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 26th May 20241. SonchadiComposed & arranged by digVArtists: digV, Neha Kakkar & Kamala DeviCreative Producer: Ankur TewariLyrics: LavrajAdditional Lyrics: Kausar Munir, Swanand KirkireMusic production: Aman SagarLast year there were a few hits but many misses as well in Coke Studio Bharat's season of 2023. This one stands out as a mesmerising, fusion and original piece. Digvijay Singh Paraya a.k.a. digV has been a regular on my website thanks to come creative compositions and even otherwise for his unmistakable voice and powerful delivery. This multi-instrumentalist composes and arranges the vocals and live instruments in this reverberating piece of original music. When I read about the story of the song, it is a magical tale of Princess Rajula and her lover Malushahi in the forests and landscape of Kumaon. The guiding spirit of the forest that brings the lovers together is represented by folk artist and Kumaon local Kamla Devi on vocal. The terrific guitars draw me into the song, and we have Aman Sagar to thank for that along with bassist Sahil Masih. AMan also does the song's splendid music production with Ankur Tewari being the creative producer. The lyricist is Lavraj with Kausar Munir and Swanand Kirkire as the additional lyricists.I am so thrilled that Neha Kakkar gets a good chance to display her potential, unlike many songs where, vocally she is not challenged. The baritonish lines are delivered by Neha with immense ease and style. Robin Fargose intervenes on the trumpets with great charm while we have Joshua Grant on drums and Tittoo on percussions to keep up the delightful tempo. The interventions are fantastic like Shubham Shirule's woodwinds and Ashwin Srinivasan's flute on the interlude and the song turns into a folk frenzy in the verse. The folk percussions like Hudka and Dholak are played by Nitesh Bisht and Ishteyak Khan. The vocal harmonies have been done well both from an execution and arrangement standpoint thanks to talented performers like Neha Karode, Yashika Sikka, Vishakha Mahore, Shriya Pareek, Pratiksha Kale, Shiwani Bhagwat, Nikita Ahuja and Akansha Tripathi.Kamla Devi's folk lines are mesmerizing and take us to the heavenly forests of Kumaon. There is so much creativity on board here with Karan Joshi's Thali, fused along with Manasqam Mahanta's electric guitars, Momin Khan's Sarangi, Deepanshu Sharma's Mandolin and Pranay Parti's atmospheric synths. Moonscape is behind the Piano and Synths and the musical team for the project involves artists like Ankkit Singh, Aryam and Sanjay Pancholi. The recording engineers are Aditya Arya, Lijin Jolly Alex and Nitesh Bisht. Shadab Rayeen is the mixing engineer at New Edge@digvijaysinghpariyaofficial @kamla_devi_lokgayika @nehakakkar @nehakarode_music @nikitaahuja__ @vishakha.mahore @pratikshakale @akankshatripathi22 @shiwani__bhagwat @shaandaarshriya @jyotideep_rajan @aryamofficial04 @cokestudiobharat @amansagarr @vikamiy @shubhamshirule @ishteyakkhanofficial @pranayparti @brownguyonbasstrip @linguistic.mystic @manasquam_mahanta @joshuagrant3198 @vibhastitu @mixwithdeep @mominkhanofficial @ankurtewari 2. Piya MereComposer - Abhijeet SrivastavaLyrics - Shayra ApoorvaVocals - Sanah MoiduttyMusic arranged and produced by Aman MoroneyAdditional production by Gibson GeorgeLanguage: HindiGenre: Light MusicMood: RomanticWhen I heard this song, I stopped it immediately after a few seconds. Well, this is not because I couldn't bear it, on the contrary, the melody and production were so rich that I needed a pause to appreciate and absorb all its goodness with better clarity. Abhijeet Srivastava composes this beauty, but it wouldn't be what it is without the astonishing vocals of Sanah Moidutty and the revitalising arrangements production of Aman Moroney, along with Gibson George on additional production. Paras Thakur in the intro titilates with the acoustic guitar and when Vaibhav Duratkar strikes the Tabla and Sanah sings "Piya Piya", I can feel my heart swell and it is trying to get out of my enlarging chest. I want to fall in love with this protagonist and who in their right mind wouldn't when they listen to her sing this way? Shayra Apoorva writes these words that spill the message of love all over. You can also hear the stunning bass-lines by Sahil Masih when Sanah sings " Samjhe na, bairi thi" in those high notes. Vaibhav destroys it with his skill on the Tabla just before the interludeRohan Prasanna hits you with the melancholy of the Sarod in the interlude and it is accompanied by the strings section in the deeper layers. Aman Moroney does all the Cello as well as string arrangements. The combined effect of the bass guitars, Tabla and strings is pure magic. Despite being a short stanza, it is beautifully written and executed on vocals as well. The chorus segment starts again and here Vaibhav doubles up on the beats per minute with his Tabla giving the song a joyous expression. The outro is another stunning bit with the Viola, Cello, strings and backing vocal harmonies of Aanchal Tyagi, Subhashree Das and Payel. Shrikant Pise joins the revelry with the Harmonium solo and when it mixes with the Tabla we are taken closer to our Indian roots. The recording engineers are Aman Moroney, Nahush Badge and Gibson George at Gib Productions, Aman Moroney is the mix/master engineer. @abhijeetmusic @sanah_moidutty @shayraa22 @aman_moroney @gibsonbha @vedaant.music @parasthakur @rohanprasanna @vaibhavduratkarofficial @payel.music @subhashree.16 @aanchalmusic @believemusicindia @gibmusick @shrikantpise83 @sahilgholap143 @brownguyonbasstrip @yashjagad95 3. Kahe Bana BatiyaSinger - Pratibha Singh BaghelMusic & Lyrics - Imran KhanMusic Produced and Arranged by Samarpit GolaniLanguage: HindiGenre: Semi-classical FusionMood: Contemplative I listened to this new collective called "Song Craft Season 1" with wonderful artists and some fabulous compositions. Imran Khan, the exponent of Sitar, has written the lyrics and composed the tune which this Tumri leaning. Pratibha Singh Baghel is the lead vocalist and she as always puts this into another orbital with her ethereal delivery. I could sense influences of Carnatic Raag Sindhubhairavi and hence the mild pathos in the scale gets transmitted. Abhilash Phukan can be heard playing the electric guitar along with Akashdeep Gogoi on the stylish bass guitars, and Lindsay Demello on drums. These elements give a western Alt-Rock setting and colouring. The interlude takes us into paradise thanks to Tejas Vinchurkar's Bansuri solo. The tempo and the slow, passionate delivery by Pratibha soak in all the sadness. The Tabla is played by Ishteyak Khan along with Arun Solanki on percussion. An interlude with the melancholic Sarangi by Dilshad Khan follows, but there is a spring in the stride and Imran Khan sizzles on the Sitar. The backing vocalists are Samarpit Golani, Aswini Shrinivasan, Simran Sharma, Sneha Singh, Sonu Ishteyak Khan and Azmat, and the whole song sounds glorious thanks to the arrangements and production by Samarpit. The recording engineers are Jayakrishnan Nalinkumar, Shashank Sahu, Anupam Sathe at Seven Heaven Studio. Just after the 5.30-minute mark the arrangements and producti

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 12th May 20241. Cholo ShobePerformed by Benny Dayal, Charles NazarethWritten by Anil LalProduced by Kappa OriginalsLanguage: Malayalam/BanglaGenre: Folk-popMood: EnergeticWhen I heard this song, I knew I was listening to the best of the week and this made me jump up in joy. Very rarely do i come across such magnificent music, that I immediately set out to find Charles Nazareth's IG handle so that I can message him about my immense admiration for this single. With Benny Dayal on lead vocals, this folk-pop number will blow away your mind and captivate you beyond belief. I have always wondered how the 2 states of West Bengal and Kerala are so similar in things like love for fish, football and communism. Maybe this was a dedication to that strong bond and common desires between these states, as Charles fuses Kerala folk music with Baul from West Bengal. He tells me that the song is a positive take on migration and that the lyrics in Bangla mean " Let us go to the world of laughter". Kudos to Anil Lal who has written the words in both Bangla and Malayalam, and this should be the anthem of migration globally, that is how good this is. Kappa Originals must also be appreciated for constantly supporting world-class original music from Kerala. Benny is on fire and this is the best performance I have heard in the last couple of years. The backing vocals by Charles, folk percussion by Arun Roop, and ethnic strings by guitarist Anurag Rajeev Nayan make it a very authentic folk-pop fusion. The pre-chorus begins and you hear so many elements like the flute by Jijin Raj, and the strings section with very effective keys and rhythm programming as well. The Veena interlude by Bhanu Ullas has mild influences of Raag Reethigowla, according to me and Charles ensures that even this interlude doesn't stray towards something classical, so he gets the pop and EDM influences on board. The bridge section's melody is bliss to the ears and I can only stand up in ovation for this phenomenal work. Amal Mithu is the mix/master engineer. Bevan Correa plays the electric guitar to add some zest to the song@bennydayalofficial @charlesnazareth @kappaoriginalsofficial @amal_mithu @anil__lal2. NyabagamComposed, Produced and Arranged by Amrit RamnathLyrics by Bombay JayashriVocals by Amrit Ramnath, Sindoora JishnuLanguage: TamilGenre: BalladMood: ContemplativeThe album 'Varshangalukku Shesham' had Amrit Ramanth make a stunning musical debut in Mollywood and I gave it a top rating of 3.5/4, and the more I hear it, I feel ensnared by the music. This is the second-best song on the album, according to me and the ballad is powerful and rises like a tormenting and raging storm. "Vaaramal , tharamal, manam engo poguthey" which comes in the anupallavi section is powerful not just because of Bombay Jayashri's writing but also the combined effect of the lead vocals by Amrit and Sindoora Jishnu. I love the Pianos that gently play in the background and the astonishing impact of great arrangements and production by Amrit is key to the song's likability. We can also hear the feeble entry of the strings section as Amrit and Rithu Vysakh arrange this section with the latter performing it like he always does - a one-man quartet. The lyrical value of the song is immense with lines like " oru murai en pizhai maranthu vanthidu", and they get the right treatment from Amrit and Sindoora soaking in the pathos and longing. Rithu makes me weep as he plays the Cello in the foreground, followed by the Viola and Viola in the deeper layers, as this is a stunning finish to the song. The tracks are mixed by Nitin Muralikrishna and mastered by Ronak Runwal, with Maniratnam as the recording engineer. @amritramnath @jayashriramnath @sindoora.jishnu_ @rithuvysakh @palindromamusic3. Ulagham

Here are the best Tamil songs released for the months of March and April 2024. If you are a musician submit your new music here.1. Thaniya NaanMusic Composed, Programmed & Arranged: Barath DhanasekarSinger: Vijay AntonyLyrics: Vijay Antony, Hemanth PrakashKeyboard Programmers: Sebastian Sathish, Anu KoshyLanguage: TamilGenre: Blues-RockMood: EnergeticBarath Dhanasekar is making a name for himself, with a couple of outstanding songs in 'Romeo'. This was not just the best song in the album, but also the best in Tamil, released in March and April. The song is composed, arranged and programmed by Barath with all the keyboard programming by Sebastian Sathish and Anu Koshy. To me, the live drums by Bharath Gopal, along with trumpets and trombone by Viji steal the show in the intro. The tone is a mix of some stylish Blues music along with some Rock elements as well and I love this union. Vijay Anthony does quite well as the lead vocalist, singing with some oomph. He also co-writes the lyrics along with Hemanth Prakash and this is some very witty writing. I love the segment that goes "Vazhkaiye kaadhal indri" with the ramped-up tempo and terrific strings section in the background. The live strings are played by Budapest Orchestra with arrangements by Balaji Gopinath. The humming by the multiple vocalists thanks to the EL Fé Choir in the interlude makes it catchy and we have some of the rock elements getting a boost thanks to Laxman Arvind on bass and lead guitars. Srikaanth is the flautist and the choir is conducted by Roe Vincent. The stanza sees an unpredictable shift in tempo, and tone with words like "oore mothamaga vandhu koodi, eppo thambi kalyanam". Vijay Ganesan plays the acoustic guitars, and the live percussions by Karthik Vamsi are thumping and add energy to the song. The Melodyne is by Robin Sebastian and the mix/master engineer is Roshan Sebastian at TRNTY RCRDS@barath_dhanasekar @sebastiansathishmusic @robinsebastianmusic @karthikvamsivr @_balaji_gopinath_ @vjganesan @laxmax_3483 @vijayantony2. ZoosaMusic composed by Sagishna XavierSingers-Sagishna Xavier, Flute Charles, Vandana SrinivasanLyrics- Varuon ThushyanthanHindi Lyrics-Vandana SrinivasanLanguage: TamilGenre: EDM-Classical fusionMood: TrippySagishna Xavier has been featured by me on my website but for mostly his indie projects and it is nice to see him compose music for a movie album. This is " Vallavan Vaguthadha", and I loved this song which had a fusion of EDM as well as some Hindustani classical music. The lead vocalists are Sagishna, Flute Charles and Vandana Srinivasan. When the lines "paavomdi, ottandi, ada thikki thenarudhu paarendi", the similarity of the tone to Maestro Ilaiyaraja's voice is uncanny.The Tamil lyrics are penned by Varuon Thushyanthan. I love the Shehnai by Ramesh that plays in the intro as well as the interlude and it gives the impression of Raag Sindhubhairavi. Vandana sings this Thumri-styled bit in the interlude and Sagishna deserves praise for his vision in fusing these styles. The Hindi lyrics are penned by Vandana and she sings her lines with immaculate style. The humming that follows is more of a Middle-Eastern style. The entire melody feels like a song from the 1990s, and kudos to the team delivering this enjoyable song. The tracks are mixed by Kibi and mastered by Lakshman Chandrasekaran. @sagishnaxavier @vandanand @flute_ramesh @kibi_clinng @varuonthushyanthan @aananyamani @saregamatamil 3. ParavasameSong composed, arranged, programmed and produced by : Vigneshwar VGVocal: HaricharanLyrics: Pa HariharanLanguage: TamilGenre: Light Music Mood: RomanticThis beautiful melody composed by Vigneshwar VG feels like 'Malargale' composed by AR Rahman. The lyrics are penned by the young Pa Hariharan with the amazing playback singer Haricharan taking the lead. Anjani Sreenivasan on the Veena solo and Lalit Talluri on the flute complete a delicious intro. This feels like Raag Sarang to me. Kudos to Vigneshwar for having such an elaborate intro even before we get to the song's pallavi. The arrangements are top notch as we can feel the wonderful strings section in the background. There could also be influences of Raag Hamsanadham as I find similarities to Maestro's "Thendral Vandhu Ennai Thodum". Balaji Gopinath does all the additional programming and also is the mix/master engineer. The interlude continues to have some fantastic symphony orchestral arrangements. The melody in the stanza is also something that feels like Vidyasagar's "Poovasam Purappadum". The sound engineer is Anish Mohan. @haricharanmusic @hariharan_lyricist @veenaanjani @lalittalluri @_balaji_gopnath_ @vigneswar_vg @mxanish4. ChellakiliMusic Composed, Programmed & Arranged by Barath DhanasekarSinger: Adithya RKLyrics:  Hemanth Prakash, Jennifer RajasekarLanguage: TamilGenre: Light MusicMood: RomanticA rare feat these days to have two songs from the same album being featured among the best songs, and yet we have it here by Barath Dhanasekar from the album ' Romeo'. I love Adithya RK 's vocals in this song and Barath's choice to put him as the lead vocalist for this romantic number is worthy of praise. The live rhythm percussions are solid and stand out for this one thanks to Karthik Vamsi and Pavithran Shiva Sai. The humming in the song is also nicely introduced and with Adithya's voice and tone, it sounds beautiful.All the arrangements and programming are by Barath but there are other strong contributions from Anu Koshy and Dan Kristen on keyboard programming and Sebastian Sathish and Santhosh Arumguam as additional programmers. "En chella kili, naan sellum vazhi", that line is the highlight of the song and it gets a facelift thanks to Adithya's heartfelt delivery. The lyrics are penned by Hemanth Prakash and Jennifer Rajasekar. The backing vocalists enhance the impact of the chorus segment as well as other parts and the singers involved are Sivaranjini Chandramouli, Sushmita Narasimhan, Yazhini, Aparna Harikumar,Laxman Arvind, Sudharsan Hemaram, Manikandan Chembai and Akash V H. The horns section in the interlude is such a creative addition to the arrangements and it is Viji playing the Trumpet, Tromphone and French Horns. The terrific bass guitar support is by Derick Mcarthur and Vijay Ganesan plays the acoustic guitars adding romanticism in the stanza. The strings section played by Budapest Symphony Orchestra too adds some elements of gravity and pathos to the song with arrangements by Nishanthan & Dan Kristen. The solo Violin by Akkarsh Kashyap and flute by Sanjay Balajee are background elements that showcase Barath's skill in arrangements and production. The tracks are mixed and mastered by Roshan Sebastian at TRNTY RCRDS@barath_dhanasekar @sebastiansathishmusic @robinsebastianmusic @karthikvamsivr @vjganesan @laxmax_3483 @vijayantony @derickmcarthur @dan_kristen @flute_balajee @akkarshkasyap @aparnaharikumarh @sushmita_narasimhan @sivaranjinichandramouli5. Aasa MalliComposed Arranged Programmed & Produced by SaisharanLyrics by MaguviLanguage: TamilGenre: Light Music/PopMood: RomanticIt is nice to see a lot of young talent who made it to different singing reality shows, performing lead and backing vocals in new Tamil songs. Like Sushmita Narasaimhan in the previous song here we have Aravind Karneeswaran on lead vocals for this fantastic indie single. Maguvi writes the lyrics giving the message of love and romance and strong uplift with his words. Sai Sharan is the man behind the composition, arrangements, programming and production and he gives a fantastic sound design for this song. Prithvi's bass guitars stand out for me in the background and then we get some enticing harmonies and Keys. Aravind gives a wonderful performance. The melody is well written especially the way the notes change from "Nerathukku oru settai nee katti ponaye" to "sorgathula namma vazhum ada neram idhu thaane". As we head to the end of the stanza we hear a mild sense of Raag Charukeshi. The tracks are mixed and mastered by Ijaz Ahamad.  @saisharanofficial @aravindkarnee @maguvi_lyricist @ijaz.sound @i_gurulakshman6. PaavaiComposed, Arranged & Produced By Marshall RobinsonLyrics - Madhan KarkySingers - Sreekanth Hariharan, Priyanka NKLanguage: TamilGenre: Light Music/PopMood: RomanticMarshall Robinson is hitting a purple patch with some inspiring indie music every month. This is an outstanding melody with some very capable lead vocalists Sreekanth Hariharan and Priyanka NK. Elvis Gabriel's Ukulele starts things off and then Sreekanth and Priyanka NK playfully engage in the vocals. The way the vocal arrangements are done deserves special mention, and in the background, we can hear how Elvis continues to impress on acoustic guitars. Madhan Karky is the lyricist.The interlude is the highlight reel for me, as two magnificent violinists Manoj Kumar and Shravan Sridhar dominate, in this beautifully written melody. Lakshmikanth does the vocal production. I am sold and can play this interlude on loop, a million times. This feels like an influence of Raag Hamsadhwani to me. Sreekanth excels in the stanza with his lines in the higher vocal register, and Priyanka's sweet tone acts as a perfect compliment. The tracks are mixed and mastered by Abin Pushpakaran at Blu Academy, with Avinash Sathish and Hari being the recording engineers at 20db Studios. @marshallrobinson.music @arjunchidambaram @sarasmenon @madhankarky @sreekanthhariharan @priyankank @manojviolonist @shravansridhar @vyrlsouth @arul.cool @abinpushpakaran @avinashsathish7. MayakkamPerformed by Sanathan Shree KrishnanWritten by Sanathan Shree KrishnanProduced by Sanathan Shree KrishnanLanguage: TamilGenre: EDM - PopMood: RomanticHere comes another famous musician, who is quite active on IG. Sanathan Shree Krishnan was featured a couple of months ago for an interesting song which he composed and performed along with his mother. This one is written, with both melody and lyrics and is produced with some nice EDM elements. The tone feels like an AR Rahman song during his heyday with albums like 'Kadhalar Dinam' and so on. The keyboards and rhythm programming are effective and also done by SanathanMy favourite line in the song is "manadhai thiranthu vittu poniye", with a beautiful set of notes written here and sung effectively by Sanathan. This line and some other segments have a tinge of Hamsadhwani Ragam according to me. 

