DHE New Music: Ankush Dedha Introduces “Aadat”
A song about the quiet intoxication of getting used to someone—and the feeling of turning that attachment into music.
Every week, DHE Studio looks for new voices, new releases and independent artists bringing something of their own into the music landscape.
This week, we’re spotlighting Ankush Dedha and his upcoming single “Aadat,” scheduled for release on 6 October 2026.
The Hindi-language single sits across Pop, Indie, R&B and Bollywood influences, with Ankush taking on the roles of songwriter, composer, producer and vocalist.
“Aadat” — When Someone Becomes a Feeling: Ankush Dedha Aadat
At the heart of Aadat is a familiar but deeply personal emotion: becoming accustomed to someone until their presence starts to feel almost essential.
Ankush describes the song as being about “the quiet intoxication of getting used to someone”—the kind of attachment where even a person's imperfections can begin to feel beautiful.
It is less about a dramatic love story and more about the gradual way someone can become part of your emotional landscape.
That idea also sits at the centre of the song's title.
Aadat.
A habit.An attachment.A feeling you don't necessarily notice developing until it is already there.
From One Hook to an Entire Song
The song reportedly began with one simple romantic hook:
“Aadat, teri aadat.”
That single phrase became the starting point for the rest of the composition.
From there, Ankush developed the song around the emotion carried by the hook, dividing the verse into two sections and introducing a softer bridge to allow the feeling to evolve naturally.
It is a relatively simple starting point—but one that reflects how many songs begin: sometimes an entire musical idea grows from a single phrase that refuses to leave your head.
Ankush Dedha: Artist, Writer and Producer
Ankush Dedha Aadat: One of the interesting aspects of Aadat is how much of the creative process Ankush handled himself.
According to the submission, Ankush Dedha wrote, composed, produced and performed the song, making Aadat a particularly personal piece of work.
The track was mixed and mastered by Jaxx Melo, with recording taking place at 18 Loop Studio. The release is associated with AD Records.
That combination gives the release a clear independent identity: the person who conceived the song also shaped much of its musical execution.
A New Side of Ankush's Sound
Perhaps the most revealing part of the submission is Ankush's own description of the production.
He highlights the bassline as one of his favourite elements, describing it as something that pulls the listener deeper into the emotion.
The melodies, meanwhile, were designed to create a soft, almost cold atmosphere, while the drums arrive with what he describes as the feeling of a sudden downpour of emotions.
For Ankush, this also represents something different.
He describes Aadat as a side of his sound that he hasn't explored before.
That makes the release more than simply another single. It becomes an experiment in exploring a different emotional and sonic space as an artist.
A Song for the Transition Into Cooler Days
There is also a seasonal quality to how Ankush sees Aadat.
As summer begins to fade and the weather moves towards a cooler season, he imagines the song in that space between seasons—the softer breeze, fresher air and changing atmosphere.
The intention isn't simply to create a song that listeners hear.
It is to create a feeling and a memory.
Ankush describes Aadat as something that should allow listeners to picture an entire story in their minds.
That visual quality is reflected in the artwork as well: a solitary figure sits on a hillside beneath a vast sky, surrounded by sweeping bands of colour. The imagery feels dreamlike and introspective, matching the song's emphasis on memory, atmosphere and emotion.
Listen for the Details
For Ankush, Aadat isn't meant to be experienced only at the surface.
He specifically points listeners towards the deep bassline, soft melodies and the changing impact of the drums.
But underneath those production details is the emotion attached to the word itself.
His suggestion is simple: let the song play, close your eyes and allow the sound to create its own story.
That invitation says a lot about the kind of listening experience Ankush wants the song to create.
Rather than explaining every emotion for the listener, Aadat leaves room for personal interpretation.
Release Details
Artist: Ankush Dedha
Title: Aadat
Release Type: Single
Release Date: 6 October 2026
Language: HindiGenre: Pop / Indie / R&B / Bollywood
Written & Composed By: Ankush Dedha
Produced By: Ankush Dedha
Vocals: Ankush Dedha
Mixed & Mastered By: Jaxx Melo
Recording Studio: 18 Loop Studio
Label: AD Records
Where to Listen
Aadat is scheduled to release on 6 October 2026.
You can also follow Ankush Dedha through his official artist channels:
DHE New Music Pick
There is something compelling about songs that begin with a simple feeling and build an entire world around it.
With Aadat, Ankush Dedha takes the idea of becoming accustomed to someone's presence and turns it into a song built around atmosphere, melody and emotional detail.
It also marks an interesting point in his creative journey, with the artist exploring a sound he describes as new for himself.
“Aadat” releases on 6 October 2026.
For this week's DHE New Music spotlight, it's one to keep on your radar.
Discover Ankush Dedha. Discover “Aadat.”
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