Kashmir (Pakistani band) explained

Kashmir
Native Name:کشمیر
Origin:Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Years Active:2011–present
Label:Rearts
Current Members:
  • Bilal Ali
  • Usman Siddiqui
  • Vais Khan
  • Shane J. Anthony
  • Zair Zaki
  • Ali Raza
Past Members:
  • Mashhad Sharyar
  • Hyder Ali

Kashmir is an alternative rock band from Karachi, Pakistan. It is the winning band of Pepsi Battle of the Bands Season 2 in 2017.[1] [2] [3] Formed in 2012, the band played for various shows across the country prior to PBOB. The band consists of Bilal Ali (Vocalist), Vais Khan (lead guitarist), Usman Siddiqui (bass guitarist), Shane J. Anthoney (drummer), Zair Zaki (rhythm guitarist), and Ali Raza (keyboardist).[4] The band has won Rs. 5 million, a music album contract, concerts across Pakistan and lifetime royalties on their music from the Battle of the Bands competition leaving the Badnaam Band as a runner-up.[5] Kashmir Band won the Lux Style Award for Best Emerging Talent (Music) 2017 for their song "Kaaghaz Ka Jahaaz".[6]

Background

Over two months and seven (weekly) episodes[7] on television and social media Pepsi Battle of the Bands[8] ended with the trophy going to Kashmir,[9] while the Sufi-rock band Badnaam were declared runners-up,[10] in the final conclusion of the show on the basis of public votes.[11]

Post Pepsi Battle of the Band

After winning Pepsi Battle of the Band, Kashmir released "Pareshaaniyan" and "Khwab" on 10 and 11 May 2018 respectively on their YouTube and SoundCloud channel as a part of their upcoming album.[12]

Acoustic Station

Kashmir featured in the first episode of Acoustic Station produced by Kashan Admani at Dream Station Productions and performed a rendition of their song Soch.[13] [14]

Discography

Pepsi Battle of the Bands

Studio albums

Band members

Final Line-up
Former Members

Timeline

Awards and nominations

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See also

References

  1. Web site: The second coming of Pepsi Battle of the Bands TNS - The News on Sunday. tns.thenews.com.pk. en-US. 2017-11-16.
  2. News: Kashmir wins Pepsi Battle of the Bands!. Images Staff. 2017-09-17. Images. 2017-11-16. en-US.
  3. News: 'Battle of the Bands' finale: Kashmir crowned winners, epic performances steal the show - The Express Tribune. 2017-09-18. The Express Tribune. 2017-11-16. en-US.
  4. News: We're 6 socially reserved people who just know how to make music, reveals band Kashmir. Images Staff. 2017-09-22. Images. 2017-11-16. en-US.
  5. News: Pepsi Battle of the Bands: Kashmir takes the crown, epic comeback by EP. Daily Pakistan Global. 2017-11-16. en-US.
  6. News: Who won big at Lux Style Awards 2018?. Images Staff. 2018-02-21. Images. 2018-02-24. en-US.
  7. News: THE NEWS.
  8. Web site: Pepsi Battle Of The Bands. Pepsi. www.pepsibattleofthebands.com. en. 2017-11-16.
  9. News: Pepsi Battle of The Bands: How to vote for 'Kashmir' band. Daily Pakistan Global. 2017-11-16. en-US.
  10. News: Pepsi Battle of the Bands: The Finalists, The Good-Bye's & our Review. Daily Pakistan Global. 2017-11-16. en-US.
  11. News: Gulf News.
  12. News: The evolution of Pepsi Battle of the Bands alumni Kashmir and Badnaam. Khan. Turayl Azam. May 13, 2018. August 2, 2018.
  13. Web site: Acoustic Station drops a new version of Kashmir's 'Soch'. NewsBytes. www.thenews.com.pk. en. 2020-01-10.
  14. Web site: Acoustic Station Kicks Off with Soch by Kashmir - The Band. Arif. Aayan. 12 December 2019. Musicians Of Pakistan.

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