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The rise and fall of Persian drill
Few musical movements in recent decades have captured the raw tension of urban life with the immediacy and urgency of U.K. drill. Emerging in the early 2010s from the council estates of South London—particularly Brixton and Peckham—it emerged as a raw, uncompromising voice for a generation grappling with the harsh realities of life on the…
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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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Rehearsal: Golsa and the Music of the Streets
The interview with Golsa started in a way that was as unique as the artist herself. I could hear the unmistakable sounds of bustling Iranian high streets in the background as we finally connected. It’s a cold day, she’s probably walking an uphill pathway as she keeps breathing between every few words or so. And then,…
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Rehearsal: Churooks Syncopated Stories from Tehran
Amazing boys, I started my chat with them by asking them about some of their recent on-repeat songs that they are listening to. In the middle of our conversation, Bardia said that his recent on-repeat song was Starship Syncopation by Cory Wong. Spot on! That’s it. That’s exactly where I wanted to begin this conversation.…
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D0T: Four Artists. One Vision. No Genre.
Some stories unfold gradually, shaped by time and experience. Others erupt into existence with the energy of something inevitable—like a spark catching fire. Dot is one of those stories. The collective vision of four distinct artists—Ali, Nima, Sina, and Arsham—has crystallized into a music label that dares to push the boundaries of Iranian sound. Ali Gandomi,…
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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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Navan’s Bi Khatereh is a Love Ballad to the Diaspora
Born in 1997, Navan is a Canadian-Iranian Pop/RnB artist whose journey from Montreal’s musical theatre stages to the global music scene tells a story of cultural fusion and creative ambition. Having moved to Canada as a child, he was immersed in the vibrant atmospheres of Montreal and Toronto—two cities that played a crucial role in…
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Beyond Genre: Embracing Diversity in Music as ‘The Lofi Guy’
Pooria, also known as Pozx (Pooria On Zodiac’s Expansion), is a 25-year-old Iranian singer, songwriter, and musician based in Tehran. Most Iranian music enthusiasts recognize him for his involvement in the lo-fi genre, and his choice of the username 'The Lo-Fi Guy' on Instagram has reinforced this perception. His distinctive lyrical style, which deviates from…
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