Notes of November: Indie Music of the Month

From soulful music and rhythmic strings to heart-touching stories and captivating visuals, many indie songs released this month have it all. This list of renditions will make its way straight to your playlist, especially if you're looking for something to listen to on a Sunday afternoon or weekday while getting home from work. Check out this "Indie Music of the Month" list for some newly released songs in November.

What to Do - Prateek Gaandhi & Aarushi Tiwari 

"What to Do" is an indie pop track that brings together soulful lyrics and vibrant vibes. Featuring Prateek Gandhi alongside Aarushi, who makes her debut, the song delves into the heartache of two lovers separated by distance. The visuals of Shimla’s landscapes bring to life the bittersweet emotions of being apart and the song’s themes of longing and helplessness. 

Man Bairaagi - Yugm 

“Man Bairaagi” is a soulful journey inward, where one discovers their purpose, their calling, and the reason for their existence. The writer feels it is a melody of introspection and hope, inspiring dreamers to believe that no matter the hustle, everything is possible. 

Chameli - Swanand Kirkire, Chinmayi Tripathi & Joell 

Chameli is a beautiful, slow and melodic song by legendary Swanand Kirkire, featuring Chinmayi Tripathi. It is a track about two friends and how they share those candid moments that make it an adorable connection. The music and vocals are just so soothing for a calming vibe. 

Dekh Bhai - Martand Badoni

Leaving home will always be one of the strangest feelings but the feeling of coming back to it is what this song is about. This song expresses that expression in a soulful and offbeat way that makes it stand out from the rest. You can find the peace of a village and the silence of a boy who goes through the day when he is back at his base. 

Aao Bhula Dein - KhoslaRaghu

Sometimes the universe does not allow two people to be together. No matter how deep their love was, their relationship had to fall apart because of circumstances. “Aao Bhula Dein” is an ode to that relationship which sadly had no future.

Kaadhal Alaipayuthey - Amrit Ramnath 

"Kaadhal Alaipayuthey" is a Tamil song comprising a story of young love. Two friends who stay in the same colony have had a special connection since childhood and now that they are adults, one of them is moving to a different city. Before parting ways, they would like to spend most of their time together but will the judgemental colony let them do so?

Please Leave Me Alone - Arish B 

Don't we all have some days when we say no to everything? "Please Leave Me Alone" is a song about those days when you don't feel like doing anything but spending time with yourself. It's a creation by Arish B that is raw and relatable.