Six '90s one-hit-wonders that ruled the world beyond MTV
The 1990s were a treasure trove of musical gems, but some of the decade’s most memorable tunes came from artists who briefly burned bright before fading into obscurity. From bubblegum pop to...
View ArticleFrom Prince to Paris Hilton: When music icons made unforgettable cameos on TV
Television has long been a melting pot for entertainment, blending the worlds of film, music, and drama into a cohesive viewing experience. Over the years, some of the most iconic musicians have...
View ArticleAugust playlist: Jawad's ‘Dosti'
Close your eyes. Imagine it is the early 2000s. It is your job to come up with a hit patriotic song that is going to light a fire in people and get the blood pumping in the nation. Just to make things...
View ArticleAugust Playlist: Why 'Dil Dil Pakistan' is the greatest anthem ever
As a Pakistani, what forms the core of your identity? Besides being the proud owner of a plastic CNIC, what does it truly mean to ‘be a Pakistani’? Is it weeping over electricity bills? Revelling in...
View ArticleConcert review: A Pakistani at Taylor Swift’s ‘The Eras Tour’ in London
Anyone who's even vaguely familiar with Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour knows the event doesn't kick off at 4:30PM when the doors swing open, or even at 5:30PM when the first opening act takes the stage....
View ArticleYour jam for the traffic jam: The ultimate playlist for when you are stuck on...
Few things in life are as downright repulsive as crawling through traffic after a long day. The motorcycles weave through lines of cars like it’s a video game and there you are—sandwiched between a...
View ArticleA sneak peek into Nusrat's lost album 'Chain of Light' and the magic that...
If Nusrat sang in god's voice, then the record keepers have done God's work by releasing his revelations. The unbelievable story of how Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s unreleased work, Chain of Light, was...
View ArticleMegan Thee Stallion and BTS' RM reveal 'Neva Play' collaboration set to drop...
Megan Thee Stallion has announced a new musical collaboration with BTS' RM. The Houston rapper, aged 29, shared on social media on Sunday (Sept. 1) that she and the BTS star have teamed up for a new...
View ArticleEven Adam Sandler has a favourite Taylor Swift song
Adam Sandler recently shed light on his fondness for a particular Taylor Swift song that resonates deeply with him and his family. During a conversation with Billboard, the Happy Gilmore star was...
View ArticleWhen glamour meets goth at the VMAs: The best artists got their awards, now...
The MTV VMAs 2024 red carpet was destined to serve up some unforgettable fashion moments. After all, it’s the same event that gave us Lady Gaga’s meat dress, Gwen Stefani’s fluffy bikini top, and the...
View ArticleZayn Malik’s latest photoshoot should give desi men some major style goals
Singer and former One Direction favourite Zayn Malik has done his fans a favour by gracing the cover of Harper’s Bazaar India. Sporting traditional Indian outfits by the go-to designer Manish Malhotra,...
View ArticleAli Sethi vs Diljit Dosanjh: The unwinnable culture war
For all the bad rep the internet gets for hosting culture wars, they are by no chance new. Who gets to be what has been the basis of most communal solidarities and social upheaval. So it inspires no...
View ArticleWeird Al and Meatloaf: must-haves for when your kids' playlist drives you nuts
The advantage to being in ownership of children you have birthed is that you are handed pretty much a blank slate. Will this screeching baby who rejects a cot as though it were a bed of nails...
View ArticleUSD 10 million for this rubbish? Justin Bieber's infuriating performance at...
Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s seemingly endless wedding festivities continued with the highly anticipated sangeet last night. Celebrities from Bollywood and Hollywood alike were spotted attending...
View ArticleFrom ''Jalsaghar' to 'Chungking Express': A nerd's guide to movies with music...
For many of us who have grown up on a riotous diet of Bollywood and select Pakistani offerings, music in cinema has typically manifested as a dance number or a love duet — and just as frequently both....
View Article‘Tauba Tauba’: Why Vicky Kaushal is suddenly all anyone can think about
Ladies and gentlemen, we need to talk about Vicky Kaushal. Yes, Katrina’s husband. The man who has captured the hearts of millions including our beloved Bollywood queen, and now we finally understand...
