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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
Angad Berar and Jamblu’s ‘Sundae’ Is a Sonic Walk on a Sunny Day
Kairvina’s Debut EP ‘Eternal’, A Solid Foundation And A Tribute To Her Favorites
‘begin again’ by Skinny Local: A Desi-Dreamy Beat Tape for the Restless Mind
Arvasu’s ‘The Traffic Horn Orchestra’: Finding Harmony in the Urban Cacophony
‘Bheegein’ by Joshua Singh: A Tender, Disco-Tinted Reverie
- Industry Insight
AI Music: How Big Is It, What Are the Laws, and Why It Matters to You
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
- Featured
Release Roundup #100 – Folk Jazz, Acid House, Metalcore & More!
Why Vinyl Collectors in India Are Finding Community and Curating Culture
“When We Sat Down To Create Together, We Were Very Aligned In Thoughts & Intentions” – In Conversation With Shrey Jadav & Zeba Tommy
“I was just a ‘kid’ inspired by Kid A” – In Conversation With Surya Pratap
“I Am My Audience, I Am My Target.” – In Conversation With Tanmaya
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The reason I got into vinyl was because there were these bands that I really liked but nobody around me listened to that kind...
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In the sleepy village of Morjim in North Goa, not far from the tide-churned beaches that have long lost their charm to commercial noise,...
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In the ever-evolving landscape of independent music, one truth remains constant, the beat is the backbone. While singers often receive the limelight, the producers...
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Madnyan Shaam relies not only on listener’s understanding of Kashmiri language but also on an intense soundscape. Language isn’t primal in music. Sound can...
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On an otherwise forgettable Saturday, when my doctor tells me that I have tinnitus, I stare at him and crack a smile at the...
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A few days ago, rapper Raga made a statement, one that sent all the grapevines of DHH listeners abuzz. Post the large-scale outrage against...
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I have in the past, personally and professionally, expressed in no uncertain terms my attention to the curious case of eponymity in music. To...
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A slow trap beat, with big, grimy synths, topped off with charismatic, witty flows and bars. As if that isn’t enough to make a...
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The monotony of a nonchalant Thursday afternoon was disrupted by a text from a generous pal. Ticket promoter by the day, reseller by night,...
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The advent and ultimate rise of DHH in the Indian music scene flipped it on its head. For an industry so used to only...
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Released in 2022, “Saalgirah” by B-Leaf was a massive release for him. Not only because it marked the release of his second body of...
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The first album release from the one of the Best in the Business, Seedhe Maut, one half Encore ABJ (a.k.a Abhijay Negi), one half...
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Once upon a time, or specifically five years ago, my father had made an off-hand remark : “I do not understand how you do...