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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
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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,...
Interview
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...
Interview
Long Distances is a dynamic band known to integrate genres like dreampop, shoegaze, and post-punk into their own unique flavour of indie – rock....
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.”...
FEATURED
In the vibrant landscape of the South Indian music industry, where film soundtracks and mainstream pop often dominate the scene, Think Indie has emerged...
Interview
Tech Panda and Kenzani are a contemporary producer duo from New Delhi known for their music that spans diverse sounds and decades. Their latest 21-track album ‘Tijori,’ sees...
FEATURED
As American Heavy Metal band Pantera’s vocalist Phil Anselmo once said, “Music is there for us to explore. To intentionally limit yourself to one,...
Callback
I have in the past, personally and professionally, expressed in no uncertain terms my attention to the curious case of eponymity in music. To...
Opinion
A slow trap beat, with big, grimy synths, topped off with charismatic, witty flows and bars. As if that isn’t enough to make a...
FEATURED
From 2000’s pop-rock to soulful RnB, this roundup brings on all kinds of vibes. From artists nationwide, this specially curated playlist shows you the...
Opinion
The monotony of a nonchalant Thursday afternoon was disrupted by a text from a generous pal. Ticket promoter by the day, reseller by night,...
Interview
Rebel 7 is one of the most celebrated artists from the Delhi rap community. Known for his distinct persona, Rebel 7 has established a...
Opinion
The advent and ultimate rise of DHH in the Indian music scene flipped it on its head. For an industry so used to only...