If you are a musician wanting your new release to be heard and reviewed,  submit your music here.Here are the best songs released in India across languages and genres for the week ending 1st November 20251. Thalaivan OruvanPerformed by : Santhosh Narayanan, OfRo, SVDP, The Indian Choral EnsembleComposed, arranged, and produced by Santhosh NarayananLyrics: Vivek, SVDPAdd. Programming & Backing Vocals: Karthik ManickavasakamLanguage: TamilGenre: Alternative/ ExperimentalMood: EnergeticIt is here finally, as Coke Studio Bharat gets an artist we all deserve, need, and have waited for. Santhosh Narayanan , to me, is at India’s pinnacle of musical greatness, especially in this generation. This is an anthem, something like a hero-elevation track that we all would have heard of in many of our movies, but when Sandthosh gets on board, it is glorified and not just elevated. There is none like him to explore all the major genres of music in India, and there is so much command and authenticity when he fuses these styles. Here it is the time to get Hip-hop, some mild folk, and orchestrated harmonies of the Gospel kind. The moment the track starts, you are lifted and placed into a higher orbit thanks to the scintillating harmonies by The Indian Choral Ensemble. The next time this 40-piece choral group performs in a city near you, make a visit and listen to them perform live. You will feel like the hand of God just touched you. Within seconds of the choral showers and heavy synths, 808Krshna gives you doses of adrenaline with the funky electronic elements. The production is epic, and the sound design tells you it is of a global benchmark and nothing short of that. TICE choir performers singing the title line, and it feels like the perfect way to welcome the leader among us, “thalaivan oruvan”. Karthik Manickavasakam, who co-founded TICE with Kalyani Nair, is the man behind all the choir arrangements and conducting. He also handles additional programming duties for this bazooka of a track. Vivek, who has collaborated so many times in Kollywood with Santhosh, knows exactly how to write such a song, and he perfectly brings the ingredients to convey the message “ a true leader rises for purpose, not power.” Santhosh performs the verse with his usual rawness, and that is the main attraction of his voice with his line “kakka vandha raana, vetta satham dhana”. A huge round of applause to the singers of the choir, with Yazhini, Nidhi, Rajeevi, Rutuja, Sushmita, Samanvitha, Sivaranjini, Asvitha, Amritha, Fathima, Bavathayini as Sopranos, Ananya, Geethu, Nayansee, Shri Badhra, Srimukhee, Varsha, Kaaviya, Megha, Sumathi, Prasanthi, Shruthy, Carola as Altos, Advaith, Akash, Arshith, Manikandan, Shivsundar, Shridhar, Sudharsan, Shibi, Manoj, Vivin as Tenors, and Prashanth,Shyam,Cyril and Neeraj as Basses. There is not a moment of reprieve, and the choir is relentlessly egging you on with their bravado and poise as singers. Can we get a Santhosh special without a brass section ? His brass section arrangements are always like Gold, and kudos to the performers, Babu, Viji, Ben, Karthick on Trumpets, and Maxi,Dominic,M. Balavignesh on the Trombone. My favourite line by Vivek is “Vetri tholvi ellam naame oothi bootham aakiyathu,” and this melody and arrangement remind me of another amazing Snathosh song, “ Nellu Vaasam” from the album ‘Vellai Yaanai’.  Can you feel your body levitate when TICE performs “aagayam neet thaan, adayalam nee than”?. In the interlude, a very unique portion is Santhosh’s vocalization “ danga dang, danga dang,” and these are so crafty and clever, something that we have seen him do with songs like “Maya Visai” and “Nayadikal”. OfRo is better known for some fantastic hip-hop work in the indie and movie space, and here he delivers his best yet with the high-pitched vocals. You will never be able to believe that the same guy who performed “10000 Pax” sang these lines, “Oru aruvikku ethu ellai, neyum modhi paaru kallai kallai”. The frequent use of “Aagayam nee than” by TICE intervening is a great element and works quite well. When great performers come one after another, the audience just feels an endless joy, and that is what happens when SVDP comes on to spread the fire. How does he write these lines, “ yeah, 40 days nights spent in silence solo, separating the soul from what they see in those photos, developed in a  dark room”?, with that “Hold on” in the background, Phew! The vision and his energy, SVDP, are something else! TICE keeps elevating at every instance with the vocalization, and Karthik needs all the love and appreciation for arranging and conducting this act. The mesmerising video is directed by Amith Krishnan. The tracks are mixed by Santhosh at  Future Tense Studios, Chennai, and Rupendar Venkatesh does the additional mix and master. @ofrooooo @musicsanthosh @karthikmanickavasakam @theindianchoralensemble @cokestudiobharat @shan.vincent.de.paul @chillybeef @808krshna @devsanyal @lyricist_vivek @sajidmaklai @seharkaur @universalmusicindia 2. TumComposed and Sung by - Raghav KaushikLyrics by - Amrita SalujaMusic Producer - Nakul ChughLanguage: HindiGenre: PopMood: Pathos/EnergeticSome names can always be trusted because these musicians are committed, self-critical, and passionate, and if these are ingrained, their output will always bear the stamp of quality. Ragha is not only a savvy composer, but his singing and evocative powers of the voice are top-notch. You can feel it when he utters the very first word, “Tum”. Ishan Das plays the rhythm guitar as the sole accompaniment in the verse. “Muskaan mein chupi adaa ho tum, Khamoshi ko meri jo samje woh zubaan ho tum, jo poori na huyi woh dua ho tum” are the spectacular lines penned by Amrita Saluja. You don't need further explanation about the message, intent, and emotions running through the protagonist’s mind. As the verse starts again, we have a beautifully layered harmony section with backing vocalists of super abilities like Shreya Jain, Shriya Pareek, and Nakul Chugh. The song is produced adeptly by Nakul, and the video playing draws you in as well, thanks to Devika Mahajan, who has written and directed it. Raghav sings with such desperation as he says “ meri aakhri din ki saza ho tum” and it is time for Nakul to make some valiant changes to the song’s energy. Ishan powers up on the lead guitar, and the drums engage. Are you feeling the pain? You must be when Amrita a

