The Sketches! – Main Sufi Hoon (Music Video Review) Originating from the vivacious city of Jamshoro, Sindh, the Sufi-pop-rock band The Sketches, comprising of vocalist Saif Samejo and guitarist Naeem Shah, has already climbed up the ladder of success in not just parts of Sindh but the entire Pakistan with popular hits such as “Mandh...

After getting my hands on The Sketches’ “Nind Nashe Vich” song, it’s time for me to investigate on their new song called “Rano”. Along with Jansher and Naeem Shah on guitars and Saif Samejo on vocals, “Rano” features Akber Khamiso Khan playing the Alghoza – a typical Sindhi folk instrument. The latter is the son of Ustad...

A unique name to start with, Badnaam – which means “infamous in English” – is a Pakistani band that was formed in the year of 2009 by its members Ahmed Jilani the lead guitarist and vocalist and Lala Ahsan the bass guitarist.  According to the band’s official facebook page, Badnaam’s music is something that “reflects the...

Of late I have been impressed with the work of two bands; 1) The Sketches –– from Sindh, Pakistan; and 2) Swaras –– despite the fact that they work from Canada, their roots basically go back to the land of Pakistan. And even though it’s very early to make a statement but I believe these two names, taking a leaf from the book...

After getting herself known in the entertainment and media section of Pakistan whilst working as a background vocalist for Coke Studio, Zoe Viccaji teamed up with String’s Faisal Kapadia and Bilal Maqsood to revitalize one of their popular hit track called “Mera Bichra Yaar”. Soon after, almost a year later, Zoe Viccaji is back...

After reviewing Club Caramel’s “Deewana” and The Sketches’ “Nind Nashe Vich” earlier this month, it’s now the perfect time to introduce and review Mooroo; a newcomer in the music industry of Pakistan, who hails from the most populous nation of Pakistan –– Lahore. Mooroo has been influenced to give a shot at music by...

Hyderabad is one major city of Pakistan that is, quite frankly, deprived with musical concerts, lively events, or any other quality stuff due to its ever-rising security-related issues. Thankfully, though, the trend seems to be changing now and the city is finally getting its share of entertainment. Artistes like Atif Aslam, Ali Zafar,...