Indie Artists Redefine Indian Music Scene
Something big is happening in the Indian music world the days when Bollywood soundtracks were the battery bet only route to fame seem to be fading. According to a recent analysis, independent artists like Diljit Dosanjh, AP Dhillon and Hanumankind are riding a wave of global interest, reshaping how Indian music travels beyond borders.
Streaming data shows a dramatic shift: nearly half of all royalties earned by Indian artists in 2024 came from overseas streams a big leap from 2023. What’s more, the number of Indian musicians earning big crossing thresholds like ₹50 lakh, ₹1 crore, even ₹5 crore annually has surged.
This rise of indie and regional-language music is making it clear: Indian music is no longer just Hindi-film songs. Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and other regional sounds are now resonating globally, drawing fans in the US, UK, UAE, Canada, and beyond.
For longtime fans of Bollywood hits, this shift may feel unexpected but for the music industry, it’s a reinvention. These independent artists aren’t just surviving they’re thriving internationally, carrying India’s musical diversity into a new era.