JANANI is an Alternative Rock band from Orlando, Florida. The band was formed by Jay Vaidyanathan and Erick Campos in late 2010, but now consists of four members including its two original members, as well as Nathan Hockett and Anthony Aliseo. JANANI blends elements of grunge, indie and hard rock to create an alternative sound that has been described as having, “scorching guitar riffs, thunderous drums and rock solid bass, but highlighted by the powerful soulful vocals...” by Bob Cretin of RarasFarm.com.

In mid-2015, they released their hit single, Run, which put them on the radar for college and internet radio play both nationally and globally. Shortly after it was released, the single won the Akademia Award for Best Alternative Rock song. ExposedVocals.com wrote, “[Run (Pick Up The Gun)'s] killer chorus latches itself in your memory after the first listen. It's a well-crafted song that acts as a wonderful homage to the classic rock sound but also just a good piece of...