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- Reviews
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‘Compass Box Music: Unboxed Vol.4’ Is A Testament To India’s Vibrant Indie Music Scene
Round Trip to Fort Worth: Backup Dancer And The Many Faces of Jeevan Antony
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- Industry Insight
Why Music Events Should Be More Inclusive and Need Reforms
Offline Music Marketing Tools For Every Independent Musician
A Case for Musical Improv Jamming Sessions, How They Benefit Musicians and How to Host One
Can The Music Industry & Independent Artists Benefit From LinkedIn?
7 Tips for Acoustic Performers To Nail Your Next Solo Gig
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Singles Roundup #74: Experimental R&B, Synth-Pop And More!
Round Trip to Fort Worth: Backup Dancer And The Many Faces of Jeevan Antony
Singles Roundup #73: Indie Dream Pop, R&B Slow Jam, Blues-Pop And More!
Singles Roundup #72: Lo-Fi, Pune Hip-Hop, Instrumental Prog Metal, and More!
Top 10 Music Festivals In India You Should Attend
Industry Insight
For the overwhelming majority of Indians, commercial music would imply songs from the movie industry and a select few regional megastars. As it stands,...
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Let's state the obvious; 2020 was a horrible year. I could go on and on about all the negatives, but it's done and dusted...
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Early in July last year, The Indian Music Diaries posted an article encouraging our readers to help crowdfund Nowhere Station’s debut album. The Delhi...
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You know an indie album stands out in 2020 when it makes your classic rock and jazz enthusiast father turn his head to ask...
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Hip-hop’s longevity and broad based appeal can at least be partially linked back to a key feature in almost all tracks within the genre...
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Inevitably, we had to come back for a second round. Too many were left out that demanded their own spotlight. Each person may have...
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If I had to capture Dhruv Bhola’s entire career into a single word, “understated” would best fit the bill. The prolific New Delhi bassist...
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When I discussed with an older friend what he would envision his ten classic Indian Indie tracks to be, his choices made me immediately...
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“Hey, Ho, I need to try, I don’t breathe , he’s still there, not very far”, cries an anxious Aruna Jade to the backdrop...