Ahmedabad-based singer-songwriter Brijesh Sarin is already a well-known name in the Indian indie music space for his songwriting and production skills. He gained immense popularity with hits like ‘Afeem’ and ‘Toota’. And now he’s back with his first full-length album, End of Teenage. This seven-track concept album, released in June 2026, captures the intense emotional transition from the drama of high school to the reality check of growing up.
Written, produced, and mastered by Sarin himself at his Ahmedabad studio, the album feels deeply personal and lived-in. Even so, he doesn’t go it alone entirely. The sound stays fresh with bassist Raag Sethi and drummer Pritul Chauhan adding a tight, live-band energy, and guest artists like Chirag Todi on ‘Tu Mera Kyu Nahi’ add a fun, collaborative spark.
The album has a wealth of nostalgic lyrics. For example, the lead single ‘Afeem’, turns the intense high of youthful infatuation into a catchy, guitar-driven indie-pop anthem that stays in your head for days, capturing the dizzy, all-consuming rush of a high school crush.
As we go further down the tracklist, the record explores the heavier, more sobering realities of the passing youth. Tracks like ‘Gumshuda’ move into themes of lost dreams, societal pressures, and the messiness of early adulthood, using a more emotional rock sound that carries the album’s conceptual weight.
‘Tu Mera Kyu Nahi’ featuring Chirag Todi combines a distinct, blues-inflected guitar texture into the mix, elevating the urgency of the lyrics. On the other hand, tracks like ‘Raatein’ and ‘Mayeri’ lean into the more intimate, late-night moods, while also having moments of vulnerability with full-band arrangements that showcase Sarin’s skills as a producer.
The story of End of Teenage in its entirety is a journal of personal growth in chronological order, not just a random playlist of songs. Musically, the album flows smoothly, bouncing between quiet, intimate guitar moments and full-band bursts of energy that show off Sarin’s knack for smart arrangements.
Compared to his earlier standalone singles, this album is a massive step forward. While his past tracks proved he could write a great tune, End of Teenage proves he can build an entire emotional musical world. It shows an artist stepping out of the ‘single of the week’ mindset and into a confident, storytelling era.
Ultimately, End of Teenage is a heartfelt win for Brijesh Sarin. It trades quick-fix pop formulas for something much more cinematic and honest, proving he is a major force to watch in the Indian independent music scene.
