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Michael and Hushi: A Timeless Fashion Archive That Continues to Inspire
Michael and Hushi was a fashionfounded in 1997 by Iranian-American Hushidar Mortezaie, known as Hushi, and Michael Sears. The duo brought together their unique talents, with Hushi drawing inspiration from his Iranian heritage to create graphics and cuts, while Michael focused on craftsmanship and pattern-making. Although the brand is no longer active, its…
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Hooria Ahmadi’s handycam is telling Tehran’s youth story, frame by frame
Hooria Ahmadi’s latest project, Tehran Youth Diaries, isn’t just another documentary series—it’s a time capsule in the making. Shot through the unfiltered lens of youth navigating a city on the edge of transformation, the series peels back the layers of everyday life in Iran, revealing moments that are both deeply personal and universally resonant. In…
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The 100 Best Songs of 2024: Staff Picks
Each year, as the calendar winds down, we embark on a cherished tradition: revisiting the vibrant world of Iranian music from the past year. The task of selecting the top 100 tracks of 2024 was both exhilarating and daunting, given the sheer diversity of styles, the emergence of fresh talents, and the release of thousands…
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The 100 Best Songs of 2024: Staff Picks

Each year, as the calendar winds down, we embark on a… Read More

Berklee and Beyond: Independent Journeys in Music

Art is an echo of origins. It thrives on experiences, beliefs,… Read More

Navan’s Bi Khatereh is a Love Ballad to the Diaspora

Born in 1997, Navan is a Canadian-Iranian Pop/RnB artist whose journey… Read More

Safir’s Role in Redefining the DNA of Persian Rap

Omid, known artistically as Safir, is an Iranian rapper, songwriter, and… Read More

When Frank Sinatra Took the Stage at Aryamehr Stadium

It was the mid-1970s, a time when Tehran was a vibrant… Read More

Chvrsi Drops New Album ‘Zaar’

Chvrsi’s newest album, Zaar, hit the scene today, and with it… Read More

Ali Sorena’s Kavir: Seven Years Later, Still Haunting and Relevant

Seven years ago, on November 19, 2017, Ali Sorena released Kavir,… Read More

Ashkan Fadaei’s EP ‘Adl’ and Its Enduring Influence on Persian Rap

12 years ago today, Ashkan Fadaei—a young, visionary rapper and a… Read More

MJoobi: The Unseen Architect of Iranian Hits

In a world of familiar tracks, MJoobi—also known as Soheil Mahjoobi—has… Read More

The Connection Between ‘Jomeh’ and ‘Hafte-ye Khakestari

Jomeh(Friday)' stands as one of Farhad Mehrad's most iconic and emotionally… Read More