Kattappana, Kerala Feb 2, 2026 (Issuewire.com) - Lazie Indie Magazine, the award-winning independent global music publication reaching audiences in over 128 countries, announces the launch of Carmelia Tales, a new long-form talk and performance series hosted at Carmelia Haven Resort, a nature-led retreat nestled in the hills of Vandanmedu, Thekkady, Kerala. The inaugural edition premieres on February 28, featuring 13 AD, one of India’s earliest and most influential pop-rock bands.
Set amid tea and cardamom plantations, Carmelia Haven provides the backdrop for a series that brings together two contrasting energies — the stillness of nature and the restless pulse of independent music. Carmelia Tales is designed as an intimate platform where iconic artists reflect on their journeys, share untold stories, and perform their music in a setting shaped for listening rather than spectacle.
“Carmelia Tales is not a concert series. It’s a conversation,” said the team at Lazie Indie Magazine. “It’s about slowing down, allowing artists to speak honestly about their journeys, and capturing music as lived experience rather than performance alone.”
The First Chapter: 13 AD
Formed in 1977, 13 AD is widely regarded as one of India’s earliest pop-rock bands and among the first in the country to perform and compose original music, at a time when India’s independent rock ecosystem was still in its infancy. Active from the late 1970s through the mid-1990s, the band played a foundational role in shaping rock culture in Kerala and South India, influencing generations of musicians.
The Carmelia Tales edition marks the first time 13 AD presents its story in this narrative-driven format, blending live performance with personal storytelling. The band will trace their journey from early underground performances to international stages, their hiatus, recent regrouping, and their vision for the future.
The experience unfolds across two days:
Day 1 focuses on cinematic documentation and in-depth interviews, capturing the band’s reflections within the immersive natural environment of Carmelia Haven.
Day 2 features “The 13 AD Story – Live,” an intimate evening performance where original songs and spoken memories form a chronological narrative of the band’s legacy and cultural impact.
The entire event is professionally filmed using a multi-camera setup with enhanced audio recording, ensuring high-quality global digital distribution across Lazie Indie Magazine’s platforms.
A New Global Storytelling Format:
Carmelia Tales is conceived as a continuing series hosted at Carmelia Haven, featuring Indian and international independent music icons. Each edition will be presented through long-form films, interviews, written features, and short-form digital content, shared worldwide through Lazie Indie Magazine’s extensive international network.
By combining location, narrative depth, and performance, the series aims to redefine how independent music histories are documented and experienced.
About Lazie Indie Magazine
Founded during the global lockdown period, Lazie Indie Magazine has grown into a respected independent music publication featuring artists from over 50 countries. Known for its artist-first philosophy and long-form storytelling, the magazine has published nearly 1,000 interviews and features, celebrating voices that exist beyond mainstream industry frameworks.
About Carmelia Haven Resort
Carmelia Haven Resort is a nature-centric luxury retreat at Vandanmedu near Thekkady, Kerala, surrounded by tea and cardamom plantations. Known for its tree houses, private pool villas, and immersive architecture, Carmelia Haven is designed as a sanctuary for reflection, slow living, and meaningful experiences — making it the ideal home for the Carmelia Tales series.
Event Details
Event: Carmelia Tales – The 13 AD StoryDate: February 28 - ticketing enquiry : Venue: Carmelia Haven, Vandanmedu near Thekkady, Kerala, IndiaProduced by: Lazie Indie Magazine × Carmelia Haven
For more information and booking:
Contact: +91 9447176252, +91 9495219110
website: https://www.carmeliahaven.com/
Media Contact
Lazie Indie jaynpillai@gmail.com 09036085807 3025 Janapriya Heavens Allalasandra http://www.lazieindiemagazine.com
