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Ishani is a London-based singer, songwriter, and producer who has carved a niche in the UK independent music scene by revitalising the trip-hop genre. Blending atmospheric, future-thinking beats with raw, soulful vocals, she has drawn comparisons to Massive Attack, Portishead, and Morcheeba.
Born in India, she spent her childhood in Bangalore before moving to Singapore to study Film and TV, and eventually settling in the UK. This multicultural trajectory is evident in her “magical realism” approach to songwriting — fusing Western electronic production with an introspective storytelling style rooted in Eastern traditions.
Initially self-taught, Ishani later studied Audio Engineering at Alchemea and Point Blank in London, giving her complete creative control over her sonic landscape — a blend of industrial textures, glitchy beats, and cinematic melodies. Her work is characterised by a “dark pop” aesthetic that often tackles difficult subjects, from mental health to the toxicity of social media.
She gained significant traction after being championed by BBC Introducing and Bobby Friction on the BBC Asian Network. Her music has been featured by DJ Mag, Clash Magazine, Get In Her Ears, The Other Side Reviews, and A&R Factory.
Recognition
Press
“She is breathing much deserved new life into the Trip Hop genre as a whole.”
DJ Mag
“Poetic, magical realism mixed in with Trip Hop.”
Bobby Friction, BBC Asian Network
“Dank, trip-hop songwriting with a twilight feel.”
Clash Magazine“As louring and crystalline as a black spinel gemstone. File next to Morcheeba or Kate Bush.”
RAW RAMP
“A beguiling soundscape… majestic… beautiful stirring slice of infectious electro pop.”
Get In Her Ears · on Dark Angel“Soulful vocals set alongside glitchy beats and ethereal, whirring hooks.”
Get In Her Ears · on Insomnia“Brooding, hypnotic and sensual; the single is a cathartic electronic outpouring of personal relief.”
Get In Her Ears · on Stormy Emotions“Elegant, foreboding track with a nostalgic groove.”
Earmilk
“Disillusionment has never sounded so good… Ishani delivers her cautionary tale in a matter of fact way.”
York Calling · on Perfect Life
“Fans of Grimes will find a lot to love about Powertripp.”
York Calling · on Powertripp“Ishani breathes new life into the subject, sparing the hyperbole and grounding it in lived experience.”
York Calling
“An alluring sound that is bound to draw anyone in… A powerful track that conveys the shadier side of relationships.”
Wordplay Magazine
“Undoubtedly her best release yet… production boasts elements of head-nodding trip-hop.”
ColoRising · on Dark Angel“Fostering a haunting beauty that is truly exciting.”
ColoRising“Raw heartfelt vocals and atmospheric, future thinking beats.”
The Music Enthusiast Blog
“A wonderfully unique sound.”
Listen With Monger
“Refreshingly cool and full of a bold power that comes from the darkest hours of the night.”
Listen With Monger
“Powerful and soulful indie music… you get swept away by it.”
Indie Light · on Stormy Emotions
“Knocks away any preconceived notions and delivers a powerful message.”
Indie Light · on Dark Angel
“A spellbinding and instantly infectious majestic soundscape.”
Music Musings & Such“Great dynamics with a velvety vocal. Temporarily escape reality and enter a rather chilled out realm.”
RadiAsian.London
“A confident and slick outing… weaves together complex messages about our modern social media focused lives.”
WithGuitars“Ishani creates music which is impactful and challenging… inspired by her observations of society and her own private inner world.”
Up&Coming“A tongue-in-cheek psychedelic allegory of the mind-bending sinkhole of social media.”
MusoMuso“A strong callout for mental health awareness.”
Soundsphere Magazine“A one-woman band.”
The New Indian Express
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Archive
Powertripp
An anthem for self-preservation, exploring toxic power dynamics. Music video created by an all-female crew. Featured by York Calling: “Fans of Grimes will find a lot to love.”
Unkind Vibrations
EP title track featuring rapper Steezo. A reaction to the overwhelming noise of digital life, channelling 90s hip-hop influences with signature trip-hop sound.
Perfect Life
Scorching trip-hop critique of influencer culture. York Calling: “Disillusionment has never sounded so good.” Featured by Earmilk, WithGuitars, and MusoMuso.
Ghosting My Soul · Twin Flames
Two singles exploring absence, connection, and the traces people leave behind. Ethereal dark electronica with celestial textures.
Insomnia
Haunting electronic exploration of sleeplessness. Get In Her Ears: “Soulful vocals set alongside glitchy beats and ethereal, whirring hooks.” Led to BBC Introducing selection and BBC Asian Network support from Bobby Friction.
Reading & Leeds Festival
Featured performer at one of the UK’s biggest festivals.
Dark Angel
Released during Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. A deeply personal plea written after the loss of two close friends. Featured by Clash Magazine, ColoRising, Get In Her Ears, Indie Light, and Soundsphere.
Stormy Emotions
Industrial-pop meets trip-hop. Get In Her Ears: “Brooding, hypnotic and sensual; a cathartic electronic outpouring of personal relief.”