# BacXtage

> BacXtage is an independent music entertainment platform from India, founded by the composer-producer duo Rameez & Sohail (third-generation members of the Sabri family of musicians). It produces original music, tells the stories behind every release through video and the BacXtage Unmixed podcast, runs a free creator community and talent-submission pipeline, and stages live events such as concerts, college tours, listening sessions and workshops.

Key facts:
- Name: BacXtage (tagline: "Every stage has a story.")
- Founders: Rameez & Sohail, who compose and produce every BacXtage release. Film work: "Sun Sada" for Nikita Roy (2025), sung by Javed Ali.
- Season 1: seven official releases — Damadam Mast Qalandar (Shaan, Rais Anis Sabri, Mujtaba Aziz Naza; with Arman Ahmad and producer Archie Benton), Ik Pal (Sabri Brothers, Shabab Sabri, Rayan Sabri), Ve Saiyaan (Javed Ali), Kariya Haan, Duniya Bekaar Hai (Kavita Seth, Khanzaadi, Raj Barman), Dam Ali (Shabab Sabri, Salman Ali, Danish Sabri) and the finale Besharam Dil (Benny Dayal).
- Podcast: BacXtage Unmixed. Episode 1 "Dream Chasers in the Bollywood Industry" features Pawandeep Rajan and Priyanshi Srivastava.
- Season 2: coming soon (new songs, new artists, new stages).
- For creators: free community application and free talent submission (song, demo, cover, beat, video or portfolio).
- Contact: hello@bacxtage.com · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebacxtagecommunity/

## Main pages
- [Home](https://bacxtage.com/): What BacXtage is, latest release, featured artists and FAQs
- [About](https://bacxtage.com/about.html): Mission, 2031 vision, values and founders
- [Music](https://bacxtage.com/music.html): All seven Season 1 releases with official YouTube videos and credits
- [Artists](https://bacxtage.com/artists.html): The full BacXtage artist roster
- [Rameez & Sohail](https://bacxtage.com/rameez-sohail.html): Founders' story, discography and press
- [Podcasts](https://bacxtage.com/podcasts.html): BacXtage Unmixed
- [Events](https://bacxtage.com/events.html): Concerts, college tours, listening sessions and workshops
- [Merchandise](https://bacxtage.com/merchandise.html): Upcoming merch drops and planned prices

## For artists and partners
- [Submit talent](https://bacxtage.com/submit.html): Free talent submission form
- [Join the community](https://bacxtage.com/join-community.html): Free creator community application
- [Community](https://bacxtage.com/community.html): Who the community is for
- [Contact](https://bacxtage.com/contact.html): Artist, partnership, event and media enquiries

## Blog
- [BacXtage Unmixed Episode 1: Dream Chasers with Pawandeep Rajan and Priyanshi Srivastava](https://bacxtage.com/blog/bacxtage-unmixed-dream-chasers.html): Inside BacXtage Unmixed Episode 1, Dream Chasers in the Bollywood Industry, with Pawandeep Rajan and Priyanshi Srivastava.
- [BacXtage Season 1: All Seven Songs, Artists and Stories](https://bacxtage.com/blog/bacxtage-season-1-songs.html): Every BacXtage Season 1 song in one guide: Damadam Mast Qalandar, Ik Pal, Ve Saiyaan, Dam Ali, Besharam Dil and more, with singers and credits.
- [Damadam Mast Qalandar: The History Behind the Song and the BacXtage Version](https://bacxtage.com/blog/damadam-mast-qalandar-history.html): What does Damadam Mast Qalandar mean, who is it about and how did it become one of South Asia’s best-loved Sufi songs? Plus the story of the BacXtage version.
- [What Is Qawwali? A Beginner’s Guide to Sufi Music’s Most Powerful Form](https://bacxtage.com/blog/what-is-qawwali.html): Qawwali is the devotional music of South Asian Sufism. Its origins, how a performance builds, the instruments, the great names and where to start.
- [How to Bring a Live Music Event to Your College or City with BacXtage](https://bacxtage.com/blog/bring-live-music-event-to-college.html): Want BacXtage at your college fest or in your city? What formats exist, what organisers should prepare, and how to send an enquiry that gets a fast answer.
- [How Independent Artists in India Can Build a Real Community, Not Just Followers](https://bacxtage.com/blog/build-creator-community-india.html): Followers watch; a community shows up. Practical ways for independent singers, musicians and creators in India to build a loyal community around their work.
- [Demo, Cover or Finished Track: What Should You Send a Music Platform?](https://bacxtage.com/blog/demo-vs-finished-track.html): Should you send a rough demo, a cover or a fully mixed song? A clear guide for independent artists on what each format shows and when to use it.
- [How to Submit Your Music to BacXtage: A Step-by-Step Guide](https://bacxtage.com/blog/how-to-submit-music-to-bacxtage.html): A practical, step-by-step guide to submitting a song, demo, cover, beat, video or portfolio to BacXtage — what to send, how to share links and what happens next.
- [What Is BacXtage? India’s Platform for Music, Stories and Creators](https://bacxtage.com/blog/what-is-bacxtage.html): BacXtage is an independent Indian music platform, creator community and live brand founded by Rameez & Sohail. How it works and how to join.

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