Tushar Banerjee

Music Producer | Drummer – Somlata and The Aces

Tushar Banerjee is a music producer and drummer based in Kolkata, currently performing with Somlata and The Aces. His musical journey began in 2004, when a fascination with rhythm evolved from playing pots and pans into a lifelong dedication to percussion.

In 2005, he co-founded Nitric Dreams, one of Kolkata’s pioneering metal bands known for their complex compositions and odd time signatures. The group became a cornerstone of the city’s early metal movement. Around the same time, Tushar co-founded Naktala Metal Pally, organizing Kolkata’s first-ever underground metal concert in 2007, which received widespread acclaim from both audiences and the media.

Afterward, Tushar broadened his musical scope through rock, funk, and Latin influences before joining the legendary fusion band Krosswindz in 2011. With them, he toured across India, represented India on a Southeast Asia Tour (2015) under the Indian Embassy, and toured Europe (2017) with performances in Amsterdam, Cardiff, and Southampton.

In 2019, Tushar became the drummer for Somlata and The Aces, one of India’s leading live acts led by popular playback singer Somlata Acharyya Chowdhury. The band’s sound blends Indian semi-classical, pop-rock, film, folk fusion, and Sufi influences. With the band, he has performed extensively across India, as well as internationally in Australia, Canada, Singapore, and other regions.

Tour Highlights

2015 – Vietnam & Philippines (Diplomatic Passport Tour under ICCR)
2016 – Bhutan Tour
2017 – Netherlands & United Kingdom Tour
2020 – United States of America Tour
2022 – United States of America Tour
2023 – Australia Summer Tour
2023 – Canada Festival Tour
2024 – United States of America (NABC)
2024 – USA & UK Festival Tour

Career Highlights

• Music Producer & Arranger – Collaborated with multiple artists across India for regional Bengali films, web series, albums, and indie projects

• Founder, Drummerzone Project – A platform for drummers and percussionists featuring workshops, performances, and artist collaborations

• Roland Product Demonstrations – Presented Hybrid Drum Concepts alongside representatives from Roland Headquarters, Japan

Endorsements & Highlights

• Roland – Official Artist Endorsee

• Somlata and The Aces – Officially endorsed by Sennheiser for live sound and touring setups