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Farzad Ghadimi and Saeed Dehghan drop ‘Rasmi’, no skip
I first encountered Farzad Ghadimi nearly three years ago, when his debut single Shelik burst forth like a sudden spark in the dark. That track wasn’t merely a promising start—it was a declaration. From the opening bars, it was clear that a distinctive new voice had emerged in Persian rap, one that refused to be…
“In Iran They Call Me English and in England They Ask Me Where I’m From”: Navigating Identity and Belonging in Bea Dero’s Bound by Two Homes
What does it mean to belong to two places, yet fully to neither? For many growing up in the diaspora, this sense of in-betweenness—a constant balancing act between identities, languages and cultures—is part of everyday life. “In Iran they call me English and in England they ask me where I’m from,” says British-Iranian artist Bea…
How rage is reshaping Persian rap
What has long set Persian rap apart from other popular music scenes in Iran is not merely its sound or lyrical boldness, but a deeper, more ambitious undercurrent—a shared desire among its artists, producers, fans, and even digital platforms to be part of something far larger than themselves. This is a community with one eye…

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The Unstoppable Rise of Women in Iran’s Music

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Fereydoun Farrokhzad’s Bold Vision and Unfiltered Remarks

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Hichkas’s Handwritten Notebook Photos

The evolution from handwritten lyrics to digital notes reflects not only… Read More

The Timeless Echo of Persian Rap: Revisiting Zir o Bame Zirzamin

In just a year and a half since launching his professional… Read More

Tlkhoon: The Brand-New Face of Persian Rap?

In just a year and a half since launching his professional… Read More

Shervin Hajipour Sentenced to Prison for Grammy-Winning Song ‘Baraye’: A Heartfelt Appeal for Freedom and Justice

Shervin Hajipour, an acclaimed Iranian singer, composer, and songwriter, revealed in… Read More

Beyond Genre: Embracing Diversity in Music as ‘The Lofi Guy’

Pooria, also known as Pozx (Pooria On Zodiac’s Expansion), is a… Read More

Isam Delves into His Craft: Redefining a New Side of Persian Hip-Hop

Sam, also known as Isam, is a 25-year-old Iranian rapper (born… Read More

Amanda Delara Drops New Song “Volare”

Norwegian-Iranian artist Amanda Delara has once again captivated audiences with her… Read More

Danny Asadi: The Composer Behind ‘The Rogue of Prince of Persia’ Video Game

Danny Asadi, a talented Persian American electronic music producer, has been… Read More