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 5th May 20241. Beete NahiMusic: Siddharth PanditLyrics: Alok Ranjan SrivastavaVocals: Hansika Pareek (feat. Akanksha Sethi, Pooja Tiwari, Shriya Pareek)Arrangement & Production: Siddharth PanditLanguage: HindiGenre: PopMood: RomanticA beauty once again after "Aadha", here comes the exciting talent Siddharth Pandit with a brand new song in his EP "Azaad Sangeet Season 3". It starts off with the Tabla, almost like "Dhak Dhak karne laga", that is the tempo and style I hear at the start, but then it magnifies into something more beautiful and original. The backing vocalists are all super singers themselves and they sing together in the intro viz. Akanksha Sethi, Pooja Tiwari and Shriya Pareek. In the background, we hear the mild Tabla along with a Lap Steel Guitar played by Michele B. It feels like a slide guitar and the combination of this stringed instrument and the percussion is a match made in heaven. The melody is so rich that I can feel warmth and love for music all over again, a reason why I started music journalism in the first place. When singers sing " Kho jaate hain, yahin kahin kabhi bhi", you know you are dealing with a banger of a song. Siddharth (rightly panditjeeee on IG) does all the masterful arrangements and production for this song along with the heartwarming melody being written. Hansika Pareek makes the foray singing the chorus segment Beete Nahi" and I can hardly make up my mind whether to focus on the terrific lap steel guitar in the background, or Hansika's beautiful vocals and delivery. The melody is loaded with such potential and when offered to Hansika, she dresses it up with even better flair and technical prowess.I also urge you to hear Marcelo S, going bonkers and playing the electric guitar with finesse and gusto in the background, making me believe there is a Carlos Santana involved here. The tracks are mixed and mastered by Siddharth Pandit and I have a mix of emotions like joy and sadness, with the song coming to an end. @panditjeeee @hansikapareek @akankshasethimusic @poojatiwari_official @shaandaarshriya @hashtag.jazbaat @m.sorlii2. S.O.T.IWritten and Performed By: RANJ, Clifr, Karan KanchanLanguage: EnglishGenre: Electronic PopMood: DanceI can control my excitement when I see these names, Clifr, Karan Kanchan and RANJ. They are terrific musicians and they never let their performances drop below a certain standard. The title is so unique and unlike the title, these artists are no strangers to music lovers in India. Bring on the Keys and rhythms and they pump up the energy with the bass guitars adding some glorious style to the proceedings. RANJ is a blessed performer and when she sings, or raps you better pay attention, or else you will grieve from FOMO. Substance is abundant as well as style and the trio of CLifr, Karan and RANJ write and compose this keeping in mind the tastes of the public, without compromising on quality and freshness. Kenneth Gerald is the man behind the talkbox and Vivek Thomas mixes and masters the tracks, with assistance from Sibin Wilson. The rise in the pitch towards the ends gets introduced beautifully with the guitar interlude acting as bridge. The catchy artwork is by Sahana Vathsa @ranjaniramadoss @vivekthomasproductions @speedysahana @azadirecords @clifr_ @karankanchanmusic @theorganboyofficial3. Chhad Ke Na JaaSinger – Raghav ChaitanyaComposer - IP Singh, Rajarshi SanyalGuitars, Music production – Rajarshi SanyalArrangement – Hrishikhesh GanganLyrics - IP SinghLanguage: PunjabiGenre: Alt-RockMood: RomanticThe new EP 'Ibtida' by Faridkot has a couple of good hummable songs and I also did a recent EP review on IG. This is undoubtedly the best of the lot and the other song I enjoyed was 'Aadatein'. The Kazoo-styled riff on the keyboard and a few delightful notes on the Keys make way for Raghav Chaitanya's vocal presence. The song's melody is written by Rajarshi Sanyal and IP Singh with the latter penning the words. Rajarshi handles the production and so he gets the keyboard and rhythm programming to depict an upbeat mood. The melody is well written but there are mild traces of "Ek ladki ko dekha to aisa Laga" from '1942 A Love Story'. The chorus segment is beautiful and when Raghav sings the title line along with embellishments like the harmonies, the song makes the heart swell. The arrangements are profound, and getting harmonies is one amazing strategy that works, but the interplay of the guitars and the Tabla in the verse is magical. "Tujko bhi rang doo mein, Aa" is such a beautiful line, because it came out of nowhere when I was listening to the melody. Hrishikesh Gangan deserves accolades for the arrangements. I love the intervention on the electric guitar solo in the outro and Faridkot hit this out of the park. Abhishek Ghatak is the mixing engineer and the tracks are mastered by Donal Whelan at Haford Mastering. The recording engineers are Surajit Ghosh Mazumdar, at T-series studios. The music assistant at Studio Faridkot is Jatin Mangal. @faridkotmusic @safirock @rajarshisanyal @raghavchaitanya @tseries.official @theghatak4. KanulendukoMusic Composed & Arranged: Chaitan BharadwajVocals: Nikhita SrivalliAdditional Vocals: Chaitan BharadwajLyrics: Vengi SudhakarLanguage: TeluguGenre: Semi-classical PopMood: HappyChaitan Bharadwaj is talented and he has been a part of my weekly lists and reviews quite a few times. I believe this is probably his best work yet, as he releases a super breezy, classy and upbeat semi-classical pop song with the core of Reethigwola/Karaharapriya/Darbari Ragam. Arun Chiluveru's guitars are at break-neck speed and titillate the listener. Chaitan not only composes the tune, he also is the bassist, and he does all the arrangements and programming on Keys and rhythms. The song gets elevated thanks to some outstanding singing by Nikhita SrivalliIn the interlude, I felt like there was a glimpse of the genius Late Shri U. Srinivas with his Mandolin. Thank you SM Subhani for playing the instrument in such a delightful fashion. The stanza goes on to bring me even more cheer thanks to the well-written melody and Nikhita gets even more captivating with the passage of every second. The tone of the second has many similarities with the works of Harris Jeyaraj. The tracks are mixed and mastered by seamlessly by Shadab Rayeen at New Edge with assistant engineers Pukhraj Sonkar, Anup Gandharla, EhsanThe second interlude has Chaitan joining in this nice humming bit, but I cannot take my focus away from Nikhita's baritonish delivery at the beginning of the stanza. @chaitanbharadwaj @nikhita_srivalli @vengi_music @jungleemusicsouth @mandolinsmsubhani @shadabrayeen5. Ninna Monna NaalonaLyrics : Kittu VissapragadaSingers : Shaktisree Gopalan, Adithya R.kMusic : Vijai BulganinKeybroard Programmer : Sajan KamalLanguage: TeluguGenre: PopMood: RomanticWith two songs in a single week, Vijay Vulganin is on fire for sure. This is another Telugu single composed by him with two amazing vocalists Shakthisree and Adithya. These performers are not just skilled in their delivery, but also gifted in that their voices are not easy to mimic and their unique tones can be mesmerising. Adithya's humming and Shakthisree's baritonish lines have already captivated me beyond repair. Sajan Kamal works on all the keyboard programming and the lyrics are written by Kittu Vissapragada. The finger flicks act like goo rhythms and soon enough Vijay Ganesan starts dominating on lead guitars and bass. The flute solo by Lalit Talluri in the interlude is stunning, reminding me of either Raag Hindolam or Shuddha Dhanyasi. The keyboards introduce sounds of the electric Veena, which feels ecstatic. The stanza is the space where the lead singers further induce magnetism. The line is just an unmatched earworm for me when he goes, "Mabbulo thele haaye choodaga, choope thaake modduga" followed by the humming by Adhithya. The magic ends with the outro once again, imitating the interlude heard before. The recording engineer is Hari, with Bhasha as the music in charge, Lijesh as the Voice engineer and Roshan Sebastian as the mix/master engineer. @vijai_bulhanin @adityamusicindia @prathibhaa_reddy @kushalinipulapa @adityamusicindia @rashi.real @sureshbanisetty_lyricist 6. Po PoSinger: Sooraj SanthoshLyrics: Suresh BanisettiMusic Composer: Vijai BulganinKeyboard Programmer: Sathish SebastianLanguage: TeluguGenre: PopMood: EnergeticThis is one splendid song, and although I expect Vijai Bulganin to keep coming up with the goods, I like how he surprises me with such diverse genres and styles of compositions. Sooraj Santhosh is probably right up there as my favourite singer in the Indian playback, so I cannot be happier that he gets to perform this tricky song and he ends up smashing it. The guitars and rhythms are out of this world, and when the words go "Po Po Po", I feel the adrenaline pumping in my veins. Suresh Banisetti is the lyricist. Chris Jason is on electric guitars and bass as well and Sathish Sebastian works on the keyboard programming here. Sooraj sings it with a folkish and the humming in the anupallavi "oi oi oi: with all the vibrato is so catchy. In the next couple of lines in the anupallavi, he sings it like a retro song from the 1950s with a semi-classical twist in the delivery. This shows Sooraj's ability. The interlude is a dancer's delight with the Clarinet Solo, and Vijai follows up this with some Piano intervention. The stanza is a further continuation of the song's catchy melody and the vocal intervention with the "ohh ohh ohh ohh" is pure magic. Lijesh Kumar is the Melodyn Engineer, and Chris Jason is sizzling with his electric guitar interventions right through. KK Senthil Prasath is the recording engineer at Vanajkesav Digi Audio Waves, Chennai and the mix/master engineer is Roshan Sebastian. @vijai_bulhanin @adityamusicindia @prathibhaa_reddy @kushalinipulapa @adityamusicindia @rashi.real @sureshbanisetty_lyricist  @roshansebastian @bassheart_bp @sai_swetha1 @christhejason @soorajsanthosh7. Aa Chal ChaleinComposer- Akashdeep SenguptaSingers- Akashdeep Sengupta, Ana RehmanLyrics- Siddhesh PatoleLanguage: HindiGenre: PopMood: RomanticAKashdeep Sengupta, the composer is riding a good wave now, and after his recent success with the album "Ae Watan Mere Watan" as one of the 3 composers in the album, here comes an indie project. The song is composed by Akashdeep and he gets another very talented musician Ana Rehman to perform on lead vocals along with him. Derrick Correia plays the acoustic, nylon and electric guitars and it is his strumming that makes the intro quite delectable. The guitars are so beautifully played here that the romance flows automatically even without a word being uttered. One can hear the backing vocals by Aniruddh Anantha along with Akashdeep in the lead in the verse. The harmonies get better with humming elements, almost making it like an A-Capella version. Kudos to Akashdeep for a well-written melody. Sidhesh Patole writes these beautiful love-struck lines. The interlude has this classy melody written for the nylon guitar and Ana jumps in with such a saucy tone in her voice. It is like a sensational cameo by Ana Rehman and just 2 lines have a prominent impact on the listener. Ashwin Kulkarni handles the excellent sound design and is also the mix/master engineer. The recording has transpired at Touchwood Studios@akashdeep.sengupta @ana_rehman @sid.patole @vibe_musicentertain

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 28th April 20241. Omal KanaveComposed & Arranged by Yakzan Gary Pereira & Neha NairLyrics by Vinayak SasikumarVocals by Job KurianAdditional Vocals by Neha NairLanguage: MalayalamGenre: Ballad Rock/Orchestral Mood: PathosWhat a way to come back into the thick of things!! I have always loved this duo of Yakzan Gary Pereira & Neha Nair, and here they are giving us a smashing single for the upcoming movie "Nadikar Lal JR.". The song is a fantastic amalgamation great vocals, solid arrangements and a memorable melody. The glorious strings section forms the intro with the accompanying acoustic guitars. Thiago Faria leads and conducts the strings section with Violins played by Letícia Andrade, Maria Emília Paredes, Wellington Oliveira and Alessandro Oliveira, Violas played by Guilherme Bonfim and Michelle Melo, Cellos by Thiago Faria and Mayara Alencar. Job Kurian, gets to perform the lead vocals and he does a smashing job, pun intended. His emotionally charged and apt delivery, with prompt stresses, makes us connect so well with the song. Kudos to Yakzan and Neha for this flamboyant arrangement, sound design and production. I get goosebumps listening to the anupallavi and we have the Flugelhorn by Alessandro Fresu, Michele Fortunato's Trombone and the seductive bass guitars by Panagiotis Andreu and Julio Nogueira lining up in the background. The melody takes a while to register, but once you do fathom its trajectory, the song starts to captivate you. The interlude has so much goodness with the live strings, horns, bass and the ensuing drums by Zamm Kenoby. The stanza has Job singing with such a mellowed-down approach and the song instils that mild sense of pathos. The true gift to the music lover is the notes written and executed by the strings section in the background and they feel like two different songs happening in parallel stitched beautifully together by the masterful Vivek Thomas on mixing. Neha Nair joins on additional vocals and the sound design by Thiago Faria, with recording transpiring at  Faria & Friends Studio, Sao Paulo, Brazil. The outro showcases Job's vocal skills as he soars into the higher register with terrific ease. @thinkmusicofficial @yakzangp @nnehanair @jobkuriank @vinayaksasikumar @nadikarthemovie @thinkmusicmalayalam @vivekthomasproductions @fariafriends @bythiagofaria2. Jag JaageMusic composed by Chirag Todi and Nihira Joshi-DeshpandeMusic produced by Jonathan EdwardLyrics: SreenathLanguage: HindiGenre: Classical-Jazz -FusionMood: HappyNihira Joshi-Deshpande is a solid musician when it comes to fusing Indian classical music with various global styles and genres. I have featured her when it was Latin Jazz/ Flamenco -fusion and now it is more of Classical Jazz fusion. Get a load of this creative beauty with Chirag's guitars, and Madhav Mehta on drums. Nihira sings like a resplendent dream and what I love about her delivery style is that she never forces the classical tonality in a song like this. The singing is breezy and fluid, and she can switch to classical or Jazz at any given instance. Sreenath writes the lyrics.I hear influences of Raag Bhimpalasi in the melody and this is one brilliant and effective way to familiarise the younger generation with classical Indian music. The interlude is s stunning piece on the Sarod by Rohan Prasanna, and here he experiments and freewheels into a casual Jazzy progression without any loyalty to the classical Indian style and that is why , it feels resurgent, almost like a lead guitar. Jonathan Edward is the man behind all the creative arrangements and Production. This is one joyride that has some bellowing creativity, and for me, it is a chapter on fusion music for young artists to learn and take inspiration from. Keshav Dhar is the mix/master engineer and the artwork is by Tushar Kejriwal. @chiragtodi @nihiramusic @sreenath1 @but_does_it_chug @rohanprasanna @theagiledrummer @keshavdhar @t_kej3.Dua E AzaadiMusic Director - Shashi SumanSinger - Javed Ali, Swaroop Khan, Shashi

