By Hasan Faridi Legendary Pakistani rock group Noori flew on a long journey to the U.S prior to their gig at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Who knew they’d also fly through the airwaves in the UK too? Likewise, Noori scored an interview with presenter Giles Dilnot in BBC 5’s “Up all […]
Ever spent so much time listening to your favorite song, only later finding out how fast time has flown by? That’s what it feels like with Coke Studio, because it’s now Coke Studios 5th Season. The onslaught of talent has come and gone but in the recent season, we see brand new faces in the […]
By Hasan Faridi RDB (“Rhythm Dhol Bass”) consists mainly of three brothers, Surj, Manj and Kully, hailing from the small city of Bradford in the UK. RDB are now known across the world, with a successful discography and even a clothing brand. RDB came to Pakistan two years ago in 2010. Now they’ll be coming back […]
By Hasan Faridi Renowned guitarist Asad Ahmed, has been in the music industry for ages. It’s just that most of the time, he hasn’t had a chance to showcase himself as a sole artist. With an upcoming album over the horizon, Ahmed wants to show what he can bring to the table. In a defiant […]
By Hasan Pakistani band, The Sketches, have made quite a name for themselves these past years. It’s members, Saif Samejo and Naeem Shah, came together in 2003, formed the group and gained a growing fanbase ever since. They have even released an album called “Dastkari”, which has gained an excellent response amongst the public so […]
By Hasan Faridi The teaser of “Taaron Se Aagay” has had more than 5000 plays on Soundcloud to date. The full-length single however, has more than 200 on its first day of release. Expect it to grow, as Noori take you to their world. You may all recognise it as – Nooriworld. Noori (‘light’ in […]
By Hasan Faridi With a song recorded and mixed at True Brew Records at Lahore, Pakistan, Club Caramel are back with a new song named “Deewana”, released alongside a new video. The song was supposedly going to be a Valentine’s Day treat, but what do you know… some people can celebrate early. Lahore-based pop/rock band […]
By Hasan Faridi I was surprised to know the popularity of Pakistani group Club Caramel. They’ve gone as far as being on television, being promoted by a magazine and have done an Adele cover. With the new single “Teray Bin”, released alongside a brand-new video, the Club may well become sensations. The new single “Teray […]
By Hasan Faridi After Khuda Kay Liye, that went on to win several international awards, Bol is another gripping story set to be released by Shoaib Mansoor. Bol is a feature film expected to be released on 24 June 2011. The film stars Atif Aslam, Humaima Malik, Mahira Khan, Shafqat Cheema, Manzar Sehbai, Zaib Rehman […]
By Hasan Faridi When it comes to Coke Studio, the Pakistani, and even the International audience, demand high quality and breathtaking music in each episode. The Producer of Coke Studio, Rohail Hyatt, has done it again. So another Season has recently dawned upon us and Coke Studio has more fans than ever. With countless of […]
