Top Indian Songs of the week 12th July 2026

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Here are the best songs released in India across languages and genres for the week ending 12th July 2026

1. Viraha Vamanam

Lyrics: Shiyaz

Written, composed, and performed by Radio Legs

Language: Malayalam

Genre: Rock

Mood: Energetic

I am listening to this rock act from Kerala for the very first time, and I have nothing but words of praise . This is Radio Legs, and the 6-member band is ripping it apart in this energetic rock exhibition, but the main attraction is the melody that is composed. The vocalists are Abhi Thankachan, Sachin Lal and Hafiz Najum, with lyrics penned by Shiyaz. Emil Antony Saz is the keyboardist, Amal Raj is the drummer, and Abel John is the lead guitarist. They waste no time, as the tone is set right at the beginning with the brilliant union of lead guitar, drums, and keys. That voice is getting into your bloodstream: “neelan pathakal, neenga gathakal  vaahana vyuham pole njan thangi pathiyil” is something so pacifying, and just when we hit the chorus segment, we get a layer of backing vocals, and the song just elevates into something extraordinary. The way the vocalists perform the second phrase of the chorus segment “paazh kireedam njaan” with an extended vocal improvisation on “njan” is breathtakingly good. 

The drummer, lead guitarist, and keyboardist are not here to accompany, but you can hear them exploring so much with creative alterations. Emil Antony is killing it on keys, and you can hear this when the verse begins “indhanamilla jeevanai changala pole.” The way we get a vocal humming to replace the song’s melody in the chorus. During the bridge that follows, we get to feel all the drums and lead guitar fade away, with some acoustic guitar support, leaving “vaal thaarangal” alone. This is why this song is superlative: not only are the melody, vocals, and live instrumentals shining, but it also has terrific production. A moment of magic that still blows my mind is the chord progression when we come to the line “thaapathil theera maruvaai”, with the background sounding incredibly fresh. Also pay attention to the vibrato on “maruvaai” with a very classical Carnatic touch. Feel that pulsating solo on the electric guitar when we hear “viraha vimanam njan” towards the outro. 

@radio_legs @thankachan_abhi @sachin_lal @hafiz_najum @__abeljohn @amal_raj_b_s @emil_antony_saz @deepaksrproduction 

2. Ittefaq

Written and composed by Deepika Seth, Sagar Verma

Music Produced by Rohan Upadeo 

Vocals: Deepika Seth

Language: Hindi

Genre: Baroque Pop

Mood: Immersive

The song has one superstar: Deepika Seth on vocals. From the very first note, as she sings “ Kya Ye Ittefaq Hai,” she sizzles and stuns, and this delivery and vocal expression are of the highest order. Every phrase comes across as something that is being performed by someone with immense abilities and skills in the Western vocals discipline. The vibrato and vocalization are just top-draw stuff, and you can hear it for yourself in the phrase “ jo tum aa gaye ho”. The melody and lyrics are co-written by Sagar Verma and Deepika, and we have Sambhav Pratap Singh on guitar, accompanying throughout.

This is all we hear up until now , just the rhythm guitar playing in the background, but Rohan Upadeo, as the music producer , perfectly times the introduction of strings (by Protyay Chakraborty) and the Jazzy drums , with the expansive high-hat and cymbals. Sambhav plays some nice, intriguing arpeggios, then subsequently we get a melancholic solo violin by Protyay, as the double bass never stops hitting you deep and hard in the background. The melody stands out because Deepika and Sagar give us something beautiful, elaborate, and poignant. Listen to this phrase, for example, as she sings “ Raaz Khol rahi ho puraane”. The violins play alongside, and the intensity of the pathos works very effectively here. 

I am in awe of what Deepika is doing here, as the Antara is all about her classical Indian style vocalization , or harkatein as we say. “Mil gaye aur milne ke bahaane” is a case in point. If there is another standout hero in this song, it has to be Protyay with his constant intervention on strings. The tracks are mixed and mastered by Prathmesh Dudhane. 

@deepikasethmusic @rohanupadeo @sagarvermamusic @sarahhhbadarrr

3. Midnight Train

Written & Performed by VK

Music Produced by Pranav Muniraj

Harmonies Alvin Presley

Language: English

Genre: Alt-Pop

Mood: Energetic

This fine guitarist recently released his debut single, and this one was irresistibly good. I am glad to feature it among the best of Indian music this week. The song is composed and performed by VK, and it has some moments of sheer magic in the composition, but this is also a song that has some excellent music production and sound design, and the credits for that go to this talented young composer/producesr Pranav Muniraj, who has been an active associate of Santhosh Narayanan. His prowess in music production was apparent in his debut feature film album”Middle Class”  last year, and it is coming to light here too. The rhythm guitar makes inroads; the voice of VK motors along like a midnight train. His voice is distinct, clear, and beams from a ray of freshness. There is a backing vocalization element that feels like a rustic folkish chant, probably to suggest the path of this midnight train through the countryside. 