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 21st April 2024.1. Hey Hello NamastheMusic composed, arranged, and programmed By Jose JimmyLyrics: ShreemaniVocals: Shankar MahadevanLanguage: TeluguGenre: Alt-PopMood: HappyOut of the blue, I heard this song one fine day, and I couldn't believe that a song of this quality was composed by someone I hadn't heard of before. Many stalwarts in the Indian music space would be proud of this work, as Jose Jimmy weaves an ecstatic piece of musical revelry here. Coming to think of it, the city of Hyderabad gets a well-deserved anthem thanks to the music, production and suave writing by Shreemani. Shankar Mahadevan is an ideal pick to sing a song like this, which requires an emboldened energy and passion on vocals. The Hindi lyrics are penned by Jose Jimmy, Sumeesh Gopi & Bibiya Benny. I have always believed that a song will sound fabulous when you introduce a kids' chorus segment ( right from Maestro Ilaiayaraja's 'Anjali' album'), and Jose proves me right. The kids performing in the intro are Thaman Sai, Saanvi Jakkam, Saaveri, Sreerag, Akshita Pola, Tanvi Sri Pingale, Harshitha Arava, Tanishka, Anjali & Ujjwal at the Little Musicians Academy. This kids' chorus is conducted by Aishwarya Daruri. Sumesh Parameswar is captivating on all the guitars, titillating acoustic and funky bass. The tone, sound design and production remind me of AR Rahman's greatest works and Jose Jimmy makes an indelible mark, like "Dil Se" Title track. Shankar's outstanding delivery has Jose and Souparnika Rajagopal on additional vocal support. I find it interesting that Jose uses "yeh sheher nahi, mehfil hai" which we have heard in AR Rahman's "Dilli 6" from the amazing album 'Delhi 6'. Sruthi Raj gets the upbeat mood enhanced with the percussions. The melody continues to sizzle with some excellently written notes and they do sound like traces by Raag Jog (Natai in Carnatic). As much as anything else in this song, Sumesh is probably the biggest hero, playing some terrific electric guitars that sound like U Sreeninvas' Mandolin. The transformation towards the end is as we get a sped-up tempo and Sruthiraj blasts off with his percussions. Balu Thankachan is the mix engineer at 20db Black in Chennai with Paul J Daniel on assistance. The tracks are mastered by Gethin John @Hafod Mastering - Wales UK. The recording engineers are Nishant BT(NHQ), Amal Mithu (K7), Kiran (RO), Hariharan (20db) & Soumil Shringarpure (Lambodara Studios). @expectczarcasm @aidhwaryadaruri @parameswarsumesh @shankar.mahadevan @jozjimy @vamsipujit @naanigaadu @meghana_shehshavapuri @pamuvignani @shreelyricist @preethipagadala @patangthefilm @tseries_south @20dbsoundstudios 2. Moh Na LaageArtists - Shreyas Puranik, Arijit SinghMusic - Shreyas PuranikLyrics - Siddharth-GarimaMusic Produced by - Jackie VanjariAdditional Programming - Rutvik TalashilkarLanguage: HindiGenre: Light MusicMood: RomanticThe duo of Siddharth Garima are lyricists I have featured a few times and this time they turn movie directors. The movie reviewers haven't been so kind, and as far as the music of the album goes, this is one song that was an absolute humdinger. Shreyas Puranik has been on everybody's tongue after his role in the musical album 'Animal', and I too featured his song. Now Sheryas graduates and crates a song that could very well end up among the year's best in Bollywood. The melody is written with such care and love as it oozes quality at the turn of every note and Arijit ensures that the song is delivered perfectly, adding the right amount of emotional aptness and technical goodness. Dipesh Varma excels in rhythm and percussions, which stands out for me. The chorus segment is the highlight reel of the song and we need to appreciate Jackie Vanjari, the producer and Rutvik Talashilkar, the man on all the additional programming. The arrangements are tip-top and you will feel elated hearing the flute by exponents Kiran Vinkar & Tejas Vinchurkar gliding through the background. The stanza doesn't disappoint and the juicy melody that we heard in the sthayi and antara, continues. I believe there are some influences of Raag Kedar in this melody. Jay Mehta is the Music assistant, and Prashant Snagra joins on the Tabla. We get a beautiful bridge section as well and the production is impeccable during this segment giving goosebumps all the way. Tanay Gajjar is the mix/master engineer and the recording engineers are Rahul M Sharma and Samir Dharap at Studio 504.  @shreyaspuranikofficial @arijitsingh @dukaanthefilm @musicgarageofficial @siddharthgarima @jackievanjari @rutvxk @kiranvinkarflute @tejas.flute @prashantsonagra @samirdharap9 @rhsharma504 @tanaygajjarofficial 3. MirzaSong Composed, Arranged and Produced by: A.R. RahmanSingers: Javed Ali, Richa SharmaLyrics: Manoj MuntashirLanguage: HindiGenre: SufiMood: RomanticMany did review and comment that the music of 'Maidan' was disappointing, on the other hand, I felt that the album had two amazing songs, one of which is featured right here. There have been many forays into 'Sufi' devotional/spiritual music by AR Rahman since his heydays when he produced albums like 'Delhi-6', 'Rockstar' etc, but this is probably the closest to that pedestal. Richa Sharma and Javed Ali bring in their A-game and give one of the most heartwarming displays of the year yet.The intro has Richa serenading us with her slow and elaborate alaap-styled singing as Tapas Roy plays the Oud. Manoj Muntashir pens the most touching lyrics and he conquers our hearts as much as the melody, singing and production. The song is composed, arranged and produced by AR Rahman. The guitars are played by Keba Jeremiah and Shrey Gupta and they combine the Oud as well as Sai Shravanam's gentle Tabla. Faiz Mustafa and Swagat Rathore combine on backing vocals giving the song the Qawwali experience. The strings section is by Budapest Scoring Orchestra, while rhythms and keys have all been programmed very effectively and this is where Nakul Abhyankar and Sarthak Kalyani enrol as additional programmers. I do sense some Raag Desh in the mix here and the song keeps getting more ingrained into your system as we keep progressing. The outro is a magical moment in the song as there is the beautiful chord progression and the notes that shift from " Mera Mirza" with the engulfing strings section as well. Nitish R Kumar is the mix/master engineer, with sound engineers Suresh Permal, Karthik Sekaran, Suryansh Jain, Prashanth Venkat, Dilshad Shabir Shaikh, Harshil Pathak, Naval Chikhliya, Sivakumar S, Pradeep Menon, Manoj Raman, Aravind MS, Sathya, Ainul and Sathish V Saravanan@arrahman @richasharmaofficial @javedali4u @manojmuntashir @mandolintapas @kebajer @saishravanam @thatfingerstyleguitarist @faizmustafamusic @swagatrathod_ @nakulabhyankar @sarthak.kalyani @sureshpermal @prashanth_._venkat @suryanshmusic4. HelplesslyPerformed by Nidhi WagleWritten by Nidhi WagleProduced by Mihir DegaonkarLanguage: EnglishGenre: Blues PopMood: RomanticNidhi Wagle is a talented vocalist and musician and like many I respect and adore, she too never compromises on the quality of music. She writes the melody and lyrics and performs the lead vocals like a freshly delivered sizzler, hot and saucy. The vocal tone is stylish and gets the Bluesy texture spot on. We hear the guitars on accompaniment, along with the mild Keys.The highlight is the saxophone which starts somewhere during the verse and then picks up in intensity. The rhythms and vocal harmonies are all essential elements of the song's seductive and delectable output and we have Mihir Degaonkar to thank for, owing to his outstanding production. Brecilla Dsouza the talented singer-songwriter who is also a saxophonist is on the job playing the sax here. Listen to Nidhi sparkle vocally as she sings " You make it seem, like there is nobody else for me" and she reaches for the higher vocal register here with great style too. Brecilla's saxophone is not just an intervention, because her melody is written like a constant and inseparable cog in the wheel. This song is one for the twilight part of the day and if you want to woo your partner, play this at least, if not sing. Rahul does the mixing and mastering. @nidoox @mihirr_d @brecilladsouza @mixedbyrahul @anuja.wagle @f2.two @firstwav 5. StrangerMusic and Lyrics by RonoProduced and Mixed by RonoLanguage: EnglishGenre: Alt-RockMood: RelaxedAn absolute masterpiece, in 3 simple words. I have featured Rono a.k.a. awkwardbong on IG. In my opinion, this will go down as his best work yet and even otherwise, this is one of those songs that satisfies the soul of the listener. The acoustic guitars by Rono (Ronit) are nothing short of scintillating and they could just be a separate instrumental piece as well. I keep waiting, as Rono progresses into the chorus segment and I feel the pain mildly emanating when he starts singing "ohh the city has changed us, Its making us stranger". Dhir Mody begins his role as the drummer gently easing into the verse and the ears are glued to Rono's mesmerising vocals and affecting lyrics. The lead guitars by Rono and bass by Yohann Coutinho make for some luscious strokes that elevate the overall depth and look of this painting. If you listen closely we hear Anoushka Sivasankar on backing vocals and that adds a sense of gravity to the message that Rono is delivering here. The tracks are mixed by Adith and the superlative production is by Rono. @awkwardbong @barkhasingh0308 @taaabus @anoushka_sivasankar @yocouts @dhir.mody @xadithx6. DianaProducer: Derek Mathias Lyrics, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals: Frizzell DSouza Language: EnglishGenre: Blues PopMood: RomanticDerek & The Cats have been regular for the work in 'Instrumental Pieces' and among the Best of 2022 and Best of 2023, I had enlisted their work. Here we have something new, a single with Derek & The Cats featuring a talented singer-songwriter viz. Frizzel Dsouza. She writes the lyrics and there she scores a lot of points like "I feel like a pawn under the rubble, Don't make me cry", where she gets the message delivered clearly. When it comes to the vocal tone, and delivery Frizzell has it all covered thanks to the vulnerability and shivering in her voice. Adesh Vinod plays the steady and flowy guitars, and then within a brief space of time, notes Derek Derek Mathias and Anand Murali play the mellifluous Piano. The terrific lines both lyrically and musically as she sings "I could read you like a looking glass, Print So fine, we were divine, I was your Diana". A momentary pause arrives that makes it even more breathtaking when they re-start, Joel Rozario jumps in on percussions, Jason Sharat on drums, but the one taking the lead is Vishal Varier on the stylish and funky bass guitars. The acoustic guitars are played by Frizzell and she just goes through these lines like a walk in the park. The moment where the song becomes extremely saucy and we feel the heart turned on is when Gautam David starts playing the Saxo solo. From then on we are in for a treat as the lead guitar solo sprays such style in the solo. The outro of the song feels like a catharsis with Frizzels fantastic singing, the lyrics that go " As I break free from you, You let me find Glory". Derek takes a bow for the production and Vivek Thomas for the perfect blend of all the tracks on mixing and mastering. @frizzell.dsouza @_prarthanashetty @derekandthecats @owl_joel_son @anandmurali98 @jasonsharat @vishal.varier @gautam.david @withvkey @mr.derekmathias7. MasoomSinger: Aneet PaddaMusic: Aneet PaddaLyrics: Aneet PaddaLanguage: HindiGenre: Pop/ BalladMood: PathosThe album "Big Girls Don't Cry" had good songs and I have featured a couple of them on my website, including an IG video review of the whole album. Here comes a gem from a young singer-songwriter and it feels like discovering this talent. When it begins we have just a Ukulele aiding in the background. The guitars and piano start making the background layers more enticing and giving necessary support to that lonely and trembling voice of Aneet PaddaAneet writes these heartfelt words of confession as she cries out loud " ab masoom nahi hoon main". The strings section strikes the same tone of sadness that we hear in the words and the delivery by Aneet. That humming is powerful and it is such a revelation to hear Aneet use her vocals to great effect, to show vulnerability, and frustration all at the same time. Listen to her soar in the higher vocal registers and toy with her voice as we approach the outro of the song all the production too feels larger than life. @aneetpadda_ @nityamehra19 @iamsuds @primevideoin8.Na Koi Is Duniya MeinComposer, Author: NeyhalAssociated Performer, Singer, Writer: NeyhalProducer: Aditya Shukla, Timothy ThampyLanguage: HindiGenre: Pop BalladMood: PathosIt has been a while since I featured the exciting young singer-

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 14th April 2024.1. Yimmy YimmySingers: Tayc & Shreya GhoshalLyricists: Tayc & Rana SotalMusic composers : Rajat Nagpal, Tayc & NyadjikoMusic Producer: NyadjikoLanguage: HindiGenre: Pop FusionMood: DanceIt is a rare feat for a Hindi indie song coming from big names, labels and popularity to be this good. I was stunned by the fusion, the underlying melody, the intertwining of styles and the overall appeal. Rajat Nagpal doesn't surprise me, because I have been always fond of his compositions, so take a sniff of this fusion song with some fragments of pop and Afrobeats. Shreya Ghoshal elevates the melody with her fabulous voice, delivery and enjoyable vibrato. Tayc sings the high-pitched Afrobeats, Pop and Hip-Hop segments when he sings "You gotta figure it out, make your way", the lyrics and singing hit you. The way these are fused with Shreya's lines is seamless and catchy. The song is produced with such finesses and style thanks to Nyadjiko who is also the co-composer along with Rajat and Tayc. The chorus line "Yimmy Yimmy" is a riot and it makes you want to groove. The verse is beautiful as Shreya kills it with her passionate and flawless singing. Tayc and Rana Sotal are the lyricists. As we get to the outro, the vocalists carry on with their free-style aalaps and immersive improvisations. Djnass212 is the mix engineer. @iamrajatnagpal @shreyaghoshal @tayc @rana_sotal @nyadjiko @anshul3000 @nikitajaisinghani @desimusicfactory @virginmusicin @chandiniw2. RehahVocals - Adarsh ChavatProduction - Rohit DhanorkarComposer - Rohit Dhanorkar, Adarsh Chavat and Swapnil SahuLanguage: HindiGenre: RockMood: EnergeticAdarsh Chavat reached out to me by submitting his music on my website, and I go through every submission, to then proceed to give my feedback personally to the artists. Adarsh's song was a cut above the rest and though it was released back in 2023, I felt I had to feature and mention it here in my weeklies. This is world-beating Hard metal music and every element stands out to titillate the music lover. Adarsh is scintillating on vocals, coming up with a pulsating delivery just like the genre demands. The melody is composed by Adarsh, Rohit Dhanorkar and Swapnil Sahu. The song is however produced by Rohit, so kudos to him for the perfect blend of instrumentals through arrangements. Nishit Hegde is electrifying on lead guitars and he varies the song on his shoulder in various instances with his solo. Swapnil Sahu plays the rhythm guitars and the drums are thumping. Listen to the smashing solo on the electric guitar around the 2-minute mark and it will be difficult to not band your head at that moment. The bridge comes about like a breath of fresh air, dropping the tempo and adrenaline. Behold the astonishing outro and the vocals and lead guitars are magnificent here. Adarsh writes the lyrics @adarsh.chavat @nishith.hegde @swapnil.sahu674 @rohitdhanorkarr @dotrfilms @epiphaniesmedia.studio @noelsalvi_films 3. Dhund Lo MujhePerformed by SheherazaadWritten, Composed, Arranged by SheherazaadProduced by Arooj AftabLanguage: HindiGenre: AlternativeMood: ContemplativeThe new EP by Sheherazaad is out and I just made a full EP review of 'Qasr' on IG, giving it a 3.5/5 rating. The artist combines with another phenomenal talent called Arooj Aftab from Pakistan. She is a brilliant Grammy-winning producer and this song is one of the favourites from the EP. The Middle Eastern/Meditteranean texture is brought about thanks to the frantic violin solo by Basma Edrees right in the intro. After that, it is an energetic combination of the strings section with Runar Blesvik. Sheherazaad is hauntingly good with her vocals, singing the lines written by her and she also has composed the underlying melody and arranged all the instrumentals. The way she sings "almaari mein chaand", I can feel my hair rising on my arms, as only an extremely capable singer can achieve this. The verse is like a battle of wits between the vocalist and the violinist and music alone is the victor. Basma's solo violin in the outro is nothing short of epic. Arooj Aftab makes this one memorable and engrossing track thanks to her production and sound design. We have Runar on the varied percussion and he also is the recording engineer along with J Vallaeu. The mixing is by J Vallaeu with Heba Kadry as the mastering engineer. @sheherazaadofficial @zay.ira @aroojaftab @runarblesvik 4. ObliviatePerformed by Turnback CaveWritten by Argha Sen, Arsh Das, Diptopaul Chatterjee, Pradyut NahaLanguage: EnglishGenre: RockMood: EnergeticA rock band from Kolkatta, well that sometimes says it all, doesn't it? Here comes Turnback Cave with their single called "Obliviate" and yes when you listen to this engaging rock number, you might just tend to put other things around you into oblivion. The electric guitar riff along with the Keys form the background, but the ears focus on the fantastic vocals of frontman Arsh Das. The lead guitarist is Diptopaul Chatterjee with bassist Pradyut Naha. I am all sold when I hear Arsh sing, and the song is written by the Diptopaul, Pradyut, Arsh and Argha. I further got a boost of energy when I heard him sing " And we'll be broken, to lie down together at last" with a shift in the Octaves for the second part of the line. The drums and electric guitars rage on and you are deep into the blended magnificence of this heavy metal-sounding segment. Many might not realise that such brilliant rock music can give peace, rather than just evoke adrenaline rushes. Just close your eyes and enjoy the electric guitar solo along with the bass and drums by Argha and there lies the secret to fly, if not your body, your soul will. The tracks are mixed and mastered by Akash Singha. @turnback_cave @_shodus 5. BhagavathiComposed by Project MalabaricusVocals: Sithara KrishnakumarAdditional vocals: Lyrics: Dr Sajish MLanguage: MalayalamGenre: Rock- MetalMood: Devotional/EnergeticI love the band Project Malabaricus for their folk-rock music and I have featured them on many occasions if not for their brand of music, purely for Sithara's mesmerising vocals alone. It seems to me that we have a Kazoo playing in the intro along with some tense sounds like the prayer for Goddess Bhagavathy. Libo Praisly Kripesh and Vijo Job turn on the heat with the guitars and we have Ajay Krishnan on bass. Everything comes to a standstill for me when Sithara starts singing, as she brings in her A game and gives a classical Carnatic touch in her delivery. It feels like there are Revathi Ragam influences in the melody