If you are a musician wanting your new release to be heard and reviewed,  submit your music here.Here are the best songs released in India across languages and genres for the week ending 25th October 20251. Aadu PaampeConcept, Music, Vocals: Shahabaz AmaznProduced by Rex VijayanLanguage: MalayalamGenre: Folk FusionMood: ImmersiveThis is the second song from Shahbaz Aman’s “Guru Meets Mastan” series, where Shahabaz brings together the poetic works of Sri Narayana Guru and Icha Abdulkhadar Mastan, and it is one more instance where the listener is entirely captivated by the aura of Shahbaz’s vocals and Rex Vijayan’s arrangements. It is all about VV Suijith’s mandolin and rhythm guitars that lay the framework beautifully. Shahabaz begins to sing “Aadu Pampe” and if a snake were to listen to this (though they hear differently from humans), it would be stunned and mesmerised at this beauty. The Sargams start to flow in with backing vocalists Lal Krishna, Bharath Sajikumar, Amal C Ajith, and Amithav Suresh. The constant guitars and mandolin make the background feel like a bed of flowers one can just lie down on. The heavy percussions support the sargams in the interlude, giving the song some impetus and energy. The melody continues to make us speechless, and the best way to enjoy the melody is through silence and focused listening. I believe there are strains of Sivaranjani Ragam in the melody, and it automatically brings in a tinge of pathos. The electric guitar, along with the humming, is a nice addition just towards the end of the charanam. The stroke of genius is in the lead guitar solo in the interlude that exemplifies the style and work of Rex Vijayan. The layers of guitars are outstanding with lead, acoustic, bass, and maybe even a hint of a slide guitar. This is where the folkish chorus segment uplifts and makes it sound like an inspiring/devotional anthem. The sound engineers are Sai Prakash and Ajay Joy. @shahabazaman5 @rex_vijayan 2. Taare  BindigeyaSong Performed & Composed by: Sanjith HegdeMusic Produced By: Sunny MR, Gautham Hebbar, Sanjith Hegde, and ZiaLyrics by: Dhananjay RanjanLanguage: KannadaGenre: PopMood: ImmersiveSanjith Hegde is a model Indian musician who will alternate between all the movie album opportunities and strike a blow in the indie scene as well, with even greater force. This is something that many aspire to and dream of, but Sanjith achieves it with ease. This stunning creation is an amalgamation of amazing ideas originating from great minds. It doesn't just end with a great song, the music production, the arrangements, the writing, the video, the story behind all these are inspiring and thought-provoking. So thank you, Sanjith, for all the enlightenment. The video is shot in black and white and is an engaging depiction of the art of miming. Somehow, when it is this art form, I have always thought of Paris and France,but never knew that Jogesh Dutta was a pioneer with multiple awards and credentials to his name.The song starts off with Sanjith’s incredible voice and high-pitched lines, and he is a rare commodity who can do a dual job of calming your nerves and also stoking your emotions into a high, all with his tone and delivery. The melody is composed by Sanjith, and the music is produced by stalwarts like Sunny MR, Gautham Hebbar, Zia, and Sanjith himself. The keys, rhythms, and synths are energizing and adding those textures, making the heart swell in joy. The melody itself has strains of Khamas Ragam, according to me, and when The Indian Choral Ensemble is present in the background with those choral humming bits, the only way forward for a music lover is total surrender. The deep and meaningful lyrics are penned by Dhananjay Ranjan.The rhythms vanish as we get to the chorus segment “Taare Bindigeya” sung by Sanjith and followed by the TICE, and the harmonies are specifically performed by  Rutuja Pande, Nidhi Saraogi, Yazhini, Rajeevi Ganesh, and Nayansee Sharma. I love the vocal intervention by Sanjith, which feels like a mini dedication to the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. All the choir parts are arranged and recorded by Karthik Manickavasakam. Aman Mahajan is playing the guitar, and the percussion is by Karthik Vamsi. The Piano is flowy and a steady accompaniment in that pacy  bridge section. The title line is inspired by Purandara Dasar’s 15th-century poem. The thumping, multi-layered folkish percussion is one unforgettable highlight in this song. The harmonies also come in two parts, with one singing the lines along with Sanjith and another group just humming. The song is masterfully produced, so well done too these stunning artists, and when it comes to the video, the director and editor is Bijoy Shetty, Maan Madan as associate editor. Mezarushi Studios is the Production House. The tracks are mixed and mastered by Sunny MR at Chordfather studios, Mumbai. Nikhil Mathew is the recording engineer. @sanjithhegde @whatsabijoy @warnermusicindia @jackieramchandani @sunnymr @ziamuzik @gautham.hebbar @dhananjayranjan @mezurashi.casting @outofthewwoods @uttupiii @theindianchoralensemble @rutujapandeofficial @karthikmanickavasakam @nidhisaraogi @yazhs0007 @rajeevi.ganeshofficial @nayansee_sharma @everythingwedoismusic @karthikvamsivr3. Yaar Mera

If you are a musician wanting your new release to be heard and reviewed,  submit your music here.Here are the best songs released in India across languages and genres for the week ending 18th October 20251. Rekka RekkaSong Composed, Arranged, and Programmed by Nivas K PrasannaSingers : Arivu, VedanLyrics : Mari Selvaraj & ArivuLanguage: TamilGenre: Alt Hip-HopMood: EnergeticThis is the second song from the album that I am featuring, and I am super excited to witness the movie in theatres this week. Keba Jeremiah plays that motif on the electric guitar, and the hyper rhythms, thanks to Nivas and Hevin Booster, become the hunting ground, all set and ready for the lead to come and perform. Rakesh MS is the man playing the Trumpets, Trombone, and Horns, and nothing inspires like the horn section in a sports drama song. Nivas K Prasanna is the composer, arranger, and programmer with lyrics by Arivu and Mari Selvaraj. Nikhil Mathew’s whistle works effectively along with the male chorus like a soundtrack in a spaghetti Western movie. The singers in the chorus are Shenbagaraj, Aravind Srinivas, Narayanan Ravishankar, Shridhar Ramesh, Sudharshan Ram, Sugandh Sekar, Abhijith Rao, and Prasanna Adisesha.Vikram’s rhythms and percussions with Keba’s basslines are smooth, stylish, and invigorating. Vedan, an artist I admire and respect, comes on board and brings his own inimitable style and energy, making me believe in the words “kannukku therivathu thadai illada”. The casual, lackadaisical, and cool delivery of “kelambu da, ini kalangadha, paayu du, ini pathungatha” reminds me of ‘Kodi Parakkudha’ sung by Dhanush and composed by Santhosh Narayanan. If one wasn't enough, Arivu follows Vedan, and the song gets a booster. The interlude with the male chorus and the horn section together is a fine anthemic piece that will give anyone goosebumps. The Mediterranean-style ethnic strings and percussion are interesting, and then we get a raw and throbbing folk percussive segment. This is a song that keeps giving and rising as well in intensity, and Nivas uses a nice melody, and his way of getting teh male chorus involved in the charanam is just worthy of appreciation. The intervention on horns and harmonies in between “kaatu yaani kku oru paadhai” and “kaalkal thedattum oudhu paadhai” is reminiscent of some of the works of Maestro Ilaiyaraja. Alex Samuel Jenito & Hevin Booster arrange and conduct the horns section, with rhythms, harmonies arranged and conducted by Alex. Akkarsh N Kashyap plays the violin, and the music supervisors are Hevin Booster, Alex Samuel Jenito & K.A.Surya Srihari. The tracks are mixed and mastered by KS Maniratnam at The Mystic’s Room, Chennai. The recording engineers are Aswin Krishna & Thanushree. @nivas.k.prasanna @mariselvaraj84 @dhruv.vikram @therukural @neelamstudiosoffl @applausesocial @vedanwithword @kebajer @alexsamueljenito @hevinbooster @mani_the_ratnam @k.a.surya_srihari @_.thanushree._2. KanmaniyaeMusic & Composition: Cliffy ChrisVocals: Kapil KapilanLyrics: Saleem R BaadshahLanguage: TamilGenre: PopMood: Romantic3 notes on the acoustic guitar by Chris Jason, and he has all my attention. This song has a list of some outstanding musicians who have made a mark in the Indie and movie music space, especially if you come from the south of India, and I am thrilled to hear the quality of this output when a team of A-listers combine. Kapil Kapilan rocks you away to a state of utopia with his opening line, “kanmaniyae.” How can your partner resist this if you sing this and dedicate it to him/her? Beautiful words are penned by Saleem R Baadshah as Kapil sings “ponmaniye perazhage, konjidava ponsirippae...azhage”.Cliffy Chris is the composer and producer of this enticing romantic single, and the additional programming is done by Anderson and Kevin Jason. Derick McArthur’s bass intervention steals the thunder from time to time while Chris uses the Ukulele to great effect, too. The song forges ahead into a faster tempo with the anupallavi section, as this is where the Ukulele plays a key role. “Uyirellam un vaasam velagaade ponmaniyae” is where the finely arranged harmonies kick in. A master soloist, Manoj Kumar plays that heart-rending violin in the interlude, and this is where I heard some strains of Yamunakalyani Ragam. I look forward to teh rest of the music from this movie album “Yellow”, featuring lead actress Poornima Ravi. Vasanth David on rhythm programming makes your head nod right through the song, and her aptly goes silent during the ceremonious interlude. I am reminded of Darbuka Siva’s songs from “Enna Nokki Payum Thotta” when I hear this song, thanks to the tone, instrumental arrangements, rich melody, etc. I love the fact that Cliffy allows Kapil to explore the lower end of his vocal range, while most composers write melodies and make him perform at a higher pitch. Vishnu Raj (2bq Studios), Prabhu Immanuel Raj (Oasis Recording Studio) and Ashwin Krishna (Reengara Studios), and Lokesh Chandrasekar (Classic Studios) are the recording engineers. The mixing is by  Abin Pushpakaran @ Blu Academy with mix assistants Rohit Oscar and Sims Marichami. @clifychris @yellowmovie25 @saregamatamil @poornima_ravii @kapilkapilanmusic @anandkashinath @saleem_r_baadshah @abinpushpakaran @hari.mahadevan2211 @namita.krishnamurthy @covai_film_factory 3. Baanaache Ello 

If you are a musician wanting your new release to be heard and reviewed,  submit your music here.Here are the best songs released in India across languages and genres for the week ending 11th October 20251. Jhoom JhoomSinger - Shekhar RavjianiComposed, Arranged & Produced by Meghdeep BoseLyrics - Manoj YadavLanguage: HindiGenre: Semi-classical PopMood: ImmersiveHere comes a combination that has given some nice gems in the indie space, and my heart immediately starts feeling that rush of blood knowing that Meghdeep Bose and Shekhar Ravijani are involved. Megha Rawoot, this talented young soloist, plays the Sitar along with Hardik Verma and the heavy and impactful  chorus in the background. The Sitar plays the riff, and with the enchanting voice of Shekhar, all we can do is close our eyes and allow our minds to be transported to another place. Is there some Raag Brindavani Sarang? Maybe, because I am reminded of this famous South Indian classical Kriti called “Ranga puravi hara”. But , apparently upon further reserach and understanding , I realize tht it is Raag Megh. The melody draws you in and gives you a tantalising feeling, but it is also the production that makes this an immersive experience. The song is composed, arranged, and produced by Meghdeep with lyrics penned with care by Manoj Yadav. We also get a whiff of the Zither or the Swarmandal by Mangesh Jagtap and the Esraj by Arshad Khan. Megha and Hardik steal the show with that stunning interlude on the SItar, with a solid execution of the melody crafted with such finesse by Meghdeep. Instrumental interludes are a rare occurrence these days, and when it happens like this, one listening to it should be grateful and blessed. Esraj joins the party, and his solo intervention brings melancholy back to the table. Shekhar’s voice is beaming in the Antara, and the song just dives deep into a classical zone as he zings with some mild harkatein “bahut vyakul yeh praan hai”. The modern and western sounds are strewn all over to our delight, thanks to Meghdeep’s acoustic guitar, bass, and modular synths. Meghdeep gets creative with his melody writing towards the end of the Antara, and all the coming together of the guitars, bass, and synths is stunning, making this one of the best indie singles in recent months. The tracks are mixed by Prasad Maha at Boomerang Studios, Mumbai, with mastering by Christian Wright at Abbey Road Studios, London, UK. @meghdeep_bose @megharawoot @prasad_loud @aabhaas.tomar @shekharravijani @andrewtmackay @manastakle @abbeyroadstudios @santoormangesh @esrajarshadkhan @manojyadavwrites @taginstitute @pinkykipanchayat @christianabbeyrd 2. SukoonMusic Composed & Produced by: Salim SulaimanSinger: Arijit SinghLyrics: Shraddha PanditMusic Co-Produced by: Raj Pandit, Anshuman SharmaLanguage: HindiGenre: Semi-classical PopMood: ImmersiveThis one is special, and it indeed offers Sukoon in plenty. I recently saw someone post that this is probably Arijit’s best outing as a vocalist, and that is a true mark of the abilities and vision of the composers Salim-Sulaiman. To be honest, there have been innumerable songs with Arijit in the lead that lack feeling, are emotionally weak, technically deficient and melodically stunted, and repetitive. But Salim and Sulaiman are a different breed, and they bring on their A  game in writing this melody, “Aur kismat ne sajaye the meri nigahon me, jaane ab kahaan milega, kahaan chupa hoga , mil jaata toh rakh leta main” is a classic example of some fine notes, apt writing, and delicious vocals. The lyrics are penned with such style by Shraddha Pandit, and the song is composed and produced by Salim-Sulaiman. Anshuman Sharma and Raj Pandit work as co-producers, so credit to them, too. Salim plays the mild Piano, and we can feel the brazen bass guitar by Ralph Menezes. An electric guitar riff by Ishan Das appears here, and I am reminded of the interlude that comes just before the final bridge in Coldplay’s ‘Fix You’. Darshan Doshi breaks the barrier of silence with the emphatic drums. What follows is one of the finest moments of the song as The Indian Choral Ensemble shines on harmonies singing “Sukoon”. I cannot be happier than this as I see this blistering ensemble make inroads into the Hindi Indie space, and Salim-Sulaiman live up to the name of spotting and promoting great Indian musical talent. The Sargams that subsequently come after harmonies are another delight. The singers are Yazhini, Alisha Mathew Thayil, Nidhi Saraogi, Rajeevi Ganesh, Bavathayini Nagarajan, Rutuja Pande as Sopranos, Sushmita Narasimhan, Fathima Henna, Nayansee Sharma, Varsha R Mallya, Sivaranjini Chandramouli as Altos, Shridhar Ramesh, Chirag Shetty, Vivin Richards, Manikandan Chembai, Shivsundar R as Tenors, and Shyam Krishna, Prashanth Mohanasundaram, Cyril Simon as Basses. The choir is arranged and conducted  by Kalyani Nair. The melody has fragments of Raag Charukeshi in the antara, and it flows like a perennial stream. As he sings “doobega” we are drowned in the goodness of this melody, which also shows influences of Raag Maand in certain places. The recording engineers are Abin Ponnachan, Biju James, Karthik Manickavasakam, Sukanto Singha, Om Vyas, Aslam Khan, Benvin Fernandes, Raj Pandit, and Tejus Srivastava. Arijit once again makes a killing in the outing as he improvises and delivers teh Sargams, with TICE in terrific form. The tracks are mixed and mastered by Aftab Khan at Headroom Studio, with mix assistants Tejus Srivastava and Vatsal Chevli. @arijitsingh @shraddhapandit @salimsulaimanmusic @perinmalde @merchant_records @thereelexplorer @mishalsingh  @bhoomi_salimsulaiman @theindianchoralensemble @kalyaninair86 @karthikmanickavasakam @rajpandit17 @darshandoshiofficial @i

