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The word “indie”(short for “independent”) evokes the spirit of DIY creativity, artistic autonomy, and an ethos that resists commercial formulas. In India, however, the...
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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
When Hush Falls’ EP ‘Migration’ Brings Tranquility Through Electronica and Field Recordings
The Dhanan Project’s Debut Album Proves That Ghazals, Blues, and Jazz Belong in the Same Room
Technical Precision Meets Artistic Curiosity in DJazz’s latest release ‘Her Mom’s A Gypsy’
sxnchay & Moonjock Mixes Pop Rap & Acoustic Soul In Their Mixtape ‘Twentysomethings’
Dolorblind Challenges Indian Melodic Tastes by Integrating Gritty Textures into Electronic Pop through EP ‘No Signals’
- Industry Insight
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
Setting Up Your Music Business: Registration Essentials
Collaborate, Innovate, Elevate: Inside the Exclusive Madverse for Managers Event
- Featured
“The dancefloor and the introspective space don’t have to be separate” – In Conversation With Albela
Breaking Bread with the Indian Music Scene: Inside Saransh Kharbanda’s ‘Pak Pak Pakao’
From Peter Cat & the F16s to Tom Morello: Meet One Of India’s most trusted sound engineers – Prathik Nedungadi
Release Spotlight #105 – Acoustic Folk, Indie Pop, Experimental Music & More!
Behind the stage: The Dark Reality of Volunteering at Indian Festivals
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“The dancefloor and the introspective space don’t have to be separate” – In Conversation With Albela
As independent music continues to give an ever-evolving platform to cross-genre experimentation, artists like Albela are redefining what music can convey. By integrating deep-rooted...
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What happens when a corporate leader with 13 years of experience at Google and YouTube Music takes a year-long sabbatical? For Saransh Kharbanda, that...
Interview
Prathik has been the FOH for Peter Cat Recording Co, The F16’s and many more premier acts. From revealing what it is actually is...
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The pulse of the independent circuit is best felt through its diversity, where every day brings a collision of genres that somehow find a...
Opinion
The Evolving Landscape of Music Education in India : How Institutions Are Redefining Formal Training
India, and its landscape of music education, have always been in flux – and yet, it remains elusive. While popular understandings gravitate towards institutions...
Opinion
Gorillaz is a virtual band created by Damon Albarn (frontman of Blur) and comic artist Jamie Hewlett comprising of four fictional members – 2-D,...
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The indie scene never sleeps and neither do we. In this roundup, we’re spotlighting new indie releases you need on your radar. Whether you’re...
Interview
Rushil Aswal, a dynamic 25-year-old singer songwriter and producer from New Delhi is an artist whose music transcends conventional boundaries. Since 2022 when he...
Opinion
Mumbai, Bangalore and Gurgaon see a flood of international artists headlining events and festivals but that hasn’t been the case for the capital. Why?...
Callback
Quite often, while reviewing music – I dunk on electropop, anything that is too reliant on synths and safely nestled in beat-topia. It is...
Opinion
There was a time in India when the best way to discover new music wasn’t Spotify playlists or Instagram reels; it was a college...
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On the evening of 2nd August, The Piano Man in Delhi came alive with the 4th edition of Songweavers. From 8 cities across the...
Interview
Twin sister musicians Tara and Trisha, 17, from Bangalore, India, are quickly establishing themselves in the entertainment world. Trisha recently joined the cast of...