Here are the best Tamil songs released for the month of February 2024. If you are a musician submit your new music here.1. Ithu Nalla TharunamSinger- Sanjay SubrahmanyanMusic Composer- Sean RoldanPoetry- Ramalinga Adigal (Vallalar)Poetry Selection- A.S. PaneerselvanLanguage: TamilGenre: RockMood: EnergeticThe whole album is a collection of some amazing poetry written by Ramalinga Adigal (Vallalar) and a selection of 6 songs from over 5818 written by the great man. The poems are selected by A.S. Pannerselvam and with Sean Roldan composing melodies for these poems, Sanjay Subrahmanyan delights us by singing these songs. I loved the whole album comprising of 6 songs and I urge you all to listen to the mastery of Sean and Sanjay and their good intentions behind this project. This song called "Ithu Nalla Tharunam" talks about inclusive spirituality and the fight against bigotry, things needed for this day and age. The song has this brewing rock flavour and it reminds me of Maestro Ilaiyaraja's "Something Something" from the album 'Anjali'. Sanjay impresses me within a few seconds with that sexy humming. The guitars and drums are essential cogs in the wheel of rock music and here we have some splendid contributions from Vikram Vivekanand on guitars, Shalini Mohan on bass and Ramkumar Kanakarajan as the drummer. How has Sanjay managed to make this move from classical Carnatic music to this style of music? It is a question that has an obvious answer and it is, that the man is a genius! In cricketing terms, Sachin Tendulkar never really had even an iota of trouble shifting from Tests to T-20s. The chorus segment with lead and backing vocals is the highlight of the song, and there in the end Sanjay also delivers a Carnatic classical-styled ghamaka. At the interlude, we get to hear a Renaissance-time string instrument called The Lute played by Arngeir Hauksson, which sounds like an ethnic pluck. The alaap that Sanjay does is just breathtaking and the song has some amazing new instrument names I learnt like the phenomenal Hurdy Gurdy. The instrument used to be played in churches before the advent of the Organ Piano. Steve Tyler plays the Hurdy Gurdy, Giles Lewin is the violinist, and Pete Watson is on the Accordion. There are moments especially the chorus where I felt like there was a Raag Naatai influence. Kalyani Nair does the arrangements for the Celtic Folk Ensemble as well as the strings section. The Orchestra is by FAME Skopje Studio Orchestra and the sessions' producer is Andrew T. Mackay. Glenn Keiles is the recording engineer with assistance from Freddie Light. The Director of the video is Rafiq Ismail and the dancers are Arvind, Rubin, Dhanush, Ranjith, Elango and Kiran with choreographers Kishore, Deepak and Karthikeyan@rseanroldan @sanjaysub @tarakesan @shalinimohanbass @ramkuu @arngeir_hauksson @kalyaninair86 @2. Kasakura YelayeComposer: Pradeep KumarLyricist: Pradeep KumarVocals: Shreya Sundar IyerLanguage: TamilGenre: Light Music/ Symphony OrchestraMood: EnergeticThis is phenomenal and groundbreaking stuff from Pradeep Kumar. A composition, production, vocal execution that surely demands great vision is what I witness here. The intro of the song does feel like "Adikkuthu Kuliru" sung by Superstar Rajnikanth in the movie 'Mannan'. The vocal performance stands out as one of the best I have heard by an Indian singer in 2024 thus far and credit goes to Pradeep for spotting a talent like Shreya and allowing her to shine.The strings are emphatic almost dominating the soundscape like a Bond movie OST and we have the one-and-only Rithu Vysakh playing the strings with the arrangements done by Kalyani Nair. What is amazing is how Kalyani has arranged the strings section in a standalone fashion and they are operating like a separate instrumental track, unlining many songs where the instrumental melody is similar to the song's pre-chorus lines. We can hear the majesty in the double bass played by Shallu Varun and Pradeep deserves praise for writing the melody and lyrics for this one. I love the anupallavi where she sings "eriyala pogayala viduthala enakkilla", and the background strings are beyond excellent in this segment. Shreya's skill and execution stand tall when she sings the words "Kathaadi kattividuda" with a nice shuffle on the second word and difficult notes to perform. The humming that follows is magnificent in style and the way Pradeep introduces the Thavil here is a mark of his genius, it is played by Rajinimurugan. The interlude is a great symphony of the acoustic guitars by Pradeep, along with Rithu's strings and Shallu's double bass. The verse is a bit hard to comprehend and execute, but that is where Pradeep's creativity seeps in. The thavil's beats per minute pick up when she sings " en avasaram yen puriyala", and I hope this was intentional. Sujith Sreedhar is the mix/master engineer at 2 Bar Q Studios and he does a brilliant job to fuse all these varied elements. Shreya makes a mark with this song, and I hope this is the first of many more in Tamil! I will next be listening to the whole album of "Nalla Perai Vaanga Vendum Pillaigale" scored by Pradeep Kumar hoping to find more treasures. @pradeep_kumar1123 @shreyasundar @kalyaniniar86 @npvvpoffl @shalluvarun02 @rithuvysakh @sujithsreedhar 3. Daluma Composed and Arranged by Vidya SagarProgrammed By Anthony Karuna, Ganesan SekarVocals - KarthikLyrics - Ku KarthikLanguage: TamilGenre: Light MusicMood: Romantic/happyVidyasagar the legend, is in the mood! He has been composing some amazing music in Mollywood of late and I just featured a song called "Maname Maname" sung by Hariharan which rose to the top of the weekly Indian charts. Here he is scoring in Tamil for an upcoming movie called "Double Tuckerr" and this is a fantastic sign, showing the great skills of this composer. Karthik sings it like a smooth criminal and the intro guitars make the impression that I am listening to "Everybody Wants to Rule the World". It is a very happy and upbeat song and the kicker arrives with Rajesh Vaidya on the Veena solo in the interlude. The arrangements quickly shift from a semi-classical nature to a Jazz style with the drums and Horns also getting aligned. Ku Karthik writes these witty lines that are playful. I love the lines "Reboot aayachu life u ma, update aayachu jart u ma" both from a melodic and lyrical standpoint. The melody also reminds me of MSV's "Athaiyadi Methaiyadi" and Ilaiyaraja's " Ennavendru solvathamma". The keys and rhythms are programmed very effectively by Anthony Karuna and Ganesan Sekar, but let us take away no credit from Vidyasagar's amazing arrangements of the Horns, guitars, Flute and Veena. Nikhil plays the flute, and the tracks are mixed by Anthony, with Varsha Vallaki as the recording engineer. @vidyasagarmusicofficial @karthikmusicexp @vaidhya_rajesh @ragish.varshavallaki @anthonykaruna @kukarthikoffl 4. Anbe AnbeComposed & Programmed by: Karthika MahadevSinger: Saindhavi Lyrics: Madhan KarkyLanguage: TamilGenre: Light Music Mood: RomanticWhen I play a song more than a couple of times in succession, it must mean I love the song, because when I have to listen to 400 a week, I won't have time for loops and replays. I am featuring Karthika Mahadev for the very first time and I must thank her for her patient responses to all my queries. Karthika has composed and programmed this melodious number taking us back a couple of decades in time and Madhan Karky joins the gang with his sharp and relevant lyrics. 

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 31st March 2024.1. Chhodunga NaSinger & Composer: Arijit SinghLyrics : Kaushal KishoreMusic Production & Orchestrations: Jim SatyaLanguage: HindiGenre: WaltzMood: RomanticIt is not some random statement when I have said in the past that Arijit is an even better composer than he is a singer. The proof of the pudding is in the tasting, isn't it? So here you go, have a listen and make up your mind. This Waltz-styled song is the chart-topper this week. Arijit composed the melody and performed the lead vocals. To be honest, what shines through the song even more than the score is the flamboyant arrangements and the orchestrations thanks to Jim Satya. The Accordion invites me on a beautiful walk along the cobbled streets of Europe and the acoustic guitar feeds in the sense of Romance. The sensational strings section in the background along with the Piano are more than just delightful. Every cell in my body turns red with a vitalised flow of blood thanks to the arrangements and production of Jim. Ekannt Singh is the classical guitarist and the symphony orchestra is brought to life by Budapest Orchestra with Sunny MR being the live orchestra co-ordinator. I love the line " hanstaa rahe to yoon lage jaise , har subah meri khwaboon see hai ban gayi". Kaushal Kishore pens the lyrics, and the video shows the unbreakable bond between a boy and his dog. The interlude is more of these live instrumentals, along with the live orchestra, but Arijit doesn't settle for anything ordinary. The stanza begins with a beautifully written melody, "aaye ye barsaaye, tujh par baadal ye boondhen abhee". The line is meditative in melodic terms and Arijit's ghamakas are just perfectly loaded to accentuate the beauty of the melody. "Koi rahe ya na rahe, main hoon har dum hi tere saath" feels like Arijit promising us that good music will remain with us, no matter who comes and goes in our lives. Sunny MR is the mix/master engineer, Kirti and Sukanto are the project coordinators, with Prithweeraj Sarkar doing the Vocal Edit. @arijitsingh @jimsat @oriyonmusicbyarijitsingh @sunnymr @mekaushalkishore 2. SaiyyanVocals: Asim AzharWritten & Composed by Hassan AliMusic Produced, Mixed, and Mastered by: Sulaman NaseerLanguage: HindiGenre: Folk PopMood: PathosHail the music that comes out of our neighbouring nation, and in just a few weeks, I am featuring the second song from Pakistan. I spoke to Sulamaan the last time featured 'Sadqay' which was a massive IG Reels hit in India, and I hope to meet this talented musician someday. The song's touching lyrics and stunning melody are both written by Hassan Ali. Asim Azhar is the lead vocalist and the mild but sensual vocals work brilliantly. The singing is loaded with elements of pathos and a bit of helplessness. The guitars are strong and drive the background sound design mostly. Then comes the serene flute solo by Dawood that keeps playing at multiple junctures. The Harmonium gives that folkish touch, and the interlude is a great segment with the interplay of guitars, flute and the Harmonium. The stanza begins and Hassan Ali's might comes to the fore, with a towering beauty heard in the notes here " jate jate koi aas ko thode, bole kuch na bas hum roye, kyun diya ye dard bata de"Rahill Mirza plays the guitars and all the monumental production by Sulamaan Naseer. He also mixed and mastered the tracks. Kumail Abbas Rufi is the recording engineer. The melody does have influences of Raag Pilu according to me. @asimazhar @hassan_alihashmi @sulamann @dawoodflutist @sajalaly 3. Yaqeen Na ThaSinger: PaponComposer: Mandeep PanghalLyrics: YoungveerMusic production - Anmol DanielLanguage:Genre: Thumri/GhazalMood: PathosWe have a hattrick of splendid music here, and this time it is a Ghazal/Thumri fused into some very engaging and relatable production. Papon is on fire as the lead vocalist, allowing us no reprieve but to fall in love with his sentimental delivery. Youngveer writes the lyrics and Mandeep Panghal is the composer, creating some semic-classical magic. Papon begins with his uber-cool aalap and we feel our hearts melting away in no time. Ishan Das plays the gentle acoustic guitars and Anmol Daniel is the brains behind the solid production. The melody immediately reminds me of Raag Yaman thanks to some obvious similarities in the notes. The bass guitars are so important in adding a bit of style, and I love the rhythms that just provide a modern touch to the semi-classical song. The interlude solo by Dilshad Khan on the Sarangi is pure ecstasy when we hear it. Anmol does a fabulous job in arranging the live guitars, Sarangi and the keys and rhythm programming. The stanza begins and the silence around lets Papon dominate, if only for a few seconds. The song could very well have tilted into sheer sadness because of the lyrics and tone of the composition, but the guitars draw back the song into a more romantic territory. Pankaj Borah has mixed and mastered the tracks. @paponmusic @mandeep_panghal_music @novicerecordsofficial @youngveer @phalgunikhannaa @haideralionline @dilshhadkhan @anmoldaniel_ @ishandas_666 @pankajborahb4. Nammalani UndiMusic composed by : Kalyan NayakLyrics: Bhargava KarthikSingers : Haricharan, Ramya BeharaLanguage: TeluguGenre: Light MusicMood: RomanticThe song thanks to Haricharan's impeccable vocals gets wrapped around my head and fails to leave. Kalyan Nayak composes a meaty song here with so much to cherish, love and hum. The melody according to me has traces of Raag Jog (Nattai in Carnatic) and it exudes playfulness and joy when we hear it. Bhargava Karthik pens the lyrics. Durwin D'souza plays the guitars with some blistering passion and they are as attractive to the ears just like Haricharans infallible ghamakas. Francis Xavier can be heard playing the brisk solo violin and he is accompanied by Nikhil Ram on the flute, in this ravishing interlude. The bass guitars and acoustic guitars are teasing in the background and the arrangements offer so much for the music lover to listen to and be captivated by. Ramya Behara joins as the female lead vocalist in the stanza, and Cocin Strings is responsible for the strings section in the background. The combined vocals of the leads are a very heartwarming segment of the song. Jonathan Joseph does the arrangements along with Lakshmikanth M and Kalyan. Vivek Thomas is the mix/master engineer at VTP Studios, Cochin, with Aditya Gajula as the mix assistant.  @kalyannayak_official @haricharanmusic @ramyabehara @durwin_dsouza @nikhilramtp @vivekthomasproductions5. KanularaMusic Composed, Programmed and arranged by: Shashank TirupatiSingers : Anjana BalakrishnanLyrics: ShreshtaProgrammed by: Harikrishnan ME, Finny KurianLanguage: TeluguGenre: Light MusicMood: Romantic

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 24th March 2024.1. NirmohiVocals: Himani Kapoor, Durgesh R RajbhattComposition, Production by Durgesh R RajbhattLyrics by Manoj YadavLanguage: HindiGenre: Pop FusionMood: TrippyDurgesh Rajbhatt is not just a super-talented composer/producer, he is also incredibly confident in his abilities, and this combination makes him consistent and unstoppable. I heard this song one early morning, and the melody and production together are so rich like a field studded with diamonds that I kept digging for more and I kept finding more. He composes this stirring melody and when the song is performed on the lead by Himani Kapoor, it is best to put everything aside and simply indulge in the song's beauty. It begins with some tantalising sounds probably of the Sitar and maybe a few plucks, and then the rhythms get the heart racing. Unpredictably the melody begins with the title 'Nirmohi se kaye takhraye re'. Himani sizzles with this register that probably alternates somewhere between the Tenor and Bass. Durgesh plunders our hearts with such stylish and substantial keys and rhythms. If the opening lines are not enough, the line "ghaayal ho gayi, de de davai re' is oozing with such melodious notes, but the heart blooms not just in that joy but also in the enthralling keys and synths. Manoj Yadav drives home the message with his lyrics but Himani with her ghamakas leaves a mark that is forever etched in our souls. The keys, pun intended, continue to unlock even more potential in the song and there is a magnificent shift from semi-classical to Synth-pop. In that particular antara that begins " ghaayal ho gayo" I did sense the pathos in the notes maybe thanks to Raag Charukeshi's influences. Right from the interlude, laden with Keys we enter a super stylish phase that could turn any dance floor dynamic. At the end of the stanza, we get the most beautiful segment with both Himani and Durgesh singing antara with just amazing passion and emotion. Himanshu Shirlekar is the mix/master engineer who just gives us a finely crafted end product for consumption. @kapoorhimani @durgest_r_rajbhatt @manojyadavwrites @mixedbyhim2. VaanmugilComposed, Arranged, Orchestrated: Nishad G.Vocals: Shashaa Tirupati, Sreekanth Hariharan, Anjana JPLyrics: Rishi KLanguage: TamilGenre: Jazz/SymphonyMood: RomanticI have always followed the work of Nishad G closely because he has been a very dependable and talented music critic. I took inspiration from him and I used to be motivated when he would appreciate my reviews. Does that make me his equal after 4 years of my journey in music journalism? The short answer is 'No', because there is one crucial differentiator. He is a musician and I am not.Well done Nishad, and this song is a testament to your abilities and I hope I can make a few more people listen to your splendour. Shasha Tirupati delivers along with Nishad a style that has impressed me over the last few years when vocalist Pratibha Singh collaborates with producers like Deepak Yadav and Meghdeep Bose. How can the soul not attain its ultimate purpose when we listen to such breathtaking Jazz? Nishad does the arrangements and Orchestration and he is accompanied by an army of musicians who leave no stone unturned. The strings are by the Budapest Scoring Orchestra and all the amorous Brass section and Woodwinds are by the Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra. In my honest opinion, someone like AR Rahman would be proud of this work, if it came from his repertoire. In the interlude, Nishad gets a Carnatic melody played by Abhay Nyampally on the electric guitar with such style and precision and if I am not wrong I heard traces of Raag Bihag. The gentle drums by Hiroshi “Matsukichi” Matsubara are like the touch of a feather and the guitar melody continues with even more background gusto heard on the Horns section. All along the Jazz elements are upgraded thanks to bassist Philip Kuehn, and Ashwin Raja on the Piano. This moment in the song when the Piano plays just after the thundering sounds gets all your attention. Sreekanth Hariharan joins the bandwagon and it is the emotionally apt delivery that sucks me in. The second verse where Shasha sings "together" is a heart-wrenching moment and an outro of this class is worthy of being incorporated into the climax of "You've Got Mail" when Tom Hanks wipes away Meg Ryan's tears and says " Dont cry SHOPGIRL". Rithu Vysakh plays the String Quartet and let us remember that along with Shasha there is another beautiful voice, that of Anjana JP. The poetic Tamil lines are written by Rishi K, the recording engineers are Taisei Adachi at Base6 Studio Shimokita, Tokyo, Sivanesh Natarajan at Shimmr Studios, Chennai, Dénes Rédly, Kouzou Miyamoto and Yoichi Hashiyada for recording track guitars. Sivanesh Natarajan needs appreciation of the highest order to bring all these varied and numerous tracks together on mixing. He is also the mastering engineer. @theindoencers @sashasublime @sreekanthhariharan @anjanajp @waltz_kanavugal @abhaynyayampallyguitar @filkeen @ashwin.raaja @rithuvysakh @shimmrstudios @sivaneshnatarajan @kausthub_ravi3. Chandasina ChandadalliMusic Composed, Produced and Arranged by: Charanraj M RSinger : Sidhartha Belmannu & Meghana BhatLyrics : Dhananjay RanjanProgrammed by: Charanraj M R & Sujith SreedharLanguage: KannadaGenre: Light MusicMood: RomanticNo this is not a masterpiece by Ilaiyaraja from the 1990s. In case you were wondering, this is light music with a semi-classical touch, composed, arranged and produced by 2023's best composer Charan Raj. Thanks to his undeniable potential, we are blessed and we continue to hear such earworms that act like flawless Time Machines. A song that I was reminded of was "Chinna Chinna Vanna Kuyil" sung by S Janaki from the movie 'Mouna Ragam' and I believe there are shades of Raag Kiravani in this benevolent melody.I always firmly believe that even a fabulous melody can be made into something glorious or marred out of shape by a playback singer/vocalist. That department causes no worry with the flamboyant classically-trained Siddhartha Belamannu showering love on every note and in turn we as music lovers get such a return on time invested. Meghana Bhat who sang one of 2022s best Kannada songs " Sakkare Putte", joins as the female lead. Sunil Sylvester's acoustic guitars make me fall in love again, and Napier Naveen's bass guitar stylises the whole song.The very catchy percussions are folkish and they remind me of the masters Ajay-Atul in their work on the album 'Sairat'. Karthik Vamsi plays the percussion. Music can heal and yes you will feel rid of all your worries in the flute solo by Josay Allapuzha and Charan writes a heartwarming melody here. Everything goes silent, other than the percussion, bass and flute allowing Siddhartha and Maghana to touch our hearts deeply with their vocals. The string arrangements by Narayan Sharma are mesmerising and they are played by Carol George, Herald, Josekutty, and Francis Xavier of Kochi Strings. Once you read this long review, just close your eyes and listen to the magic unfold. The unstoppable strings in the outro and the whole song would make The Gods shower Karnataka with the water it so desperately needs now. The programming is by Charan, Sujith and the additional programming is by Narayan. The recording engineers are Aniket Mohanty, Fenn, Jisto, Bejoy & Roger, music supervisor is Venkatesh G Bhat. The mixing and mastering are done by Sujith Sreedhar @ 2bq Studios Chennai. The lyrics are penned by Dhananjay Ranjan@charanraj27185 @siddhartha_belamannu @ayemeghana @narayan_sharma227 @venkateshmusic_ @sunil6string @napier_naveen @sujithsreedhar @josy_alappuzha @somusoundengineermovieofficial @4. Madhu PakarooComposed, Produced, and Arranged by Amrit RamnathLyrics by Vineeth SreenivasanVocals by Vineeth SreenivasanRajasthani Folk Vocals by Devu Khan ManganiyarLanguage: MalayalamGenre: Qawwali- fusionMood: HappyI have become so engrossed in the theatres in Mumbai these days, even before the opening credits of the movie. This is because theatres like PVR have started showing trailers for Regional films as well. One film that caught my eye is the multi-starrer " Varshangalukku Sesham", a Malayalam bonanza to be released in April. I also got excited because we have the musical score by Amrit Ramanth. I have featured this talented singer-songwriter many