If you are a musician wanting your new release to be heard and reviewed,  submit your music here.Here are the best songs released in India across languages and genres for the week ending 5th October 20251. Hollow Vocals, Composition, Lyrics: Anoushka MaskeyMusic Produced by: SudanLanguage: EnglishGenre: PopMood: DreamyThe only way I can think of the word ‘hollow’  in my life is if I stopped listening to such music and a vocalist like Anoushka Maskey stopped to exist. Please do stream this album called ‘ Epilogue One’, and enjoy some of the finest English Indie music of the year. The acoustic guitar is played by Anoushka with a constant rhythm. As soon as she ends the first verse “But Today a drink will suffice,” her humming and improvisation that follows is the intoxicating drink for me. The rhythms start to flow, and I can hear the sound of a double bass at the rock bottom layer. Kudos to you, Anoushka, for writing such heavy words, but your music and singing make the heart feel lighter. Listen to these words “ I been breathing in a freedom  begged and borrowed, there's no ownership in my tomorrow, guess I'll give into the game, where my mind’s easier to tame”. This is superlative in the choice of words and emotive expression. Sudan has been picky and choosy in the arrangements so far, going for subtle over sizable. But the magic is due from him too and he sets the audio ablaze as soon as Anoushka sings “ Guess I’m just restless today”. The violins at first, and the string quartet, begin to attack every cell of our body. Musically, I have been overpowered, and I surrender here!Leave it to Anoushka to be spontaneous with her vocalisation, and that is precisely what she does in the interlude before the bridge section. The lead guitar is incisive here as the rest of the arrangements go silent. That silence is temporary and we get an outpouring shower of the violin, viola, and cello. 2. Kaadhal PonmaanComposed, Produced & Arranged By Yakzan Gary Pereira & Neha Nair Singers : Neha S Nair & Vishnu VijayLyricist : VinayaksasikumarLanguage: MalayalamGenre: Light MusicMood: RomanticSandeep Mohan’s guitar riffs are like waves, and the humming in the intro coincides with that to create a ripple effect in my head. I am already swaying and nodding it as a response. Neha S Nair heightens the glamour quotient with her stylish Alto voice.  Every time she says “ smile, eh, dream eh” , and “spark eh”, I feel teh power of those words thanks to her folkish vibrato and delivery as well. Sajith Padmanabhan impresses with that tinge of a Thavil during the pause in the melody. Don't take my word for it, tell me after hearing yourself, if you felt butterflies in your tummy when you hear “Nee Paarkkum Pothu, Melaake Thilakkanu, Butterflies, Keezhvaithil Parannu”? Sandeep plays the classical guitar/nylon guitar so eloquently, intervening with poise and precision.  Yakzan Gary Pereira and Neha S Nair compose the melody and handle all the arrangements and music production. Balu Varghese is constantly providing the rhythmic support on the subtle Cajon. The chorus segment, as well as the Nadaswaram interlude, has backing vocal support, most likely by composer/flautist Vishnu Vijay. Trivandrum K Rajkumar is playing the Nadaswaram, and I was reminded of the Maestro Ilaiyaraja’s melody that comes in ‘Karagattakaran’ when the Dance troupe enters the town to perform. The guitars sizzle in Latin Pop style, continuing the beautiful interlude. Vishnu Vijay makes the foray in the charanam with a couple of lines, and Neha stuns you with this line “Raakolam podunna Thingal vettathil thaniye kananam”. Vnayak Sasikumar gives us these beautiful words of love and passion. The tracks are mixed and mastered by Vivek Thomas. @nnehanair @yakzangp @meenakshi_unnikrishnan_ @m_noufal_abdullah @tseriessouthofficial @vishnuvijay01 @nightridersmovie 3. WastedWritten and performed by TLF GangVocals: Kumar Hardik NarayanComposed by  Kumar Hardik Narayan & Soumyadeep MajumderLyrics : Kumar Hardik Narayan & Prantik DeyMusic Production: Kumar Hardik Narayan & Duktshen Lama

If you are a musician wanting your new release to be heard and reviewed,  submit your music here.Here are the best songs released in India across languages and genres for the week ending 14th September 20251. TheekkoluthiSong Composed, Arranged, and Programmed by Nivas K PrasannaSinger : Nivas K PrasannaLyrics : Mari SelvarajLanguage: TamilGenre: FolkMood: Dance/EnergeticI am eager and delighted that Mari Selvaraj has picked Nivas K Prasanna for the music composition duties of his next film, ‘Bison Kaalamaadan’. Since 2019, as I began my journey in music journalism, this guy has been creating beautiful original music and has focused on writing ravishing melodies. Working with Mari will be his toughest and most prestigious assignment yet, and when this first single was released, I became confident that hw will deliver. I was reminded of the style of music we heard back in the 1990s and 2000s. After that melancholic intro sung by Nivas, the female chorus involving Padmaja Sreenivasan, Aparna Harikumar, V U M Ayshwarya & Sivaranjini Chandramouli  feels like a Tribute to legends like Ilaiyaraja and Deva. The bombastic sound of the rhythms and percussion infuses adrenaline, and all that amazing sound is created by Shurthiraj, Kaviraj, Derick, and David.Alex Samuel Jenito handles major departments like conducting the rhythms and harmonies. Nivas weaves the main melody, which feels like Keeravani Ragam at times, and he is also the arranger and programmer. Navin’s flute whistles past us like a breeze in the bamboo forest. Nivas does a fantastic job singing the high-pitched lines sunk deep in emotions, “adiye podi , nee podi, unna thedi , enna thedi, en usuro oduthu odambo veguthu”. The percussion is outstanding and feels elevating after teh chorus/title “Theekkoluthi”, almost like a raging fire that is moving wild and fast now. Reshma Shyam can be heard in the background as the backing vocalist, and Aalap Raju is breathing fire with the bassline. “En aasai vedikkuthadi, Un pasam eriyuthadi” sounds beautiful thanks to such amazing words by the man himself, Mari Selvaraj. All the additional programming is by KA Surya Srihari. This is probably the best interlude I have heard in 2025. Take a bow, Nivas and Navin, for that ‘breathless’ flute solo that rises in intensity and pitch. Like light at the end of the tunnel, we have the reverberating percussion in the end, otherwise I would have drowned in this melodious bit. The combination of