By Hasan Faridi Club Caramel isn’t an illegal club or a new confectionery treat. It’s an upcoming pop band from Pakistan. So get stuck in! The band mainly consists of Kiran Chaudhry and Adnan Sarwar. But artists and musicians such as Farhan Albert on keyboards and Sameer Ahmed on bass also add to the band, […]
By Hasan Faridi “Uss Paar” means “The Other Side”. So take a step into Qayaas’s world. Qayaas are one of Pakistan’s finest rock bands to emerge from the depths. Their main highlights include creating a punch-in-the-face video for “Tanha”, being included in the Metal Asia Compilation and making various radio and TV appearances. Qayaas have […]
By Hasan Faridi The LOUDEST band in Pakistan is back. And making more noise than ever. The famous rock band Overload from Lahore, Pakistan, which formed in 2004, has gradually gained popularity through its diverse and awe-inspiring music ever since the beginning. The group has released two albums, one self-titled, released in 2006, and one […]
By Hasan We normally see artists and bands playing a particular niche of music. But if you’re looking for versatility, and a sound that blends world music into one concoction. Look no further. Swaras (“The seven notes of the scale” in English) is a semi classical pop/rock band from Toronto, Canada, formed in June 2009 […]
By Hasan Faridi It’s not about the King of Pop. It’s all about Pakistan’s Prince of Pop. Ali Zafar first rose to real fame with his first album Huqa Pani (Shisha water?) in 2003, becoming a instant hit ending up selling around 600,000 copies worldwide and winning several major awards and nominations in the process. […]
by Hasan Faridi 1. Promotion In the music industry, if no one knows about you, you cease to exist. So promoting your music is essential for you to be heard. Promoting through the Internet is the best method in Pakistan (See number 2) If you’re lucky enough to land time on television, you can expect […]
In July 2010, devastating floods took the majority of Pakistan. These floods affected around 20 million people, mostly by the destruction of property, livelihood and infrastructure, which people are still trying to rebuild. Rebuild Pakistan and their lives. The damage had been caused. Some of the most influential artists in Pakistan, such as Salman Ahmad […]
Artist: FreeStylers Co. Song: You’ve Got Me Twisted Download Now! FreeStylers Co. are a Hip Hop and Rap act from Lahore. The group was founded by Syed Hashim Bukhari and later joined by Mubashir Naeem Butt. They have released well-received singles such as “Work That Body” and “Ay Mera Shair”. Who thought the ancient Orkut […]
By Hasan Faridi Many songs flying through our airwaves today are about love, despair and… more love. Not this one. The song “Pukaar” by the band Qayaas is a song dedicated to those hit by the devastating floods that took the majority of Pakistan in July 2010. The floods affected around 20 million people, mostly […]
By Hasan Faridi Can you tell us a bit about yourself? I am very antisocial, but I generally meet the people I consider as my friends. I am moody but not rude or mean but I have my fun moments too. I love my Xbox, my guitar and the machines that surround me in my […]