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 March 2024.1. Manam ManamMusic: VidyasagarLyrics: Vinayak SasikumarSinger: HariharanLanguage: MalayalamGenre: Light Music/PopMood: HappyHow do these two amazing musicians come together after so many years and still deliver such beauty? Vidyasagar has been very impressive whenever he has composed music out of the blue in the last few years and this is another prime example. The song is performed like a dream by Hariharan taking us back to the early 2000s. Vinaya, Abinaya, Srivardhani, and Hema are constantly accompanying in the backing vocals. The melody has maybe traces of Raag Hamsadhwani and it is the combination of keys and rhythms by Anthony Karuna, Harsha Vardhan and Ganesan Sekar that gives the song a modern touch. The interlude has this jugalbandhi between the female chorus, along with the guitars and drums and the Shehnai feels ecstatic and is well-composed. Balasayee is just magical on the flute and Aswani Shankar plays the Shehnai. The rhythm programming also ensures we get an equal taste of Western drums and Indian classical Thavil. Murugan S and M. Senthilkumar are the recording engineers and Anthony Karuna is the mixing engineer. The second interlude with the strings section followed by the Harmonium and guitars is a heartwarming section which someone like Vidyasagar alone can compose. Vinayak Sasikumar is the lyricist. @vidyasagarmusicofficial @vinayaksasikumar @anthonykaruna2. Na JaSinger, Songwriter, Producer: Jyoti KaviAdditional programming: RemyLanguage: HindiGenre: PopMood: HappyJyoti Kavi is responsible for creating magic here as this song woke me up from my slumber one fine morning at around 4 am. She has been featured before by me, but this time she soars into another orbit altogether. It is music like this that makes me believe in divinity, love and life itself. Jyoti has written the lyrics, composed the stunning melody and produced the song with such exuberance and sophistication. Akshat Mehrotra's flute solo starts playing and it does intervene beautifully in many instances. If you pay attention, there are a couple of layers of the flute playing and things get extremely stylish and energetic with the guitar introduction. The acoustic and electric guitar sounds combine with some stunning rhythms. I felt that there were some Raag Hindolam influences but Jyoti corrected me that it was Raag Natabhairavi being explored mainly. Jyoti sings this like a dream and when she does this ghamaka on " rehti hai hoton pe" I surrendered on my knees. Remy does all the additional programming, and so kudos to him for that mix of Tabla and rhythms in the verse. The strings section at the end of the verse is magnificent and I could go on listening to the song numerous times. The execution and arrangements of the flute deserve special mention. The mixing and mastering are done by Jyoti Kavi. @jyoti.kavi3. Innevanavva Poem Written by  Vachanakarti SatyakkaComposition, Vocals: BindhumaliniProduced by Prashanth TechnoLanguage: KannadaGenre: Semi-classicalMood: DevotionalBindhumalini sent me this song after I met her at a beautiful performance called "Singing Body". This is one of her purest and finest works, not because just the singing is shatteringly good, or the production is immaculate, but because the project has a purpose of profound importance. I was educated about the 12th-century Vanchana poet called Satyakka. She stood up boldly against gender biases, inequalities and casteist discrimination. How did anyone rise against such atrocities back in the 12th century when it was the most accepted norm? My salutations to this phenomenal being!Getting back to this song, the gobsmacking Nadaswaram invites us into the track. Adyar D Balasubramanian plays it like a champion and after that intro, it is Bindhumalini taking us away into a land of dreams thanks to her singing. The words, penned by Satyakka are a seeking the help of power from above to resolve all the problematic issues she has been witnessing on earth. I wonder which God can resist the power of these words and the purity of this voice.The melody is written by Prashanth Murali a.k.a. Prashanth Techno and Bindhumalini, with the former giving us a powered-up production. The Keys by Prashanth and the Kanjira by Charu Hariharan, are just soothing along with that Dotara-sounding instrument. I kept hearing a lot of Raag Mohanam influences, and then when Bindhumalini spoke to me she said it was Mohanakalyani. It is an auditory treat to listen to Bindhu's enchanting voice and ghamakas. The outro with the Nadaswaram, Keys and Kanjira takes me to the edge of paradise! I have seen my Shambhukeshavana. The tracks are mixed by Daniel Alba, and recorded by Avinash Sathish at 20dB Studios and Deepak SR at Deepak SR Productions. The beautiful cover art is by Madhuri Aggarwal. @bindhumalini @nadasbala @charuhariharan @msaggarwal @prashanthtechno @msaggarwal @deepaksr.mix @avinashsathish @danielalbasound4. LafzWritten, Composed, Produced, and Performed by ShirishLanguage: HindiGenre: Disco-PopMood: TrippyShirish has been on my radar for more than 3 years now and he has been featured quite several times, so it was a matter of time before he got featured and reviewed again. This single, in my opinion, is his best work yet. Shirish has composed the melody written the lyrics, and performed the lead vocals. Right from the moment the song starts playing, one will get hypnotised by it, and it has this casual tempo and disco-themed soundscape. Shirish for most parts sings in the falsetto zone and the bass guitars and rhythms keep upping the ante. The most stunning part of the song comes in the verse/stanza. It is a beautiful composition here right at the end of the haunting interlude."Kehte kabhi na, jo bhi kehna na" is just pure magic, and the song has a tone and feel that resembles "Main Aisa Kyun Hoon" by Shankar-Ehsan-Loy. The keys and rhythm programming us outstanding and one enters a trippy mood as we keep listening to this. A big round of applause is all I can think of for this splendid track. @shirishmusic @mixedbyhanish5. Aata Gaani Aata Composed & Sung by Sravana BhargaviLyrics by Goreti VenkannaMusic Produced by Stanley SajeevLanguage: TeluguGenre: Latin PopMood: RomanticThis song came as a pleasant surprise, because the Telugu music space is dominated by Tollywood, and here comes an indie song and that too in Latin Jazz/Pop style. I ha

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 10th March 2024.1. Le Le Pangey Singer: Sanjith Hegde, Anurag Kulkarni, Varsha S KrishnanComposed by - Sanjith HegdeLyricist - Kausar MunirMusic Producer - Gautham Hebbar, Sanjith HegdeLanguage: HindiGenre: Disco-popMood: EnergeticBejoy Nambiar must truly be appreciated for his commitment to the art of cinema, as keeps on experimenting. He deserves even more praise for getting indie musicians a chance to showcase their talent on the big screen. This song is the best in the album as Sanjith Hegde composes and performs this energetic disco-pop single. To me, Sanjith, Charan Raj and Gautham Hebbar show many Indian musicians how to create an original song in this genre without sounding similar to the work of Bee Gees. Rithu Vysakh sizzles on the violins as he not only performs but also arranges the section. Varsha Krishnan and Anurag Kulkarni accompany Sanjith on lead vocals, and the chorus is formed by Narayanan Ravishankar, Santosh Hariharan, Srisha Vijayasekar and Abinaya. The song feels uplifting as we hit the chorus segment. The outstanding, world-beating production is by Sanjith and Gautham Hebbar. The rhythm programming is of stunning quality and Fodfray Immanuel keeps up the charm on guitars. The singing by Sanjith elevates to a much higher orbital as expected in the stanza and it is one roller-coaster ride just listening to this splendid piece. The synth-heavy and keyboard-led part where Sanjith sings " aa aa aa" is brilliant. Nisthula Murphy is the project supervisor, Sanjay Romauld is the recording engineer and Sujith Sreedhar is the mix/master engineer at 2BarQ, Chennai. @sanjithhegde @varsha_skrishnan @anuragkulkarni7 @kausarmunir @nikifying @zoamorani @tjbhanu @sanchana.natarajan @imarjundas @kalidas_jayaram @tseries.official @gauthamhebbar @_srishaaaa__ @santoshhariharanlive @sujithsreedhar @rithuvysakh2. Jaage Re Jaage Naina Singers: Shashwat Singh & Prateeksha SrivastavaLyrics: Himanshu KohliMusic: Yug BhusalMusic Production, Mix & Master: Roop MahantaLanguage: HindiGenre: Light Music/PopMood: RomanticPrateeksha Srivastava has been doing quite well in many indie projects of late, where she composes and writes but here it feels like some nice recognition of her abilities when another composer/producer offers her a vocal role. Shashwat Singh is another talented singer who deserves many more things going in his favour and this song is a good exhibition of the vocal abilities of both Prateeksha and Shashwat. We get a beautiful melody that reminds us of the works of Pritam, Shankar-Ehsan-Loy and so on. Prateeksha enhances the beauty of the notes with her expression and tone. I love the line " aankhon she khwaab churaye, hoton pe baat chupaaye" for its melodic strength, and lyrical value. Himanshu Kohli writes the words, Yug Bhusal writes the melody, and kudos to both. Kiran Vinkar's woodwinds play midly in the background and Ishan Das doubles the pleasure with his guitars. The interlude is laden with such goodness as we get some melodious notes on the woodwinds, and it is Roop Mahanta who glorifies the song with the fantastic arrangements and rhythm programming as well. The stanza is where Shashwat opens his account and it feels like a gift from the heavens as he sings the stunning line "behti tu ek nadiya". I had such a great recall of AR Rahman's album "99 Songs" when I heard Shashwat's voice. The vocal harmony arrangements are outstanding as well. The song transports me to a better place and I am sure it will brighten your day as well. Rupjit Das is the recording engineer and Roop does the mixing and mastering. The outro with the combined vocals of Prateeksha and Shashwat with the woodwinds playing in a feeble tone is a fitting end to the song. @officialprateeksha @shashwatsinghofficial @yugbhusalofficial @theritikarai @dishant_gullaiya @roopmahantaofficial @rupjit_playheadstudio @ishandas_666 @himanshukohli @kiranvinkarflute 3. Kagaz Singers - Garvit - PriyanshComposers - Garvit - PriyanshProducer - Garvit SoniLyricist - Priyansh Srivastava Language: HindiGenre: Semi-classical fusionMood: RelaxedThe song is named "Kagaz" and I can give it in writing on a piece of paper that Garvit-Priyansh would be one of the most trusted and reliable duos/bands in Indian indie music. They keep coming up with such beautiful songs like bags on a conveyor belt. Garvit Soni and Priyansh Srivastava are the source of inspiration to most Indie musicians thanks to their consistency and quality. This song as always has been composed by the duo and also been performed by both. Garvit is the producer and Priyansh is the lyricist. The soothing vocals along with the acoustic guitar and strings section in the background are tranquil. The line "na kahoge tum, na kabhi kahenge hum, kagazi sa hamara ishq hai" is sentimental and touching both musically and lyrically. The verses are simple in their structure but it is the singing and gentle instrumental arrangements that deliver the goods. A music lover can spend an evening just listening to this and he/she will never know the way time passes by. @garvitsoni_ @maninychakrabarty @ruchelle_dadwani @suhanichandhok @startistmanagement @gaganverma26 @priyanshhhsrivastava @garvitxpriyansh 4. Love Nahin Toh Kya Hai Music Composed & Produced by: Salim SulaimanSingers: Pawandeep Rajan, Arunita KanjilalLyrics: Shraddha Pandit Music Co-Produced: Raj PanditLanguage: HindiGenre: PopMood: RomanticHere they come again, the Merchant brothers ain't gonna stop, and this is hopefully the start of something once more magical in 2024 from the brilliant composer/producer duo. They have composed and produced this beautifully written song and Salim-Sulaiman brings on Indian Idol supremos Pawandeep Rajan and Arunita Kanjilal as lead vocalists for this romantic single. Muheet Bharti is present and he paints a stunning picture using the acoustic guitars, and we then have Arunita and Pawandeep joining forces and adding vocal layers. To be honest the song's intro and pre-chorus segments were run-of-the-mill for me. It then starts sounding very catchy with the title "yeh love nahi toh kya hai", the bass guitars and innovative sounds probably from the talk-box amp up the style. The verse begins with a terrific line that goes "aankhon mein kaajal na tehre , ki tu basa inme", and is loaded with melodic and vocal goodness. If Arunita steals the heart with the voice and the mild ghamaka, Pawandeep stamps his authority and confidence when he sings the next lines. The arrangements, production and sound design are very typical of Salim-Sulaiman and that is why it remains the best segment of the song. Kudos to Shraddha Pandit for these relatable lines. Raj Pandit is the co-producer and we have the usual suspects Aditya Kalway, and Raj once again on recording at Blue Productions, Aftab Khan as the mix/master engineer and Vatsal Chevli assisting with mixing. @pawandeeprajan @arunitakanjilal @shraddhapandit @salimsulaimanmusic @rajpandit17 @aviral_kumar @mixedbyaftab @muheetbharti @merchant_records @warnermusicindia @adityakalway @vatsalchevli @choklate.pi @shivansh.j 

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 3rd March 2024.1. ViduthalSingers: Dhee, ofRoComposed, Arranged, Produced: Santhosh NarayananAdditional Programming: Aditya RavindranLyrics: Mu.RiLanguage: MalayalamGenre: Heavy MetalMood: Energetic / EerieI was eagerly awaiting the release of the movie " Anweshippin Kandethum" to see Tovino Thomas in the lead, and more importantly, it would be Santhosh's full and proper debut in Malayalam as the composer. There was only one full-length song in this thriller and it was released a few days before the movie. This song had everything I needed to be blown away, from Dhee and ofRo's superlative lead vocals to some exhilarating live instrumentals. Mu.Ri is the lyricistSanthosh Narayanan lives up to his name as he creates this track that matches the tone of the movie. Slow and intriguing at times, and then brisk and energetic within seconds. Dhee uses her amazing tone to sing these lines with such intensity and passion and the heavy Piano adds to the intrigue. She ends her line with a high-pitched note and then the blazing electric guitars knock you down thanks to Aditya Ravindran and Simeon Telfer. OfRo joins the party singing the title lines and it feels like an anthem egging Tovino on his journey to solving the murder mysteries. This is supreme Heavy metal stuff, and where Santhosh keeps delivering is when during the next verse, the bass guitars and the lo-fi-styled vocal samples create an eerie tone. I love how Santhosh then creates a melody on the electric guitars and that forms the interlude. It is not over yet as we get Manoj Kumar playing a scintillating solo on the violin. He pierces the heart deep with that solo and he ends it with a nerve-wracking high-pitched finish. Notice the way the electric guitars and the phenomenal drums join during the end of the interlude. There are these vocal harmonies we keep hearing adding to the thrill and they are performed and arranged by Aditya. Finally, we get the title line being uttered by OfRo and David Thomas earns huge respect for his outstanding drums, especially the way he just beautifully increases the beats per minute just before the bridge section. OfRo exhibits incredible energy towards the end and Manoj delivers the icing on the cake with another magical solo intervention on the Violin. Dhee hits the winning runs by closing the song with that admirable line of rising notes. We have Vijaynarain and Santhosh on the chorus, and the song's recording is done by Santhosh, Karthik Manickavasakam, Pranav Muniraj and Rupendar Venkatesh. Rupendar is the mix/master engineer with Meenakshi Santhosh as the Musicians' Co-ordinator. @musicsanthosh @adityaravindran95 @ofrooooo @parari_muhsin @dhee__ @vijaynarain @rupendar_venkatesh @karthikmanickavasakam @pranavbalu @davidthejoseph @manojviolinist @simeontelfer 2. NandanandanaaMusic: Gopi SundarLyrics: Anantha SriramSinger: Sid SriramSong Arranged And Programmed By: Gopi SundarLanguage: TeluguGenre: Semi-classical PopMood: RomanticHe is back again, Gopi Sundar with a brilliant composition in Tollywood. He ropes in Sid Sriram and the combination works like wine and cheese. It is not easy to serenade a music lover with such beauty these days, because we are now in an age where a few gimmicks and production alone compensate for any writing deficits by a composer. I am hoping that the song has influences from Abhogi Ragam and the song that I am reminded of the most is Vidyadagar's " Konja Neram konja Neram". Sumesh Parameswar is a gentle giant on guitars and bass here making a delightful start and Sid just drizzles with his fantastic tone all over. The humming that comes like a guitar being strummed feels chirpy and stylish. Christakala and Athira Janakan join in chorus. Biju Annamanada plays the Veena solo in the interlude and here one more amazing semi-classical number I am reminded of is Maestro Ilaiyaraja's "Indraikku Yen Indha". This is accompanied by the Ghatam and the violin by Idappally Ajith Kumar playing mildly in the background. Gopi Sundar makes some magic by mixing semi-classical notes with a very funky Pop style of arrangements. OK Gopi is mesmerising on the Nadaswaram in the second interlude. The interventions on the Violin and Veena are outstanding during the stanzas. Babu Velayudhan, Priya Nair are the Music Production Managers. The recording engineers are Rajath Raveendran, Nevin C Delson, Gopi Sundar and Joe Antony. The mixing and mastering are done by Balu Thankachan @ 20db Black Studios. @gopisundar__official @anantha.sriram @parameswarsumesh @christakalaofficial @athirajanakan 3. WhateverWritten and Performed by: HasanProduced by Aman Arakh Drum Programming: Gaurav KhannaLanguage: EnglishGenre: Ballad/RockMood: RelaxingHasan reached out to me ahead of his new song, and I love when such interactions turn out to be treasure troves like this one. This ballad is gentle but it knocks on your door relentlessly and rises in intensity. The melody and lyrics are penned by Hasan and he evokes all the right emotions while performing the lead vocals. Aman Arakh masterfully produces the song and if Hasan plays the titillating acoustic guitar, Yohaan Pissurlenker is the cool bassist. I love the line in the verse " And I don't want to move ahead now, But I'm at a fork and I've got to choose myself", both for the notes and words. The backing vocalists add a beautiful layer and it it helps the song get a richer tone. Damini Gautam and the sensational Brecilla D'Souza are the vocalists here. The song rocks you away to a gentle sleep during many portions thanks to the beautiful melody and overall arrangments. Tanishk Diwaker plays the keys and Gaurav Khanna makes things upbeat by working on the drum programming. The writing and vocals are magnificent, to say the least, and another example here is " Endings can be beautiful, Sunsets don't torture your soul. They always lead to new dawns". A cameo awaits and Warren Mendonsa explodes onto the scene with his electric guitar solo towards the end. Shikhar Chaudhary and Aman play additional guitars. The vocal harmonies are arranged to perfection with not even a second being dulled down or being predictable. These are the kinds of songs that give music lovers hope, "Yes we'll find a way now. Kudos to the whole team. Aman is the recording, mixing and mastering engineer. @hasanbaldiwalax @acrimonius_aman @gauravvkhannaa @yohaanbass @blablaboi.10 @shikhar_c @daminivox @brecilladsouza @blackstratblues 4. Entha PremaSingers: Sunitha Upadrasta & Achu RajamaniMusic Director: Achu RajamaniLyrics: Krishna KanthLanguage: TeluguGenre: BalladMood: RelaxedIf I have to quickly mention the composer and singer here, I am enthralled and enamoured by both of these amazing musicians. Achu Rajamani, the composer has been around for a while now and making steady waves. His pedigree is rich and he has also assisted MM Keeravani. Recently I featured an amazing song "Oh na Madhu" from the album 'Month of Madhu' and when a Telugu-speaking friend of mine appreciated the BGM score of the movie so much.When it comes to Sunita Upadrasta, I keep wondering why I haven't featured her even once since 2019 when I started my journey of music journalism. Just last month I featured a beautiful melody performed by Sunita called "Sandela Kusuni" and now I keep raving to people about her voice and her immense abilities. This is a ARRahman-esque song with terrific sound design and arrangements and it feels like KS Chithra is in full flow. You are drawn into the song and when she sings "Entha Prema" you just have to fall in love with the music. Chennai Strings dominate in the interludes and background after she finishes singing " manasa". It feels like Raag Desh or maybe Raag Shankarabharanam (Bilawal in Hindustani) to me, either way the melody is pristine, and Sunitha makes it heavenly with her vocals. The strings section along with the rhythms is just like drops of honey falling on my lips. Bruce plays the guitars and Balaji Bhaskaran handles Sound Modification. 

