Ashram’s new single "Charon", part of the Eternal Thirst album inspired by Hermann Hesse’s Siddhartha, is now available on YouTube. The song features a unique rhythm, Hari Krishnamoorthy’s exceptional solo, and explores the connection between Siddhartha’s ferryman and Charon from Greek mythology.

Ashram will present their tribute album Siddhartha live on January 5, 2024, in collaboration with the Goethe Centre in Trivandrum. This special concert honors Hermann Hesse, whose family lived in Kerala. Thanks to Dr. Ibrahim Syed, a key supporter of this tribute and translator of Siddhartha into Malayalam. The event will feature additional musicians, including talents from North India, creating a unique musical experience.

Ashram releases their second single, Eternal Thirst, inspired by the opening chapters of Hermann Hesse's Siddhartha. This thought-provoking song explores the metaphors of life as a game, with themes of choices, love, and the cyclical nature of existence. Accompanied by Sanskrit lyrics, the song reflects deeply on the Samsara chapter, depicting life's constant ebb and flow. Eternal Thirst continues Ashram’s fusion of Indian and European music, making it a spiritual and musical journey.

On the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Stalingrad, the story behind Fur Balloon's 1999 anti-war song resonates deeply. Inspired by singer Manuel Seidl’s encounter with a former SS soldier, the song reflects on the horrors of war and its lasting scars. As echoes of global conflict persist, Fur Balloon's music condemns war and calls for peace, invoking figures like Mahatma Gandhi to inspire solutions through nonviolence and justice.