Jun
Indie Corner
Ishaan Nigam Drops Debut EP ‘Maheen Ishq’, A Soulful Journey Through Heartbreak, Healing and Love
Mumbai, 19th June 2026: Singer-songwriter Ishaan Nigam has released his debut EP Maheen Ishq, a deeply personal three-track project that traces the emotional arc of heartbreak, healing, and rediscovering love. Released on June 18, the EP marks a significant milestone in Ishaan’s journey as an independent artist, showcasing his ability to blend intimate storytelling with soulful melodies. With over 2 million YouTube views and more than 400,000 Spotify streams already to his name, the Mumbai-based artist continues to carve a space for himself in India’s evolving independent music landscape.
Hailing from Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, and trained at KM Music Conservatory, Ishaan brings together Indian classical roots and modern pop sensibilities in Maheen Ishq. The EP unfolds like a story, with each song representing a distinct emotional phase. Opening track Jabse Tu dives into grief and loss, drawing inspiration from the classical Raag Bhimpalasi and enriched by haunting sitar textures. The second track, Rehzan, shifts into a softer emotional space, capturing the fragile hope of trusting love again after heartbreak.
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Speaking about the EP, Ishaan says, “Maheen Ishq is my most personal work till date. These songs were written over different phases of life and together they tell a complete story – of losing love, finding hope, and ultimately discovering a deeper, gentler form of love. I wanted the EP to feel like a journey that many people can see themselves in”.
The title track Maheen Ishq serves as the emotional centrepiece of the project, celebrating a gentler, slower form of love built on patience, care, and vulnerability. Featuring acclaimed vocalist Yashika Sikka, the song adds depth and warmth to the EP’s narrative arc. For Ishaan, this project is more than just a collection of songs, it’s a reflection of different phases of his own life, pieced together into one cohesive journey that listeners can emotionally relate to.