Here are the best Tamil songs released for the month of January 2024. If you are a musician submit your new music here.1. Katchi SeraComposed & Performed by Sai AbhyankkarMusic Produced by Sai AbhyankkarLyrics by Adesh KrishnaAdditional Vocals by Sai Smriti Music Programmed & Arranged by Sai Abhyankkar Language: TamilGenre: PopMood: Happy Sai Abhyankkar a.k.a. Abhay releases this brilliant pop number would deserves to be at the top of the charts undoubtedly. I am thrilled to see such amazing talent exhibited by Abhay, who has single-handedly created this banger. He has written the melody, sung the lines and along with that arranged and produced the song to perfection.It all begins in such a mellow fashion, but the moment Abhay starts singing our hearts just grow fonder. The cool and casual style of delivery is executed brilliantly and let us not forget Adesh Krishna's apt lyrics. Sai Smriti sings in the background and delivers those stylish and teasing Konnakol lines. The impactful bass is accompanied by engaging keys, synths and the Vocoder, all played by Abhay. Do remember to check in the song's official video on YouTube as it has some stunning choreography by Anusha Viswanathan and all the dancers from The Dancers Club. The interlude is filled with the Nadaswaram by Parthiban, the DIY Duduk and Bawu played by Ashish and all the wonderful rhythms programmed by Abhay. Many musicians assume that a song with a couple of catchy lines is good enough for the listeners to enjoy, but Abhay deserves huge appreciation for going further and giving us a cherished experience and you can feel the hair rising with the melodious notes of the stanza as he sings " yaarum parthu ninnu pesavilla". He sings the lines with such finesse and it is like he knows the magic formula to make a song sound hypnotic and addictive. Whether you understand the lyrics or not, I urge the readers to listen, see and dance their way to bliss with this one. The electric guitar is played by Rohan Sebastian, while Abhay is on the acoustic guitar. Yanka Rhythm Group is in charge of the reverberating live rhythms, and the tracks are mixed by Sai at YOLO Records and mastered by Rupendar Venkatesh. @abhyankkar @thinkindiecollective @tatva_man @directedbykenroyson @anu_viswa @thedancersclub @rupendar_venkatesh @my_deceptive_cadence 2. Megham Pol Aagi Song Composed Arranged by JAKES BEJOY Lyrics: THAMARAISinger : KAPIL KAPILANMusic Producers : JAKES BEJOY, HARISANKAR VLanguage: TamilGenre: Light Music / PopMood: HappyJust like I have consciously decided to include instrumental music every week, I am also going to get Tamil songs into the list as long are worthy of the spot. Last year I published a monthly on Tamil music ( Tamil being my native tongue) and kept them away from the India weeklies, but now I believe the larger crowd will benefit and take inspiration from the great Tamil songs too if I include them in the weekly playlists. This one is from an upcoming Tamil movie called "Nirangal Moondru" and it has some good music as of now with the first single turning out to be a delightful melody. Kapil Kapilan sings it with such finesse and there is romance flowing through his delivery. Thamarai writes beautiful lyrics that blossom in love just like the name Thamarai which means "Lotus". I just love the anu pallavi " kaatrum veesuthe, kaathoram pesuthe" is terrific musically and lyrically. The rhythms and keys are terrific in the programming. The trumpet by Babu solely adorns the interlude segment with Jakes and Harisankar V being the men in charge of production. The stanza continues to serenade us and when Kapil sees a shift in the trajectory with the line " Naan ezhutha kavithaiyellam unnodu, nee nadanthal nizhalai pinnodu" is a stunning landing line from the charanam to the chorus segment of teh song. Kapil's mild vibrato does more than enough to steal your heart. The clarinet (programmed) is excellent in the written notes and execution and makes for one dreamy interlude. The session is arranged by Daniel Joseph Antony and Maneeth Manoj. The guitars, mild strings section, horns and keys celebrate the melody to its fullest. The recording engineers are Midhun Anand, Daniel Joseph, Maneeth and Midhun Manoj. The tracks are mixed and mastered by Midhun Anand. @jakes_bejoy @kavignarthamarai @maneethmanoj @midhunmanojj @midhunanand_official @daniboy__73. ThaensudareMusic Composed, Arranged & Produced by Sean RoldanSingers: Sean Roldan, Shakthisree GopalanLyricist: Mohan RajanAdditional programming by Ashwin Raja  Language: TamilGenre: Light MusicMood: RomanticThe album 'Lover' has some amazing songs, and I recently did a full album review on IG giving it 4/5 as the rating. This song along with 'Velagaadha' are the two standout songs. Sean Roldan motors along as one of the best composers we have in India and I cannot rave enough about the focus he applies to composing a good melody. Vocally, Shakthisree Gopalan makes the heartthrob and hair rise all over your skin. The singing is powerful and technically sound, her tone also devastates with that tinge of sadness. The Piano gravitates the pathos, but nothing hits the nail on the head like the Violin solo and the strings. We have the uber-talented dynamo Rithu Vysakh as the One-man String Quartet. The Viola and Cellos are pulling us like strings attached to our bodies and we have to sink deep into this tragic melody.The melody and the arrangements, especially the strings section bear a lot of similarity with Santhosh Narayanan's "Agasatha" from the album 'Cuckoo'. Rithu does a terrific job in producing the string quartet in the interlude. Sean Roldan is the male lead vocalist and the inherent tone in his voice induces some pathos, and hence works like magic. Ashwin Raja does all the splendid additional programming, and the touching lyrics are by Mohan Rajan. Aswin George John is the recording engineer at Sounds Right Studio and Rupendar Venkatesh is the mix/master engineer at Mix Magic Studios. Silver Tree is the Music Management Team. @rseanroldan @shakthisreegopalan @mohanrajan_lyrici @srigouripriya @manikabali87 @ashwin.rajaa @rithuvysakh @aswin_george_john @silvertreeoffl @rupendar_venkatesh4. Kaakarattan Composer- G.V. Prakash KumarMusic Producer- Sathyaprakash Main Artist- Vidya Vox, Rajalakshmi SenthilganesanLyricist- YugabharathiLanguage: TamilGenre: Folk-PopMood: HappyGV Prakash begins 2024 on a great note and isn't that true for Tamil music fans as well? I felt Coke Studio Tamil Season 1 was quite successful and saw the creation of some excellent music, and we are here to witness the birth of Season 2. The stringed instruments we hear are the Mandolin, Ukulele and Saz played by Sachidanand Sankaranarayanan and then the folkish texture emerges with Balasubramani's Nadaswaram. One can still feel that fusion effect with the bass guitars by Derick McArthur. Yugabharathi continues his great form with lyrics as he did in 2023. The lead vocalists are Vidya Vox, Rajalakshmi Senthilganesan who just provide varying tones to the vocals. I love the strings in the interlude, but I can never take my ears off the sizzling bass guitar notes in the background. I am reminded of AR Rahman's "Maanoothu Mandhaiyile". GV Prakash is the composer but it is Sathyaprakash who produced this with a lot of style and substance. The fusion stems from bringing the folk percussion and tapes by Livingstone along with drums by Kumaran SS. The Thavil is played by Shruthiraj. The stanza begins with Vidya Vox's sweet and stunning voice and there is a touch of innocence in her voice. GV has composed a very likeable an

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 25th February 2024.1. KuthanthramMusic Composer - Sushin ShyamRap - VedanAdditional Music Production - Nivin RaphaelLanguage: MalayalamGenre: Alt Hip HipMood: EnergeticIf you ask me to name some composers/producers in India whose music can make global popular music turn around and take heed, I would come up with names like AR Rahman, Santhosh Narayanan, Charan Raj to name a few. I would put the young Sushin Shyam in this category. He has made huge strides primarily in the Malayalam movie space.This movie 'Manjummel Boys' is getting amazing reviews and I would be not in a position to comment on the BGM score, but the 1 song here is just stunning. It carries a tone similar to some of the Alt-pop music that he created for "Romancham" last year. This single is composed and produced by Sushin, with the additional production by Nivin Raphael. The female humming gives a beautiful Southern music flavour of the 1980s. The guitars are nothing short of stunning with bass by Aswin Lal giving it tremendous style. The keys and rhythms pile up on the song's immaculate grace and where Suchin sets himself apart is using a few more live instrumentals. Many producers would stick with the Hip Hop and keys and rhythm programming, but not this guy. He brings in the bazookas from the Brass section like the Trumpet and Flugel Horn by Rakesh MS and then the Saxophone and Trombone by Rahul Joshua ThomasIt is Allan Varghese who is playing the Piano and he is the man behind the Brass section arrangements. The song despite all these amazing elements, stands clearly on the shoulders of Vedan's phenomenal rapping. He will undoubtedly be one of the top 3 rappers in the nation and his energy, writing and delivery are unmatched. The mixing of the female humming with the EDM vibes is fantastic. Kudos to the chorus performed by Libin Scariya, Milan Joya and Sangeeth Suresh. The outro becomes majestic with the brass section, keys and rhythms. Varun Raj plays the electric guitar. The tracks are mixed by Abin Paul, and mastered by Dave Kutch and the recording engineers are Amrith Raghunathan, Amal S.E and Sibin Wilson at VTP Studios, Music.     @sushintdt @vedanwithword @_chidambaram_ @soubinshahir @thinkmusicmalayalam @manjummelboysthemovie @thinkmusicofficial @sonic_island_studio @mixwithabin @libin_zakharia @nivin_raphael @wheresrjt @book__of_lenz2. Janaabe JaaniyaSinger: Javed AliMusic Composer And Producer: Gulraj SinghLyrics: Manoj YadavLanguage: HindiGenre: Light Music/PopMood: RomanticHere comes an indie single that turned around my morning to glorious from just normal. I loved every note I heard and I only knew that it was Javed Ali on a high with his vocal prowess. Something about the melody and the production told me that this musician has to be special. When I look into the Spotify Credits, there it is, the brilliant Gulraj Singh. Two young musicians who I'll nominate as the greatest finds of 2023 are Jay Unnithan in Malayalam for his outstanding music for "Thrishanku" and Gulraj Singh for the Marathi movie "Unaad". The song here has some excellent writing, especially the melody, and Gulraj surprises us with his skill and commitment to creating something fresh. I did feel influences of Raag Bhimpalasi and Gulraj tells me it is fluid hence probably Mishra. The notes on the lines " tu jaane jaan meri, tu meri dhuniya" are just out of this world. The interlude has all these ethnic plucked instruments giving it a very folkish flavor. Tapas Roy is the exponent behind these instruments. Once the stanza begins we have to just forget the world around us and listen to the ghamakas that Javed Ali displays with such precision and he doesn't miss out on expressing the message of love. Shon Pinto can be heard playing the guitar in the background. It all ends with a magical line " saas saas mein, tu shumar hai, jeene ka tu dariya"I also love the rhythm programming with some very Middle Eastern sounds emerging. Gulraj also brings in the Harmonium and the mild saxophone in the outro. Amey Londhe And Akshay Purandare are the recording engineers at Audio Garage Studios. The mix/master engineer is Ashish Saksena and the fantastic and heartfelt lyrics are penned by Manoj Yadav. The message of love is only partial if it is only Javed's voice and Gulraj's notes, Manoj completes it. @gulraj_singh @manojyadavwrites @javedali4u @rivarora_ @vyrloriginals @ayaanzubair_12 @axe_mix @shonpinto1 @mandolintapas @audiomechanic @shirinsukeshwala @saugatoroychoudhury 3. Rootho Na AiseSinger/Composer/Lyricist - Deepanshi NagarMusic Producer - Aviral KumarLanguage: HindiGenre: Semi-classicalMood: RelaxedWhy and how did I miss this? I can keep beating myself over this. This amazing semi-classical fusion number set in Raag Yaman was sent to me by the artist Deepanshi Nagar, and I repent that I didn't discover it on my own back in December. This is my humble request to all you musicians, please submit your music on my website, the link is right at the top of the article. Deepanshi composes, writes lyrics and performs this beauty and the accompanying acoustic guitars are by Bhushan Chitnis. The heart beats incredibly faster when she says "Thodi der theher jao jao na" in Yaman scale. Bhushan also plays the Strokes and bass guitars for this one. The vocal harmonies in the background in the sthayi section itself are excellently done. Aviral Kumar has done the backing vocals and he is also the man behind this elegant production.Momin Khan stings hard with the solo on the Sarangi and there is such deep emotion flowing when I hear this interlude. Deepanshi's voice is loaded with finesse and her delivery is masterful, keeping things like the classical ghamakas also in her mind and delivering them with subtle ingenuity. Momin once again makes a stunning solo in the outro. Arjit Shrivastava plays the Keys and handles the chord arrangments. Rupjit Das is the recording engineer at Playhead Studio and Rahul Agrawat is the mix/master engineer. The music is distributed by Global Music Junction, Warner Music India with the famous Merchant Records Label. @deepanshinagar @aviral_kumar @salimsulaimanmusic @mominkhanofficial @bhushan_bhu_chitnis @mixedbyrahul @rupjit_playheadstudio @shivansh.j @arjitshrivastava @warnermusicindia @merchant_records4. Tu JaaneVocals - JonitaProducer - ArizaSongwriters - Jonita, Juan Ariza, Julia GarthaLanguage: Hindi/EnglishGenre: Pop FusionMood: RomanticI have already featured this excellent EP by Jonita Gandhi. She rises above the crowd to show that she can not only sing but can write excellent music too. The EP "Love Like That" was given a 3.75/5 by me for some excellent collaboration, fusion and overall production. Vocally Jonta kills it like she always does and no points for guessing that. I had already featured the title song too in one of the weekly articles and it was the best of the lot for me with some sizzling vocals by Ali Sethi and groundbreaking pop-classical fusio. This song too takes a similar trajectory with the heavy pop influences and fusion bits. The lyrics too are a combination of English and Hindi lyrics and they work well for me. "Tere Saath, I'm at a loss, I talk to the wall, par koi sunta nahi ha" is stuff I can relate to with the colloquial nature of the lyrics. The tune and the lyrics are collaboratively written by Jonita, Juan Ariza and Julia Gartha. The singing is of the superlative degree as she sings " sab saamne hai, but you don't see a thing", her delivery breaks my heart, that is how effective she is with her delivery. The string instruments bring in some Middle Eastern flavour as well. The outro has this aalap by Jonita and then the humming pacifies things down. Jesse Ray Ernster is the mixing engineer and mastering is done by Gerhard Westphalen

