Acoustic August: 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 August.

Aana Na Tu - Ekansh Mamgai 

Anna Na Tu by Ekansh Mamgai is a song about a person losing hope in love after a heartbreak. The writer feels that pain is followed by more pain and that has made him disinterested in any glory. He asks the lost love to not return to him in despair and thinks broken pieces can't be fixed but always wishes the person stays happy and content. 

Kinaare - Suzonn

Kinaare by Suzonn captures the feeling of being lost and the search for direction, with shores symbolising life’s goals. Reflecting on brighter days, the song questions if they will return, while the waves offer hope that the journey is possible. With simple yet effective strums, urging action over waiting, the song highlights the need to seek solutions now.  

GHAR - Argha 

GHAR by Argha is a song about questioning one's doings. Argha asks, "Kabhi insaan apna ateet liye aage badha hai?" Has anybody moved forward withholding their past? The debut album of this singer is a complex weave of duality and a fight with oneself that needs to be curbed in order to forget the past.

Udd Jaaun · Kavya Singh

Udd Jaaun by Kavya Singh is a piece about the feeling of a person in love. This song captures the exhilaration of newfound love where you find everything merry. The emotions just make you fly high in the sky while romanticising love. The writer talks about mingling with nature and dancing with joy in the air. 

Bombay Rains - Heeya Tikku

Bombay Rains is a love letter to the city and its heavenly rains. The song transcends you into this heartfelt journey through the city’s rainy streets, where the singer finds a sense of belonging and love in every drop. It's an ode to the city's spirit during monsoon.

IT Paadu -  Sarvesh G N, Akash Durgoji Films

IT Paadu by Sarvesh G N is a song in Kannada langauge. It showcases the everyday challenges faced by tech professionals, reflecting the difficulties encountered by IT workers. The beats of this song are buzzy and portray the struggles of a techie in a fun yet impactful way.

Taambdi Chaamdi - Kratex, Shreyas

Taambdi Chaamdi is a Marathi rap music by Kratex, Shreyas. This is a fun and playful song that talks about flaunting whatever you have with style. The beats of the track give a disco feel to a song that can be a perfect party anthem.

Iya Kaye Hajaari - Daira

‘Iya Kaye Hajaari’ is a folk melody sung in Halbi that celebrates a special tradition in a village called Bastar in Chhattisgarh called ‘Meet Bandhana’ where kinship transcends blood ties. This tradition is about forming lifelong bonds even if you are not related by blood. The Hindi lyrics remind us that we’re all kin; we live under the same sky and breathe the same air. It tells us that relationships go beyond religion or boundaries and it’s all about the sacred connection that binds us together.