“I started my isolation period with a lot of questions and anger in my heart. I had just taken my first vaccine shot, always followed the Covid-19 protocol. Still getting infected made me think a lot,” says Euphoria frontman Palash Sen, who tested positive for Coronavirus and is currently isolated in his clinic’s basement in Delhi.

Some people said the pandemic isolation allowed them to be more creative while for some it’s been stressful. “When I went into isolation, I carried my guitar along. I’ve been composing our upcoming album, and my time alone has given me a different perspective towards songwriting. God has ensured that I keep thinking, creating and dreaming. I’m isolated but not idle,” laughs Sen, who is keeping his spirit up in many ways. “I’m listening to Rock n Roll, reading Asterix comics, and obviously a lot of laughs. It’s amazing how laughter can uplift your spirits in an instant.”

As the second wave of Covid hits harder with many states opting for night curfew or complete lockdown, Sen says, “Covid has impacted us badly. Most of the musicians haven’t earned properly for over a year now. I hope that the government decides to help.”

On how Euphoria is planning to regroup, the singer says, “Recovery is on top of the priority list. We were in the middle of recording our album, which will have to be pushed now. We will be working from home and exchanging ideas over video calls now.”

Sen plans to educate people on how to deal with the virus, based on his experience. He opines, “We the people are the biggest problem! Most don’t follow any protocol. The only way to fight the virus is through behaviour change.”