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 18th February 2024.1. RomanchanaSingers: Keerthan Holla and Ramya Bhat AbhyankarMusic Director: Nakul AbhyankarLyrics: Pramod MarvanteMusic Supervisor: Ramya Bhat AbhyankarLanguage: KannadaGenre: Pop/OrchestralMood: RomanticNakul Abhyankar blazes away with this astonishing song that rose to the top of the weekly charts, the moment I heard it. Very few songs, probably a score (20) every year stand out like this. Keerthan Holla of "Horatta" fame is the lead singer with Ramya Bhat Abhyankar on the female lead vocals. Keerthan starts with his impromptu-styled intro and then the song takes a wilder turn for the better. For me what worked brilliantly in this song are the arrangements, production and the elaborate presence of Budapest Scoring Orchestra. John Paul is stunning on acoustic and bass guitars all the way, with Nakul's world-beating standards on arrangements and production coming on display. Balasubramanian G is the Orchestra Co-ordinator and Abel, Peter Illényi is the conductor. The song is beaming with positivity and creativity thanks to some superlative vocal harmonies, Pianos and Accordion interventions. We get to hear a flamboyant and playful Ramya in the interludes and also some woodwinds. The song is just not about this grand symphony orchestra, it has this beautiful stanza with some ravishing notes and that is the core of the song. The lines that follow "Mathadithe Thangali na kanda" is pure magic, adding even more beauty with the background humming by Ramya. AR Rahman would be proud of this, as his protege Nakul takes a brilliant flight. Kudos to Pramod Marvanthe for the lyrics. The mixing and mastering is done by MT Aditya Srinivasan. @nakulabhyankar @humanvaibhav @rishikanaik11 @keerthan.holla @pramod_maravanthe_lyricist @ramyabhatabhyankar @mountaditya2. Yeh Desh ThoProduced by Beena Samuel & Sam DevassyComposed by Venkat IyerLyrics by Dr Priyadarshi VaibhavSingers: Steven Samuel Devassy & Saptaparna ChakrabortyLanguage: HindiGenre: Light MusicMood: PatrioticSteven Samuel Devassy has been on my radar ever since he was this cute young kid playing multiple instruments and I have been waiting for the day when he releases some original music. So when I was approached with his submission, it brought about some great excitement. Steven and Saptaparna Chakraborty are the lead vocalists and the composition of this patriotic number is by Venkat Iyer.The song does inspire the very last sinew in you thanks to the composition and lyrics by Dr Priyadarshi Vaibhav. When I heard it I was reminded of another melody " Kallellam Manikka" sung by TM Soundarajan, and from the rhythm and tone and overall tune also reminded of Ilaiyaraja's "Allah un aanai padi" and that is the reason I was tempted to believe that this is set in Raag Mayamalava Gowla. Steven however corrected me that this is rather Vakulabharanam Ragam. Full marks to Saptaparna for singing with such grace and efficacy. The song is uplifted at every turn thanks to Steven Samuel Devassy's fantastic singing as he touches the higher vocal registers with incredible ease and poise. The two lead vocalists combine beautifully in the Pallavi and anupallavi sections. Kudos to Sam Devassy and Beena Samuel for the sound design and production. The Keyboard interlude along with some savvy bass guitars keeps us hooked, ready to take in what comes next in the stanza. But the composition is par excellence thanks to Venkat Iyer who weaves such beautiful melodic notes in the stanza. I love the line " Janmabhoomi yeh hai meri, iski khudrat, iski mitti", both musically and lyrically, especially with trumpets playing in the background. Maneesh Shaji is the programmer and he is also the mix engineer. The recording engineer is Manu Prasad at Muzik Lounge School of Audio Technology and Neehar Amal at Sound Town Studio Chennai@stevensamuelofficial @devassysam @iyervenkat2023 @singersapta @beena_sam_ @muzik_lounge 3. BugsVocals: Tshering BhutiaComposition: S.I. Inc.Produced: Daidipya ShethLanguage: EnglishGenre: Blues-PopMood: HappyHow can one ever ignore stuff that comes out of Compass Box Studios? Here you go, as this is one of those BUGS that you will fall in love with. S.I. Inc. a.k.a. Shankar Iyer composes this stunning blues pop single and we have a superlative performance on lead vocals by Tshering Bhutia. She is in belligerent form, delivering tough notes with consummate ease and there is also a delicate and stylish tinge of colour to her performance. The humming bits right at the start set the tone, with some excellent vocal harmony arrangements induced. We have Pranav Menon on backing vocals. Raag Sethi is the bassist and the energetic drums are played by Pritul Chauhan, with lead guitars by S.I.Inc. There is this solo performance in the interlude and I felt like I was listening to some 1980s Ilaiyarajas song for just a bit. Let us just stand up in ovation for the excellent arrangements and production by Daidipya, who has shown incredible vision and skill to get this song produced with so many layers of vocals and instrumentals. Towards the end, Tshering produces a moment of magic when she sings "Bugs in the Tulip meadow, perusing leaves of yellow" with a wild twist on the word yellow. Who would have thought we would get some interesting lines on bugs? So I guess this is some very fine songwriting by S.I. Inc. and Tshering. The tracks are mixed by Protyay Chakraborty and mastered by Raag Sethi at Compass Box Studios. The recording is at CrissCross Music Studio, Ahmedabad. Chaitri is responsible for the captivating visual art. @daidipyasheth @tsheruu @cort.zenox.user @shanky.inc @nayankapdiya @protyaych @raagsethi @legitcrisscross @compassboxstudio @couscous.art @pritul_chauhan4. Grown upComposer: Joe Kearns, Nikita Mehta, RIKA, Riz ShainVocals: RIKAProducer: Joe Kearns, Riz ShainAuthor: Nikita Mehta, RIKA, Riz ShainLanguage: EnglishGenre: PopMood: PathosI have spoken and written endlessly this year about the rise of RIKA, and her subliminal EP. This is the 3rd song that I am featuring among India's best songs, and this is right up there among the best of the year so far. A song needs a melody that can gently sway you away to melt your heart and lyrics that can wake you up from any slumber. When these two forces work together, you end up getting a song like this.The melody is touching with the potential to make us slaves that can keep humming, and then the lyrics are powerful too. She sings " Climb in the bed, I hold the hands of pretty strangers, Just so I can keep pretending, Its the feeling of my mother's lovin' arms". RIKA, Riz Shain and Nikita Mehta are the authors and the tune is composed by Joe Kearns, Nikita Mehta, RIKA and Riz Shain. The piano keeps hitting the notes hard, and RIKA rises with her powerful expression and delicious mix of falsettos and vibratos. As she sings " Home, Why can I go back home, My keys won't fit the door", the listener feels her pain. The production elements gain traction with rhythms and guitars feeling more intense. Joe Kearns and Riz are the producers who have nailed the vocal and instrumental arrangements. Pixl is the mixing engineer. @rika @warnermusicindia @glvssounds @billmaybs @the_kearnal_86 @nikitaathewild @rizshain @pixlpxl @shekkkkp @gbakermusic @thrdlife @jesskentmusic

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 11th February 2024.1. All I Need - RIKA Vocals, composition: RIKAMUSIC PRODUCER: RIKA, JOE KEARNSLYRICS BY: JOE KEARNS, RIKA, BILL MAYBURY Language: EnglishGenre: Ballad - PopMood: PathosCheck out Rika's sensational new EP called " Conversations I've Never Had". I just did a review of the EP and gave it a 4.25/5 rating. The EP boasts 4 fantastic songs and I urge you to stream it right away. The guitars are striking in the intro and nothing comes close to grabbing our attention like Rika's spectacular vocals. This British-Serbian singer-songwriter of Indian descent mesmerises us with every note uttered. The pre-chorus segment slowly adds to the tension, as Rika shows her vulnerability in her voice and then when we hit the chorus segment, she rises like a phoenix with her loud and majestic vocals and the strings section in the background levitates our spirits further. Tobie Tripp handles the glorious string arrangements. You will be swayed into paradise when the strings conclude and Rika ends the chorus with a super falsetto at the end of " Yeah you're all I need". The intense lyrics are penned by Rika, Bill Maybury and Joe Kearns, and Rika writes the hummable melody. A lot of credit must go to Rika and Joe for the solid production, as all the programming and arrangements boost the song's output and likability. We have some musicians like Zahra Dry, Huw Robert Edwards, Cellist Alex Marshall, Violonist and Pianist Athena Octavia, and Violonist Nat Willow, involved in this song.The layers of Violins and the Cellos along with the guitars and Pianos make the heart swell in joy and sadness at the same time. The outro is sheer magic with the strings and Rika's humming and ending with the words " Yeah You're All I Need".@rika @rizshain @shekkkkp @billmaybs @gbakermusic @the_kearnal_86 @thrdlife @nikitaathewhild @rizshain @glvssounds @_alexmarshall @natwillowmusic @athenaoctaviolin @zahradry 2. Dil Banaane Waaleya Singers: Arijit Singh, Jonita Gandhi, Vishal Dadlani & Sheykhar RavjianiComposers: Vishal & SheykharLyrics: KumaarMusic Producer: Abhijit NalaniLanguage: HindiGenre: ALt-RockMood: PatrioticThe EP was reviewed by me a couple of weeks ago, and it was not good enough to tease or tantalise the average music lover. Check out the video review of the EP on my IG page. I picked "DIl Banaane Waaleya" as the best song of the album and here is my review of the same. The patriotic mood is usually a very redundant style adopted by many musicians and many lack the melodic freshness that this song provides.It might tick the usual boxes needed for a spirited anthem like this, but Vishal and Sheykhar surprise me in some important instances in the song and make it worth the time and effort to listen to this one. The Piano sets the tone and here things might seem run-of-the-mill, even after Arijit Singh, but it just keeps getting better. Rhythm Shaw hits you hard on the electric guitar at the start and right through, he also plays the acoustic and bass guitars which provide all the support. Arijit, once he hit the higher vocal registers, we get that rush of blood to the head.The interlude has amazing juice with the electric guitar solo, the stylish bass notes and Aatur Soni's drums. Jonita sizzles with her baritone-ish delivery and the short but interesting stanza works well in furthering the beauty of the song. Abhijit Nalani is the producer, and so he deserves a lion's share of the credit for the arrangements and programming. I love it when Jonita and Arijit sing in two different registers and here she showcases such a vast vocal range in the song, just around the 3rd minute. The Choir is one of the highlights and helps in selling a patriotic song like this. Prince Mulla is the arranged for the Choir and the singers are Leena Rajan, Deepanshi Nagar, Shivika Rajesh, Nikitha Venkatesh, Dhanshree Rajvarsh, Ann Fernandes, Shreya Jain, Chaitanya Shinde, Vaibhav Rawal, Garvit Soni, Priyansh Shrivastava, Sakar Apte, Vaibhav Rajvarsh, Ajay Tiwari, Jobin David, Pankaj Dixit, Manish Sharmaa, Siddharth Dixit, Nishant Adhikari and Nimish Shah. Kumaar writes these passionate and inspiring lyrics and the tracks are mixed by Eric Pillai. @vishaldalani @shekharravijani @abhijitnalani @arijitsingh @jonitamusic @aatursoni @rhythm_shaw @princemulla @deepanshinagar @shivikarajesh @nikitha_venkatesh @dr.dhanshreerajvarsh @shreyajainmusic @annette_xo__ @sakarapte @garvitsoni_ @priyanshhhsrivastava @vaibhav_rajvarsh @kumaarofficial @ 3. Tham Zaraa Vocals, Composition, Vocal arrangement - Anurag MishraLyrics - Ronkini GuptaMusic Production - Siddharth PanditLanguage: HindiGenre: PopMood: RelaxedI released an EP review of Anurag Mishra's 'Rang' just a few days ago and you should stream this multi-genre EP right away. It has 3 excellent songs according to me and here is one of my favourites. The song like the rest in the EP is composed and performed by Anurag with this one penned like a beauty by Ronkini Gupta. Ronkini and Anurag combine to deliver this message of love, and Anurag matches the tenderness of the lyrics with his delicate delivery.  I feel he is one of the best out there when it comes to composing and performing with a purpose. The keys and rhythms straightaway draw you like bait. Kudos to Siddharth Pandit for producing this with such amazing style and elegance. "Bezubaan ye dil, sambhal na paaye ye" is touching musically and lyrically. I get that texture of Udit Narayan when he sings the line "bezubaan ye dil" and that is a super compliment according to me. The song feels complete because Anurag goes ahead and makes this short but melodious stanza as well. Siddharth Pandit piles on the beauty with the strings section in the background. The mild but meaningful ghamakas by Anurag impact the listener so much and feel so real. Siddharth also does the mixing and mastering. Ayra Upadhyay and Joey are part of the visuals team for the music video. @anuragmishramusic @panditjeeee @chakoridwivedi @joesymovie @guptaronkini  4. Bediyan Performed by Rashmeet Kaur, Reble, Tracy De SáLyrics by Daiaphi Lamare, Rashmeet Kaur, Tracy De SáProduced by Saurabh LokhandeComposer - Rashmeet KaurLanguage: Punjabi/EnglishGenre: Alt Hip-HopMood: EnergeticJust about a week ago I made a full video review of the album by Rashmeet Kaur called 'Kaura'. This was a worthwhile album with some very good songs, and the album's forte was the strength of collaborations and the diverse styles of songs. This one was one of the best in teh album and it has the melody written by Rashmeet, with lyrics by Daiaphi Lamare, Tracy De Sá and Rashmeet. This is Alt Hip-Hop of some terrific quality. We get some folk Punjabi music getting intertwined with Hip-Hop music. Rashmeet thumps with the Punjabi lines and her delivery is so stylish, showcasing great control and skill. Reble and Tracy De Sá are enthralling in their hip-hop leaving no space for slackness. Saurabh Lokhande amps up the sound with his terrific keys rhythm programming and overall production. This could easily be one of the best Hip-Hop songs of 2024 when it ends. The heavy horns-like sounds are a product of some skilful keyboard programming. 

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 4th February 2024.1. Jaadu ToneComposed by - Shreya JainLyrics by - Shayra Apoorva, Shreya JainProduced by - Nakul ChughLanguage: PunjabiGenre: RockMood: EnergeticI have to just compliment Shreya Jain on this one, having tracked her work for the last couple of years. She has been quite good as a vocalist, but when she can compose a song like this, she is making all the right moves. Her collaboration with Nakul Chugh seems to be working like magic and kudos to Nakul for this exhilarating production. The Punjabi lyrics were written by Shayra Apoorva and Shreya hits us as hard as the solid electric guitars and drums in this rock set-up. Sachin Shahi is the drummer and Ishan Das is charging up the sound with his electric guitars. The energy is pumping with the instrumental arrangements and the chorus segment is sensational, aggravated by Shreya's phenomenal singing. Himanshu Rawat is the bassist. When we get to the stanza, Shreya switches gears with amazing ease and the ferocity in the previous lines perishes. The sweet and gentle vocals with mild ghamakas make the melody sound semi-classical. The lines also are now in Hindi and probably this is why the song has the two lyricists. The outro segment gets pulsating with all the electric guitar and drum support and Shreya's vocal outburst. The tracks are mixed and mastered by Abhishek Ghatak. @shreyajainmusic @nakulchughh @bassman_himanshu @theghatak @shahisachin @rahulrajan369 @shayraa22 @ashwinwashere2. Katchi SeraComposed & Performed by Sai AbhyankkarMusic Produced by Sai AbhyankkarLyrics by Adesh KrishnaAdditional Vocals by Sai Smriti Music Programmed & Arranged by Sai Abhyankkar Language: TamilGenre: PopMood: Happy Sai Abhyankkar a.k.a. Abhay releases this brilliant pop number would deserves to be at the top of the charts undoubtedly. I am thrilled to see such amazing talent exhibited by Abhay, who has single-handedly created this banger. He has written the melody, sung the lines and along with that arranged and produced the song to perfection.It all begins in such a mellow fashion, but the moment Abhay starts singing our hearts just grow fonder. The cool and casual style of delivery is executed brilliantly and let us not forget Adesh Krishna's apt lyrics. Sai Smriti sings in the background and delivers those stylish and teasing Konnakol lines. The impactful bass is accompanied by engaging keys, synths and the Vocoder, all played by Abhay. Do remember to check in the song's official video on YouTube as it has some stunning choreography by Anusha Viswanathan and all the dancers from The Dancers Club. The interlude is filled with the Nadaswaram by Parthiban, the DIY Duduk and Bawu played by Ashish and all the wonderful rhythms programmed by Abhay. Many musicians assume that a song with a couple of catchy lines is good enough for the listeners to enjoy, but Abhay deserves huge appreciation for going further and giving us a cherished experience and you can feel the hair rising with the melodious notes of the stanza as he sings " yaarum parthu ninnu pesavilla". He sings the lines with such finesse and it is like he knows the magic formula to make a song sound hypnotic and addictive. Whether you understand the lyrics or not, I urge the readers to listen, see and dance their way to bliss with this one. The electric guitar is played by Rohan Sebastian, while Abhay is on the acoustic guitar. Yanka Rhythm Group is in charge of the reverberating live rhythms, and the tracks are mixed by Sai at YOLO Records and mastered by Rupendar Venkatesh. @abhyankkar @thinkindiecollective @tatva_man @directedbykenroyson @anu_viswa @thedancersclub @rupendar_venkatesh @my_deceptive_cadence 3. Dil Ki MezSinger - Shalmali KholgadeLyrics - Varun GroverMusic - PritamLanguage: HindiGenre: Jazz Mood: RomanticHere comes the 3rd song from 'Merry Christmas' that I am featuring in 2024 and surely this puts Pritam in his 'A' game. This one has one of my favourites Shalmali Kholgade on lead vocals and she is blazing away with her delivery. Jazz music is back baby in Bollywood, and we get some wonderful arrangements, with the Piano, the horns section, backing vocals and the Harmonica too. The chorus segment is beautiful and if Shalmali's steamy vocals aren't enough for you, we get the sensational interludes, led by the Harmonica and the backing vocal humming piles up on the beauty. Many a time, songs that are picturised as performances on screen, end up disappointing but this one is mesmerising. I can feel my cells falling in love with the music I hear and when Shalmali sings "Karenge hum yeh galti khamakha". Kudos to Varun Grover for the lyrics. The mild drums never let us lose a moment's focus and the upright bass and Piano combine with great effect in the outro. @shamliaow @vidushak @ipritamofficial4. Cross The LineMusic composed by Chirag Todi and ChezinMusic produced by Divyang AroraVocals, Lyrics: ChezinLanguage: EnglishGenre: PopMood: EnergeticChirag Todi is sensational in playing the guitars in the intro. The song's melody is written by Chirag and Chezin with the latter working on the lyrics and he is also the lead vocalist. The vocals are ballistic and it is impossible to remain calm or static when the song oozes in style and seduction. The humming that precedes and follows "You're taking full control of me" is one of the most delicious parts of the song. Chetan Dominic Awasthi a.k.a. Chezin has some envious vocal qualities and he leverages this with some glorious delivery. Divyang Aora deserves all the credit for producing this song with such style and substance, that it elevates the song to a level crossing all global benchmarks. The arrangements of all instrumentals and vocal harmonies also are done by Divyang. The solo on the guitar towards the end is funky to the core. We also get adequate thump from the rhythms and key departments. Nirmit Shah is the mix/master engineer and the attractive artwork is by Rachel Naomi. @chiragtodi @divyang_arora @chezinofficial @nirmit.music @rachelnaomidias @srilakshmii_5. DhunSinger, Composer - Sarthak SaksenaLyrics - Shayra ApoorvaMusic Production, Outro Composition - Shahzan MujeebLanguage: HindiGenre: Semi-classical/ EDM

