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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...
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We have crossed the mid-year mark and from the astounding pitches that we get every month, we can only say that the Indian independent...
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In the past decade, the independent music scene of India has witnessed a hike in the number of artists representing the queer community of...
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These are the essential new artists to add to your playlist. We received a range of releases and here are the fifteen artists worth...
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1. Jay Anand This 29-year-old singer-songwriter has been one of the most prominent figures of the LGBTQIA+ community in the country. Anand started pursuing music...
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While the May mayhem is finally over, the season has served well for independent artists across India with their upcoming releases. The pop, hip-hop,...
Industry Insight
Picture this: As the last banger track of the night fades away and people start filing out, the artist makes their way to the...
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As an artist it is more essential than ever to share your creations with the world. No matter what your art of choice, people...
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This month has been great for indie artists across India. From electronic pop to lo-fi and RnB, we have covered amazing singles that were...
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A lot of great singles release all throughout the year, and this month has been no different. A lot of great artists have recorded,...