Lahore, Pakistan – Pakistani singer, songwriter, and producer Abdullah Siddiqui has announced the upcoming release of his fifth studio album, intriguingly titled Bad Music, scheduled for January 16, 2026. Far from a casual or ironic name, Siddiqui insists the title reflects a deeply personal journey, born from trauma, self-reflection, and artistic experimentation.
Speaking about the project on social media, Siddiqui revealed that the album was created during a period of “body-breaking, nervous-system-resetting trauma”. The experiences behind the songs, he said, were not only transformative but also intensely challenging, forcing him to channel raw emotion into sound. The result is a record that embraces imperfection, discomfort, and emotional honesty — a departure from the polished perfection of previous works.
Unlike traditional albums, Bad Music does not attempt to recreate devastation or provide easy catharsis. Siddiqui explained that the project documents the messy aftermath of hardship, capturing the uneasy emotions and reflections that followed difficult life experiences. He even described parts of the creative process as “self-flagellation”, underlining the album’s raw and introspective nature.
Over the past month, Siddiqui has teased fans with several singles, including ‘I Don’t Want To Listen To Your Bad Music’, ‘Humanise’, ‘Mother!’, and the recently released ‘Out Of Context’. These tracks offer a glimpse into the album’s themes, combining irony, vulnerability, and sonic experimentation that challenge conventional pop structures.
The full album will feature 10 tracks, including titles such as ‘Circle Back’, ‘Sudoku at a Funeral’, ‘Have Me’, ‘Spike’, ‘Occam’s Razor’, and ‘Father’. Each track promises to explore different facets of personal growth, relationships, and emotional complexity, making Bad Music arguably Siddiqui’s most exposed and self-critical project yet.
Critics and fans alike are anticipating how Siddiqui’s daring approach will resonate in Pakistan’s evolving music scene. Known for pushing boundaries in electropop and contemporary music, Siddiqui continues to challenge expectations, turning personal struggles into art that speaks to a generation seeking authenticity and emotional depth.
With Bad Music, Siddiqui is not just sharing songs; he is inviting listeners into his creative and emotional process, making them witnesses to both pain and resilience. The album promises to be more than music — it is a testament to survival, honesty, and the power of art to reflect the human experience.
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