the bass guitars, the harmonies, the heavy percussion, and the flute is divine, and in fact, I have tears at the edge of my eyelids. Well done, Nivas and the whole team deserve an ovation for this beauty, like his music supervisors, Hevin Booster and Alex Samuel Jenito. “Poomudichu nee pogayile, theepudichu naan saavirane”, how better can one describe the pain and agony of love? The recording engineers are K S Maniratnam, Manoj Kumar, Ashwin Krishna & Thanushree, and the tracks are mixed and mastered by K S Maniratnam at The Mystic’s Room, Chennai. @thinkmusicofficial @nivas.k.prasanna @happyhippiegurl @aditianand @devnidhib @ranjithoa @applausesocial @sameern @mariselvaraj84 @alexsamueljenito @hevinbooster @sivaranjinichandramouli @aparnaharikumarh @padmaja.07 @k.a.surya_srihari @singer_reshmashyam @aalapraju @mani_the_rathnam @_.thanushree._ 2. Meetha KhaaraConceptualized & Composed by Siddharth Amit Bhavsar Vocalists: Aditya Gadhvi, Madhubanti Bagchi, Thanu Khan Lyricist: Bhargav Purohit Music Arranged & Produced by Siddharth Amit Bhavsar & Mir Desai Language: RajasthaniMood: Dance-EnergeticGenre: Folk-PopWe have the Jodia Pawa, a folkish double-flute , used in Sidgh, Kutchh, Rajasthan, primarily, which is played by Noor Mohammad. We hear the neregtic vocals of Thanu Khan, a young folk singer, and the boy delivers a fine performance, high on charm and quality. Listen to him sizzle on the harkatein and the high-pitched delivery. ID Rao and Robin Fargose are two outstanding instrumentalists, and they take care of the horn section. Aditya Gadhvi joins, and the chorus segment becomes this folk-jazz-pop segment that just brings you on to dance. Madhubanti Bagchi has this gifted voice, and it is songs (unlike generic dance songs) like these that allow her to showcase all the abilities in her possession. Ishan Das plays the strokes and guitars while the energy is kept zingy by Pappu and Gulab on percussion. The music is composed by Siddharth Amit Bhavsar, and the music is produced by Siddharth and Mir Desai. The horns and keys elevate the song beautifully when we get to the line “ have dhola dhola lage, mane mola mola lage”. Daana Bharma plays the folkish percussion Ghado Gamelo, Lkha is on the stringed instrument called Lakha. This song finally feels like the latest season of Coke Studio Bhahart has arrived. Bhagirath Bhatt plays the Sitar, and the segment that follows is just incredibly suave with “Toote Toote toote na, Na toote maari haam”. The song moves deliciously into the pop-jazz style, and kudos to all involved in giving us something original and infectious. The House Band consists of Dan Thomas on drums, Ashton Colaco on Sax, Dishakan Baruah on electric guitar, and Bhargav Purohit on the Vajon. The lyrics are written by Bhargav, and the tracks are mixed and mastered by Abhishek Ghatak. The sound engineers who have worked on this are Sanket Tole, Dharav Bhavsar, Nirmal Rathod, Ajasra, Tarush Saxena, and Aryan Desai@cokestudiobharat @adityagadhviofficial @bagchi_mb @musicwaala @mirdesai16 @baxkhan @khan.thanu @salimmerchant @gunsarfolkmusic @bhargav_purohit @theghatak @ishandas_666 @idrao_official @trumpetrobin @bhagirath.bhatt @danthomasdrums @senorashton @dishankanbaruah @compassboxstudio @sanket.s.tole @nimrmal_rathod_12 @ajasra__ @tarushsaxena_ @styleitwithniki

If you are a musician wanting your new release to be heard and reviewed,  submit your music here.Here are the best songs released in India across languages and genres for the week ending 7th September 20251. KaalameComposer, Vocalist: Maalavika SundarLyricist: Viji VishwanathanLanguage: TamilGenre: PopMood: RomanticA talented vocalist, Maalavika Sundar is quite good when it comes to her indie songwriting as well. This too is another fantastic example of a stunning track with Maalavika on vocals and composition with lyrics by Viji Vishwanathan. Akshay Yesodharan plays the guitar right at the intro, with Krishna Raj on the solo violin, teasing us mildly. She sings with that semi-classical flair, “ Kaalame ennai ariyamal” with the accompanying bass guitars sounding cool. The writing by Viji gets very interesting, and that intensity only spreads like wildfire with the vocals and melody. Take these lines, for example, “ vaan illathu megham yethu? Nan indri Nee ennum soll yethu? Thee illathu theepam yethu , nee illathu naan ennum soll yethu?”. The chord progression, especially the phrase that takes Maalavika to the higher-pitched notes, is worth listening to again and again. Kuberan is the drummer, and Ashwin Iyer is on keys. This is some stunning Pop music, and the highlight is the Violin solo interlude by Krishna Raj, with an elaborate melody written . We are led into a magical charanam, and are these fragments of Abheri Ragam? “Theera thedal dhaan naadal aanadho”, with that ghamaka, and the words get even deeper, making me fully empathize with the protagonist’s wait for her companion. “Kaana Kadhal dhaan paadal aanadho” is one such beautiful line, and it is made magnificent with Maalavika’s delivery and emotional aptness. The heart is fully conquered by that Rock-pop embellishment as we get to the landing notes at the end of the charanam “neeyum naanum serum neram pozhiyum”. Kuberan gets into scintillating mode with his drumming towards the outro , and Krishna Raj is equally impressive with the violin solo in the background. Let us not forget how incredible the ghamakas grow into, and Maalavika deserves a round of applause for writing the melody and executing it with such finesse.  Livingston is on percussion, Reshwin is the uber-cool bassist, and Toby does all the mixing and mastering. @ashwiniyer_ @vijivishwanathanofficial  @tobsgarage @reshwin_nishy_nishith @krishnarajviolin @fathima_hakkim @lawrence_soundengineer @kuberan_drums @akshay.yesodharan_ @down__trodden @lishachinnu @livingston06 @harshitha_pragathi 2. Vidiyatha IravondruMusic Composer: Achu RajamaniSinger: Achu RajamaniLyrics: Balaji VenugopalLanguage: TamilGenre: Pop BalladMood: Mild PathosAchu Rajamani’s songs always tend to captivate the listener in some way or another. A good melody , delivered by an able singer, is the norm and Achu follows that pattern in this beautiful track. He composes the melody and is also the lead vocalist with Balaji Venugopal’s touching and relevant words. The Piano starts to play, and the accompaniment is mild, and all our attention is on the vocals, melody, and striking lyrics “valayamal nadhi endrum kadal servathillai , vilakatha thirai indri kalai ethum illai”. Take a bow, and for those who cannot follow Tamil, the lyrics say, “ there is no way a river can reach the sea without bending ,there is no art without a curtain being raised”.The humming that follows is pure magic, and the guitar notes that hit you in the pause by Bruce Lee feel cathartic. Chennai Strings Orchestra can be heard playing the string section. Is there some Raag Desh in the melody? Maybe. The interlude has this female harmony by Sruthy Sivadas and her team. The melody written here lifts your spirit, and isn't that exactly what you look for when you listen to music? The charanam is where the things get feisty with some tantalising Choral arrangements when Achu sings “ Naan alaiyin nilaipol oruvan,  Nee malaiayin nizhal pol oruvan” , specifically on “naan” and “nee” notes. The Choir team is El Fe Choir with Roshni Vincent in the lead. The way Achu writes the melody and gets such fantastic support from Balaji on the lyrics is a treat to our ears as the charanam progresses into “ Nee thaan Manidhan, maara pundihan, thavarai ninaithene, indha pethai siruvan” with the choral support. I am so excited to watch this movie purely thanks to the way the song reveals and hides details in the lyrics. Achu does all the programming, and the tracks are recorded by Ijaz Ahmed. The recording was done by Joshua Fernandez at Sounds Modified, Chennai, with assistant sound engineer Tanushree. The guitars and bass by Bruce Lee feel like his namesake's martial arts punches. When I hear the song again and again, I begin to think if there is some Harikambhoji or Khamas Ragam in the melody!@achu_rajamani @bvfeelgood @payal_radhakrishna @venusinfotainment @koteeswarjaiganesh @kavitha50 @saindhaviofficial @crazyfingers.bruce @sruthy_sivadaas @elfechoir 3. Thani Lokah Murakkari

