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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
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Ahmedabad-based singer-songwriter Brijesh Sarin is already a well-known name in the Indian indie music space for his songwriting and production skills. He gained immense...
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The first thing I noticed was a fridge door. The cover art of ‘everyone’s a baby’ showcases a paper butterfly, a magnet, a photograph...
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Devotion, whether religious, spiritual, romantic or material — has always resulted in output that has been textured in ways that have a pronounced difference...
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Led by Goa-based singer-songwriter Kristian Bent, The Kristian Bent Band is a five-member roots-rock outfit at the forefront of India’s independent music scene. Along...
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In a rapidly digitising world, artistry born of the internet is inevitably met withquestions of authenticity. For Delhi-based producer trick/switch, the lines betweenhonest self-expression...
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It is always fun to encounter the chapter of an artist’s career where they decide to take that transformative leap that pushes them into...
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“You must have heard of Peter Cat Recording Company. The sort of music Sawhney makes under PCRC and the sort he makes under Lifafa...
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I found Tarun Balani accidentally in a pile of LPs at Pagal Records, HKV. The Shape of Things to Come lay awaiting its beholder...
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I listen to Ayush Sayalkar’s “till i see you” in the rain. In the midst of being plagued by the making of a documentary...
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Deeply rooted in the Tamil language, Nishad G is steadily carving out a space in the independent music scene. His sonic identity fuses orchestral...
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If I ask you what accompanies you during your travels, the instant reply that I will get from most will be that it’s good...
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Hamza Rahimtula is back — this time, in collaboration with Rajasthan Folkstars, with an album spanning 10 tracks [excluding the extended versions, which if...
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Rono, previously known as Awkward Bong, is steadily carving his niche in Mumbai’s indie music landscape. His sleeper hit “Main Aur Tum” subtly caught...