Three South Asian-fronted bands took the stage at the Shacklewell Arms, London on a cold, blustery night. Puja Nandi reviews Teenage Sequence's first headline show, with support from KILL, THE ICON! and Dogviolet.
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Acclaimed Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter, Imaad Wasif, released his sixth studio album, So Long Mr. Fear, in August this year via label Sonic Ritual. Zee Ahmed shares her thoughts on the album.
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Read this interview with British Indian rock musician Pryti about her new alt-pop rock album ‘Searching for Now, Lost in Again’. We talked about everything from the inspiration and process behind her album to racism in the music industry and the unwavering support of her parents.
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Overshadowed by the meteoric fame of his uncle Ravi Shankar, Ananda Shankar was a pioneer of Indo-funk rock. His unique style blended eastern and western guitars melded with the sound of sitars and ragas weaved into classic funk rhythms.
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Pop-punk trio Vampire Slumber Party release new single ‘Little Light’ - a heartfelt, upbeat track about experiencing everyday racism.
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Zanjeer’s debut EP ‘Parcham Buland Ast’ utilises just under 10 minutes to rip through six tracks of scathing social commentary on issues plaguing folks from the Global South. Rajen Bhatt shares his thoughts on Zanjeer’s debut EP.
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We’re excited to be premiering the lyric video for ‘Teardrops’, the latest single by Pryti out today ahead of her forthcoming album ‘Searching for Now, Lost in Again’.
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Johann Lourde releases his latest single ‘Johann’s Theme’, a fusion of Sri Lankan baila and folk music with brutal metal guitar riffs to create a unique and distinctive sound.
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“Most recognisable in Breakup Haircut’s set, was their energy and sense of fun and enjoyment as a group working together to create something unique and meaningful.” Zahra Ahmad reviews Breakup Haircut’s sold out debut album launch at the Lexington back in July 2022.
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Muscle Vest continue their noise punk led rally with their third EP ‘Hot Hot Hate’ out today Prank Monkey Records. Read what our music writer Zee Ahmed thought of the EP.
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Carefully remastered and reissued on both vinyl and digital for the first time since its limited 1985 release, you can now get your ears around the highly sought after and impossible to find new wave album ‘Tere Liye’ by the unsung pioneers of the British Asian music scene that is Pinky Ann Rihal.
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Energetic post-punk band The Dead Zoo released their latest single ‘Do Clean / Do Dirrrty’ last week, and we’re excited to premiere the video for the single.
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Filmmaker, podcaster and musician Neil Parmar shares his experiences of growing up and having South Asian people see his interest in alternative music at odds with being Indian.
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‘For Those We Lost’ is a compilation album raising funds for Medical Aid for Palestinians curated by Floralis and assisted by DJ Priya.
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Los Angeles-based self-proclaimed “synthrock pilgrim” Jangus Kangus has ventured into the wavy world of synth with her new album, ‘Echeveria Doorstop’, released last month. Jasmine Sankaran chats with us about her new album, experiences of growing up as an artist in a South-South East Asian household, finding kinship within artistic communities, and her future touring and filmmaking plans.
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Protest punk duo KILL, THE ICON! recently released their latest single, ‘Bourdain’, which explores the personal impact the loss of an icon can have, specifically Anthony Bourdain who took his own life in June 2018. Channelling the late Anthony Bourdain, Arun Dhanjal shares his thoughts on KILL, THE ICON!’s ‘Bourdain’.
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‘Nightfall’ is the latest and third self-produced single from British Indian rock artist Maya Lakhani, featuring alt rock production and poignant lyricism. Jay Mistry shares his thoughts on this powerful track.
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Slam Dunk Festival announced more acts on their 2022 line up in November and it was an exciting day for many South Asian punks, with newcomers Pinkshift added to the lineup. But their lineup continues to fall behind on gender and racial diversity, leaving even some of the festival’s loyal fans on the fence about purchasing a ticket this year.
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