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Your ears are the biggest liars: Psychoacoustics for musicians
The Colour Of Music aka Synesthesia: Inside the Minds That See Sound
20 sound engineering terms musicians need to know for their next soundcheck
11 Ways How Independent Artists Are Growing Through Digital Music Marketing in 2026
AI Music: How Big Is It, What Are the Laws, and Why It Matters to You
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“You can’t really fake curiosity or love for a language or culture just to chase an audience” – In Conversation With Damini Bhatla
“Our vision today is to create original music that stays deeply rooted in Indian musical traditions” – In Conversation With Tarana
Are We Turning Concerts Into a Fandom Entrance Exam and Killing the Vibe?
Documentaries Around Indian Music You Should Definitely Watch
“A brotherhood of poetry, Carnatic soul, and progressive rock” – In Conversation With Motherjane on their latest album ‘Dobareh’
Interview
If you’ve been paying close attention to India’s independent scene, you know a chunk of the freshest sounds are coming from artists who experiment...
Interview
Born out of a casual jam session during the Covid lockdown, Bengaluru-based seven-piece fusion rock band Tarana has evolved a sound that brings together...
Opinion
There’s a conversation I’ve had a hundred times this year. Someone mentions an artist playing in the city and before anyone can get excited,...
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Every day I log on to Netflix and Prime Video hunting for new shows to watch, something that feels different, something that would make...
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In this roundup, we explore some of the most innovative and exciting new tracks in the Indian independent music scene. From electronica to hip-hop,...
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1. The Aristocrats are back in India for the second time ever! They took their Indian fans by storm when they first announced a...
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Knowing how to make music alone doesn’t suffice to be an independent musician in the scene today. As the world is getting more interconnected,...
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Western Express Highway is an all-in-one package of high-energy blues and rock music, with eccentric costumes and thought-provoking conversations about freedom, rebellion, and change....
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After a few difficult years, owing to the pandemic, 2022 saw a return to festival season and regular programming. While a large part of...
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This month’s edition of Singles Roundup is sure to get you dancing with a selection of new and exciting tracks from pan India. From...
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It’s that time of the year again! The Indian Music Diaries is back with its 4th edition of the TIMD Awards, aimed at acknowledging...
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Anoushka Maskey is a singer-songwriter born in Sikkim and based in Navi Mumbai. Her career as an indie musician started out in 2020 with...
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If there are only a handful of acts that bloomed out of the Kolkata jazz circle to become globally recognized, one of them has...