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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
Ahuja and Mittal Explore Nauseating Spiritualism Through Hazy Synths In ‘Feeling So Good’
Shourya Malhotra crafts Indie folk tunes to sail through the day in Album ‘Everybody Knows, Everybody Understands’
Sacred Disobedience and Sonic Dissonance : Inside keichyna’s RHAPSODY OF THE EXILED
Nanku’s Pyar N’ Stuff is Hindi Pop Extravaganza At Its Finest
Melodic House Artist Kaigan Translates Personal Determination Into Euphoric Electronic Soundscapes through ‘Tired Of Almost’
- Industry Insight
AI Music: How Big Is It, What Are the Laws, and Why It Matters to You
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
- Featured
Release Spotlight #104 – Electronica, Pop, Metal & More!
The Sonic World of Chaar Diwaari: Interpreting His Discography Through the Palette of Navarasa
The Lumineers and ‘The Circle of Life’ – On Automatic, Addiction, Alcoholism & the Ache of Family!
“Growth has given us reach. Intention keeps us grounded.” Say Kappa CULTR’s Founders Mayura and Devika
How The Indian Music Charts Podcast Is Decoding India’s Evolving Music Economy
The Indian Music Diaries — India's guide to contemporary music
Interview
When you think about live music, your mind might go to the roaring energy of the crowd, the dazzling stage lights, or the performers...
Review
Chandigarh-based artist Sangram Malik is an emerging force in India’s independent music scene. As a singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, he has carved out a...
Review
Farhan Khan is committed to the art of the story. In his two-album spanning discography, he has created multiple characters, killed one of them,...
Review
Delhi rapper Smoke released his EP “Khel Kood” in December of 2024. This is his second EP of 2024, the first one being “He...
Interview
You might have seen Divyam Sodhi on your Instagram reels. Poised against his red wall, armed with an incredible voice and amazing technical control...
Review
Sanjith Hegde’s new EP, titled Sunjuice, glides right through you. A 5 song, 18 minute long record, it has the artist switching languages, maintaining...
Review
Reeshabh Purohit and Shivaraj Nataraj’s new EP, Ananta, is a four track, 23 minute long EP that is a synthesis of a few HIndustani...
Interview
I remember playing ‘I Wear My Roots Like A Medal’ on my speakers and being instantly wowed by the folk-fusion sonic palette. The grand...
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The spirit of jazz is the spirit of openness. -Herbie Hancock Ever felt like embracing the spirit of openness that Herbie Hancock stated about?...
Review
2024 is SOS’ year in desi hip-hop, indubitably. From releasing some of the most, critically speaking, eloquent diss tracks this year to an entirely...
Review
Singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Bharg hailing from the capital, came out with his latest release titled “Nithalla” in November of 2024. A 3...
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...
Interview
On September 5th, Siddharth Pandit came out with his 3rd independent album ‘Azaad Sangeet : Season 3’. One saw, so much love around the...
Review
Lakkshya brings together traditional Carnatic music and contemporary styles in exciting new ways. Born out of a shared passion for music , this ensemble...
Interview
Collaborations in music are always exciting, and when it involves two incredible talents from the Northeast, you know it’s going to be something special....
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This edition of Spotlight showcases music that thrives on distinctiveness. From intricate genre blends to bold creative choices, these tracks stand out for their...