Siki Daha - LCS (Single)

Singer/songwriter Siki Daha has returned with his latest single, “LCS,” set for release on September 29th. The track, a chill and ambient commentary on the complexities of social media, features Daha’s smooth vocals and introspective lyricism. Layered harmonies, spoken questions mirroring the pressure of outside criticism, and wistful horns give way to an infectious hook, “Like, like,/ comment, comment,/ subscribe.” Influence from the likes of Aaliyah, Sade, and Michael Jackson are all evident.

Based in Australia with roots in Pakistan, Dubai, and Europe, Siki Daha is truly paving his own way in the industry. He has been honing his craft for decades, receiving mentorship from Natalie Cole in 2004 after giving her a copy of his demos. He was featured on Australia Idol in 2007, going viral for the blatant racism he was met with in his interview process, and becoming a voice against it. Time spent in London and America helped him release his debut LP Equanimity, a confessional body of work detailing love, loss, and life experienced in Greece, Spain, Turkey and France. His storytelling continued when he permanently returned to Australia, releasing his sophomore LP Love or Logic which led him to be the first Pakistani artist featured in the magazine DNA. SIKANDAR, his third full-length release, had a focus on traditional South Asian sounds (sitar, tablas, and features of fellow Pakistani artists), along with an R&B angle. His forthcoming album MEN follows his experiences as a queer, brown, South Asian artist.