So, you think you know: Pakistani indie beats – Summer ’25

Indie kids, assemble. This summer has put forth quite a number of sonic curveballs into the atmosphere of the Pakistani indie scene, which demands some attention from passive playlist-scrolling fans and full-time SoundCloud sleuths. Our music scene is not only growing, but flourishing while redefining itself. From gloomy lo-fi to R&B and cosmic electro-mash-up, Pakistani artists are composing songs that cater to those nursing a heartbreak, looking for some form of healing, as well as those gripped by an existential crisis. Test your knowledge and find out which artists and songs are making waves right now.