Pay attention to the pre-chorus segment as Alvin Presley comes on board this train, but he goes off on a parallel track with his stunning harmonies when we get the line “ sitting right here through the biting cold”. There are string arrangements in the background with some simmering counterpoints.  Where VK shines with enormous intensity and prospect is the way the melody transforms at “To leave the memories crawling, right where they have been " comes at a moment when you least expect it, and when a composer does that, I am sold. I wondered and pondered if this phrase and sound reminded me of something; well, it took me back to “The Chain” by Fleetwood Mac. VK plays the guitars and bass, and when we get to the second verse, the rhythms are up and about like the persistent and regular sound of a moving train. 

Be ready to listen to some magic here at the end of the chorus, as a massive explosion happens on drums in a very “Air Tonight” -esque way by Phil Collins, followed by violins that play a melody to be followed by VK on the bridge section singing " remember when you sealed all nights with a kiss and long goodbyes”. Pranav Muniraj is having a ball with all these superlative ideas and music production decisions. Joshua Bourbon is the mixing and mastering engineer. The constant guitars and the outro with “Midnight Train” also were like a touch of “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” by ‘Tears for Fears’

@vklikestochug @pranavmuniraj @alvinpresley

4. Bengaluru

Music composed, arranged, and produced by Santhosh Narayanan.

Vocals: Raghu Dixit

Lyrics: Vasuki Vaibhav

Language: Kannada

Genre: Rock

Mood: Uplifting

Santhosh Narayanan proves that he is a master of many genres, and he elevates the city of Bengaluru with his rock tendencies and heavy metal touches. I later found out from a few people that Bengaluru back in the 1980s had a rich following and flavor of rock music, so it makes perfect sense that Santhosh would create something in this style that feels like a dedication to the greatness of the city. What I love about this is how he picks an iconic voice in Raghu Dixit to deliver these lines, and in his tone , we feel the power of these words, and a fantastic writer/musician like Vasuki Vaibhav comes on board to paint a picture of Bengaluru with his lyrics. The way he sings the title line “ Hasivanu Thanisoke , Sanjeevini, Bengaluru” with that extended vocalisation on the last syllable is gold. 

The rhythm guitar keeps strumming away in the background, but Naveen Napier launches himself on bass at the end of the pallavi, and this is when the song starts spreading its wings and the phrase “Oora Bittu Bandora Thaayiye Nee” hits you so hard, especially with Raghu’s passionate singing. The lead guitar comes in strong and heavy, and this is no longer a striking rock number but a feverish heavy metal offering. The coming together of the words, melody, vocals, and intense instrumentals feels so pulsating when we hear “ Ella Needuvaake Nee Punyabhoomi”, ending with an emancipating outburst on drums. 

The interlude is an improvised vocal rendition with guitars and bass dominating before we get a bridge section followed by a splendid solo on lead guitar and drums. The outro with Raghus’ humming and a slowing tempo leaves me wanting so much more. 

@musicsanthosh 

5. Golden Boat

Music composed, written and performed by Amritha Thankachy.

Bengali lines from Rabindranath Tagore’s Sona Tori

Music produced by  Nitin Muralikrishna and Amritha

Language: English/Bangla

Genre: Ballad 

Mood: Immersive

This song came out a couple of months ago, and somehow I missed out on listening to it back then, but here we are, and this Golden Boat sails away towards greatness. The melody is composed by Amritha Thankachy, as she also writes the lyrics and co-produces this with exotic brilliance along with Nitin Muralikrishna. This is an example of how fusion of styles and regional influences can work brilliantly if done with proper skill, sense, and sensibilities. A sitar and a ghatam come on board in the intro, and we are instantly transported on this boat to the deep hinterlands of Bengal. The fantastic proponent of the sitar, Varun Nimbolkar, plays the melody, which bears a lot of classical Indian touches and may have some influences of Raag Khamaj. The Ghatam is played by Luke RIddim William. 

Amritha sings with such finesse and immaculate control, and when she sings “ take me away with you, my love”. Her western vocals are outstanding, with such strength in her lungs, and creative vibrato and vocalization to push this boat further along. The ghatam is a gentle accompaniment; Luke ensures that it hits like a calm ripple rather than a wave. The responsibility for designing the sound brilliantly also lies with Nitin Muralikrishna, who does the music production here along with mixing and mastering. What am I hearing next? Amritha borrows these lines of the great polymath Rabindranath Tagore from his song “Sona Tori”, and it fits perfectly with the Sitar and Ghatam. The harmonies create a nice layer before the Sitar waves through an interludal segment. 

“On your golden boat on your golden boat” and when Amritha sings this phrase, all I can want and pray for is the silence of my heart because that is golden too. This slow, gentle Ballad is all about poetry and poise. Amritha’s vocals elevate every note and phrase, and the outro on Sita and Jathi harmonies is truly tranquil. The director of this music video is Rhea Najam. 

