After years of crafting soundscapes underneath the moniker ‘Osiris’, SUHAIB (Suhaib Qasim) stepped into his new period together with his debut single, All It Was, a resonantly uncooked indie pop ballad that proves his place among the many style’s most evocative storytellers.
Out on Valentine’s Day 2025, the observe arrives with a lyrical tenderness paying homage to Elliott Smith, complemented by acoustic guitars that shimmer with diaphanous heat. It’s the form of sound that reaches into the depths of the listener’s soul, tugging at threads that always go untouched by at this time’s fleeting pop traits.
Via orchestral crescendos and delay-soaked preparations, SUHAIB transcends indie conventions, providing a poignant meditation on how the smallest moments and exchanges can depart essentially the most profound impacts, particularly once they contact individuals as they arrive of age in a world filled with potential, decided to carry what’s near them regardless of the chances. The burden of the one feels all of the extra impactful in an period the place such subtleties are sometimes ignored. SUHAIB has referred to as All It Was considered one of his most private creations so far—and it reveals.
As an Indian-American, second-generation Southerner with roots in jazz and a pandemic-forged manufacturing ethos, SUHAIB brings a singular perspective to his music. His path from poetry-filled quarantine nights to mastering multi-instrumental preparations speaks to his dedication to the craft. Following his early successes with the EP Half Life and singles like Euphoria, SUHAIB’s reintroduction underneath his delivery identify displays an artist who has grown into himself, bringing each emotional depth and technical sophistication to his work.
Stream All It Was on all main platforms, together with SoundCloud, from February 14th.
Assessment by Amelia Vandergast