View ArticleK-pop stars Stray Kids mark global comeback in London festival debut
"This is a career highlight," popular K-pop group Stray Kids said as they headlined the British Summer Time (BST) Hyde Park Festival on Sunday. The eight-man group from South Korea debuted in 2018...
View ArticleK-pop girl band NMIXX bring fresh sound to London festival
Performing with a live band gave South Korean girl group NMIXX new means to connect with audiences as they brought their "mix pop" sound to the British Summer Time (BST) Hyde Park Festival in London on...
View ArticleWhen truth is stranger than fiction: how Amjad Sabri won the hearts of armed...
The late Qawwali genius that is Amjad Sabri may have accrued a horde of loyal fans during his all-too-short life and illustrious career, but could anyone have guessed that he managed to win the hearts...
View ArticleDiljit Dosanjh accused of not paying background dancers during his ongoing...
Superstar Diljit Dosanjh is receiving boundless adoration from the desi community across the globe for his sold-out arena performances in Canada and the USA. However, a storm brews behind the scenes of...
View ArticleBruce Springsteen officially becomes a billionaire
The Boss is officially a billionaire, Forbes said on Friday, estimating that Bruce Springsteen is conservatively worth $1.1 billion. The guitar hero bard behind hits including The River has solidified...
View ArticleFrom 'Sherlock' to 'Panchayat': soundtracks to swear by
One of the cons of navigating life as a musical snob is losing access to a planet-sized chunk of entertainment that the rest of humanity (or at least IMDb) swears will blow your mind. Off the top of my...
View ArticleThe new trend is ‘Brat Summer’ and it’s all about embracing chaos and...
It's 2024, and we're all geared up for a “Brat Summer”. The setting? A grungy restaurant where your shoes stick to the floor. The colour palette? A nauseating lime green. That delightful aroma?...
View ArticleAugust Playlist: 'Tere Bina Dil Na Lagay'
August has dawned upon us, which means only one thing: it is time for the nation to be cloaked in green as patriotic hits from the days of yore descend upon us. Although that is no bad thing when one...
View ArticleAugust Playlist: ‘Dil Se’ by Haroon
Are you a singer/songwriter suffering through a phase of crippling writer’s block (or whatever the music equivalent is?) Do you find yourself yearning to strike gold with the super amazing hit that...
View ArticleSpotify launches 'Countdown to' Interview Series featuring artists ahead of...
Spotify is set to launch a brand-new video interview series called Countdown To, giving fans an inside look at upcoming album releases. The series will feature artists discussing their latest projects...
View ArticleRare Gems: ‘Start With A Scratch’ is the perfect cure for 2000s nostalgia
Why should anyone listen to Saijd & Zeeshan’s Start With A Scratch? To find out why, you must do as I say. Bring out the headphones. Command YouTube to play Start With A Scratch. Soak in the bass...
View ArticleMy solo tracks are short stories waiting to be told: Bilal Ali
Bilal Ali, the lead vocalist for Pakistani music band Kashmir, made a solo comeback with his single Dil just this month. The electronic track is a surprising drift from the singer-songwriter's...
View Article2WEI and the internet's growing obsession with trailer music
Have you ever gotten pumped up over a trailer that teased the culmination of your favourite cinematic franchise? Do you ever feel goosebumps while watching good trailers, though you rarely ever...
View ArticleFalling for fall with Taylor Swift
Gone is the spirit of the sun and now we invite a quieter, more mellow season. We may not experience the orange glow of autumn from our spot in the world, but that shouldn't stop us from romanticising...
View ArticleBrad Paisley: Three must-have tracks from the country singer for country haters
Do you ache to pierce your ears with a rusty fork at the mention of country music? Then you are going to make an exception for Brad Paisley. Among a slew of country artists singing about trucks and...
View ArticleCelebrating Liam Payne and One Direction's phenomenal legacy with these 5 songs
The tragic passing of Liam Payne has enveloped the world in sorrow, rendering many of us speechless at the shocking news. Still blooming in this solo career, the former One Direction member departed...
View ArticleROSÉ from BLACKPINK's Collaboration with Bruno Mars! Here Are the Best...
The soaring global appeal of K-pop is impossible to overlook. While Korean pop has been evolving for decades, its explosive success on the international stage over the past ten years is reminiscent of...
