From Raag Sethi and Sanjeeta Bhattacharya’s soul-baring collab to Kannada artist Ashwin Mandoth’s euphoric single, we round up the best new music
Mitta Ror, Sheherazaad, Ashwin Mandoth. Photos: Courtesy of Zee Music (Mitta Ror), Zayira Ray (Sheherazaad), Courtesy of the artist (Ashwin Mandoth and Vivek Kiran)
Welcome to our weekly rundown of new music – featuring must-hear singles, statement-making EPs and albums and key tracks.
This week’s indie releases span a tender love ballad by recently married musician pair Sanjeeta Bhattacharya and Raag Sethi from their upcoming EP Dear Diary, singer-songwriter Tejas’ sweeping rock turn on “Ribcage” that’s reminiscent of Foo Fighters and Kannada rock by Bengaluru-based artists Ashwin Mandoth and Vivek Kiran.
From Mitta Ror and Swara Verma’s breezy “Chehra” to Sheherazaad’s haunting “Pakeezah” from her upcoming album Khudgarzi, tune in below.
Mitta Ror, Swara Verma – “Chehra” (YouTube)
Tejas – “Ribcage” (YouTube)
Sanjeeta Bhattacharya, Raag Sethi – “Phir Se” (YouTube)
Ashwin Mandoth, Vivek Kiran, Gaana Samskruth – “Neenillade” (Spotify)
Bhrigu and the Jaanemans – “Azaadi” (YouTube)
Sijya – “Safe” (Sneha Khanwalkar Edit) (YouTube)
W.i.S.H. – “Kasoor” (YouTube)
Faheem Abdullah, Shanya Kashyap, Hyder Dar & Najiullah – “Beqadra” (YouTube)
Sheherazaad – “Pakeezah” (YouTube)
Palak Muchhal – “Aayi Teri Baat Mein” (YouTube)
Rae Mulla, Shreyas – “Girls” (YouTube)
Dreamhour, Dokodoko – “Dog Is a Priestess” (YouTube)
Malvika – “Quirky” (YouTube)
Smith Asher, Dheekshitha – “Annakiliye” (YouTube)
Sid Seth – “Precious Gift” (YouTube)
Navjot Ahuja – “Aankhein” (YouTube)
The Singularity – “Eleven After Six” (YouTube)
Chaittali Shrivasttava – “Piya” (YouTube)
Bharat Jain, Sohaib Durrani – “Aalsi” (YouTube)