Uday Kapur
This Pakistani Musician Is Bringing the ’90s Rockstar Aesthetic Back
Waleed Ahmed, aka Janoobi Khargosh, is using his synth-pop project to recreate nostalgic memories from the early days of independent music in Pakistan.
“I Want to Explore Depression in a Comprehensive Manner, Making It an Overwhelming Record.”
Lahore-based producer Ibrahim Sheikh aka Gentle Robot, is the latest entrant in Pakistan's exciting new music movement.
EXCLUSIVE: The Return of the Prodigal Son of Indian Hip-Hop, Naezy
We caught up with Naved Sheikh to talk about the pressures of fame, his hiatus and now, his impending comeback.
Shashwat Bulusu Is Introducing a Harsher, More Experimental Soundscape to Folk-Pop Music
The Baroda-based artist is redefining what a singer-songwriter must sound like.
Meba Ofilia Is the New Powerhouse Voice From Meghalaya
The MTV EMA award-winner spoke to us about her life, her breakthrough single, and competing in a male-dominated industry.
Is Pakistan Ready for a Progressive Movement?
We read our neighbor's socio-political climate with help from Lahore’s hip-hop star Hassan Amin and Awais Qarni from left-wing organization The Struggle.
Is This India's First Incel Rapper?
Bhopal's Dino James has been raking in the views on Youtube with songs looking to provide "empowerment for men".
Bring Hope Back to the Valley: Ahmer Javed Is the New Face of Hip-Hop in Kashmir
The Srinagar-born rapper hopes to revive the artistic identity of the Kashmiri people in an era where conflict has come to define them.
Kapil Seshasayee Confronts Caste in His Latest Album
The Scottish-Indian multi-instrumentalist talks about understanding his privilege, while detailing how caste travels with the Indian diaspora.
I Continue to Fail, as Do All Men
Sticking with the status quo means we do not have to confront our own complicity at any level.
Meet the Guy Who Has Made Many of the Memes You’ve Shared
We chat with Nahim Abdullah on the journey of memes in our country—making a veritable pitstop at K3G memes.
What Is Tupac Shakur’s Legacy for the Indian Hip-Hop Scene?
“He was like what Bhagat Singh was to the freedom struggle here in India.” On the 22nd death anniversary of the seminal rapper, we asked a few homegrown artists how Tupac's music informed their creative visions.