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Imagine a world without music, can you? It is nearly impossible to live a life deprived of the magical feelings that music evokes. Whether we are cruising in the car, sitting on a beach, or having a lazy cooking day, we constantly need something to feed our souls.
Trust me, we are surrounded by the voices of some famous and infamous music artists whom we don’t know personally but their singing touches our hearts. Music stamps nearly every aspect of our life. As a soundtrack accompanies a movie, most of us have songs that accent each phase of our lives. Some of these melodies have the magic to instantly deport us back into specific moments or memories, helping us live the moments back in time.
The Indian music industry is thriving, with new names added constantly to the list of artists it is difficult to keep track of songs and artists that stand out. In the age of Instagram reels, TikTok, and YouTube videos, musicians and creative artists dig deep to make their soundtracks stand out and clickable.
However, there’s a crop of rising Indian artists who are making the right kind of noise and we recommend you should definitely have them on your playlists in 2023.Â
Shehnaaz Gill
Shehnaaz Gill, also known as Shehnaaz Kaur Gill, is an Indian actress, model, and singer who works in Punjabi and Hindi television and films. Shehnaaz made her Bollywood debut with Salman Khan’s ‘Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan.’
The Big Boss participant rose to fame after her appearance on the show in 2019, where she was loved and adored by the audience for her jolly and cheerful nature. Shehnaaz was said to be dating Sidharth Shukla (winner of Big Boss 13) before his tragic demise.Â
Her fans find themselves emotionally connected with her ever since the tragedy, following her along her career path. Her songs still make her fan’s hearts warm, they can sing with her and cry with her but one thing is for sure that they love her.
Jonita Gandhi
Jonita Gandhi known to the Indo-Canadian community as Toronto’s Nightingale, was born in New Delhi, India, and later moved to Ontario, Canada. Gandhi started her musical journey by recording cover songs in her bedroom in Brampton and posting them on YouTube.
After being featured in the soundtrack for Chennai Express, Gandhi rose to fame, and ever since she has been performing and winning the hearts of millions. Last week, Gandhi was in Toronto to play for her hometown crowd at DESIFEST, a South Asian music festival.
Harshdeep Kaur
Harshdeep Kaur is an Indian playback singer known for her Bollywood Hindi, Punjabi, English, and Sufi songs. She is popularly known as “Sufi Ki Sultana” because of her soulful Sufi renditions.
Harshdeep has bagged winning titles in two reality shows, before debuting as a lead singer on a Bollywood soundtrack when she was 16. Some of her popular songs include Katiya Karun from Rockstar; Dilbaro from Raazi; Ik Onkar from Rang De Basanti; Nachde Ne Saare from Baar Baar Dekho; Kabira from Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani; etc.
The audience sings louder than her when she performs in a concert, fans listen to her songs on repeat. We can have a song for every mood from her collection.
Mayur Jumani
Mayur Jumani is a music producer, composer & content creator based in India. After graduating from Berklee College of Music, he shifted his entire energy to creating unique & entertaining audio-based content for social media.
Mayur has worked with the top music production houses in India & has released a range of commercial & Bollywood songs. He has a diverse portfolio of tracks that ranges from Bollywood to Commercials to Web Series to Indie Music. You name it and he has it.
He has always been active on social media, his content creation process is unique and the content he produces is humorous. Mayur is well known for his quirky social media posts related to music industry.Â
Rashmeet KaurÂ
Rashmeet Kaur is one of the most versatile singer-songwriters in the country. Her musical prowess lies in her unique ability to blend with different genres and create a globally appealing song. She is on a mission to take the legacy of Indian folk music forward.
Rashmeet’s most popular songs are Bajre Da Sitta, the first viral song on IG reels; Nadiyon Paar, a film hit and Jadi Buti, a collaboration with Grammy-nominated Major Lazer and Nucleya.
Rashmeet’s melodies are known to give a contemporary spin to traditional folk sound, giving a different vibe to her songs. Her latest EP Kya Kariye was based on Bulleh Shah and Shah Hussain’s sufi poetry.
Frizzell D’souza
The Bengaluru-based singer-songwriter, Frizzell D’souza is known for her angelic voice and for making her fan’s hearts warm with her melodies. Frizzell was featured on the ‘Best of RADAR India 2022’ playlist by Spotify.
With her first single gaining 58k + listeners, she has been featured in various popular magazines and publications. During lockdown, she began as a cover artist in 2018. The Indian music artist released the popular EP ‘The Hills Know of You,’ and is often seen actively posting on Instagram.
Anumita Nadesan
Anumita Nadesan is a 20-year-old music artist from Trivandrum, Kerala, who took the internet by storm when she posted her cover of ‘Jashn-E-Baharaa’. Her beautiful voice and immaculate taste in music have won millions of hearts. She reached the next level when she released her debut single ‘Khwaab’ this year.
Fashion designer, Manish Malhotra also launched a collection using her soundtrack. Anumita is the first woman to be featured on the cover of Spotify’s ‘Indie India playlist’ and a performer at the Bacardi NH7 Weekender.
Anumita has made melomaniacs and even casual netizens turn weak in their knees with her phenomenal music covers that are adorned with her gleeful signature smile.
Lisa Mishra
Lisa Mishra is an American singer and songwriter who is best known for her reprise version of the song Tareefan in the 2018 Indian film ‘Veere Di Wedding.’ Lisa has become a trailblazer in the music industry as a versatile singer and composer, performing her melodies across the globe.
Lisa’s ability to captivate audiences, whether through creating soul-stirring melodies or performing for thousands, has made her a true inspiration for artists in the country to compose in their own style and follow their heart’s lead.
Kamakshi Khanna
Kamakshi Khanna is a Delhi Based Singer/Songwriter and a music artist at heart, who also claims that she is an old soul, her effervescent voice brings life to experiences and stories through her melodious songs.
Popularly known as a creator of raw, organic songs and tunes, emerging from an intricate mixture of her experiences and epiphanies. Her songs are relatable for her fans as she even talks about mental health in her songs. Her voice goes through various styles, including but not limited to Rhythm and Blues, Soul, Pop, and Ballads.
She has successfully explored new paths and collaborated with music artists from all walks of status throughout her journey, inspiring the next generations of music artists to follow her lead.
Akanksha Sethi
Akanksha Sethi is a Mumbai-based playback singer, songwriter, composer, and content creator, driving her way towards success in the Indian music industry. The Spoken’22 performer’s song ‘Raaz Tera Mera’ had over 1 million views.
She was also featured in the ‘Indie India’ playlist by Spotify and recently came out with her Bollywood Playback debut ‘Mann Mein Halchal’ for the Tamanna Bhatia starrer, Madhu Bhandarkar’s movie ‘Babli Bouncer.’
Sethi became a viral sensation this year with her covers and live session series ‘Songs in the Dark.’
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