Omran Shafique is working on a new Mauj album

Mauj is known for hits such as 'Paheliyan' and 'Ranjha Tere Bin'

KARACHI:

After a long hiatus, Pakistani band Mauj is all set to make a comeback. Vocalist and guitarist Omran Shafique, had been actively touring with Ali Azmat and then Junoon, playing at Coke Studio but the band seemed to had gone into a never-ending hibernation. But, as they say, good news comes to those who wait and so. Mauj fans are in for a treat as the band is scheduled to release their next album sometime this year.

Mauj, with a different line-up, that includes Anas Alam on bass and Aziz Kazi on the drums has been jamming and recording new music at the A for Aleph facility in Karachi.

The boys revealed the news on the A for Aleph official Facebook page through a video.

The caption reads, "No release date has been set as of yet but Omran Shafique is writing a new #Mauj album with Anas Alam on bass and Aziz Kazi on drums! #aleph #omranshafique"

The announcement comes as a pleasant surprise for the music industry which is struggling to find any originality of late.

It was in 2000 when Mauj found its first footsteps, in empty spaces and garages, where two men – Shafique and Mohsin Atif – started jamming together, discussing ideas and concepts. Two guys turned to four when Mohammed Agha and Shuja Yasin joined in on guitars and drums respectively. The band has had a different line up with every new album, the front-man, Shafique being the only constant.

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