Jiving June: Indie Music of the Month

Whether it’s the gentle defiance of queer love ballads, the raw realism of street rap, or the emotional stillness of stripped-down acoustic reflections, these songs don’t just sound good, they feel true. Here's a collection of seven indie music tracks that prove sometimes, the quietest voices leave the deepest echo.

Dheema Dheema – Aashir Wajahat, Nirmal Roy and Mamya Shajaffar

Dheema Dheema is a slow-burning, emotionally rich visual ballad that brings together the textured vocals of Aashir Wajahat and Nirmal Roy with Mamya Shajaffar’s captivating on-screen presence. The music video unfolds like a whisper, filled with nostalgic glances, ambient lighting, and styling that delicately balances tradition with a fresh, modern pulse. What makes it truly special is its ability to feel both intimate and cinematic; the song’s gentle arrangement blends seamlessly with visuals that speak volumes without needing dialogue. 

Teri Hoon - Lisa Mishra 

Teri Hoon is a soft yet stirring declaration of love that reclaims vulnerability with grace and quiet strength. Released during Pride Month, the song gently queers the language of devotion, offering an intimate glimpse into the raw, emotional terrain of queer relationships, without loud proclamations, just truth wrapped in melody. Lisa Mishra’s voice drips with longing, every note carrying the weight of words that are often unspoken in public, especially for queer love.

Hot Boyz - BombayMami 

Hot Boyz is a bold, flirtatious anthem that blends classical Indian instrumentation with unapologetically queer storytelling. BombayMami flips the script on the male gaze, surrounded by attractive men but never objectified herself, she owns the space with a mix of grace and mischief. What sets this track apart is its live arrangement: sarod, tabla, and sitar flow effortlessly over an R&B groove, creating a rich soundscape that feels both rooted and rebellious.

Daaman - Kaifi Khalil 

Daaman is a quiet storm of a track, intimate, restrained, and emotionally charged. Kaifi Khalil blends soft R&B textures with Balochi lyrical soul, crafting a breakup ballad that feels more like a whispered confession than a cry for help. The music video mirrors this mood, minimal, moody, and close, drawing you into a private world of lingering love and loss. It is subtle, poetic, and achingly sincere.

Theruvinte Mon - Vedan and Hrishi 

Theruvinte Mon pulses with the raw energy of the streets, delivering a Malayalam rap narrative that is both grounded and gripping. Vedan’s lyrics speak from the heart of the everyday hustler, while Hrishi’s stripped-down beats give the track a sense of urgency and grit. Jafar Ali’s visuals don’t glamorise, they document: close-ups of life as it is, framed through resilience and brotherhood. It is a song that stands tall not through polish, but through truth.

NaQabil - KhoslaRaghu 

NaQabil is a quiet, emotional release, built on soft guitar layers and understated production that lets the vulnerability speak for itself. The track reflects on feelings of not being enough, of being seen as undeserving, yet still holding space for love and longing. Sanchit Khosla delivers the vocals with a gentle ache, while Rishabh Raghuvanshi’s lyrics feel raw and unfiltered, like thoughts you scribble down but never say out loud.

Kaise Ho Tum - Divyam Sodhi, Khwaab and Likhari

Kaise Ho Tum is a delicate reflection on absence, love, and the weight of unasked questions. Divyam Sodhi’s voice carries a soft vulnerability, gently weaving through Khwaab’s minimal production and Likhari’s introspective lyrics. The track doesn’t rush—it lets the silence speak as much as the words do. The visuals echo this stillness, capturing fleeting moments and emotional pauses rather than drama.