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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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Legal
This article has been put together by Shourya Malhotra and CA Ashwin Nath. In India, musicians can register under various legal structures, from a...
Industry Insight
In an industry often focused on artists and their stardom, it’s rare to find a moment that puts the spotlight on the unsung heroes—managers...
Industry Insight
India has a vast and diverse music scene that includes a wide range of languages, genres, and regional musical traditions. It reflects in the...
Industry Insight
Starting off with music production on your own can seem pretty daunting. This guide will explore a basic starter pack for the typical bedroom...
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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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Gully Gang Co-founder Chaitanya Kataria recently recorded a podcast with Pawan Rochwani of Pepper Content where he discussed how Hip-Hop is perceived in India &...
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It is a well acknowledged fact that there is a huge contrast between the Laws and the Industry practices in our country. This article...
Industry Insight
For the overwhelming majority of Indians, commercial music would imply songs from the movie industry and a select few regional megastars. As it stands,...
Industry Insight
By Sandhya Surendran. Counsel at Lexic, a legal consultancy for individuals and entities in the music, tech and media industries. Edited by Sandhya Surendran,...
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A press kit often referred to as a media kit, is a set of documents, pictures, and information about the musician and/or the band,...
Industry Insight
By Koka Tarini Siddhartha. Counsel at Lexic, a legal consultancy for individuals and entities in the music, tech and media industries. Edited by Sandhya...
Industry Insight
By Sandhya Surendran, Founder and Counsel at Lexic, a legal consultancy for individuals and entities in the music, tech and media industries.With inputs from...