View ArticleRossini, Tchaikovsky, Offenbach: Three fiery composers to get your heart racing
Do you find that Western classical music is a sedative rivalling an economics textbook? Economics textbooks may indeed be monstrous, but in no way does classical music deserve to be tarred with the...
View ArticleUnderrated gems from 4 of our favourite K-pop groups
When people think of this industry, bubblegum pop is the first genre to come to mind. While, yes, K-pop has a colourful image associated with its powerful song-and-dance performances, that merely...
View ArticleBruno Mars learned Rosé's favourite drinking game, now it's your turn
Not too long ago, BLACKPINK's Rosé posted a polaroid shot with Bruno Mars, claiming that she taught him how to play a Korean drinking game. When Bruno's comment casually revealed that the Whistle...
View ArticleAli Zafar unveils soul-stirring new single 'Fade', an artistic statement on...
Internationally acclaimed artist Ali Zafar releases his powerful new single, Fade, marking a poignant departure from his usual style and offering an unfiltered glimpse into the haunting shadows cast by...
View ArticleTimeless, original, masterful: The Beatles will forever be fab
When it comes to making a musical splash, British bands have had quite the year. In August, we had Oasis gloriously give birth to hope by announcing a reunion before promptly diving headfirst into a...
View ArticleAli Zafar shatters records in Riyadh with unforgettable performance and...
Global music icon Ali Zafar made history at Riyadh Season, drawing an astounding 130,000 fans to the largest concert in the event’s history, as per a press release. With thousands more gathered...
View ArticleWhat's in a hook?
Bollywood is riding a fresh wave of nostalgia. Earlier this year, the comedy-drama Crew, starring Kareena Kapoor Khan, Tabu, and Kriti Sanon, featured a high-energy remix of Choli Ke Peeche. Sanon,...
View ArticleGrammys 2025’s Biggest Snubs: Ariana Grande, Megan Thee Stallion and Dua Lipa...
The nominations for the 2025 Grammy Awards are officially here, and while some artists are celebrating their nods, others are left questioning why they didn’t make the cut. The Grammys are no stranger...
View ArticleWhen A-listers crash the party: Four unforgettable music video cameos
Some music videos transcend mere visual accompaniments and become cultural moments, thanks in part to unexpected celebrity cameos. Whether it’s an A-list actor lip-syncing to a pop anthem, or a beloved...
View Article4 heartwarming K-pop love songs to blanket you this winter
If there's one thing you can expect from this season, it's that it will burn as slow as the flame of love itself. So why not add a little romantic twist to your life? Here are four dynamic K-pop love...
View ArticleSwift’s chokehold on Wrapped: Why we keep coming back for more when we know...
Every December, millions of Spotify users experience a surge of collective anticipation, all in expectation of a feature that reveals their top 5 most-played songs and artists of the year. I always...
View Article2024 in K-pop: When Stray Kids took the world by a storm
While the world awaits the grand reunions of K-pop greats BLACKPINK and BTS, another group has been creating quite the buzz in the global music scene. Stray Kids has arrived and, in its short lifespan,...
View ArticlePink Floyd and the pulse of Vital Signs
If you are looking for the quintessential Pakistani boyband, you could do a lot worse than Vital Signs. Obligatory gaggle of eye-candy hotshots? Check. Music videos with interesting close-ups and the...
View ArticleSpinning new rhythms
Imagine yourself standing at a packed music festival, surrounded by flashing lights and pulsating energy. The air is electric, and the crowd is buzzing with anticipation. Suddenly, the lights dim, and...
View ArticleLeft in Pakistan needs Freud more than they need Marx: Shahram Azhar
Shahram Azhar is somewhere between nostalgia and reinvention. He greets me over Zoom, with warmth and easy humour that feels like a balm for the slightly disjointed nature of online conversations. It's...
View ArticleUmair Jaswal, Hadiqa Kiani, and Shae Gill to headline Lahooti 2025
If you take the road to Larkana this weekend, you may cross paths with a van packed with musicians and a humming anticipation. Perhaps, you will encounter an old alghozo player tapping his fingers on...
View ArticleLahooti lights up Larkana
Lahooti Melo's 2025 edition made its Larkana debut this past Saturday on February 15. The first day brought out a record number in attendance and included a number of informative panel discussions as...
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