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Indie Music Surge: Sanju Rathod, Farhan Khan and Anurag Saikia Headline Rolling Stone India Cover
✍️ Rolling Stone India
🗓 09 Oct 2026, 08:47 PM
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Rolling Stone India’s latest cover story spotlights Sanju Rathod, Farhan Khan and Anurag Saikia as the driving forces behind the current indie music upsurge.
Rolling Stone India has dedicated its newest cover story to three emerging artists—Sanju Rathod, Farhan Khan and Anurag Saikia—who are being credited with energising the country’s indie music scene. The feature presents each musician’s recent work and outlines how their distinct styles converge to create a fresh, collaborative sound.
Rathod, known for his lyrical depth, Khan for his genre‑blending productions, and Saikia for his dynamic live performances have all attracted growing followings on streaming platforms and at independent venues across the nation. Their combined efforts are described as a catalyst for a broader cultural shift, encouraging younger creators to experiment beyond mainstream Bollywood formulas.
The article also notes that the trio’s rise coincides with increased support from indie festivals, boutique record labels and digital curators, signalling a more sustainable ecosystem for non‑film music in India. Rolling Stone India’s coverage includes interview excerpts, performance footage and a look at how these artists are shaping the future trajectory of Indian independent music.
Rathod, known for his lyrical depth, Khan for his genre‑blending productions, and Saikia for his dynamic live performances have all attracted growing followings on streaming platforms and at independent venues across the nation. Their combined efforts are described as a catalyst for a broader cultural shift, encouraging younger creators to experiment beyond mainstream Bollywood formulas.
The article also notes that the trio’s rise coincides with increased support from indie festivals, boutique record labels and digital curators, signalling a more sustainable ecosystem for non‑film music in India. Rolling Stone India’s coverage includes interview excerpts, performance footage and a look at how these artists are shaping the future trajectory of Indian independent music.