@rhea_najam @amritha_thankachy @palindromamusic @studio.mloecule @varun_nimbolkar @luke_riddim_williams @prodbyjana @vtp_studios @quriosityofficial 

6. Makaan Maalik

Vocals: Aditya Kalway

Lyrics: Alok Ranjan Srivastava

Composed by Aditya Kalway

Music Produced by Nikhil - Swapnil

Language: Hindi

Genre: Folk-Soft Rock fusion

Mood: Romance

I have been a fan of Aditya Kalway’s singing and songwriting alike, and here he releases a new 5-track EP called “Der Aaye Durust Aaye”, and this is the first track I came across from that EP, which I will soon listen to. This has all of Aditya’s brilliance written everywhere in the melody and delivery. The rhythm guitar by Aditya strums parts of your heart, and the moment he starts singing, you surrender to the beauty in his voice. It is original, tantalising, and feels like it is touched by divinity. The words that offer pure bliss are by the outstanding lyricist Alok Ranjan Srivastava. “Khwaabon ke parde naye maine daal, na koyi kiraya lagega” are all expressions that convey so much, and when Aditya sings it with all his heart and minimal music production, the message is carried and conveyed to perfection. 

Nikhil-Swapnil are the music producers, and they know how to perfectly decorate and elevate this beautiful song. The basslines come in late but tease you, and the highlight is the chorus segment when the Tabla and Harmonium combine with majestic grace. The creative bit was with the mouth trumpets and actual trumpets combining in the interlude, reminding me of some of the crazy work of Santhosh Narayanan. Nikhil-Swapnil are killing it with their arrangements and music production here, making the sound absolutely stunning with the whole Folk-Rock style. The antara feels like a tribute to the gigantic works of Ajay-Atul as the melody continues to sparkle, but the strings section, mild woodwinds, etc glorify the song at every turn. The Antara ends, and we start hearing some very crafty percussion, from the Middle Eastern influences, and harmonies. The tracks are mixed and mastered by Basspeak, with Nikhil-Swapnil on recording duties. 

@nikhilswapnil @deraayedurustaaye @adityakalway @freeworldhq 

7. Roshni

Vocals: Aahanaa

Lyrics: Aahanaa

Composed by Aahanaa and Pratham

Music Produced by Pratham

Language:Hindi

Genre: Pop

Mood: Uplifting/Dance

A few months or so back, I did mention Aahanaa when she released a nice single called “ Jaane Kyun”, which I loved. This one, however, tops that and deserves a place in my weekly playlists.  And she writes the lyrics and delivers a heartwarming vocal performance to go with them, and the melody is co-written by Aahanaa and Pratham. “Pehli Nazar” in her voice felt like the first time you hear something so stunning that you feel the hair on your arms stand up. A faint solo electric guitar comes and whiffs something elegant and goes away with a tease thanks to Jay Rana. 

e are We get some beautifully arranged harmonies, but just like “jaane kyun,” this song too has a peculiar yet poignant rhythmic arrangement that makes me keep playing it on repeat for the beats. Pratham shines as the man in charge of the music production. “Jaise Khwaabon ke sang, yeh dil ki dhadkan” is a raunchy line delivered with such style by Aahanaa in the contralto zone. The rhythms just explode into something you cannot let your feet get addicted to from the chorus segment onwards. Jay Rana’s acoustic guitar interventions and these beautifully executed vocalization patterns are creative. A very brief bridge section comes on, and Prathm perfectly decides when to take a pause on the rhythms and just use harmonies effectively. As we heard towards the outro, there are so many of these layers of guitars, vocals, keys , rhythms that combine to deliver some magic. Saksham Dhar is the mixing/mastering engineer. 

@aahanaa_thosar @prathambarapatre @jayrana29 @dharpok @firstwav @chiragtodi @raghavmeattle @ananya.jafa 

8. Jaagoge Toh

Vocals: Sagar Verma & Nidhi Wagle

Written and Composed by Sagar Verma

Music Produced by Sagar Verma and Aditya Shukla

Language: Hindi

Genre: Pop

Mood: Romance

Sagar Verma writes, composes, and performs the lead vocals, with just the acoustic guitar. You can hear those gentle harmonies in the background, and the moment we get to the phrase “Main Kho jaaonga,” the rhythms kick in, and the acoustic guitar starts playing some nice arpeggios. There were moments I was reminded of “Tears in Heaven” by Eric Clapton. She sings, “Khud se bhi zyada, tum pe bharosa.” Well, that is exactly what I have: trust in this magnetic singer, Nidhi Wagle, and you don't need my approval to know how good she is.

Every note, every phrase is performed with such technical prowess and style that you can just feel cells in your body getting recharged just by listening to her vocal exhibition. This is why they say that vocalists can make or break a song! ar The music production duties lie with Aditya Shukla, and he nails it by keeping crucial moments clean and mild, rather than making an overbearing presence on guitars and rhythms. Harmonies are arranged delightfully in this track. The chorus line is rendered with such poignancy that I am lost for words, and my mind keeps travelling to global hits like “When You Say Nothing At All “ by Ronan Keating. 

@nidooox @sagarvermamusic @adityashukla.02 @firstwav @chiragtodi @raghavmeattle @vedikasood @bluprint.inc @ctrismgmt @om.karaa