Creating Sunflowers & Dreams wasn’t just an artistic project — it was a life journey for singer – songwriter Max Kate, an independent artist originally from Uttarakhand, now based between Mumbai and Jaipur.

Max began his musical journey at the age of four with piano, later expanding into electronic production and DJing through the Lost Stories Academy in Mumbai. His evolving artistry bridges raw emotion with thoughtful production.

The EP flows through themes of love, fear, vulnerability, and the bittersweet aftertaste of memories, wrapped in a sound that blends indie-folk warmth with alt-rock textures. 

Written over three transformative years, these six songs were born directly from lived experiences, the electric rush of a first love, the slow collapse of a romance burdened by trauma, and the bittersweet taste of memories that linger even after everything falls apart.

"I don’t sit down and write songs for the sake of it," the artist shares, while adding "I write after experiencing an event or a moment that really moves me. Every track is a snapshot of those real emotions." From the innocent butterflies of early love to the darker moments of fear, insecurity, and heartbreak, ‘Sunflowers & Dreams’ doesn’t shy away.

The Visuals: A Story Within a Story

The visual storytelling behind the EP is just as thoughtful. Produced by Platmine Studio, Young Again was executed by Abhas Rawat and directed by Garvit Arora in Delhi, showcasing Max's different tales of his life when he was at the age of 15, 18 and 21.

He balled out as he was always sporty and fit, his 18 was knocked out by his girlfriends and rare nights in the dance clubs.

Gum Gaye, shot in the serene coastal town of Alibag, was crafted by Rambo Kherwal and his Mumbai-based team, giving the song a backdrop as heartfelt and raw as the music itself. “It's all about getting lost with someone special in the sailing boat of your life”, says Max.

It says, it's fine to get lost in the thin air and not to think about tomorrow or the next hour because at the end of the day it's all those beautiful memories that you will stitch with your heart and take it to your deathbed when you sleep.

A huge part of what makes ‘Sunflowers & Dreams’ sound so clean yet emotionally textured is the work done at Platmine Studio. It’s where emotion met precision, helping shape every layer of the EP’s production while keeping the artist’s original vision intact. Platmine has become a trusted creative partner for indie musicians looking to keep things authentic.

What’s Next?

The journey isn’t ending here. With dreams of taking ‘Sunflowers & Dreams’ on a tour across India's most beautiful small towns, namely Nainital, Pondicherry, Shillong, Manali,  the artist aims to bring these songs straight to the hearts that need them most.

And there’s more music on the horizon too: new singles inspired by heartbreak, self-discovery, travel, and life itself, a fresh chapter after the bloom and the fall.

If ‘Sunflowers & Dreams’ taught us anything, it’s this: Sometimes you have to break a little to dream again.

So, make a move, go find what makes you guys lost, adore the moment, fall, get up again and live it like never before.

EP Details:

Artist Name: Max Kate

EP Title: Sunflowers & Dreams

Release Date: 5th May 2025

Languages: English, Hindi

Genres: Alt Rock, Indie-Folk

Label: Platmine Studio

Distributor: GrooveDistro