Singles Roundup #17: Diversify Your Playlist With These Latest Tracks

Raeyna who derives his name from the Latin word Regina meaning Queen, a sign of royalty and highlights a certain sense of detachment from the rest of the population, is symbolic to the inability to of expressing oneself in traditional human notions. Pehchan Mujhe marks the second release of Raeyna. This energetic track is sure to lift up one’s mood and act as a motivational anthem with its powerful lyrics and upbeat lively music. In a world where someone doesn’t think twice before hating another person, the song teaches us to love the most important person in the world, i.e., ourselves. 

Mumbai-based guitarist and composer Rahul Kammar who goes by the alias Kammar collaborated with Dhi Harmony for his single Kho Gaye. This song is about reaching out to people who are often lost and looking for an escape from reality as it will let them free-fall from all the mechanical world that’s around us and into a beautiful escape.

Pune-based music producer and composer Aniket Kate who goes by the moniker Aniken collaborated with Pune-based singer-songwriter Gaurav Tophakhane and saxophonist Shreyas Iyengar to release his debut track Sitaare. After infusing his influences of deep house music with other genres such as shoegaze, dream pop, retro synth, and ambient pop he constructed Sitaare. The song portrays the feeling and emotions behind the night skies as you drive into an aimless direction. With laid back retro beats, a calming saxophone, and luscious synth, this song is indeed part of the “drive music” category.

Pune-based Aseem and Zariya come together yet again to release their latest single Lamhe. This track is about the ever fleeting moments in life. The catchy tune and hook, along with poignant lyrics are sure to take the listener on a trip down memory lane and make them feel nostalgic about all the special moments in their life.

Drishti Tandel who goes by the alias Drish T collaborated with guitarist Ameen Singh and drummer Raghav Bhutani to release this bi-lingual track Let’s Escape (NIGEYO) in Japanese and English. This neo-soul pop song has progressing/ post-rock guitar riffs with groovy drums. The song is about someone who has overcome a tough situation, and is ready to escape the fatalist mindset that they had got accustomed to.

Bangalore-based psychedelic rock band Astral Dogs release their debut single A Better Place. This song is about our yearning to reach a better place in body, mind and spirit – filled with love, peace, hope, wonder, gratitude; the feeling of having arrived “home” in its deepest sense. With luscious soundscapes, dreamy visuals and a chill vibe, the band successfully transcends the listener to “A Better Place,” giving them a calming trip.

Pune-based guitarist and composer Vinay Kaushal released his latest track Is It Sunny? in collaboration with Shakthisree Gopalan. This sultry, pop, jazz love song describes the feeling of missing a loved one who is far away. The music video also stars Nupur Chaudhuri who is India’s first pole athlete to win a medal in an international pole championship.

Mumbai-based singer-songwriter Saachi Rajadhyaksha who goes by her stage name Saachi released her first single for the year Do/Don’t. This track talks about us being obsessed with doing everything, and sometimes in the process of being ourselves, we end up losing out on doing something, eventually upsetting the people around us. In this pop song, laced with jazz tunes, Saachi perfectly makes the listener dwell upon ‘to do or not to do.’

Paritosh Shegaokar who goes by the moniker Ardent Lights is a music producer who has released his latest single Trail. Sticking to his usual style of music, this ambient track has the perfect chill vibe. With soothing soundscapes, the song can almost put the listener in a calming meditative state.

Delhi-based rapper and hip-hop artist Aeke released his song Lat and a music video to compliment the song too. This track talks about the behavioural addictions such as social media addiction, smoking and sugar addiction in different age groups. These addictions have seen a sudden rise in the recent past and have also been a vital area of awareness in the fight against COVID to keep the immunity strong. This lo-fi track also has a hauntingly realistic video to compliment the song.

Chandigarh-based singer-songwriter, pianist and composer Anupreet Kaur who goes by the alias Ajuni released her second single Dissociation. This song is a dramatic ballad where she manages to have a seamless fusion between jazz and Indian classical by incorporating sitar along with the upbeat drums, basslines and synths. The lyrics are a result of her studying mental illness, as well as her personal struggles.

Delhi-based singer-songwriter and composer Shubham Chawla who goes by the moniker Shubumm released his latest single Dooriyaan. This track is about how little things and small banters can transform into bigger fights. It takes you on a musical ride to different phases in an argument. The mellifluous flute composition, along with the catchy chorus and powerful guitar make sit stand out from a basic bedroom arrangement.

Mumbai-based singer-songwriter Shubham J released his latest single Teri Kami. His music predominantly consists of love songs where he tries to tell stories through his life experiences. This track is no different as it talks about the bittersweet memories of a past relationship which one may have to face due to the pandemic and eventually letting it go. Shubham’s sublimes vocals along with a mellow flute arrangement make the listener feel melancholic.

Singer-songwriter and music composer Siddhant Mishra released his latest single Aao Na. This ambient pop song has rock elements along with a dreamy soundscape, giving the illusion to the listeners that they are actually in a dream. This song talks about a dreamscape where you get the chance of spending time with someone you have always dreamt of being with, a hope that the dream could turn into reality someday or a wish that the dream never ends.

Duo composer and artist TSNR collaborated with Pune-based singer Abhishek Kasegaonkar for their single Jee Le. This pop song is about the essence of living, the way of living freely, openly, and listening to your inner voice, and discovering the real individual that you are. The track features a catchy hook and prominent guitars and basslines.