April episode out in April! New horizons with old features, new features with old sounds and a WHOLE lot of Coke Studio!

Things discussed in this episode:

00:00 Intro, post Ramadan releases and collaborative playlists03:24 Aleem expands his scope! Our Tortured Poet’s Department king!07:49 Faris Shafi - the pedestal he is put on and why it’s likely justified14:59 Pet Peeve: putting “the band” next to band names, why!19:22 Music economics - is rock just more expensive to pursue vs hiphop in Pakistan?22:55 How are we supposed to feel about Imran Khan’s new music 25:18 Kaavish is back back??Coke Studio Season 1529:36 The boycott conversation40:32 Ayi Ayi - Spotlight on Sindh, comparisons with Kana Yaar, Pasoori and the past53:11 How are people getting on Coke Studio? New vs famous vs relevant names57:47 2AM - trying to figure out how it was put together, the appeals people found in it1:06:41 Crazy sets, how the BTSs differ, summarising thoughts1:12:56 Talking numbers, marketing approach, react videos etc

1:18:28 Outro

LINKS: Hamnawa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hamnawa_net/The Apr'24 Select Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6Tnp5oioZ6JyHOnn0nAMnb

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