Hustinder Releases 'Young & Real' EP Exploring Youth Emotions

MOHALI, 15 May 2026 — Punjabi singer-songwriter Hustinder has released a five-track extended play (EP) titled Young & Real, a personal project that the artist describes as an honest portrait of growing up, covering themes of attraction, confidence, friendship, love, vulnerability, and heartbreak.

The EP marks the latest release from an artist who has built a following in contemporary Punjabi music over several years. With Young & Real, Hustinder positions the record as an attempt to depict youth in an unpolished form rather than a stylised one, a framing that places the project within a wider trend of regional artists leaning toward confessional songwriting.

What's on the record

The project was released through Tdot Records, with the singer credited as composer on the tracks. Publicly listed songs from the EP include "Saari Duniya," "Maa," "Yaariyan," "Nabhe Di Bottal," and "Well Known," featuring collaborators such as Desi Crew, Avvy Sra, Savraj, and Gurlez Akhtar across various tracks, according to streaming-platform listings.

The songs range tonally from emotional ballads to upbeat numbers, with promotional material describing the EP as a blend of cinematic storytelling and personal reflection.

The artist's framing

In a statement issued alongside the release, Hustinder said the EP was the closest he had come to expressing himself honestly through music. "Every song comes from a real emotion or memory that stayed with me while growing up," he said in the statement, adding that he did not want the songs to feel "manufactured or perfect."

The artist has previously released work including tracks promoted under titles such as "Punjab Bare" and "Vail Purane," part of a steady output of singles and short projects over the past two years.

Context and reception

Punjabi-language music has expanded its reach significantly through streaming platforms and short-video apps in recent years, with independent and label-backed artists reaching audiences well beyond Punjab. EP-length releases have become a common format, allowing artists to issue cohesive bodies of work more frequently than full albums.

Independent verification of streaming performance, chart positions, or first-week numbers for Young & Real was not available at the time of publication, and figures cited in promotional material have not been confirmed by neutral data providers.

What's next

The EP is currently available on major streaming services. Performance data and audience response in the coming weeks will indicate whether the project broadens Hustinder's reach beyond his existing listener base. This story may be updated as further details emerge.