Top indie songs of the year that ruled our playlists

Top indie songs of the year that ruled our playlists Pic/Instagram Mid-Day Entertainment By Aakruti Bagla Published Dec 24, 2025 [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Farebi – Chaar Diwari & Raftaar Edgy and experimental, Farebi pushes indie boundaries. Chaar Diwari’s unconventional sound paired with Raftaar’s sharp delivery makes it genre-blurring tracks [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Pal Pal – Talwiinder With its smooth, hypnotic flow, Pal Pal thrives on mood and repetition. Talwiinder blends contemporary R&B textures with indie sensibilities [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Arz Kiya Hai – Anuv Jain Soft, poetic, and deeply emotive, Arz Kiya Hai is Anuv Jain at his most intimate. With minimal instrumentation and heartfelt lyrics [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Afsos – AP Dhillon & Anuv Jain A surprising yet seamless collaboration, Afsos marries AP Dhillon’s restrained intensity with Anuv Jain’s emotional softness. The result is a haunting track [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Finding Her – Kushagra Introspective and raw, Finding Her captures the ache of longing and self-reflection. Kushagra’s stripped-down approach allows the emotion to take centre stage [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

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