Top indie songs of the year that ruled our playlists

Baari Baari – Armaan Malik

A groovy Hindi-Punjabi track with effortless swagger, Baari Baari highlights Armaan Malik’s confident stride as an independent artist

Armaan continues to evolve beyond boundaries, writing and releasing notable independent music in both Hindi and English. The song balances rhythm and melody

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

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

Pal Pal – Talwiinder

With its smooth, hypnotic flow, Pal Pal thrives on mood and repetition. Talwiinder blends contemporary R&B textures with indie sensibilities

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

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