Kamran Farooque (Interview)

Name: Kamran Farooque
Nickname: Koffinfeeder
Favorite quote:You thought it was over, its not over, I came back, I brought my axe…
Inspirations: Cornell, Chris Barnes, Zakk Wylde, ACDC, Pantera, Cannibal Corpse, Zeppelin…
Study/professional background?
Masters in Mass Communication, worked for tv for a decade, now into advertising.. working as Director Creatives for Mercury Transformations. Into design, animation, compositing, special effects, campaign design and a lot of other shit that comes with it…
Tell us a bit about yourself? 
I have tried to swim against all tides to be the way I am, I am myself, no one the fuck can tell me what to do, I walk my own way.. I hate following presets… the pseudo two face plastic society we live in, I have a middle finger for them, although I am pretty social but at some point or the other, all the pretentious fakeness pouring outta their faces makes me puke sometimes… ;) by profession, i am into creative, music is sheer passion and will never be a profession for me.
You could be said as “a beast on the drums”, is this phrase enough to describe you?
I find release in beating the shit outta skins especially when live… yeah I don’t have to push too hard to be called that, I just do my thing for my own kick, let the people label whatever they want.. no one owes me anything and vice versa.
You are currently playing with Qayaas, how is it working with Khurram and Umair?
It’s a nice experience, KW is a very senior guitar player and a heavy riffage monster, Umair needs no introduction, it has always been great fun sharing the stage and the studios with them.

Hary Belial's (Interview)

Name : Haroon
Nickname: Hary
DOB : 12 Feb 1988
Favourite quote: People are afraid of themselves, of their own reality; their feelings most of all. People talk about how great love is, but that’s bullshit. Love hurts. Feelings are disturbing. People are taught that pain is evil and dangerous. How can they deal with love if they’re afraid to feel? Pain is meant to wake us up. People try to hide their pain. But they’re wrong. Pain is something to carry, like a radio. You feel your strength in the experience of pain. It’s all in how you carry it. That’s what matters. Pain is a feeling. Your feelings are a part of you. Your own reality. If you feel ashamed of them, and hide them, you’re letting society destroy your reality. You should stand up for your right to feel your pain.
Tell us a bit about yourself Hary? 

I guess I had sucha horrible life growing up, going from place to place not knowing what I was gonna do. There was a lotta pain & anger that's coming out through my guitar playing and when you're hurt & scared for so long, the fear & pain turn to hate & the hate starts to change the world.
How old were you when you first played guitar? 

I think my mum bought me my first guitar when I was 13-14 and my fingers'd not go to the sixth string so I took off the big E and played with just five strings(laughs).
What was the first guitar you ever owned? 

I think that's Kona acoustic. The time I broke my guitar it was like a sacrifice. You sacrifice the things you love. R.I.P. Kona! See you in Hell(laughs).

The Evolution of Shalwar Kameez since 2006

Remember those fluffy sleeves your mum would wear during the late eighties? or the extremely loose and long kameez during the nineties? The national dress of Pakistan has gone through so many changes over the years that it is hard to remember them all. What happens now is that every new style I tell my mum about gets a reply "Ohh yes, this was in fashion during your mamu's/my wedding.

Therefore I bring you a little memory down the lane. A little reminiscing about what were the trends since 2006. How the dress has gone through drastic changes in seven years only! Ready for the roller coaster ride? One, two, three, LEGO!


2006- EXTREMELY short kameez with patiala shalwar

haha how many of you remember this? I remember how I wanted as short as possible kameez. A kameez could be made from any left over piece of cloth. And also, everything a girl would just bend a little, everyone would get a glimpse the shalwar's crotch part *flinches*. Hope this fashion does not make a comeback anytime soon.

Shammal Qureshi (Interview)

When and where were you born, and where were you schooled?

I was born in Karachi August 9^th 1982, the year of the dog in the Chinese calendar. I’m a Leo. I went to CAS when I was a kid, and then I was in Bay View High. After that I went to Le’cole in Karachi, and finally I was in the UWO (University of Western Ontario) in Canada. After that I got my hairdressing training from London at the T&G New Oxford Street Academy. I was there for three years, though my education was only 1 year. After that I worked two years at [the] T&G Salon in Sloane Square.

       When did you first realize you wanted to become a hair stylist and how did you start it?

I was in London with my mother and father and I remember we were walking around Christopher place. And I saw some really cool looking guys and girls walk out onto the street. One of them turned around and she had Toni&Guy on her T-shirt and I just casually said, you know, why don’t I become a hair stylist. My mum turned to me and said, ‘Why not.” That was that.

       What do your parents do and what was your family life like?

I grew up with a Malaysian mother and a Pakistani father in a very open minded family setting. As well as them being my parents I always regarded them as friends too.  I was quite rebellious growing up and my parents always had the patience to deal with me. I have one sister and we’re very close.

Hunar women designers Launch ( SUMMER BASH)

Hunar Entrepreneurs Pakistan in collaboration with Le Spectra  have planned for you an amazing Multi designer launch/exhibition on 22nd June for the ladies to spend some money and look at various dresses by various talented designers. The exhibition is basically for the the upcoming designers from Pakistan to showcase their designs to public and get appreciated for what they deserve.