Stories by Band Baji

THE WATCHLIST

From gothic blues and real-life monsters to haunted hostels, this Halloween’s streaming line-up offers a different kind Published 26 Oct, 2025 06:57am

THE WATCHLIST: THE SOUND OF MUSIC

Music takes centre stage on Netflix as three shows focus on various aspects of music production and the people who create it Published 06 Sep, 2025 04:55am

SOUNDCHECK: JOY AND GOOD VIBES

Arif Lohar’s latest collaboration in the viral song, Aa, is a celebration of the joy with which the chimta-swinging singer Published 18 Feb, 2024 07:20am

SOUNDCHECK: HIT AUR MISS

AUR’s collaboration with Zayn Malik on Tu Hai Kahan has propelled the young Pakistani band into the global music stratosphere. Published 28 Jan, 2024 10:36am

STARBU ZZ: ‘I believe in art, not in numbers’

Safeer Jaffery is the music industry’s best kept secret. He speaks to Icon about his musical journey, his inspirations Published 05 Nov, 2023 06:34am

Soundcheck: Heartbreak, Deja Vu

In Pardesi, Shamoon Ismail is cutting himself loose from a toxic relationship and moving on Published 18 Jun, 2023 07:08am

SOUNDCHECK: LUCKY IN LOVE

Rising star Hashir’s latest number Fortune is a celebration of young love Published 04 Jun, 2023 07:31am

SOUNDCHECK: All That Glitters

Natasha Noorani’s ode to womanhood in Chamkeela is one for the ages Published 28 May, 2023 07:02am

SOUNDCHECK: THE CHECKPOST OF LOVE

In Naakay, Taha G talks about love,heartbreak and everything in between Published 21 May, 2023 07:10am

SOUNDCHECK: NEAR AND FAR

In Duur Se Hassan and Roshan channel Pakistani boy bands from the ’90s to pop perfection Published 14 May, 2023 06:58am

SOUNDCHECK: COURTSHIP DANCE

Left Right features Ali Sethi,Abdullah Siddiqui, Maanu and Shae Gill and is a collaboration for the ages Published 07 May, 2023 07:10am

SOUNDCHECK: WICKED GAMES

On o! er this Eid weekend are two tracks by Pakistani women artists exploring the dark complexities of love. Published 22 Apr, 2023 07:15am

SOUNDCHECK: OLD SCHOOL CHARMS

Chalte Chalte is a classic love ditty about the irresistible charm of the beloved Published 09 Apr, 2023 07:01am

SOUNDCHECK : LOVE WARNINGS

With Baaz, Natasha Noorani is caught up in an endless lover’s tussle… Updated 07 Apr, 2023 11:01am

SOUNDCHECK: SWANKY SOLILOQUY

With Love by Faris Shafi is a Punjabi-English track that’s the closest thing to a ballad that the rap artist could have come up Published 19 Mar, 2023 07:18am

SOUNDCHECK: BROODING LIGHTS

Arooj Aftab’s latest release, To Remain/To Return, may not be everyone’s cup of tea but it follows the trajectory of her music Published 12 Mar, 2023 07:16am

SOUNDCHECK: THE HOMESICK ROMANTIC

A musical gypsy at heart, in Ghar, Jimmy Khan tries to figure out where to call his home Published 26 Feb, 2023 07:06am

SOUNDCHECK: PINK AND QUIRKY

Khud Se Baatein is a light-hearted take on self-acceptance, in which Natasha also shows off her dancing prowess Published 05 Feb, 2023 05:37am

SOUNDCHECK: RAP ACROSS BORDERS

Faris Shafi and Raftaar from India come together for Jashn-i-Hip Hop, an unusual cross-border collaboration Published 29 Jan, 2023 06:23am

SOUNDCHECK: THE MAGIC OF LOVE

Jadu reminds you that even when in love, the only magic you need is not to take yourself too seriously Published 22 Jan, 2023 07:08am