Photo: (From Left to Right) Courtesy of the artist, Amitava Saha
It’s been a stacked week for new music, with heavyweights and emerging voices alike delivering standout drops. Karan Aujla kicked off his P-Pop Culture era with the swaggering single “MF Ghabru!,” while Divine returned to his fiery form on the hard-hitting “Aag.” Indie mainstays also made their mark—Dualist Inquiry offered up the nostalgic, synth-driven “Get You Back,” and W.i.S.H. teamed up with Panther for the punchy “Bolo Bolo.” Elsewhere, Gini’s emotive “Naadaani” tugged at heartstrings, Farhan Khan delivered a delicate ballad with “Pehli Mohabbat,” and tricksingh staked his claim with the fierce, no-holds-barred “Taaj.”
Karan Aujla – “MF Ghabru!”
Marking the lead single from his upcoming album P‑Pop Culture, which drops August 22, Karan Aujla releases “MF Ghabru!” on August 1, pairing his trademark Punjabi swagger with catchy pop sensibilities.
Divine – “Aag”
Divine storms back with “Aag,” a visceral declaration of resilience rooted in the chaos and grit of Mumbai life. Co‑composed with Abhijay Sharma, the track arrives with a intense, VFX‑heavy music video that treats the city itself as a character in the narrative.
Gini – “Naadaani”
Gini’s “Naadaani” is a poetic and personal reflection on grief, longing, and unfulfilled love, delivered in hushed, emotionally resonant vocals over minimal instrumentation. As described by Radio and Music, the track feels more like a meditation than a song—charged with raw emotional weight from its earliest lines.
W.i.S.H. & Panther – “Bolo Bolo”
“Bolo Bolo” is a bold and fun track where W.i.S.H. and Panther tell you to speak your mind and stop holding back. Set to a catchy beat with Punjabi touches, the song mixes attitude and energy in the best way.
Dualist Inquiry – “Get You Back”
Sahej Bakshi, also known as Dualist Inquiry, is back with a new track. “Get You Back” is both joyful and conflicted, capturing the feeling of wanting someone but not being sure about the timing—when your heart and head don’t agree, but you keep dancing anyway. “Get You Back is what happens when a dancefloor anthem gets tangled up in its own feelings,” says Bakshi. “It’s bouncy, driving, dreamy, and just a little ridiculous, enough to keep bodies moving and hearts confused. The whole thing feels like a high-speed chase scene where you’re fleeing from a solitary-flower-wielding pursuer who wants you back, but it’s too little, too late.”
Farhan Khan – “Pehli Mohabbat”
Farhan Khan returns with “Pehli Mohabbat,” a heartfelt love ballad from Alif Laila (Part 1)—India’s first-ever hip-hop concept album. Known for his poetic Urdu rap, Farhan captures the feeling of falling in love in a way that feels brand new, even if it’s not your first time. “Pehli Mohabbat isn’t your routine rap song,” he says. “It’s more like my melody—fresh and raw.”
tricksingh – “Taaj”
With “Taaj,” tricksingh shifts into emotionally charged terrain, exploring the digital residue of love lost—late-night scrolling through memories, chasing ghosts in chat logs, the ache of one-sided devotion. The track allows space for slow-burn storytelling over atmospheric production, voicing the frustration and longing of unreciprocated connection. Fans describe it as his most deeply affecting release yet, both lyrically sharp and sonically immersive.
Chammeili – “Call Me When”
Chammeili, the project of Kaamya Talwar Sharma, returns with “Call Me When,” the lead single from her upcoming sophomore album I Love Big Old Dogs (out October 17). Released on July 31, the track is a dreamy, emotionally layered reflection on heartbreak—one that mixes soft bitterness with the ache of unresolved love. “It’s difficult to miss someone so much knowing there is no going back,” Sharma says. “Making it was cathartic… It’s a song people can sing along to in their cars in the last moments of heartbreak, right before they move the fuck on.”
Anirudh & Sivakarthikeyan – “Salambala”
The first single from Madharaasi is here. “Salambala,” composed by Anirudh Ravichander and sung with fire by Sai Abhyankkar, flips the usual breakup song formula on its head. Packed with swagger, attitude, and a beat that doesn’t let up, the track captures the high-octane spirit of AR Murugadoss’ upcoming film starring Sivakarthikeyan. Anirudh calls it “fun and unpredictable,” while Murugadoss says it “sets the tone for the madness that’s coming.”
Kavya – Hyperreal
Kavya is back with Hyperreal, her first EP in four years, released on August 1. Known for mixing music, fashion, and film, Kavya brings all her creative sides together in this four-track project. Hyperreal takes listeners through a bold, dreamlike soundscape with heavy beats, distorted guitars, and emotional depth. It follows her debut EP Know Me Better, but this time, KAVYA is louder, freer, and more confident. She describes the new EP as a turning point—something she made as a true reflection of the producer she’s always wanted to be. Songs like “Stolen Games” and “Submission” are already out, while “Elf’s Manifestation” and “FELT” arrive with the full EP.
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