There are artists who make music, and then there are artists who build worlds. Raaginder falls into the second category, and his new four track EP “be:coming” is proof of that.
Most people know Raaginder as a violinist. A gifted one at that. But on “be:coming,” he steps fully into his role as a singer, songwriter, and producer, handling the violin and production himself while delivering vocals that feel deeply personal and completely earned.
The project came out May 29 via Dream Oasis and Empire, and it combines Punjabi language, electronic music, and spiritual storytelling in a way that feels genuinely new. It is rooted in Sufi poetry and themes of universal love, but it is packaged in a modern electronic lens that makes it feel fresh and forward thinking.
Let us walk through it. Opening track “Rangde” explores love as a continuous process. It is warm, it is moving, and it sets the tone perfectly. “Douluvme” is where things get interesting, bringing in UK Garage inspired rhythms alongside devotional themes. Club energy and spiritual depth in the same breath. That is a hard thing to pull off and Raaginder does it naturally.
Then there is “Lone Star,” the standout track featuring Supreme Sidhu. The two have worked together before, usually with Supreme Sidhu as the lead and Raaginder in support. Here the roles flip, and it is special to see it from the other direction. The track combines playful lyricism with real emotional vulnerability before opening up into those signature violin passages that remind you who Raaginder is at his core. It also samples a record by the legendary Bikram Singh, which adds another layer of depth and respect for the tradition. The visuals, shot by Viqdesign partly in LA, are cinematic and beautiful.
Closing track “Fantasy” reaches toward imagination, euphoria, and self-discovery. It is a reflective ending to a project that deserves multiple listens.
What makes “be:coming” so special is how intentional it feels. The way it is packaged, visualized, and presented is just different. This is not a project thrown together. This is a concept. This is an artist pushing himself somewhere new and inviting you along for the journey.
Raaginder represents Punjabi culture in a way that is unique, through a violin, through song, through sound design, through storytelling. That is rare. That is worth celebrating. And that is exactly why we are talking about it here.
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