Roxen | |
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Origin | Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan |
Genres | |
Years active | 2004–present |
Labels |
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Website | roxentheband |
Members |
Mustafa Zahid Haider Halim Shahan Khan |
Past members | Jawad (Jodi) Omar Halim |
Roxen (Urdu: روظن, literal English translation: "hope") is a Pakistani rock band from Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
The band had a debut studio album Rozen-e-Deewar, released in 2006. Following this, the band had singles Toh Phir Ao and Tera Mera Rishta which featured as soundtracks for the Bollywood movie Awarapan in 2007.
Roxen was formed back in September 2002 with initial line up of Mustafa Zahid a.k.a. musti, Jawad a.k.a. Jodi and Omar & came out with their debut song Yaadein which labeled them as "another Jal-wannabe band".
After a couple of months they came out with web release of another song called Tau Phir Aoo with its demo version. The song registered over 65000 downloads in one month.
With tints of pop and dark shades of rock too, Roxen hit the market with their debut album on August 31, 2006, titled Rozen-E-Deewar, released under Fire Records in Pakistan, Hom Records in India & Sangeet Records in USA, Canada, the Middle east & the rest of the world.
Roxen's second album 'Bhoola Samundar' release is yet to be announced. Finally, Universal Music has signed Mustafa Zahid and Roxen (band) for a worldwide release of their Upcoming Album.
The band currently has 3 members:
(Bass Guitars)