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 28th January 2024.1. Dava DavaSinger - Aishwarya RangarajanMusic Composer -K C BalasaranganLyrics- Mahendra GowdaLanguage: KannadaGenre: Pop FusionMood: EnergeticThis is sheer brilliance and just like last week, the composer here too excels at fusing musical styles and we end up getting the number 1 song of the week. K C Balasarangan has composed and produced this song from the upcoming Kannada movie album " Anshu" WIthout Aishwarya Rangarajan's electrifying vocals, the song would only have accomplished half of its final glory. The Keys alone come in with layers and allow Aishwarya to excel with every note uttered. From being a soft and tender performer in the song's Pallavi, she explodes with great energy and attitude in the song's anupallavi section. The chorus section with the line "Dava Dava" lets us experience a rush of blood to the head. The interlude is loaded with the sounds of some ethnic strings. The initial pre-chorus segments tend to have some Sri Ragam influences but when we get to the stanza, there is Raag Darbari at play. The stanza is short but Aishwarya leaves no stone unturned and she displays an amazingly wide range and some terrific vibrato towards the end as well. Balasarangan incorporates a wide variety of rhythms and the humming in the second interlude is a clear giveaway of the Darbari influence. Vairavasan is the brilliant sound engineer behind this output and the tracks are mixed and mastered by by him A at Soniq Grit Studios, Chennai. The recording engineer is Vaishnavi Mishra.@aish_rangarajan @aanandaaudio @kcbalasarangan @nisha_ravikrishnaoffl_ @mahendra.gowda.77 @aditi_narayan_official_2. Pahadon MeinWritten, Composed: Vishal MishraVocals: Vishal MishraLanguage: HindiGenre: PopMood: RomanticYou can never keep a mammoth restrained and under covers, can you? Here comes one of the most talented and accomplished musicians from India, and he delivers a spell-binding performance in this indie project. Vishal Mishra has written the lyrics, composed the tune and performed the led vocals with such finesse. Ishan Das draws you with the guitars, and the gentle voice of Vishal is like the hook or bait and the end of that string. If you are a music lover, this will be your handicap and you cannot escape the beauty of his singing. The melody is so charming and the introduction of the Tabla is magical when the song's Sthayi is repeated, thanks to the live rhythms by Prashant Sonagra and Ishteyak Khan. The strokes are played by Tapas Roy in the interlude and when it combines with the Flute solo by Parth Shankar we are transported to heaven. The melody oozes even more quality into the stanza segment and Vishal captivates with the strings section in the background and the combined beauty of all live string instruments and rhythms. The supreme output of the song is also thanks to Vishal Music assistants Kumar Gaurav Singh, Trihangku Lahkar and Bixal. The tracks are mixed and mastered by Eric Pillai at Future Sound of Bombay with Michael Edwin Pillai assisting on mixing. Trihangku Lahkar at VM Studio and Sanket Tole at SevenHeavenStudios are the recording engineers. @vishalmishraofficial @sonalc23 @kumargauravsing @rajchanana @trihangkulahkar @ericpillai @gauravvaswaniofficial @mahirasharma @bixal__purplehaze 3. Tu Meri HaiMusic - Sachin - JigarSinger - Jigar Saraiya & Shreya GhosalLyrics- Priya Saraiya

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 21st January 2024.1. Love Like That Vocals - Jonita, Ali SethiProducer - ArizaSongwriters - Jonita, Ali Sethi, Juan Ariza, Julia GarthaLanguage: English/PunjabiGenre: Electronic pop fusionMood: EuphoricFusion music of extraordinary skill and creativity needs due appreciation and recognition. This song is the epitome of such expertise and I knew from the time I heard it that 'Love Like That' would top the charts. Jonita Gandhi's saucy vocals introduce us to the song with electronic pop elements ruling the roost. The clap sounds kind of indicate the approval and ovation from the crowd listening to this. Ali Sethi starts off and the most unexpected shift in the song's style happens with his semi-classical notes intertwining with Jonita's western-styled vocals. Jonita, Ali Sethi, Juan Ariza and Julia Gartha have written the song with Ariza being the producer. As we get to the middle of the song, both Ali and Jonita exhibit tremendous skill as vocalists, singing in the Punjabi lines with incredible control and effective vibrato. When I hear the semi-classical portions I am reminded of Raag Desh. The tracks are mixed by Jesse Ray Ernster and mastered by Gerhard Westphalen@jonitamusic @alisethiofficial @juliagartha @musicariza @jesseraymix @gerhardwestphalen2. Sougandhika Music Composed and Arranged by: Mayur AmbekalluSingers: Siddhartha Belmannu, Aishwarya RangarajanLyricist: Sandeep SunkadProgrammed by: Mayur AmbekalluLanguage: KannadaGenre: Semi-classical popMood: RomanticThere is such an extensive live instrumental display in the intro section and that itself is a rare commodity these days. Mayur Ambekallu gets my approval for this composition and also his skilful arrangements in the song. Sandeep Vashishta kicks things off with the woodwinds, to be followed by Amritanshu Dutta playing the Indian Slide guitar. The guitars are played by Ritwik Bhattacharya and Vinay Sharma. Siddhartha Belamannu had sung one of the best songs of 2023 and I am glad he has begun 2023 on this note. The chorus section becomes quite upbeat like in the dance-pop mode. The interludes put the slide guitar on display once again with Amritanshu given a free hand. The stanza is beautiful with notes that kind of remind of me Raag Brindavani Sarang. Mayur keeps bettering himself as we progress because he not only gives an enjoyable tune but also gets the arrangements to magnify the beauty of the songManonmani and Sarfraz Khan are exponents of the Sarangi and they delight us in the stanza with their interventions. Napier Naveen is the bassist providing such a unique style in the background. Two is always better than 1, isn't it? That is what we get with Aishwarya Rangarajan singing the female lead vocals with her high-pitched perfection and emotionally invested delivery. She dominated in the second stanza and the landing just ahead of the pallavi is executed beautifully by the leads. The recording engineers are Amith Sachdeva at Musicloud Studios Bengaluru and Paul at 20db Studios, Chennai. Hriday Goswami is the mix/master engineer at X-Noise Studios, Guwahati@mayurambekallu @siddhartha_belamannu @aish_rangarajan @hridaygoswami @xnoisestudio @film_shakhahaari @sandeepsunkada @shruti_madawale @vinayuj_official @nidhi_hegde @chethusomashekhar @pauldanieldanny @sarfaraaz_khan29 @mrtmusicofficial @krg_connects @ritwikbhaatacharya @amritanshudutta @sreeharsha_gobhatta @sandeepvasishta @musicloudstudio @20dbsoundstudios@napier_naveen   3. Jiya Jaise Composer and Lyricist - Raghav KaushikSingers - Raghav Kaushik & Nikhita GandhiMusic Producer - Himonshu ParikhLanguage: HindiGenre: Electronic popMood: Romantic

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 14th January 2024. 1. Kaatuka Kallakettinaave Music Composer, Lyrics: P V N S Rohit Singers : P V N S Rohit & Sahithi Chaganti Song Programmed by Ebenezer Paul Song was Arranged by Anudeep DevLanguage: TeluguGenre: Musical Theatre/ PopMood: Happy'Dumbstruck', is the word that defines my feeling when I heard this indie single last week, walking back home after a dull and drab day. I realised the power of music in its entirety when this song played out, especially with the theatrics and vocal skill of PVNS Rohit beaming through my headphones. I am not sure how I missed this because it says that this is a 2022 release, but a few Spotify Playlists added this song in 2024. I wanted to feature this song nevertheless. The Accordion and Piano create a Musical Theatre kind of tone with Sahithi Chaganti's feeble humming in the background. After that, it is a show of mastery by Rohit with this incredible control, ghamaka-laden singing. I can hardly comprehend the things he is achieving vocally. The best part of the songs is that nothing is done as overkill, because many a time, vocalists can do so much that the beauty of a tune is damaged. Here PVNS Rohit maintains the sactity of his composition all along as he dazzles with his delivery. Ebenezer Paul does all the programming and the splendid arrangments are handled by Anudeep Dev. I urge singers to try this vocally at home! The recording engineers are Aditya, Bhanu & Anudeep Dev, with mixing and mastering by Abin Paul @flawed_brilliance @ebbypaul11 @anudeep.dev @sahithichaganti @2. Kutty Kudiye Music Composed, Arranged, and Produced: Vishnu Vijay Lyrics: Suhail Koya Singers: Sanjith Hegde, Vishnu VijayLanguage: MalayalamGenre: folk-popMood: EnergeticI am so happy that after long last Sanjith Hegde is being allowed to showcase his brilliant skills as a vocalist across languages. In Kannada, he is the reigning numero uno, but thankfully after AR Rahman made him sing in Tamil for 'Ayalaan', now the fantastic composer/flautist Vishnu Vijay makes him sing in Malayalam. This groovy pop single is from the movie 'Premalu' and I bet that this is going to be a super hit on all social media. Sanjith's singing is spotless and he induces this cool attitude when he delivers the lines so casually. The bamboo flute-based riffs that we hear are by Vishnu and this piece is proof of what Vishnu always offers in every song, 'freshness'. The way Sanjith ends the lines "pathi pathiye aaa, chiri virinje aa" with that mild falsetto reminds me Anirudh too. Nikhil plays the Ocarina which is a very unique wind instrument and the Key flute, with Vishnu on the Bau. The interlude has these elements on display and with the stanza Vishnu and Sanjith combine beautifully and make an indelible statement. The traces of the Accordion are interesting along with all the keys and rhythms. The lyrics are interesting and are written by Suhail Koya. The tracks are mixed and mastered by Sujith Sreedhar @ 2BQ Studios. The recording engineers are Vaishanvi Mishra, Kashyap Ram Mohan and Sanjay Romauld with Vignesh Raj as the sessions manager. @vishnuvijay01 @sanjithhegde @sujithsreedhar @nikhilramtp @suhailmkoya3. Nazar Teri Toofan Singer: PaponLyrics: Varun GroverMusic Director: Pritam

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 7th January 2024. 1. Jaadu Performed by Saptak ChatterjeeWritten by Saptak ChatterjeeProduced by Saptak ChatterjeeLanguage: HindiGenre: Semi-classicalMood: RelaxedIt is amazing to welcome Saptak Chatterjee back to the weeklies on my website after a minor hiatus. It seems he wanted to use the gap to rekindle some ideas and come back with the good stuff. It has worked like wonders is what I believe. This song touched me, the moment I heard it and it just keeps getting better as we progress into the song. The technical prowess of all the Hindustani vocal training is evident in every note he utters and Saptak combines a beautiful voice with that to give us a fulfilling experience. Shrikant Biswakarma plays the guitars and along with the rhythms, we get the necessary layers to elevate the song's output. The vocal harmony layers that flow in with the swaras being sung are an attractive portion that comes as an interlude. I love the segment Shrikant gets more lively with the electric guitars in the background and the solo deserves a special mention. The segment where he sings "jaadu tera , tera nasha" repetitively towards the outro is a fitting end. Saptak has written, composed and produced the song with Keshav Dhar on mixing and mastering. @saptakchatterjeeofficial @keshavdhar @strings_of_karma 2. Ahilya Composition, Sitar: Malvica ChopraArrangement, Production, Mix: Pranav NigamLanguage: InstrumentalGenre: Classical FusionMood: RelaxedMalvica is a trained Sitar player who has been sharpening her skills for 16 years and it shows in this composition and performance. When she reached out to me with this track, I had my heart filled with joy listening to the calmness and serenity the composition fetched me. The song was conceptualised and written a couple of years ago when Malvica Chopra was a student of music in California and she gets Pranav Nigram on board for this instrumental piece with the latter producing it and giving us a delectable output.The sound design is perfect and it intends to relax the mind with the sound of water and the impending artistry in the Sitar. Something I have released is that not only songs but all kinds of tracks like these amazing instrumental pieces should be featured alongside in my weeklies. Why should music lovers be kept away from just gorgeous displays? The Piano that accompanies right through is played by Pranav and he also does the arrangements.I do sense traces of Raag Bilawal and there are movements when the Piano fades away leaving us just Malvica weaving magic on the Sitar and the chirping birds in the background. It soon is followed by a resounding Piano entry and mild layers of vocal harmony. Kudos to Malvica for instilling such vigour in our hearts and exhibiting the power of instrumental music. Pranav other than all the endearing work on production also does the mixing and the mastering is done by Aniruddha Purushe. Check out the amazing music video as well on YouTube created by Dipankar Jain and Fiza of Nazariya Stories. Diskha Sharma Raina is the dancer in the video with the elegant moves. @malvicachopra @pranavnigam06 @dipankar.jain @pencil_bicycler @ani.purushe 3. Megham Pol Aagi Song Composed Arranged by JAKES BEJOY Lyrics: THAMARAISinger : KAPIL KAPILANMusic Producers : JAKES BEJOY, HARISANKAR V

Here are the best Tamil songs released for the month of December 2023. If you are a musician submit your new music here.1. Lovendra Cassandra Composed, Arranged and produced by Marshall Robinson Singers: Sathyaprakash, Shilvi Sharon Lyrics: Marshall Robinson Additional Lyrics: Kavyanayagi, Shilvi Sharon Voice Over: Alexander Babu Language: TamilGenre: Indie PopMood: HappyI was wondering, why does this voice-over sound so familiar? It had to be the supremely talented Alexander Babu who is one of our finest stand-ups. He has this perfect imitation of the Tamil Brahminical dialect and Marshall Robinson wisely uses this as the intro for a song that is also written with that same dialect in mind, I had a ROFL moment with the whole "lovendra cassandra, en veetla venandra". Marshall goes on to compose, write, produce and arrange this song and it is one clever project overall. Elvis Gabriel is the guitarist giving it a reggae style, and I can relate to ARRahman's "Mustafa Mustafa" from its style and tempo. The melody has some shades of Reethigowla Ragam, me and that is why this semi-classical pop fusion style is so heartwarming and fun. The song is so ebullient thanks to the rhythm programming and singing style which is so casual. The second stanza has the Mridangam by Sumesh Narayanan incorporated to give it an even closer touch to Classical Carnatic music. Kudos to Abin Pushpakaran at Blu Academy for mixing all the tracks and giving us this enjoyable product. Shilvi Sharon breezes through with her English lines. The additional lyrics are written by Kavyanayagi and Shilvi. @marshallrobinson.music @meenakshigovindhrajan @lovendracassandra @dsathyaprakash @shilvi_sharon062. Velagaadha Music Composed & Arranged by Sean RoldanSinger : Kapil KapilanLyricist: Mohan RajanFemale Voice : Aparna Harikumar Music Producer: Ashwin Raja  Language: TamilGenre: Filmi PopMood: RomanticSean Roldan's glorious 2023 continues with this fantastic song coming in December. This is from a new movie that will release in 2024 and the first single has already made a massive impact among fans. The combination of actor Manikandan and Sean Roldan could work out very well here too in the movie "Lover" just like it was flawless for the movie album " Good Night". Kapil Kapilan is taking the world of South Cinema by storm as he sings playback for all languages. Sean Roldans weaves a simple but soulful melody and Kapil is the vehicle to land the song at its rightful destination. The slight Lo-fi and electronic pop influences are not something that Sean attempts often, but he gets it fused with a hummable melody making it a great listen. Mohan Rajan is the lyricist, telling the subject "velagadha enna vitttu valagadha". I like this word 'velagadha' so much more than the stronger word we often hear ' pogadhe'. The song is composed and arranged by Sean with Ashwin Raja producing it. The feeble but beautiful voice of the female belongs to Aparna Harikumar. The stanza is just rich and it makes the heart just grow fonder. Towards the end, Kapil just goes on to improvise, and in a way, it works just like how Arijit has been doing over the years. Ashwin George John is the recording engineer, Rupendar Venkatesh is the mixing and mastering engineer and the music management is by Silver Tree. @kapilkapilanmusic @rseanroldan @mohanrajan_lyrici @nikhila_sankar @rupendar_venkatesh @rupendar_venkatesh @ashwin_george_john @ashwin.raaja @aparnaharikumarh @silvertreeoffl 3. Yaarum Kaanadha 

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 31st December 2023. 1. Sun Khwaab Re Performed by Jaasmaan, Jince Mathew, MagishaWritten by Jaasmaan RProduced by Jince MathewLanguage: HindiGenre: Light MusicJaasmaan Rathore's music acts like a time capsule, whereby it transports us to an earlier decade when Bollywood music was good. This is the second song from his new album " Scratch Singer" that I am featuring and the common factor between both the songs is that the underlying melody is rich, hummable and heartwarming. Jaasmaan has written and sung it and the resemblance to Sonu Nigam's texture and tone is uncanny and unmistakable. Jince Mathew handles most of the song's outstanding arrangements and production and that is what elevates a good composition into a higher orbital. The song hardly gets past the sthayi and antara segments and we already get a load of strings, the flute, Piano, guitars and much more. The melody reminds me "Meri Mehbooba" from the album 'Pardes'. After a delightful guitar-flute Jugalbandhi in the interlude, we are bombarded with creative and splendid instrumental interventions in the stanza. The flute and the Piano continue to titillate us in the stanza but the Violin solo interventions stand out like during the line " ajnabee raah par, ik thikaana mil gaya". Sruthi Balamurali plays both the Violin and Flute, while it is Sumesh Parameswar on guitars. Jince Mathew, take a bow for these mindblowing arrangements. The second interlude has a touching electric guitar interlude almost sounding like a Mohan Veena, and then the flute, violin and strings section follow. Magisha joins the party late but she does make an impact nevertheless on vocals. The bassist is Andre' Vasconcellos, and Jaasmaan handles the bass and vocal arrangements. Keshav Dhar is the mix and master engineer. @jaasmaanrathore @mathewjince @magishamusic @parameswarsumesh @tnbsruthi @andrevasconcellosbx @keshavdhar @megharainaa 2. Jaabili Jaana Music director : Kalyan NayakSingers: Vijay Yesudas, Sitara Krishnakumar  Lyrics: M.V.S Bharadwaj Arrangements: Jonathan Joseph Language: TeluguGenre: Light MusicEven before we get to Vihay Yesudas' vocals, the flute and the bass guitars lay the foundation for what's about to come and cradle us away into oblivion and tranquillity. Nikhil Ram plays the flute, and we have Sumesh Parameswar on all the guitars. Vijay has been featured after a noticeable hiatus on this website and I am happy that we have his voice back to serenading us. Kalyan Nayak is the composer of the tune and he is the music director, but a big shoutout to the arrangements by Jonathan Joseph. We hear multiple layers of live instruments like the flutes, guitars and strings section coming and getting juxtaposed in the interlude. Cochin Strings is responsible for this and we have Laksmikanth and Kalyan Nayak on all the additional arrangements. The stanza continues and it gets richer in the melody quotient. if Vijay's voice wasn't enough to hallucinate us, we got another Diva in Sithara Krishnakumar to hit the final nail in the coffin and leave us for dead. Vijay creates a wave of serenity but Sithara induces a sense of longing and pathos through her vocals. The tracks are mixed by Vivek Thomas, with Aditya G assisting, and Dnal Whelan is the mastering engineer. @kalyannayak_official @nilave_cheli @shreyasi.sen @thevijayyesudas @sitharakrishnakumar @vivekthomasproductions @nikhilramtp @parameswarsumesh@musicproducer.jo @cochinstrings  3. Disinformation Performed by NOK NOKWritten by Amar Pandey, Nikhil Vasudevan, Sumant Balakrishnan