If you are a musician wanting your  new release to be reviewed,  submit your music here.Here are the best songs released in India across languages and genres for the week ending 31st August 20251. KavavaBand - Masala CoffeeVocals - Abhijith Anilkumar Keyboards & Additional Programming - Pranav KSLanguage: TamilGenre: Classical rock FusionMood: DevotionalMasala Coffee is unstoppable, and their brand, style of music is more coffee-like, stimulating with a tinge of masala.  Abhijit Anilkumar has been teh driving force with the semi-classical vocals. This Classical Rock fusion is dedicated to Lord Muruga with the traditional devotional melody set in Ragam Varali. The mind travels to a deep place of spirituality with ‘Velavan’ ruling our hearts. I am always drawn to the idea of Lord Subramanian, having grown up in Tamil Nadu, and this song does evoke extreme piety for the ‘Mayilavagan’ as they call him. Surya Bharadwaj raises the temperature with the electric guitar riffs, and Daya Sankar plays the demonstrative drums. Masala Coffee gives us the perfect blend of these two different styles of music, and the ultimate impact on us humans is mesmerism. Abhijith is close to perfection on the ghamakas “kandha vaa vaa kavava velava,” he sings to stun my senses. Amal Sivan comes on board with that solo on the violin, and I can only extend my arms as a way of surrendering to the epic creation here. The charanam allows the vocals and classical nature of the song to come forth. Varun Sunil plays the Ghatam, with only Pranav’s keys accompanying. He also does all the additional programming here. “Valli Thevayanai Manavala” sings Abhijith, and we get to hear a vocal tutorial/masterclass. After a mild pause, the dose of heavy metal gets infused with Paul’s bass and Surya's guitars. Varun Sunil and Razik Mujawar are the backing vocalists. There might be many amongst us who recall songs by bands Agam, Thaikkudam Bridge, and the famous ‘Varaha Roopam’ too. This genre is unlikely to fail, and Abhijith might have just delivered one of the best vocal performances of the year. The recording, mixing, and mastering is by Jayakrishnan Nalinkumar at Tag Institute. @masalacoffeeband @varun.sunil @razikmujawar20 @abhijithanilkumar @amalsivan_official @bassmanpaulie @suryabharadwaj.music @jk_theaudioguy2. Oora Paaka PorenComposed, Arranged, Produced, and Sung by VijaynarainLyrics: Super Subu Language: TamilGenre: Folk-PopMood: ChirpyI love how Vijaynarain focuses on quality over quantity. He has these indie releases amid the movie forays, but not a single indie track falls short of the high bar he has set. Take a bow for this fine melody, and when you hear it, you can visualise yourself taking a ride towards home, through the lush fields and serene landscapes. That is the power of a relevant and effective melody where the tune takes care of the message even without the lyrics. The song is composed, arranged, produced, and performed by Vijaynarain. But this is not going to allow Super Subu to take it easy. The director/lyricist gives a blow with these witty and interesting lines, and all that is left to complete the touches are the excellent live instrumentals.We hear the guitars straightaway and not one, but 3 outstanding instrumentalists pluck these strings, viz. Aditya Ravindran, Akshay Yesodharan, and Vijaynarain himself. Can you imagine yourself by the river when he sings “Kaveri Karaiayinile”? . The arrangements are beautiful and well-thought-out, with timely pauses and counterpoints on the guitar. This happens when Vijaynarain sings “ Kaala vela gadigaram illa, seval ezhuppum adi”, and Super Subu lives up to his name with lines like “ Kaadu undu Sim-card illa”. The melody moves into something so heartwarming with the subsequent line “kadavulum kaathum karuppum Kadai Kamaingalum koopuda,” and this chord progression is my favourite from the song. Here is a standing ovation for Super Subu for giving us a fantastic phrase of all ‘K’ letter words, something we would call alliteration in English. Naveen Napier is eloquent as always on bass, tagging along right through with his funky interventions. The chorus segment is the source of amazing tranquility as we hear this, and our mind instantly travels to our hometowns. This is where I also felt a strain of Maand Ragam in the melody. “odai kooda oda poren, ooran paaka poren”. The rhythm and lead guitars, along with the bass, form the delightful interlude. The charanam is a worded description of what all one can witness in the rural parts of TN, and with every line , we are able to form visuals in our minds, so that is some fantastic visual storytelling. “Kadhai pesa lezhavinga” is where Vijaynarain weaves some valiant vibrato. And once we get to the end of the charanam, Super Subu strikes again with another set of words now “ Kolvaiyum koothum kolamum kayal kathazhaiyum koopuda”. The tracks are mixed and mastered by Toby Joseph with recording engineers Hariharan at 20db Studios , Manirathnam at The Mystics Room, Chennai, and Pranav Muniraj at Future Tense. The bridge section is beautiful with words like “Manmabzhathu vandoda” taking us back to the famous “Mambazhathu Vandu” by Viswanathan -Ramamurthy. I love the mild strings arranged in the background here. Notice that stunning bassline by Naveen Napier in that pause after “seval ezhuppumadi”, so even if the Rooster doesn't, Naveen’s bass will wake you from your slumber. “Kalappaiyum Keppa Kaliyum Karunkannjaadayum Koopuda”, take it one more time, says Super Subu in the outro. The people responsible for the amazing video are Vishwanath, Aashik, and Vigneshwar. @vijaynarain @soupersubu @adityaravindran95 @akshay.yesodharan @__hari__ @napier_naveen @tobsgarage @20dbsoundstudios @pranavbalu @mani_the_ratnam @mysticsroom @rec709.films @ashik.99 @vigneshwaran_kn 3. Goodbye SongSinger: Shagun SodhiMusic: M.M. Keeravaani Lyrics: Kausar MunirLanguage: HindiGenre: PopMood: ChirpyThe man’s class shows up here , and MM Keeravani takes just a few seconds to grab your attention. The intro riff on the guitar is nothing spectacular, but it sets the stage for what rolls out later. Shuagun Sodhi is the lead vocalist, and the way she transitions from Hindi to English is admirable. Interestingly, her singing is flat while on Hindi, but the moment she starts singing “Here I go”, the improvisation, vibrato are all