Philadelphia-based guitarist/producer Ameyaxoxo makes groove-driven instrumental music blending jazz, funk, and neo-soul. His collective Who Knows features saxophonist Chet Williams, bassist Miguel Cid, keyboardist Joab Alexander, and drummer Daniel Wilfred. Their debut EP Who Knows (Vol. 1) is out now; the August 2025 release show at Silk City Diner sold out with over 150 attendees.
Origins and Musical Voice
Born and raised in Pune, India, and now based in Philadelphia, Ameya continues to shape a musical voice that is equal parts contemplative and searching.
An engineer by trade, Ameya works full-time in the Medical Devices domain. While maintaining his professional commitments, he strives to be an active guitarist, composer, and producer. His work draws from an expansive musical spectrum: jazz, post-rock, metal, ambient, and alternative songcraft converge not for effect, but out of necessity. The result is music that’s intricate without being showy, emotionally present without posturing—a sound both atmospheric and grounded.
Who Knows — A Genre-Fluid Collective
Having been recently featured on Philadelphia's local radio station- WXPN FM Radio, Ameya’s creative path has led to Who Knows, a genre-fluid collective that feels less like a band and more like a conversation in motion.
Emerging from late-night jam sessions and shared musical obsessions, the ensemble is known for its groove-forward, improvisation-rich sound—one that resists easy categorization. Inspired by artists like Yussef Dayes, Tom Misch, and the wider UK jazz movement, the group weaves together lush harmonies, casual virtuosity, and a spirit of exploration.
Their debut EP Who Knows Vol. 1 captures the warmth and spontaneity of these exchanges, featuring Daniel Wilfred (drums), Joab Alexander (keys), Miguel Cid (bass), Chet Williams (sax), and guest guitarist Dave Thaker.
Solo Work as Ameyaxoxo
Parallel to his work with Who Knows, Ameya’s solo projects under the name Ameyaxoxo continue to explore themes of memory, melancholy, and quiet wonder.
His sophomore EP Turill—anchored by the standout single “Mango Hibiscus,” praised by Rolling Stone India as “guitar wizardry combined with soulful songwriting”—cemented his reputation as a distinctive voice in the modern instrumental space. Its follow-up, “Foxgloves Amethyst,” featured on the Maed Mixtape, was described as “a great travel song”—fitting for music that feels in constant motion, both geographically and emotionally.
Across his three EPs—Raining Cats, Who Knows Vol. 1, and Turill—Ameya has created a small but resonant body of work that continues to find new listeners. Songs like “Raspberry Ripple” have quietly amassed tens of thousands of streams, while live reimaginings of Turill—recorded in both Philadelphia and Pune—reflect his ongoing dialogue between place, collaboration, and performance.