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Picture this: You are in an interview and someone is asking you “What do you love about music?” and borrowing Russell’s dialogue from Almost...
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Emerging from the vibrant musical landscape of Gangtok, Sikkim, Harrowing Dearth is a compelling punk-prog duo comprising Josiah Ranpal and Abhinav Sharma. Josiah brings...
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SABR is the third studio album by Anirudh Varma Collective. The album features almost 50+ artists across India. It encapsulates themes of fate, determination,...
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There is something irretrievably special about producer-led music projects, especially when they rear their heads in the Indian independent soundscape. A metaphorical angel gains...
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London-born Mumbai-based artist Vinayvvs has been having a consistent run this year, with his album ‘Anesthesia’ and a couple more EPs being released in...
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The Indian alternative pop scene has many incredible voices, and Frizzell D’Souza’s is among the most promising ones. Armed with introspective, intelligent lyricism, polished...
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Mizoram’s indie sensation Rnzx have released “Messy,” their sophomore album that masterfully blends traditional Mizo sounds with modern indie elements. Released on June 28,...
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There’s always a time in our lives when we want to lay off the adult seriousness to experience childlike joy. Nothing profound, nuanced, or...
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Get ready to dive headfirst into Many Roots Ensemble’s latest album, “Echoes of Origin,” a musical rollercoaster that blends global influences and infectious rhythms...
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Imagine a room full of the best handpicked musicians, and the perfect conductor to lead them on to the best cross-genre experience. Noted composer,...
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An indie artist from Kochi, Kerala, Kevin Shaji aka Pina Colada Blues, like his artist name is known for his ‘cocktail’ of genres which...
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It is always wonderful to come across records that are candid, reflective, and manage to strike the balance between the personal and relatable, without...
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For artists and professionals in the Indian independent scene, Pritpal Sudan is a familiar name—based in Mumbai, the young musician has through the years...