Bring Hope Back to the Valley: Ahmer Javed Is the New Face of Hip-Hop in Kashmir
The Srinagar-born rapper hopes to revive the artistic identity of the Kashmiri people in an era where conflict has come to define them.
VICE India / November 2018
Freelance Journalist
The Srinagar-born rapper hopes to revive the artistic identity of the Kashmiri people in an era where conflict has come to define them.
VICE India / November 2018
The Kashmiri photojournalist talks about his life in the valley.
VICE India / September 2018
Sticking with the status quo means we do not have to confront our own complicity at any level.
VICE India / October 2018
It’s time to reassess the cancellation of the world’s most recognisable immigrant pop-star.
VICE India / August 2018
he status of the women’s game in the country is up in the air, and the AIFF is facing tough questions about its role in developing the game.
VICE India / August 2018
The next generation of Indian pop-stars are looking to Korean pop for inspiration.
VICE India / August 2018
Tre Ess is emerging as one of the best new producers in the country.
VICE India / August 2018
We read our neighbour's socio-political climate with help from Lahore’s hip-hop star Hassan Amin and Awais Qarni from left-wing organisation The Struggle.
VICE India / November 2018
In which I recount the journey of releasing Delhi-based rapper Prabh Deep's critically acclaimed debut album Class-Sikh.
Red Bull / January 2018
An interview with one of the biggest rap groups in the world.
Rolling Stone / August 2017
In which I write about the Trans-Atlantic rap duo's new album
BorderMovement / October 2016
In which I write about how India's flourishing hip-hop movement is falling prey to classism in the industry
BuzzFeed / October 2016
In which I profile one of India's upcoming underground hip-hop artists.
Border Movement / October 2015
In which I profile India's definitive nu-metal act.
NH7 / February 2015
A feature on one of India's seminal independent bands
Medium / August 2016
In which I profile the upcoming Australian-born Sikh MC.
NH7 / October 2014
This guide serves as an introduction to some of the best lo-fi influenced artists in the region today.
BorderMovement / May 2017
An interview with one of the world's leading electronic artists
Rolling Stone / November 2016
In which I talk to Anna Jepson - an American designer - about her music, the One Year One Dream project, the power of hashtags and the rising popularity of Instagram.
NH7 / June 2014
In which I review plus interview the Berlin-based IDM trio's latest offering
Rolling Stone India / October 2016
In which I review the Scottish post-rock band's latest live offering
Rolling Stone / September 2016
A brief look at what's going on in the Pakistani hip-hop community
Border Movement / April 2016
A brief look at the Delhi-based electronic producer's career so far.
Border Movement / June 2015
Review of alt-J's debut performance in India.
NH7 / March 2015
In which I write about India's hip-hop community
101 India / April 2016
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