Singer-songwriter Prateek Kuhad is one busy musician these days. Not to forget, elated. In less than a fortnight since his new EP, 'cold/mess' rolled out, music aficionados across the world haven't stopped raving about the relatable verses and tunes. Winner of the Best Pop Artist Jury's Choice at the Radio City Freedom Awards 5 for his song, 'Tum Jab Paas', Prateek has gone on record to state that his current labour of love is a treat to his ardent fans.Radio City Freedom caught up with the indie sensation for a quick chat.A recent article headline read, 'The return of Prateek Kuhad'. The question is, why did it take you so long to put out new music?Prateek: Yes I saw that, but honestly I don't really think it's been that long. Although this is the first multi-song record since 2015, I have been putting out singles and other content along the way. That being said, records cannot be forced. You have to let them happen organically the attempt was to put out a record for the past year or so but everything only came together now. Sometimes there's a reason for things to happen the way they are supposed to, and beyond a point I don't like to interfere with the ways of the universe and I have learned this only recently.cold/mess has been described as a gift to your fans. How instrumental has the love of the audience proved in your body of work, in your opinion?Prateek: I am always overwhelmed by the reactions of my fans to my music. It drives me forward and keeps me going. However, I try and stick to my songwriting roots I write instinctively and selfishly. If I stopped doing that my music wouldn't be honest and to me that's the whole point of art - to express oneself sincerely.You have pretty much dabbled in between performing in English and Hindi. Do you think language contributes a lot in reaching out to an audience?Prateek: No. I write songs. The language is irrelevant. When I write, words come out in either language and it just depends on the moment.Are you a very romantic person in general since your songs are mostly centred on love and relationships?Prateek: Lol. I think I can be a bit emotional at times but I'm not only in my songs.You've been a part of ensemble soundtracks with 'Baar Baar Dekho', 'Lust Stories' and now you've even composed music for the upcoming film 'Karwaan'. Is mainstream visibility the ultimate pit-stop for an independent musician?Prateek: I can't speak for others but I don't really think about it that way. There's no 'pit-stop' really per se. I started doing this because I like making records and I want to continue do that in a professional manner. I don't like labels like indie and mainstream.What's next in store for us?Prateek: Mostly touring that you will find out about from my website.Catch 'cold/mess' by Prateek Kuhad streaming now on Radio City Freedom.