Artist

Radio Tehran

رادیو تهران

On the timeline

Radio Tehran was an Iranian indie rock band from Tehran, formed by the singer and guitarist Ali Azimi with old friends.21 They recorded their debut album, 88, in 2009 and released it in 2010.23 Distance between the members made collaboration difficult, and Azimi turned to solo work.1

Recordings

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  1. Cover of 88 / 88
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Cover of 88
Cover source3

2010

88

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Contributors
Radio Tehran3

Life & work

Recording 88

While visiting Tehran, Azimi brought together friends he had played music with for years to record their songs professionally. He had written most of the material over the years, but some developed during recording: the whole band created “Tatilat” together over several nights.1

The band's beginnings coincided with Iran's 2009 election. Azimi later recalled that the atmosphere affected their spirits and darkened their music.4 He said they avoided seeking permission because of censorship.5

After 88

The original members spent only three or four months together in Tehran and had no opportunity to perform live there.1

After recording the album, Azimi had to return to London, and two members could not join him.4 Azimi and the band's guitarist began working with new musicians, who joined them for later concerts.1

The separation eventually led Azimi to work under his own name. In a 2014 interview, however, he still regarded Radio Tehran as an open project.14

Sources

  1. 1
    دلیلش را نپرسید! · روزآنلاین ·
    8 quotes
    این سه مارال محمدی (نوازنده چلو و همخوان) صالح زارعی (بیس) و جیسون (درامز) بودند
    Accessed 19 October 2026
    رادیو تهران گروهی بود که با اصرار و پیگیری زیاد من با دوستان قدیم در سفرم به تهران شکل گرفت.
    Accessed 3 November 2026
    علت انفرادی یا سولو کار کردن من این بود که به خاطر فاصله افتادن بین اعضا بعد از آلبوم ۸۸ همگرایی لازم برای کار هنری وجود نداشت
    Accessed 3 November 2026
    این‌طور که من با دوستانی قدیمی که سال‌ها باهم ساز می‌زدیم و موزیک بازی می‌کردیم مصمم شدیم که تعدادی از آهنگ‌هایی که عموماً توسط من طی سال‌ها ساخته‌شده بودند رو به طور حرفه‌ای ضبط و تولید کنیم.
    Accessed 3 November 2026
    آهنگی مانند تعطیلات ازان آلبوم در چند شب متمادی با همفکری و خروجی کل گروه به وجود آمد.
    Accessed 3 November 2026
    یکی از بد اقبالی‌ها برای گروه رادیو تهران این بود که ما فقط سه، چهار ماه در تهران باهم بودیم و نه شرایط و نه فرصتی برای اجرای زنده با اعضای اصلی هرگز به وجود نیامد.
    Accessed 3 November 2026
    بعد از تشکیل رادیو تهران و ضبط آلبوم و دوری بلافاصله از نیمی از هم‌گروهی‌ها باعث شد من و پدرام گیتاریست گروه ناچار به‌کار با موسیقیدان های تازه‌ای در گروه بشویم
    Accessed 3 November 2026
    که باعث ادامه کار و اجراهای زنده متعددی برای رادیو تهران شد.
    Accessed 3 November 2026
  2. 2
    Radio Tehran · Contemporary Iranian
    8 quotes
    Ali Azimi (lead vocals, guitar)
    Accessed 19 October 2026
    Pedram Afshin (lead guitar, backing vocals)
    Accessed 19 October 2026
    Hesam Garshasbi (bass, backing vocals)
    Accessed 19 October 2026
    Payam Hashemi (drums, backing vocals)
    Accessed 19 October 2026
    RadioTehran is an Iranian indie rock band from Tehran, Iran.
    Accessed 3 November 2026
    The band consists of Ali Azimi (lead vocals, guitar)
    Accessed 3 November 2026
    Having previously worked with different names and lineups, RadioTehran’s current form took shape in 2009 and recorded their debut album “88” in the same year.
    Accessed 3 November 2026
    “88” is a collection of old and new material and was released in March 2010.
    Accessed 19 October 2026
  3. 3
    88 - Album by Radio Tehran - Apple Music · Apple Music
    2 quotes
    April 15, 2010 10 songs, 43 minutes ℗ 2010 Sakkou Records
    Accessed 3 November 2026
    88 by Radio Tehran on Apple Music
    Accessed 19 October 2026
  4. 4
    «آن که باد شد و رفت توی موهایت» · اردوان نوشت ·
    3 quotes
    راه اندازی «رادیو تهران» افتاد تو جریان انتخابات ۸۸ که خیلی عجیبش کرد ماجرارو. من توی اون ماجرا ناخواسته افتادم و خیلی روی روحیه ما تاثیر گذاشت، تحت تاثیر آن فضا موزیک ما یک مقدار سیاه و تیره شد.
    Accessed 3 November 2026
    اما شروع مشکلات ما از آن جایی بود که من باید برای زندگی برمی گشتم لندن و دو تا از بچه‌ها نمی‌تونستند بیان یعنی ما نمی‌توانستیم با هم باشیم.
    Accessed 3 November 2026
    بعد تصمیم گرفتم راه رو ادامه بدهم اما این دفعه تنها، اون پروژه هم باز باقی موند.
    Accessed 3 November 2026
  5. 5
    Indie rock musician Ali Azimi: “It’s heartbreaking that I can’t perform in Iran” · The Guardian
    One quote
    “With Radio Tehran, we didn’t go for permission, we remained underground, because censorship will make the song impotent.
    Accessed 3 November 2026
  6. 6
    88 - Radio Tehran - Spotify · Spotify
    One quote
    Listen to 88 - Album by Radio Tehran | Spotify
    Accessed 19 October 2026