Indie songs seem to have taken the lead when it comes to Pakistani music today. And if you haven’t stepped into the realm of this genre, you’re in luck because we’ve got recommendations!

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1. Joona – Hasan Raheem

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A song so catchy, it’ll grow on you. A doctor in the making, Hasan Raheem quickly rose to fame with his quirky lyrics. Some of his famous hits include Aarzoo, Aisay Kaisay and Pukaar.

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2. Promises – Shamoon Ismail, Annural Khalid

Shamoon has this certain ability to write and rap his lyrics as if speaking to a close friend. This is why the artist’s got such a widespread appeal. Singing for Velo studio earlier this year, the singer has a massive fan following. Also check out, Taare, Confetti and Rung by the singer.

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3. Filhaal – Towers

Billed as one of the top indie bands to watch out for in Pakistan by a South-Asian magazine, Towers has a vibe that you just can’t resist.

4. Kidhar – Maanu

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Lahore-based singer, songwriter, rapper and producer, rose to fame during the pandemic and has been unstoppable since then.

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5. Reisistance – Abdullah Siddiqui

Often referred to as the next big thing in Pakistan for music, Abdullah is a master of all trades. The 20-year old composes and produces his own songs and once you hear his music, there’s no going back. The singer also produced Kingdom, Peshawar Zalmi’s anthem this year for PSL.