The indie circuit of India is overflowing with fresh sounds and this roundup highlights just how diverse the landscape has become. Whether it is soft dreamlike storytelling or electronic experimentation, these releases remind us why discovering new artists never gets old.
1. Ulfat – Kosh Aatman
Ulfat, meaning deep affection, traces a Sufi-inspired path through longing, letting go, and the spiritual emptiness that surrounds love that transcends the material world. Sonically, it weaves Qawwali-like vocals with modern indie storytelling.
2. Sitaara – Akshath
Sitaara feels like a soft exhale. The lyrics unfold like a poem, capturing the tiny gestures that shape love and the vulnerability of trusting someone completely. Akshath describes it as a guiding presence in his life, real yet slightly dreamlike. It’s a track that’s gentle on the ears, perfect for slow evenings and quiet thoughts.
3. The Claw – The Flying Turquoise Panthers
The Claw reflects the journey The Flying Turquoise Panthers has been on, shaped by years of writing and connecting with a small but loyal community. The track leans into an old-school hip-hop sensibility, built on steady rhythm, clean beats, and storytelling that feels grounded and honest.
4. Khaali – Saranssh Sharma & Metalpump
Khaali, as the title reads, captures the strange emptiness that follows after achieving everything you wanted. With honest vocals and minimal guitar work building into a chorus, the song reminds listeners that fulfilment often lies in the path and not the finish line. It is emotional without being heavy and reflective without losing its warmth.
5. In Between – Murder in Space
The quiet space between what has passed and what is still unfolding is where In Between sits. The EP ties guitars and steady drums with melodies that drift between hope and uncertainty. It pays attention to pauses, questions, and the moments when nothing is clear but everything still feels alive.
6. 20g – Onno Collective
20g is a 90-minute window into India’s experimental and electronic underground, featuring twenty artists who push beyond genre boundaries. Curated by sound artist TITO+, the release opens up a world shaped by inventive textures and unconventional ideas.
7. Saare Hamare – Shayaan & Gauri
Saare Hamare is a heartfelt portrait of memories and relationships that refuse to fade. Shayaan’s expressive writing, paired with Gauri’s soothing vocals, creates a gentle and emotional sound that lingers. The song sits comfortably in the space between longing and comfort.
8. Parle G – Fat Krrent & forgotmykeys
Parle G speaks plainly about the financial struggles artists face while chasing their dreams. The theme feels honest and relatable and the hook makes it instantly memorable. It is a track many listeners will connect with, whether or not they are artists themselves.
9. Compilation Tape 1 – Algorave India
This collaborative album features ten original pieces of algorithmic music, each paired with a generative zine. The project brings together members of Algorave India and visual artists from the code.drift collective, inviting listeners into a world shaped by creative coding, live electronic performance, and playful experimentation.
https://antarikshrecords.bandcamp.com/album/algorave-india-compilation-one
10. Direction (That Punk Song)– Prey
It is a fast paced, guitar driven ode to friendship and staying connected even as life moves people around. The artist calls it a love letter to the 2000s, bringing together the punk music and culture he grew up with while mixing in his current influences. It is lively, catchy, and full of energy.
11. How Could I – Sumira Thakur & Ajasra
How Could I gently mirrors the ache of separation and the realisation that the heart takes its time to heal. With influences from pop, experimental sounds, and neo soul, the track stays honest about longing while still offering moments of calm. It captures the quiet dilemma of knowing you’re hurt yet finding comfort in acknowledging it.
12. WHITEE – sxnchay & Moonjock
It is the first look at sxnchay’s upcoming project Twentysomethings. The track is built on a free floating vocal style and paints a vivid picture of Delhi’s twentysomething slackers who spend their days drifting, learning, and laughing through their mistakes.
13. Blessed – Derric D’Souza
Blessed is a smooth indie alternative single that celebrates the warmth of love and gratitude. With gentle grooves and soft gospel influenced harmonies, the track creates an easygoing atmosphere. It feels like a simple reminder of what it means to feel lucky in love.
14. the party song – Shikhar & Anumita Nadesan
the party song reflects on endings that take time to accept. The track blends warm guitars with modern organic electronic production inspired by artists like Imogen Heap and Lizzy McAlpine. It stays close to the emotions of heartbreak and the catharsis that eventually follows.
15. Tumbleweed – papabear
Tumbleweed explores the feeling of carrying your worries everywhere you go, almost like they chase you. The track begins with a sense of restlessness and slowly moves toward learning how to stay still long enough to breathe and grow. It is thoughtful and grounded in its honesty.
