Aashna : STOP! in the name of POP opened by Samiha

Aashna has been a singer-songwriter since she penned her first song at the young age of 6. Her music explores the beauty and pain in everyday moments, her lyrics encouraging even the most mundane moments to bloom.

Her voice carries nostalgia, warmth, and urgency; reflecting love, loss, and the changing world around her. An award-winning Berklee artist, she draws from influences like Fiona Apple, dodie, and Laufey to create intimate yet cinematic worlds in sound.

Her song 'Getaway' won the gold prize at the National Audio Engineering Society's 2022 Recording Competition. Her song 'Choke,’ which is about almost losing her voice to New Delhi’s hazardous pollution levels, won 3rd place in Berklee’s Songs 4 Social Change contest. She also earned the Berklee Songwriting Achievement Scholarship in 2022.

Performing is her favorite thing in the world, and writing original songs is the most vulnerable thing in the world. Depot 48 quickly struck as a safe haven for her - a queer friendly, musician friendly venue with a terrific audience. For singing her heart out about love, loss, sexuality and self-doubt, she couldn't find a better place.

Samiha is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and performer, her music is characterised by its soulful, gentle, and deeply personal quality.

It captures the very essence of who she is as a person, and resonates with authenticity and depth, offering listeners a glimpse into her life.

She builds sound in real time—layering loops of her melodious voice and guitar to sculpt songs live, turning the present moment into music.