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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…
Red, Light, and Hafez: The Spirit of Yalda Night
Waiting excitedly behind the door of my grandmother’s house, each family member wears a piece of red clothing. The door opens to the warm, loud gathering. We’re greeted with kisses and hugs, our faces still ice-cold from the winter chill outside. Inside, relatives with red-stained hands peel mountains of pomegranates, snacks are piled high on…
Berklee and Beyond: Independent Journeys in Music
Art is an echo of origins. It thrives on experiences, beliefs, and the spaces where we first find our voice. In The Roots Issue of The Persian Magazine, we’ve journeyed into the creative minds of three extraordinary musicians connected not only by their shared experience at Berklee College of Music but also by their distinct…

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Evolving Soundscape: Nowruz Party Festival Spotlights Iran’s Alternative Music Scene

The 'Nowruz Party' festival, which featured prominent artists from various music… Read More

Vinak And Kagan Release New Studio Album ‘TNT’ Along With 5 Music Videos

The release of an album titled "TNT" by Vinak with production… Read More

Hichkas Teams Up With Poobon For New Track ‘Har Ye Rooz’

While Hichkas had collaborated with Mahdyar Aghajani for almost two decades,… Read More

She Said Yes! Chvrsi Marries Longtime Girlfriend Pareeaa

One of the important points that distinguishes the new generation of… Read More

Kourosh Yaghmaei Releases New Album “Rebel” After 7 Years!

In the realm of Persian music, one name resonates profoundly: Kourosh… Read More

“Vayne” Interview: The Story Behind His Song “REAL”

A few days ago, a friend of mine sent me a… Read More

Sevdaliza On “Rhode” Being Plagiarised By K-Pop Singer Soyeun: “Yeah I Did See It, No I Don’t Care”

In 2020, Rotterdam-based Iranian singer Sevdaliza released the music video for… Read More

Potential Effects of “Belaad” Label On The Future of Persian Rap

"Cheshm Dar Barabare Cheshm" (Eye for an Eye) by Hiphopologist, composed… Read More

DJ’s Worlds: Water T And Geopoet’s Deep House Mixes Overlooking Chitgar Lake

In 2023, a collaborative venture unfolded, bringing together The Persian Magazine,… Read More

Ashna: A 17-Year-Old Rapper And A Fresh Face In Persian Rap

Not long ago, a short video of a 17-year-old rapper named… Read More