Mideast Tunes, the leading platform for pioneering social change through music, has hit the 600 band mark yesterday! Ronin & Nesta, a techno/house duet from Lebanon, was the band that helped us reach this amazing milestone. Here’s to the day that we reach the 1000 mark! If you have an iPhone, don’t forget to download the app to explore these musicians on the go and enjoy our latest band highlights listed below.

From Iran, Mordab brings progressive death metal to the fore.

Let Maii Waleed from Egypt serenade you with her variety of indie pop rock.

Hanouneh is a former Jazz singer from Palestine now creating exceptional R&B and hip-hop music.

Sahara is a band from Egypt that is inspired by many genres but is at its core rai music.

Lazzy Lung from Lebanon plays atmospheric and groovy indie rock.

Mohammed Almeshkhas is a solo bassist from Bahrain producing a wonderful mix of experimental rock and jazz.

Luay Rifai of Syria plays solid rock instrumentals with great emphasis on his very diverse guitar playing style.

Ahbab Family from Morocco mixes two styles of rap with dance to entertain their audience.

Ghalia Benali from Tunisia takes traditional Arabic music to new hights with her soulful voice.