Sandy Asirvatham

Sandy (Sandhya) Asirvatham is a versatile musician, writer, and producer with extensive experience in the creative arts. Currently serving as a musician and writer at Sandstorm Ventures LLC since 2003, Sandy actively engages audiences through the growing Substack blog "PLAY IT BY EAR" and the recent musical project "INNOCENT MONSTER" released in 2021. In addition, Sandy has held the position of Artist Relations at Cyber PR & Cyber PR Music since December 2021, showcasing a strong commitment to the indie music community. Previously, Sandy was President of Rowhouse Creative from 2014 to 2017, earning an Emmy for a distinctive promotional video. Contributions to Mobtown Moon as chief composer and co-producer resulted in a notable tribute to Pink Floyd's "DARK SIDE OF THE MOON." A prolific freelance journalist, Sandy's work spans major publications such as Time Out New York and Baltimore CityPaper, with recognition from the Maryland Association of Professional Journalists. Sandy holds an MFA in Writing from Columbia University and a BA in Philosophy and Economics from the same institution.