Kashmir - The Band is an alternative rock band from Karachi, Pakistan. It is the winning band of Pepsi Battle of the Bands Season 2 in 2017. Formed in 2012, the band played for various shows across the country prior to PBOB. Their stage presence was one of the best among all bands, especially due to how all the members were enjoying themselves rather than focusing on not making mistakes.The band consist of Bilal Ali (Vocalist), Vais Khan (Lead guitarist), Usman Siddiqui (Bass guitarist), Shane J. Anthoney (Drummer), Zair Zaki (Rhythm guitarist), and Ali Raza (Keyboardist). The band has won Rs. 5 million, a music album contract, concerts across Pakistan and lifetime royalties on their music from the Battle of the Bands competition leaving the Badnaam Band as a runner-up. Kashmir Band won the Lux Style Award for Best Emerging Talent (Music) 2017 for their song "Kaghaz Ka Jahaz".

Background

Over two months and seven (weekly) episodes on television and social media Pepsi Battle of the Bands ended with the trophy going to Kashmir the band, while the Sufi-rock band Badnaam were declared runners-up, in the final conclusion of the show on the basis of public votes.

Discography

Following songs were performed by the band on the stage of PBOB:

Hamesha (Cover) Mera Piyar (Cover) Budha Baba (Original) Waqt (Cover) Faisaly (Original) Mendah Ishq (Cover) Soch (Original) Ankhai (Mashup - Cover) Kaaghaz Ka Jahaz (Original) Parwana Hun (Original) References ^ "The second coming of Pepsi Battle of the Bands | TNS - The News on Sunday". tns.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2017-11-16.  ^ Staff, Images (2017-09-17). "Kashmir wins Pepsi Battle of the Bands!". Images. Retrieved 2017-11-16.  ^ "'Battle of the Bands' finale: Kashmir crowned winners, epic performances steal the show - The Express Tribune". The Express Tribune. 2017-09-18. Retrieved 2017-11-16.  ^ Staff, Images (2017-09-22). "We're 6 socially reserved people who just know how to make music, reveals band Kashmir". Images. Retrieved 2017-11-16.  ^ "Pepsi Battle of the Bands: Kashmir takes the crown, epic comeback by EP". Daily Pakistan Global. Retrieved 2017-11-16.  ^ Staff, Images (2018-02-21). "Who won big at Lux Style Awards 2018?". Images. Retrieved 2018-02-24.  ^ "THE NEWS".  ^ Pepsi. "Pepsi Battle Of The Bands". www.pepsibattleofthebands.com. Retrieved 2017-11-16.  ^ "Pepsi Battle of The Bands: How to vote for 'Kashmir' band". Daily Pakistan Global. Retrieved 2017-11-16.  ^ "Pepsi Battle of the Bands: The Finalists, The Good-Bye's & our Review". Daily Pakistan Global. Retrieved 2017-11-16.  ^ "Gulf News".