Indian prog-fusion project Antariksh unveils Hindustani-infused single feat. Jakub Żytecki & Momin Khan

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Indian prog-fusion project Antariksh has unveiled their new single 'Naaqis' featuring guitar virtuoso Jakub Żytecki and rising star of the Hindustani instrument, the sarangi, Momin Khan. 'Naaqis' is a powerful progressive rock anthem fused with Hindustani classical elements exploring disillusionment, grit, and the cost of choosing one’s own path.

Watch the visualiser for 'Naaqis' here: https://youtu.be/uBLjdDzyVsQ

Stream here: https://hypeddit.com/antariksh/naaqis-ft-jakubzytecki-mominkhan

'Naaqis' continues the narrative arc of upcoming concept album Rehguzar, marking a pivotal moment in the album’s journey, where optimism gives way to confrontation and the weight of reality begins to settle in.

Speaking about the track, Varun Rajput, frontman and producer of Antariksh commented: “'Naaqis' represents that uncomfortable phase where the excitement fades and reality hits hard. It’s about feeling incomplete, let down, and questioning the people and choices around you, while still trying to summon the grit to push through. It exposes the cracks in the game and the vulnerability that comes with it. Collaborating with one of my favourite guitar players, Jakub Żytecki, and the incredibly talented Momin Khan has elevated the song to another level and made it truly special.”


Musically, 'Naaqis' unfolds within an expansive framework, driven by shifting time signatures, heavy guitar riffs, and dynamic song structures. The track balances intensity with introspection, weaving epic choruses with intricate arrangements. The fusion reaches its peak with a haunting sarangi solo by Momin Khan, seamlessly blending Hindustani classical elements with a modern prog landscape, followed by an explosive, technically dazzling guitar solo by Jakub Żytecki that elevates the track into truly global territory.

Antariksh, who has also previously collaborated with guitar icon Marty Friedman, will release their new album Rehguzar in 2026.

Antariksh is the sound of a new India, bold, relentless, and boundary-defying. Founded by composer-producer Varun Rajput, the band blends the raw energy of rock music with the soul of Hindustani and Carnatic music, layered with modern pop and electronic textures.


Since its inception in 2012, Antariksh has performed over 1,200 shows across India and internationally, been featured on SoundChk Season 1 & 2 by Salim-Sulaiman, and collaborated with global icons like Marty Friedman (ex-Megadeth) & Jakub Żytecki. Featured by platforms such as BBC Asian Network, MTV, Metal Injection, The Guardian, and The Hindu, the band has won multiple awards, including Best Rock Act at The Artist Aloud and The Indian Music Diaries Awards.

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