Mar 25, 2026 5:38pm IST
Indo Warehouse Drops New EP Featuring Umer Piracha, Saqib, Naayaab Where Melodic Techno Meets Sufi Classic
“Mast Qalandar,” is one song that has been made iconic by many singers in the Indian subcontinent. The song originally attributed to the poet Amir Khusro was later modified by Bulleh Shah. From late Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan to Runa Laila, many singers have rendered immortal versions of the sufi song.
Indo Warehouse, the US-based global house and techno music collective has created a new version of the classic. Their collaborators include Brooklyn-based producer Saqib, Multan-rooted Sufi vocalist Umer Piracha, and Mumbai-based artist Naayaab. “Mast Qalandar/Junoon” has a completely new sound and will bring people straight to the dance floor. The new EP has three tracks, "Mast Qalandar," "Junoon," and "Mast Qalandar (Dub Mix)."
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It seems the group met each other unexpectedly at the Amsterdam Dance Event in 2024. The two artists later connected in Brooklyn to create this track. Saqib says, “
The first time I heard him sing live, it brought tears to my eyes.” Umer Piracha who was born in Multan, Pakistan also lives in the US. He is from a famous family of Qawwali singers who have been singing Sufi songs for 700 years. He says, “This is about carrying a living tradition into new spaces without losing its centre.”
Indo Warehouse’s “Mast Qalandar Junoon,” has a deeper dub mix, which has a different musical texture altogether. It is unlike any other version of the original song. The creators have used Raag Bhairav along with electronic and house music to create an alternative futuristic song.
Naayaab said, “That adrenaline, that push to keep going — that’s junoon. It’s about moving forward and choosing to live fully, no matter what.” Saqib said, “This EP is an exploration of the frontiers of sound — something bold, new, and unique. I hope when dancefloors hear it, it takes them somewhere.” Indo Warehouse was founded in New York in 2022 by Kahani and Kunal Merchant. It is an electronic music collective, record label, and live experience highlighting South Asian heritage.
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