Thiarajxtt Drops Diverse New EP ‘If the Sun Had a Dark Side’

Toronto-based Punjab-born artist Thiarajxtt aka Dilmanjot Singh Thiara has signed with Universal Music Canada and dropped a sparkling, diverse new EP If the Sun Had a Dark Side today, Oct. 18, 2024.

The five-track EP is Thiarajxtt’s first release as a primary artist since 2023’s Heartfelt EP and follows production credits with the likes of Diljit Dosanjh on the 2023 album Ghost (including the hit “Kinni Kinni”) and Jassa Dhillon’s “Spain.” In the past, Thiarajxtt has produced for Punjabi stars including Shubh, Channi Nattan, Jerry and more.

The artist says about the new release and signing with a major label, “I want to break boundaries and bring new and legendary artists together on one project. This is the first step […] Partnering with Universal Music Canada (UMC) is more than just a milestone — it’s about pushing the limits of what can be achieved when bold ideas and a clear vision come together. UMC has trusted my vision, and together, we’re ready to break barriers and create cultural bridges. This is just the first step in a journey that will redefine what’s possible in music. Everything today may fade by tomorrow, but good music — that’s timeless, and that’s what we’re here to create.”

If the Sun Had a Dark Side prominently features vocals from his twin brother Irman Singh Thiara, as well as artist Indrr Bajwa, going over everything from hip-hop (“Colt Buntlines,” “What They Doin’”) to R&B (“Kasoor”) and synth-pop (“Fallen Love”). 

A press release adds, “The EP’s opener ‘Colt Buntlines’ is a romantic-gangster track where Bajwa admires his partner’s beauty and provides her reassurance in his lyrics. ‘Route 66’ and ‘Kasoor’ explore similar themes, whereas ‘What They Doin’’ takes a different approach, boldly asserting Thiarajxtt, Irman, and Indrr Bajwa’s status as fearless, strategic, and dominant leaders in their field.”

Universal Music Canada’s CEO and chairman Jeffrey Remedios adds about signing the artist, “Thiarajxtt is driving the modern sound of culture today. We’re honored to work alongside Dilman as together we take South Asian music made in Canada to new global heights.”

Listen to ‘If the Sun Had a Dark Side’ below. Stream on more platforms here.