#HGMusic: Listen To New Releases From Ditty, Rumii, Sheherazaad, & More

Welcome to Homegrown's New Music Round-Up, the ultimate destination for discovering the week's hottest releases across all genres. Each week, we curate a handpicked and homegrown selection of fresh sounds. This week features pop, electronic dance music and much more.

Money by Ditty

Ditty, the songwriter and ecologist, releases Money from her upcoming EP, Skin. The song, inspired by the rampant deforestation in Goa, serves as an anguished love letter with an upbeat melody. Ditty's folk composition challenges societal norms of growth, emphasizing the beauty in smallness. The track features samples from Goa's forests, creating an outro with sounds of destruction. The accompanying video, shot in the Pomburpa forest, addresses ongoing deforestation for luxury villas.

Listen to it below.

Euphoria by Ishaan Ghosh

Euphoria is a groundbreaking fusion of traditional tabla rhythms and techno, creating a sonic journey into ecstasy. Ishaan Ghosh, a maestro of the tabla, collaborates with gifted players like Pratik Singh and Sachin Pawgi, blending ancient rhythms seamlessly with modern techno beats. The techno arrangement, crafted by Nakul Chugh and mastered by Kohinoor Mukherjee, forms a pulsating backdrop for Ghosh's tabla mastery. The composition invites listeners to surrender to the synergy of tradition and innovation, delivering an immersive experience that pushes musical boundaries. Ghosh's Euphoria is a thrilling exploration of sonic landscapes, seamlessly merging the ancient and the futuristic.

Listen to it below.

Jugni by Rumii

Jugni is a milestone in creative electronic dance music, featuring an enchanting flute hook and compelling vocal chops. The collaboration with Bramha and writer/vocalist Radnyi Tyagraj sets this track apart with its innovative sound design. The flute hook, central to the song, creates a memorable melody, while the vocal chops seamlessly complement the music. Jugni showcases Rumii's ability to blend sonic elements, Bramha's dynamic production skills, and Radnyi's emotional lyrics and vocals. This track is not just heard but felt, offering a fresh and captivating experience that pushes the boundaries of electronic dance music.

Listen to it below.

Dhundh Lo Mujhe by Sheherazaad

Sheherazaad's new single from her upcoming LP Qasr is a captivating blend of unnervingly jaunty pizzicato fiddles and tumultuous vocal delivery. The song delves into the immigrant experience, addressing themes of bloodshed, glamour, hallucination, and schizophrenia, challenging the "model minority myth." Sheherazaad aims to unveil the ominous dimensions often hidden in the Asian immigrant narrative, especially for gender-expansive individuals, encouraging listeners to embrace their wickedness.

Listen to it below.

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