Published on Modern Mississauga. Interview by Rob Aguiar.
“Alvin Presley isn’t just a name in India’s indie music scene—he’s a genre-blending storyteller whose sound has journeyed from Chennai’s beaches to Tokyo’s stages, and now to Mississauga’s creative pulse. With emotionally rich EPs like Fall Today and Pain Geography, Alvin has carved a space where soul, alt-rock, and cinematic textures meet. His story is also personal. After a long immigration process, he’s reunited with his wife, Shalini Maria—a fellow singer-songwriter and dental hygienist who moved to Canada over seven years ago. Their marriage, celebrated in India last year, now finds rhythm in Mississauga. As he readies his debut album The Boy From Umred, I’m honoured to explore his journey, evolving sound, and what it means to begin again in a city full of artistic energy.”