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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
Anyasa’s ‘Flectere’: An Immersive Journey Through Melodic Techno and Indian Sounds
Yashraj’s ‘3P’ EP: Raw Energy, Online Wit, and a Clear Vision
Moksh by Rang: A Descent into Obsession, Guilt, and Grief
Sangram Malik’s Rapperoid 15SM: Of Unfiltered Narratives and Sonic Exploration
Aadya Jaswal’s ‘Sanctuary’: Where Minimalism Meets Profound Emotion
- 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
“One of the best things about being an independent artist is the creative freedom” – In Conversation With Kushagra
Vote For The ‘Best Artist Of The Year’ At #IMDAwards2025
From Fan Frenzy to Fury: The Recurring Problem of Late Artists and Industry Accountability
6 Guitarists To Catch At ‘Let There Be Guitar’ In Bengaluru
“We took a beautiful qawwali sample from an M. Abdul Gani performance and flipped it into an Afro-house groove” – In Conversation With Skopos and Firaaq
Interview
Dehradun-based artist Kushagra is known for his soul-stirring voice, heartfelt compositions, and infectious melodies. The small-town musician became popular with his cover of “Aadat.”...
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The spotlight’s on! It’s your turn to amplify the voices that resonated with you throughout the year. The Indian Music Diaries Awards 2025 proudly...
Opinion
The recent hullabaloo surrounds the controversial ethics of artists showing up late to the party! From Lauryn Hill to Ye to Metallica, the terrain...
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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...
Interview
There are times when a new artist comes about and change the way we think about music and its production. This year, one of...
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Discover some of the best indie and soulful music coming out of India with these 15 talented artists. From laid-back summer vibes to heartfelt...
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One of the bigger mysteries of being a musician in 2023 is streaming. There are few things that will get you the kind of...
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The second season of the well-acclaimed talent IP NEXA Music – The Lab saw 24 promising talents chosen by A R Rahman. What the...
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With the release of Evolve in 2012, Indus Creed embarked on a new musical journey that marked a turning point in their career. The...
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Music is a universal language that connects people from different parts of the world, and South Asian artists are making waves in the American...
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April was a thrilling month for music lovers as we were blessed with some mind-blowing releases. As we eagerly await the highly-anticipated TIMD Awards,...
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Three and a half months into 2023 and we have a lot of exciting hip-hop releases to cherish. Some caught the listener’s ears and...
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We are three months unto 2023 and the vibe in Independent music remains great! Many artists emerging from all corners of the country creating...