India for their original compositions in a few mainstream films.

8. Thakara

   Genre: Alt/Rock/Pop/Folk Language: Malayalam Thakara’s music is strongly rooted in Indian traditions and culture. The lead singer’s unique voice captured the media’s attention.This band hailing from Ernakulam has been active for four years now.

9. Prayaan

   Genre: Classical/Pop/Rock Language: Malayalam In early 2014, playback singer Ajay Sathyan decided to form a band and within four months they performed on a television show. The line-up of the band members extends from Ladakh to Kanyakumari.

   Here are some more bands who are experimenting with various western genres in regional languages:

10. Pathayam

    Genre: Psychedelia/Trance/Groove Language: Malayalam

11. Jhanu

    Genre: Rock Language: Tamil

12. Peepal Tree

    Genre: Pop/Rock/Funk Language: Kannada/Hindi

13. Kolam

    Genre: Rock Language: Malayalam

14. Vethaalam

    Genre: Folk Language: Malayalam

15. Naranath

    Genre: Grunge/Alt Rock Language: Malayalam

16. Asima Ensemble

    Genre: World Music Language: Malayalam

17. Azazeel

    Genre: Metal Language: Malayalam/English

18. Oorali

    Genre: Folk Language: Malayalam

19. Bennet And The Band

    Genre: Alt/Folk Language: Malayalam

20. Sean Roldan & Friends

    Genre: Funk/Blues/Indian Language: Tamil

Its a good list from WIshberry if you are looking for new bands from south india