Srishti Das
About Srishti Das
Srishti Das is an A&R Lead currently working at The Orchard and is also the Writer and Founder of Hivewire in Mumbai, India. With a diverse background in music business, she has held various roles in communications, strategy, and education across multiple organizations since 2014.
Work at Orchard
Srishti Das serves as the A&R Lead at The Orchard, a position she has held since 2023. Based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, she works on-site and is responsible for overseeing artist and repertoire functions. Her role involves identifying and nurturing talent, as well as developing strategies to enhance the label's music offerings. The Orchard is known for its innovative approach to music distribution and marketing, and Das contributes to these efforts through her expertise in the music industry.
Current Role at Hivewire
In addition to her work at The Orchard, Srishti Das is the Writer and Founder of Hivewire, a venture she initiated in 2023. Operating remotely from Mumbai, she focuses on emerging music scenes and markets through her authored newsletter. Hivewire emphasizes culture, collaboration, and community within the music industry, showcasing her commitment to fostering connections among artists and audiences.
Education and Expertise
Srishti Das holds a Master's Degree in Global Entertainment and Music Business from Berklee College of Music, where she studied from 2015 to 2016. She also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Media Communication from Pearl Academy, completing her studies from 2011 to 2015. Additionally, she obtained a Certificate in Music Production and Tools from Santa Fe University of Art and Design in 2014. Her educational background equips her with a comprehensive understanding of both the music and fashion industries.
Professional Background
Srishti Das has a diverse professional background in the music industry, having held various roles since 2014. She began her career as an intern at Platform Magazine and progressed to positions such as Manager of Communications and Strategy at ARTSMITH, and Localisation & QA Manager at Moodagent. She also worked as a consultant at MIDiA Research, focusing on music, sports, and emerging markets. Her experience includes teaching music business at One World | College of Music and managing music publishing and business affairs at JioSaavn.
Achievements and Contributions
Srishti Das actively contributes to the music industry beyond her formal roles. She authors a newsletter called 'Hivewire', which highlights emerging music trends and markets. Additionally, she explores and shares music from emerging markets while cultivating her DJ skills. Das has also led projects aimed at addressing gender-based inequalities within the music industry and combines her passion for sports with her expertise to explore cross-entertainment fandoms.