super impressive. Kausar Munir is the lyricist, and she writes these heartfelt lines. MM Keeravani’s arrangements and production stand out, and you can feel the impact of the stylish saxophone combining with the swift string section in the interludes that follow. I am yet to listen to the other songs in this album, “Tanvi The Great,” a movie directed by Anupham Kher.The heart simply skips a beat, more than once, as we are listening to the melody that plays, entirely with the violins, after the 2nd minute, with the Cello at the end. The writing by Kausar gives you a smile and makes your heart bloom just like the roses she is referring to with lines like, “roye roses, gaaye chorus,” and we get backing vocalists singing in chorus. If all this wasn't impressive yet for you, get blown away by the French horns and Bugles , along with that solo violin in the subsequent interlude and the rhythms, keys that elevate the mood. Kudos to Keeravani for the dedication to creating good music. The song’s purpose and impact are captured in this one “ acche cheezein socho, lovely lagegi yeh duniya”. @shagunsodhimusic @mmkeeravani @kausarmunir @ndfcindia @excelmovies @aafilms.official 4. NerungattaComposed, Arranged, and Programmed By : Aditya Ravindran Singer: Aditya RavindranLyrics : Karthik ManickavasakamAdditional Vocals : Sanjith HegdeLanguage: TamilGenre: PopMood: RomanticExciting times are always around when some talented musicians make their debut as music composers. Aditya Ravindran is definitely one of the names that I was so eager to listen to, and here is his first single from the upcoming album “Couple Friendly”. An intro that stings you with the basslines by Aditya himself. Isn't this funky already within the first 10 seconds? Aditya composes, arranges, produces, and performs the lead vocals, and he doesn't stop there. The guitars and bass are played by this all-rounder and multi-instrumentalist. “Mounamaay Pesinaay” writes Karthik Manickavasakam, another partner in crime for so many film compositions along with Santhosh Narayanan, just like Aditya, impresses with his words. “Nerungatta Vilangatta” with the accompanying bass and pauses just keeps playing in your mind all the time.The setting of the song is perfectly amplified by the music and lyrics, which show all the passion and dilemma that teh couple is experiencing. The pauses feel like how the heart races but suddenly also skips a beat or two when teh person you desire is near you. The Keys and mild rhythms are so catchy, especially the interlude piece on the keyboard is infecting you with addiction. The landing line is where I love teh chord progression as well as teh writing “Maruthalum Sirithome tholainthum inainthome” along with Sanjith Hegde’s backing vocals. After writing this,  I am going to listen to the Telugu version “Naalo Nenu” sung by Sanjith. The magic is here when he sings “Kaigal Pinnum” and then “Kangal Thallum” with the bass guitar notes playing on two different octaves after each phrase. The tracks are mixed and mastered by Nitin Muralikrishna. @adityravindran95 @karthikmanickavasakam @adityamusicindia @vrglobalmedia @sanjithhegde @manasa5varanasi @santhoshsoban5. You’re U ThoComposed and written by Karan Aujla, IkkyVocals: Karan AujlaMusic produced by Ikky & MilanoLanguage: PunjabiGenre: Synth PopMood: EnergeticI was absolutely thrilled when I heard the new Album called ‘P-Pop Culture’,  with more than three songs being very enjoyable, upbeat in writing and vocals, while being scintillating in production. Karan Aujla has always been quite impressive, and he, along with Ikwinder Sahota (Ikky), has written the melody and lyrics. This is my favourite on the album, and we get a brazen synth-pop wave hitting us in the intro with Milan D’Agostini (Milano) on synths, guitars, bass, and keyboard programming. The energy is built up within the first few seconds, and Karan uses his delivery to instill that oomph in us.It is one heck of a ride all the way, thanks to the superlative music production by Ikky and Mlano, with the former handling the drums and rhythm programming. The lyrics are “Tu Par Tu Hai” although we have an English equivalent in the title. The guitars are eclectic along with the stylish bass, and this is a lesson for all those Punjabi musicians who want to make some fresh and original music. The carefree singing by Karan makes it such a lovable track, and where the producers turn on the magic is with elements like the harmonies that come on past the 2nd minute. There are moments when teh drums and rhythms take a pause, but the enchantment never fades away. The tracks are mixed by Josh Gudwin and mastered by Chris Gehringer. Pls do check out two more amazing tracks, “I Really Do...” and “For A Reason” in this album @karanaujla @musicbymilano @ikky.music @jamaleurope @zachstuckeymusic @kirkgrange @sandyschiwsberg @joshgudwin @studioratz @chrisgehringer 6. DuppatawaaliMusic composed, arranged, and produced by Justin VargheseSingers : Sanjith Hegde, Anila RajeevLyrics : Suhail KoyaMusic Producers : Joe Anton and Justin VargheseLanguage: MalayalamGenre: Light Music/PopMood: Romantic       ‘Exciting’ is the word I thought of when I saw these names and rightly so, the fantastic array of musicians have delivered a super song. Justin Varghese has composed and arranged the music, and we have two gifted singers in Anila Rajeev and Sanjith Hegde. The intro feels like a Kazoo, and

If you are a musician wanting your  new release to be reviewed,  submit your music here.Here are the best songs released in India across languages and genres for the week ending    24th August 20251. Ek Baar Phir Singer and Composer: Monali ThakurLyricist: Kunaal VermaaMusic Producer: Keshav TyoharLanguage: HindiGenre: PopMood: RomanticMonali Thakur comes along and gives this fantastic song, and when i least expected because in all these years I have only known her as a performer with a unqiue and gifted voice. But here she composes a melody that stuns you with its intricate writing, and the chord progression is fresh and also keeps you guessing. Kunaal Vermaa is the lyricist, and Keshav Tyohar is the music producer. Her singing in the line with the pauses and the accompanying Piano feels pristine when we hear “Jan Tum guzre, galiyon se mere” and I would have never expected the subsequent lines “Bikhre huye..Dil ko mere..Mehka gaye..Mausam tere”. Keshav brings on the Retro feeling with the live percussion that gets introduced in the chorus segment. Is there some influence of Raag Bihag, or maybe anything in the Bilawal Thaat? Maybe. I am enamored and feeling full in my heart when I hear the amazing chorus segment composed by Monali, “ Aaya hai kisi pe yaaron dil ..Haan ji haan.. Aa gaya hai dil..Ek baar...Ek baar phir”. The song has the old-world charm with its structure now following a mukda-antara pattern, and Keshav aids by keeping the production to a minimal effect. The choice of live percussion, played by Arun Solanki,  is apt to give us that feeling of nostalgia. “Neend aa gayi, Aaye nazar Jab aap khwabon ko liye” shows how convincing and beautiful Monali can sound in the higher pitch. She never settles for making just a couple of good lines in the melody, and the effort to give a completely stunning track is evident in the way the notes land from the antara to the mukda, for example.. “Is marz mein Sab theek hai..Dava ise na deejiye”.  