It’s been per week of shock releases in addition to long-anticipated initiatives lastly reaching audiences. King dropped a brand new three-track EP referred to as Shayad Koi Na Sune to indulge his loverboy pop facet once more, whereas multi-genre artist Rounak Maiti served up his new album Brute Reality/House Fact that’s been within the works for 5 years. Plus, there’s a formidable new prog anthem from Peekay, a query posed by Alif and extra.
King – Shayad Koi Na Sune
King’s new EP Shayad Koi Na Sune marks a reflective, stripped-down flip in his music, showcasing a softer and extra emotive facet of the artist. The three-track undertaking—”Sab Be Asar,” “Converse Softly,” and “Yeh Zindagi Hai”—leans on minimal manufacturing and heartfelt songwriting, with King exploring themes of heartbreak, resilience, and acceptance. Shifting away from his rap-heavy roots, he embraces a singer-songwriter model, letting intimate lyrics and mellow melodies take middle stage.
Peekay – “Hyperspace”
Hyderabad/Los Angeles act Peekay—led by singer-songwriter Pranati Khanna—ship a hovering prog rock/metallic earworm with “Hyperspace.” Strolling a wonderful steadiness between alt-rock influences for the refrain and bringing out the screams that she’s been honing for a while now, Peekay additionally provide a tech-dystopic music video for the observe. The band says in an announcement, “‘Hyperspace’ is a sonic freefall via emotional distance and digital phantasm — a track for those chasing ‘higher’ till they break. We promote ourselves the lie that the grass is greener, that one other metropolis, one other life will save us. However hell wears many faces — and whether or not it’s the U.S. or trendy India, the media attire it as much as promote us desires that bleed.”
Rounak Maiti – Brute Reality/House Fact
On his first album in 5 years, Mumbai-based artist Rounak Maiti is ephemeral (in a great way) throughout 10 songs on Brute Reality/House Fact. There’s a well-recognized lo-fi waviness that’s each, digital and acoustic that throws again to his SoundCloud producer/singer-songwriter roots. He goes from loud to quiet, noisy to dreamy and all of the areas in between on songs like “Scary Season.” Brilliant beats drive “Self-Self-discipline” and there’s hints of jazz (“A Thorn In Your Facet”) and trip-hop (“Unworried”) and earnest confessions on “2x Playback Pace” and “Blinding Gentle America.” It’s like he turns into a unique artist on every observe and typically, he will get somewhat assist, like the nice and cozy “Learnt My Lesson” with Karshni and the giddy, self-defeating “Self-Medicate” with Shantanu Pandit. Maiti says in a press launch in regards to the album, “It’s a searing critique of the self; a deeply private type of catharsis that has been lengthy overdue; a deeper inquiry into his many “residence truths”––issues, particularly these which might be disagreeable, which might be identified to be true and can’t be ignored; and “brute information”—information that can not be defined when it comes to a deeper, extra basic reality. Because it is likely to be put, there might exist some issues that simply are. Brute Reality/House Fact is a testomony to these issues.”
Shillong Chamber Choir – “You Got here Into Our Lives”
The feted Shillong Chamber Choir pay respect to their founder—composer, conductor and pianist Neil Nongkynrih—on a somber new launch referred to as “You Got here Into Our Lives.” The Hindi and English track options lyrics by Nongkynrih in addition to Deelip Kumar Sahu in an aptly vocal-driven association. Whereas Nongkynrih—who handed away in 2022—wrote the lyrics to precise gratitude to family and friends, the track is now a tribute to him. The choir says in an announcement, “Uncle Neil gave us greater than music, he gave us function, household and route in direction of a significant life, particularly as younger individuals within the nice sea of music and leisure. ‘You Got here Into Our Lives’ is not only a track; it’s our manner of claiming thanks to the person who formed us, and to all those that have been a part of this unimaginable journey with us.”
Excellent Strangers – “Honey Phrases”
Bengaluru band Perfect Strangers return with their first track in two years with the funked-up “Honey Phrases.” Led by vocalist Ananya Raja’s chic R&B and jazz vocal vary and produced by Ahmedabad’s Raag Sethi at Compass Field Studio, there’s loads of bounce and intriguing turns by the band, who usher in horns, guitars and keys and lay them over fist-tight however breezy rhythms. The band says in an announcement, “‘Honey Phrases’ delves into the sticky, addictive entice of a poisonous love. With a sarcastic edge, this observe explores the battle to interrupt free from a relationship the place love turns into a painful behavior.”
