Review
Rono, previously known as Awkward Bong, is steadily carving his niche in Mumbai’s indie music landscape. His sleeper hit “Main Aur Tum” subtly caught...
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The Indian Music Diaries
- News
From Indie Folk to Soulful Indie: Raghav Meattle, Swarathma & Suzonn Cook Up a Touring Feast
Music or Monolith? Why Spotify’s Audiobook Move Might Prove To Be A Disaster For Artists
He Said, They Said: ‘Enjoy Enjaami’ Creators and Maajja Label in Payment Standoff
Facepalm at SPXCEJXM: The Ongoing Festival Fiasco and What it Means for the Indian Music Scene
Puerto Rican Artist Melissa Otero Sends Legal Notice to Mood Indigo Team Accusing Them of Mistreatment
- Reviews
Rono’s New Album Grapples with Loss and Healing in “Adhoore Se Khwaab”
Bloodywood’s NU DELHI is Heavy, Groovy, and Proudly Theirs
From Bloom to Wither: Catatonic’s ‘Gardenia’ Cultivates a Lush Yet Scattered Metalcore Garden
Sikkim’s Harrowing Dearth’s Eponymous EP Blends Punk Fury with Prog Precision
Space Hydra’s ‘Code Control’: A Grand And Defiant Expose Into The World Of Today
- Industry Insight
Setting Up Your Music Business: Registration Essentials
Collaborate, Innovate, Elevate: Inside the Exclusive Madverse for Managers Event
Shedding Light on the Evolving Landscape: Reclaiming Black Box Royalties in the Indian Music Industry
The DIY Musician’s Toolkit: Building a Home Studio Under 10k
Behind the Playlist: Decoding Our Fascination With Spotify Wrapped
- Featured
14 Unwritten Rules of Every Concert That Everyone Follows Without Realising
Dirty Class – Transforming Spiritual Energy Into Psychedelic Performance Art
Release Spotlight #97 – Indie Pop, Garage Rock & Ambient Electronica
“Our music is both personal and political – a reflection of society and our inner lives” – In Conversation With The Down Troddence
“Bands & Artists That Are Not Playing To Algorithmic Trends Need Regular Support” – In Conversation With Long Distances
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Live music in India is thriving and fans are loving every minute of it.With big names like Bryan Adams, Green Day, Avenged Sevenfold, and...
Opinion
A tambourine jingles; light go off. Deepankar pulls out a harmonica just as the drums kick-in. The harmonica jam builds and lasts a few...
Review
I found Bloodywood through their 2020 documentary Raj Against the Machine, which followed their first big tour through Europe. I wasn’t even deep into...
Review
Picture this: You are in an interview and someone is asking you “What do you love about music?” and borrowing Russell’s dialogue from Almost...
Review
Emerging from the vibrant musical landscape of Gangtok, Sikkim, Harrowing Dearth is a compelling punk-prog duo comprising Josiah Ranpal and Abhinav Sharma. Josiah brings...
FEATURED
This edition of the release roundup brings new music that’s doing its own thing — from indie pop and garage rock to ambient electronica,...
Review
Bengaluru based musician Space Hydra has always made electronic music. Exploring themes of dystopia, socio-political undercurrents and cosmic wonder, he blends brooding synths, cinematic...
Review
SABR is the third studio album by Anirudh Varma Collective. The album features almost 50+ artists across India. It encapsulates themes of fate, determination,...
Interview
The Down Troddence (TDT) is a six-piece metal band originally from Kannur, Kerala, now based in Bangalore. Known for blending traditional thrash and groove...