Ameyaxoxo is the moniker under which Ameya Deshpande releases his solo music. Born and raised in Pune, India, Ameya now resides in Philadelphia, where he continues to shape a musical voice that is equal parts contemplative and searching. A guitarist, composer, and producer by trade—but more accurately, a lifelong listener—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 is intricate without being showy, emotionally present without posturing—a sound both atmospheric and grounded.
In recent years, 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. Led by Ameya as guitarist and producer, Who Knows emerged from late-night jam sessions and shared musical obsessions, evolving into a tightly knit ensemble known for its groove-forward, improvisation-rich sound. 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 that resists easy categorization. Their debut EP, Who Knows Vol. 1, releasing June 14, 2025, 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.
Parallel to his work with the collective, Ameya’s solo projects under the name Ameyaxoxo continue to explore themes of memory, melancholy, and quiet wonder. His second EP Turill is a deeply personal collection, anchored by the standout single "Mango Hibiscus," praised by Rolling Stone India as “guitar wizardry combined with soulful songwriting.” A follow-up single, "Foxgloves Amethyst," was featured on the Maed Mixtape and described as "a great travel song"—a fitting description for music that seems always in motion, both geographically and emotionally.
Across his three EPs—Raining Cats, Cat Kamikazee, 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 the Turill EP—recorded in both Philadelphia and Pune—reflect his ongoing dialogue between place, collaboration, and performance.
A committed student of the craft, Ameya continues to learn from a wide circle of mentors including Sanjeev Pandkar, Jake Howsam Lowe, Keshav Dhar, Sean Reeser, Elijah Cole, Erik Sayles, Taylor Kelly and Warren Mendonsa—each of whom has shaped his thinking in subtle, essential ways.
Outside of his solo and ensemble work, Ameya remains an active contributor to the Philadelphia music scene as a session guitarist, collaborating with artists like Taylor Kelly, Sudha Sai, dream by dream, and Dave Thaker. Whether on stage, in the studio, or trading ideas across time zones, he brings a steady intention to every note.
Earlier in his journey, Ameya performed alongside Indian post-rock mainstays such as aswekeepsearching, Celestial Teapot, Zokova, and Stuck in November—experiences that continue to echo in his fluid approach to genre, form, and feeling.
What unites all these projects is a quiet devotion to sincerity. To music that doesn’t demand attention, but rewards it. To collaboration that feels like friendship. And to a lifelong search—for sound, for meaning, for something true.