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An enticing amassment of beautiful ambient guitar tones coupled with a byzantine arrangement of odd-time signatures, Krishna Peri’s new release “Across the Horizon” highlights...
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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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Every few weeks there are so many singles released by both, renowned musicians as well as new ones, that it can be difficult to...
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The overwhelming weight of daily life often leaves us completely drained and burnt out, unable to find the energy or the will to keep...
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You know an indie album stands out in 2020 when it makes your classic rock and jazz enthusiast father turn his head to ask...
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It is no easy task to overcome cultural differences when collaborating on creative projects. As much as possible, humans like to live in our...
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Aditya Kambhampati is a Mumbai based independent singer, songwriter and producer. ‘The Green Room Project’ is his first EP, which is a mixtape of...
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Fusing two immiscible genres into something novel is a prime example of what artists are capable of when left within a framework of experimentation....
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What happens when you combine an exquisite and soulful musical arrangement laid out against a dreamy soundscape, which is further complimented by beautiful and...
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The world of electronic music is beautiful. With producers gaining full control over their sound due to technological advancements, we see glorious results of...
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Singer-songwriter Nikhil D’Souza – the familiar voice behind several Bollywood hits, has released his independent Hindi 4-track EP ‘WaQt’. His third till date, this...