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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
From Bloom to Wither: Catatonic’s ‘Gardenia’ Cultivates a Lush Yet Scattered Metalcore Garden
Sikkim’s Harrowing Dearth’s Eponymous EP Blends Punk Fury with Prog Precision
Anirudh Varma Collective’s “SABR”: A Thematic Mosaic of Classical, Original, and Kabir
Hashbass’s Producer Prowess Shines on ‘House of Hashbass Vol. 1’
Moosa Saleem’s Paranoia Is A Dark And Bleak Celebration
- 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
Release Spotlight #97 – Indie Pop, Garage Rock & Ambient Electronica
“Our music is both personal and political – a reflection of society and our inner lives” – In Conversation With The Down Troddence
“Bands & Artists That Are Not Playing To Algorithmic Trends Need Regular Support” – In Conversation With Long Distances
“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
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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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The Down Troddence (TDT) is a six-piece metal band originally from Kannur, Kerala, now based in Bangalore. Known for blending traditional thrash and groove...
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Long Distances is a dynamic band known to integrate genres like dreampop, shoegaze, and post-punk into their own unique flavour of indie – rock....
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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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Yo Yo Honey Singh: Famous, the Netflix documentary that’s been riding high in the global top 10 for two weeks, isn’t just a captivating...
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If your nights feel incomplete without electrifying music and exceptional vibes, ‘Port After Dark’ is the event you’ve been waiting for. This high-energy affair...
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The biggest celebration of Indian Independent music is back! Indian Music Diaries is proud to announce the 6th edition of the TIMD awards sponsored...
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The Indian music scene is thriving, and so is the podcast culture around it. From deep dives into independent music and genre explorations to...
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Aditya Hulo Is a singer/songwriter and guitarist from Calcutta, now based out of Berlin. Alongside performing, writing, composing, and recording, he has been teaching...
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There is rhythm to Venoz’s work, almost a swinging one. In his 5 track EP, Saanp Seedhi, the rapper who is trained in Hindustani...
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Looking for plans that go beyond the same old playlist? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Live at the Warehouse is back with another...
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It’s a frigid winter evening in Delhi. Amidst the biting cold and the shroud of fog, I sat down to have a conversation with...
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ASTERISM, the Japanese rock trio hailing from Fukuoka, has been making waves worldwide with their youth-infused, high-energy instrumentals and extraordinary technical prowess. Formed in...