Review
From its first tone, Extern’s Bada Shauq pulls a familiar string of emotion we’ve all experienced. A slow, honest unpacking of the first song...
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From Indie Folk to Soulful Indie: Raghav Meattle, Swarathma & Suzonn Cook Up a Touring Feast
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- Reviews
‘Strongest Boy Alive’ Marks A Bright Dawn for Savera’s Solo Career
‘Chehre’ by Karun: The masks we wear to survive and what happens when we remove them
“Sunflowers & Dreams”: Max Kate’s EP Is a Raw, Reflective Glimpse into His Life
‘Priceless’ by Dino James: An Album That Hits Where It Hurts (In a Good Way)
Extern’s EP “Bada Shauq” Maps the Sound of Heartbreak
- 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
Producer-Led Albums: Why It’s Time We Let Them Take Center Stage
Kashmir is a haunt that never pauses: The legacy of Gaekhir Republik’s ‘Madnyan Shaam’
Flex-perience Over Experience- Is That the New Normal?
The Evolution of Gig Fashion in India: From the 1980s to Today
“You have to be the citizen of the world you believe” – In Conversation With Dohnraj
Opinion
Concerts in India have always been more than just about music—they’re about identity, expression, and belonging. From the rebellious underground rockers of the ’80s...
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From introspective ballads and folk-rooted melodies to bold electronic experiments and playful pop moments, this roundup brings together some of the most exciting new...
Interview
At just 19, Colle$ttye is part of a growing cohort of next-gen artists experimenting with the mainstream sound of Indian hip-hop. Based in Noida,...
Interview
Spotting talent, developing artists and building campaigns, and staying one step ahead of what listeners want — that’s what Anmol Dhand does every day....
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...
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This edition of the release roundup brings new music that’s doing its own thing — from indie pop and garage rock to ambient electronica,...
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Bengaluru is about to host its first-ever festival dedicated entirely to the guitar. Let There Be Guitar, happening on April 5, 2025, brings together...
Review
From the heart of Pune’s underground comes a concept project unlike anything else in mainstream Indian hip-hop space right now. Moksh is the latest...
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What makes a song truly great? Is it the artist’s voice, the melody that sticks with you, or the emotions it stirs? While all...