INDEPENDENT MUSIC PROJECT
ARTABAG
Music without borders. Real stories. Unexpected fusion.
LATEST RELEASES
Discover the latest ARTABAG releases — original songs inspired by true stories and real-life experiences, blending rock, blues, techno, American country trap, and Armenian, Arabic and Uzbek musical influences into unexpected new sounds.
HAYASTAN — SLOW LIVE VERSION
“Hayastan” is a cinematic Armenian fusion anthem about homeland, memory and the unbreakable pull of Armenia. A powerful Western groove meets emotional duduk, rock energy and the voices of Tigran Ark and Anush Arev, carrying the song from mountain silence to a proud, soaring chorus.
Նվիրվում է Հայաստանի սահմաններից դուրս ապրող բոլոր հայերին, ովքեր իրենց սրտում պահում են անքակտելի կապը պատմական հայրենիքի հետ և ապրում նրա յուրաքանչյուր ուրախությամբ ու ցավով
UPCOMING RELEASE • AVAILABLE JULY 17, 2026
HAYASTAN — LIVE VERSION
“Hayastan” is a cinematic Armenian fusion anthem about homeland, memory and the unbreakable pull of Armenia. A powerful Western groove meets emotional duduk, rock energy and the voices of Tigran Ark and Anush Arev, carrying the song from mountain silence to a proud, soaring chorus.
Նվիրվում է Հայաստանի սահմաններից դուրս ապրող բոլոր հայերին, ովքեր իրենց սրտում պահում են անքակտելի կապը պատմական հայրենիքի հետ և ապրում նրա յուրաքանչյուր ուրախությամբ ու ցավով
UPCOMING RELEASE • AVAILABLE JULY 10, 2026
HAYASTAN
“Hayastan” is a cinematic Armenian fusion anthem about homeland, memory and the unbreakable pull of Armenia. A powerful Western groove meets emotional duduk, rock energy and the voices of Tigran Ark and Anush Arev, carrying the song from mountain silence to a proud, soaring chorus.
Նվիրվում է Հայաստանի սահմաններից դուրս ապրող բոլոր հայերին, ովքեր իրենց սրտում պահում են անքակտելի կապը պատմական հայրենիքի հետ և ապրում նրա յուրաքանչյուր ուրախությամբ ու ցավով
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55 DEGREES
Inspired by a true story, “55 Degrees” follows a man stranded in extreme desert heat after his car breaks down. American country trap, heavy 808 bass, acoustic guitar and Arabic oud turn his fight for survival into a cinematic journey.
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NATIVE CITY
Set roughly a century ago, “Native City” follows a lone traveler crossing the desert on foot through fifty-five-degree heat toward the distant lights of his hometown. With no water and wild animals watching from the dunes, hope, the wind and a lonely star guide him forward until he finally reaches the city gates and returns home beneath the night sky.
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BERLIN SLEEPS
“Berlin Sleeps” captures a restless night in the city, where neon lights, empty streets and a driving electronic rhythm keep moving long after midnight. A cinematic blend of techno energy, urban atmosphere and emotional tension turns Berlin into a living character of its own.
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BERLIN SLEEPS AR.
“Berlin Sleeps AR.” reimagines the city after midnight through driving techno, deep bass and Arabic melodic lines. A male lead vocal, supported by subtle female backing vocals, moves through neon streets and restless energy, blending a European electronic pulse with an Eastern atmosphere.
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TAKE ME BACK
“Take Me Back” is a high-energy return to the neon nights and club rhythms of the 1990s, rebuilt with a modern electronic drive. Fast tempo, heavy bass, lasers, analog soul and digital heat turn nostalgia into a powerful dance-floor anthem about forgetting tomorrow and letting the music take control.
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KINETIC SURGE
“Kinetic Surge” is a manifesto from a synthetic world where desert mysticism meets industrial power. Set in a cyberpunk desert, it follows ancient secrets awakening beneath an electric pulse. Static becomes endless movement, energy breaks through every barrier, and rhythm becomes the only universal language.
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GOD GAVE ME YOU
“God Gave Me You” is an upbeat love story about an unexpected meeting that changes everything. A simple run turns into a life-changing moment when two strangers lock eyes, lose their words, and feel something bigger than chance. With a driving beat, warm emotion, and a playful romantic hook, the song celebrates the kind of love that feels sent from above.
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OLD SCREEN DOOR
“Old Screen Door” is a cinematic blues-pop-rock story inspired by a real moment when a relationship nearly ended at midnight. With keys in her hand and broken promises between them, she stands halfway to leaving while he begs for one last chance. In the final moment, the old screen door swings again as she steps back inside.
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KINDRED SPIRITS
“Kindred Spirits” follows a lonely mechanic beneath a cold desert moon whose silence is broken by a mysterious rider on a charcoal horse. Strong, fearless and carrying the same fire within her, she becomes the one person who truly reflects his restless country soul. Their meeting in the shifting sand marks the end of his life as a lone man.
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DIAMONDS IN THE DUST
“Diamonds in the Dust” is a powerful road anthem about resilience, freedom, and finding value in life’s hardest journeys. Blending country grit, driving rhythms, and modern energy, the song follows a lone traveler pushing through dust, storms, and endless miles, discovering that the real treasure is not silver or gold, but the strength carried within the soul.
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Dust On Boots
“Dust on Boots” is an uplifting road anthem about freedom, movement, and inner strength. With the sun rising, the road calling, and every step turning into rhythm, the song captures the feeling of breaking chains, chasing a brand new day, and running forward with unstoppable energy.
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Johnny Matches
“Johnny Matches” is a high-energy Southern rock anthem about a fearless rebel who lives fast, loves hard, and never backs down from a fight. Part troublemaker, part loyal friend, Johnny burns through life like a struck match—dangerous, unforgettable, and impossible to ignore.
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60 Seconds Pass
“60 Seconds Pass” is an emotional love ballad about longing, distance, and the pain of being apart from the one person who brings color and meaning to life. As every minute feels like an eternity, the song captures the struggle to hold on to love, hope, and connection when silence and separation threaten to pull two hearts apart.
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