Bangladeshi indie-pop artist Zahid Hasan has returned with his latest single, “ETA”, released on June 10, 2025. The track, released under XED Records, offers a reflective, emotionally charged take on the experience of waiting—for love, clarity, or change.
In a music landscape saturated with repetitive hooks and overproduced singles, Zahid Hasan’s latest release, ETA, offers a refreshing dose of introspection wrapped in an indie-pop shell. Released on June 10, 2025 under XED Records, ETA is a testament to Hasan’s growing artistic maturity and nuanced approach to storytelling through sound.
From the first note, ETA draws the listener into a dreamy sonic space—warm synths, melodic guitar lines, and a subtle, steady rhythm. It’s the kind of sound that invites you to sit with your emotions a while longer. The production is polished without feeling synthetic, and there’s a thoughtful balance between electronic textures and organic instrumentation.
Hasan’s vocal delivery is one of the track’s strongest elements. His voice is expressive, confident, and intimate, perfectly suiting the song’s reflective tone. Though the full lyrics aren’t readily available, the title alone—ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival)—hints at the emotional terrain the track seeks to explore: waiting, longing, transitions, and the uncertainty that often comes with personal or relational journeys.
What makes ETA particularly compelling is its restraint. Clocking in at just over three minutes, it never overstays its welcome. Instead, it leaves the listener wanting more—more story, more music, more of this newly evolved Zahid Hasan. That sense of “almost there” fits well with the track’s theme, making the listening experience feel all the more cohesive.
Compared to his earlier work like Boka Meye or Bonito & Bonita, ETA marks a notable shift. There’s a maturity here—a sonic and emotional layering—that signals Hasan’s evolution as an artist. He’s not just writing catchy songs anymore; he’s crafting experiences.
Still, there’s room for growth. Some listeners might crave deeper lyrical clarity or a bolder musical deviation. But as a standalone single, ETA accomplishes its mission: it holds space for emotion, reflection, and arrival—however delayed that may be.
In short, ETA is not just a song. It’s a promise. A marker. A sign that Zahid Hasan is arriving—not just on the charts, but into his own.