A New Generation of Rock

By Zeerak Ahmed The rise of Bilal Khan, the Aunty Disco Project & Uth records has signaled the coming of a new generation of rock music from Pakistan’s renewed underground scene. After the rise of Noori and eP, along with Indus Music, the VJ generation and a post Junoon revelation, it seems that generation of […]

Leading from the front

By Salman Ahmad It was a warm, breezy evening in Karachi back in the summer of ‘96. I was leaving the Pearl-Continental hotel after a concert when a young teenager came up and introduced himself as a “Junooni”. He was fair skinned, clean shaven with an intense look in his eyes that oozed passion and […]

Is Local Music Making A Comeback?

Despite with no major live concerts happening, local music is making a comeback, with lot of new creative ideas being introduced in the industry. With projects like Coke Studio, Guitar School in Lahore, Uth Records and LUMS Music Festival the music scene is gradually picking up momentum — many musicians are getting international offers to […]

Uth Records Third Episode Introduces Musician Usman Riaz

Uth Records Third Episode Introduces Musician Usman Riaz! [Pakistan 02 March 2011] Following two musically diverse episodes, Ufone’s exciting televised youth music platform, Uth Records, is all set to introduce its third featuring artist on 04th March 2011, Karachi based singer Usman Riaz. Through this televised platform and as illustrated by the first two episodes […]

Ali Zafar: What fans hear is 40% of what I created in studio

February 25, 2011

Art is a universal language. An artist interprets that language. Some readers glance in awe, some think only flaw. In his latest album, Ali Zafar explores his mystical side by touching upon Sufi and Semi-classical music, and invites you all to drift into a mystical land of melody and soul. The artist displayed the more […]

Did Shiraz Uppal Really Cover Enrique’s Song?

February 22, 2011

There is a great chance you have already heard the much controversial Cover that Shiraz released 2 days ago, if you haven’t you can give it a shot here. We have to write about it since people started to doubt our authenticity when we shared this song. The version we posted, which is definitely not […]

10 Tips For Pakistani Musicians

February 8, 2011

by Hasan Faridi 1. Promotion In the music industry, if no one knows about you, you cease to exist. So promoting your music is essential for you to be heard. Promoting through the Internet is the best method in Pakistan (See number 2) If you’re lucky enough to land time on television, you can expect […]

Ufone Launches Uth Music Platform for Pakistani Talent: Uth Records

Ufone Launches Exciting Uth Music Platform for Pakistani Talent: Uth Records [Karachi, 28 January 2011] In keeping with the brands consistent commitment to the youth of Pakistan. , Ufone’s Uth Package proudly introduces their latest youth based project on the eve of their 10th Anniversary, Uth Records; a music television show projecting new Pakistani talent, […]