Ahmer, Pho, Arif Mir – “Dunya”
Srinagar’s hip-hop firebrand Ahmer groups up New Delhi artist Pho and producer Arif Mir for “Dunya,” marking a return to English rap however this time blended together with his Kashmiri and Hindi bars. Introspective and defeated, Ahmer’s rap is elevated by Pho’s understated however deep lyrics of togetherness. Mir, for his half, introduces a pattern of a basic Kashmiri people track sung by the legendary Ghulam Hassan Sofi, and penned by feted poet Rehman Rahi. “Dunya” comes with a music video directed by filmmaker Mehran Ali Ansari. The visuals take a number of surreal turns whereas remaining grounded within the actuality of the Kashmir Valley. A press launch provides, “‘Dunya’ is a soulful reflection on the phantasm of permanence all of us fall for — the concept this world will final perpetually.
Takar Nabam, Donna – “Goodbye Goals”
Arunachal singer-songwriter Takar Nabam pens down his 30-something ruminations on desires that he’s let go of, on the reminiscing R&B/pop single “Goodbye Goals” that includes Korean singer-songwriter Donna. It was written first throughout the “gloom of the post-COVID period,” in line with Nabam. “This soulful track was rediscovered unexpectedly whereas I sifted via previous recordings, revealing a poignant piece that’s lastly able to resonate,” he says in an announcement. Shot in Japan throughout his latest tour earlier this yr, the music video reveals that whereas he’s bid farewell to some desires, the artist in him nonetheless thrives.
Subhi – “Ishq Chalawa”
U.S.-based Indian pop artist Subhi retains her listeners guessing on her new folk-pop track “Ishq Chalawa.” With longtime producer Aman Moroney, there’s sarangi by Eklash Khan Langa to kick issues off, however then there’s cheery, earthy folk-informed vocals by Subhi, piano melodies and a bass-heavy beat. With a music video shot in Jodhpur, there’s loads of vibrancy on the Desi Trill launch. Subhi says in an announcement, “The observe will not be your typical love track. It’s a mirrored image on why you shouldn’t fall in love. The idea is straightforward. If you fall in love, you danger shedding your self. (Ishq mein padh ke khud hello Ishq ban jaoge!) Love consumes you, and with it, your sense of self.”
Alif – “Dil Ka Rang Kya Hai?”
Kashmiri singer-songwriter Alif’s Mohammed Muneem posits some philosophical questions in terms of issues of the guts on “Dil Ka Rang Kya Hai?” It’s plaintive to begin off, however Muneem’s quirky vocal flip of phrase permits for a sudden jazz-informed motion, making the observe extra of a sonic snapshot somewhat than comply with a traditional track construction. The artist urges us to ask “Dil Ka Rang Kya Hai?” (What’s the colour of the guts?) and “persist” with the reply. He says in an Instagram submit, “It’s so tough to seek out out the colour of 1’s coronary heart. And maybe so tough to ask typically and (borderline) inappropriate too. Maybe if one does ask, what does one do with it?”
Ed Sheeran – “Sapphire” ft. Arijit Singh
Ed Sheeran has launched a particular model of “Sapphire” with Indian music legend Arijit Singh, recorded in Goa. The observe options a mixture of Hindi, Punjabi, and English vocals, with manufacturing by Ilya Salmanzadeh, Johnny McDaid, and Savan Kotecha. In an announcement, Sheeran says, “Certainly one of my favourite experiences ever in my profession was going to Jiaganj Azimganj with my dad to see Arijit for the ultimate jigsaw piece of Sapphire. We spent the day speaking, consuming, driving scooters, and making music. He even taught me easy methods to sing in Punjabi and a little bit of Sitar. It was one of the wonderful days of my musical profession, and I like this model—it’s the one I pay attention to each morning with my daughters as a result of I like Arijit’s voice, tone, movement, and rhythm.” The video, that includes Arijit Singh and Shah Rukh Khan, has crossed 130 million YouTube views and made “Sapphire” the primary English observe to high Spotify India since 2021.
Talwiinder – “Panchii”
Talwiinder’s new single “Panchii” is an electro-pop observe produced by his very long time collaborator NDS, launched on July 23, 2025. The track is about wanting to flee and be happy, carried by gentle melodies and heartfelt lyrics. The music video provides to this temper with visuals that match the track’s calm, floating vibe, displaying Talwiinder’s development as an artist. Followers have referred to as “Panchii” certainly one of his most emotional songs but, with many saying it seems like “a track that frees the soul and provides quiet hope.”
Hanumankind – Monsoon Season
Hanumankind’s debut mixtape Monsoon Season is a daring, 12-track undertaking that captures his journey from India’s underground rap scene to a world stage. Launched on July 25, 2025, the tape options highly effective singles like “Huge Dawgs” (together with its A$AP Rocky remix), “Vacation,” and “Run It Up,” in addition to collaborations with Denzel Curry and Maxo Kream. With manufacturing from Kalmi, Parimal Shais, and Hisab, the mixtape combines heavy beats, cinematic textures, and Indian influences. Songs like “Somebody Informed Me” and the interlude “29.11.23” reveal a extra private facet, together with a voice notice from his mom. Read Rolling Stone India’s Monsoon Season mixtape review here.