Kunaal must be appreciated for writing these heartfelt lines of love. The tracks are mixed and mastered by Pankaj Borah at Neo Sound. @monalithalur03 @kunaalvermaa @arunperc @pankajborahb @keshavtyphar2. Tum Jo Ho YahaanWritten, composed, and performed by Prateeksha SrivastavaMusic produced and arranged by Akarsh Shetty Language: HindiGenre: PopMood: PathosOne of those artists who is loaded with talent, Prateeksha Srivastava, is about to release her new EP, and I cannot wait to hear the whole thing. Until then, we have to keep ourselves satiated with these singles like this excellent one, which is composed, written, and performed by Prateeksha. Austin Furtado’s rhythm guitar delightfully makes it feel like a tranquil love song in the intro. He also does all the guitar arrangements for the song. The voice is mesmerising and her mild improvisations add sprinkles of love like “jab se neenden poori hone lagi, jaane kya sukkon ka mazaa”.It is not just her singing, which is, anyway, top-notch, but what conquers the music listener's mind is Prateeksha’s melody, and the proof of that comes about in the chords that belong to the pre-chorus lines “parayi, parayi, haan kyun na lage tum mujhe parayi kabhi”. Akarsh Shetty is the music producer, and he handles all the adequate arrangements for the song. The humming that follows the title line is a sweet lullaby, and her vocals calm you down. We get Austin playing the guitar with some finesse in the interlude, and what follows is just Prateekha’s exhibition of her talents as a singer and composer. The delicate lyrics and the slow and soothing melody gradually soak in some meaningful melancholy. Akarsh adds the layer of strings in the background when we start hearing “ tu mila, chal pada,” which adds some gravity. The mild harmonies that embolden the lines “jagaye jagaye jo soye hue” are another example of all the perfect elements added by AKarsh as an arranger and producer. Aren't you simply haunted by this girl's ability to sing with poise? Listening to “Jaan liya Maan Liya” brings out the tears in me. Akarsh Shetty plays the e; electric guitars and is also the mixing and mastering engineer. The inclusion of the drums in the outro feels like fresh bursts of energy that prepare us for the ending of the amazing song. The video is shot by Priya Mishra. @officialprateeksha @akarshshettymusic @austin.furtado.3 @iishanchaturvedi @pri.mi @shradha17_makeupartist @firstwav @allbyplay 3. Baarish Mein PhirPerformed by : SaahelLyrics/composer : SaahelProduced by: SaahelLanguage: HindiGenre: Pop

If you are a musician submit your new music here.Here are the best songs released in India across languages and genres for the week ending    17th August 20251. Honey WordsWritten and performed by Perfect Strangers Producer: Raag Sethi Lyricist: Ananya RajaLanguage: EnglishGenre: JazzMood: GroovyPerfect Strangers, they are called, but quite the opposite when it comes to making absorbing music. This is the brand of music that is rich, evocative and mesmerising. The lyrics are penned by the band's lead singer, Ananya Raja, and Raag Sethi handles the music production. Do I need to say more? The intrigue is just building with every release of this act and I cannot wait to see them perform live. The stylish intro, featuring bass, guitars, and drums, takes you back to the 1970s. Pranay Gulvady plays the Sax solo to create a buzz right at the start. Joshua is the keyboardist, Debjeet on guitars, Pranav on vocals and the energy oozing from Preran's drums. It is an instrumental joyride initially, and Ananya then pulverises with her singing. She exhibits amazing control, chutzpah, variety and style in her delivery, and one knows she is a born performer. The way she twists and improvises on the last word in "don't u worry now, he was gentle, he only stabbed me in my heart". The chorus segment is my favourite as she sings and torments us with her unbelievable vocal prowess, going " you might call me crazy, but I'm drowning in his Honey Words" The chord progression here is fresh and inspiring, around the chorus segment, and when we hear the Sax and harmonies, we know that it has Raag. Wow, the improvisation on the word "comprehend" by Ananya, and these are moments that can lift a song multifold. The keyboard solo in the interlude is where you feel such extravagant style, and the song is just a perfect example of the quality in the indie space here. The outro on drums is still reverberating in my ears. The tracks are mixed by Protyay and mastered by Raag. @pranavdm @cosmic_roach @ananyarajaa @preran.pramod @debjeetguitar @joe_keys_jazz @perfectstrangersindia @virtualtapesproduction @raagsethi 2. Aagasa Veeran Composed, Arranged, Programmed by Santhosh Narayanan Lyrics: Vivek Singers: Pradeep Kumar, Dhee Language: TamilGenre: Folk-PopMood: RomanticThis was a solid album by, who else but, Santhosh Narayanan, with 3 brilliant songs and some stunning BGM tracks also. Having featured the other two songs already, this is the 3rd song and one that is important to many Ta mil music fans for one reason, the union of Pradeep Kumar and Santhosh Narayanan as the singer-composer duo who we have missed for 8 whole years. Aditya Ravindran's acoustic guitar starts playing the riff, but what dominates the intro and background sonically is Pradeep's Ukulele. This paints all kinds of shades of the colours of love. It is not every kind of song that suits Dhee's vocal tone, but Santhosh knows the song type, genre and style that will not only fit perfectly for Dhee, but also ensure the output is elevated multiple levels by this astonishing singer's abilities. I don't know many vocalists who can make every note and every word and every phrase sound like a symphony. Look at her sing " Hey naan sikkum erumba, ullala oru minnal narambaga" and u feel the pain of that ant and that nerve that she is referring to.I love the interludal humming that first has Dhee and then is backed by Santhosh another time, going "hey hey hey". Once the master Pradeep Kumar starts singing, we are walking in the green paddy fields of Tamil Nadu as this man's ease of singing these aalaps and improvised vocalisation bits a folkish heaven. The writing is fantastic as you would expect from Vivek, and with Pradeep's singing, the message of love is beamed across like a laser light, sharp and effective "pakkadha vannathula nee thaane ennathula, thakkadhe theyyal vizhiye". Karthik Manickavasakam accompanies with his electric guitar interventions, adding some style. "Maipoosi inneram azhikkama kannoram, kanakkaga vechene unakkaga thaan", and whenever Dhee sings this line, every living soul who understands the words will go back to their school or college days, where they couldn't take their eyes off their lover. Isn't this what music is all about? A Heartfelt melody with perfectly elevating arrangements, lyrics and singing that deliver a message that was intended. The last 90 seconds are about some upbeat rhythms, Pradeep's improvisations and the accompanying guitars and ukulele all coming together. The tracks are recorded, mixed and mastered by Santhosh at Future Tense Studios, Chennai. The music supervisor is Santhosh Kumar, with music management handled by Meenakshi Santhosh and Jabaraj as Studio Assistant.