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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
Modular Delirium: Inside the fractured sonic landscapes of Somnium Monkey’s ‘Vettam’
‘Moonbow’ by Neeharika Shyju: A 12-track Nocturnal Odyssey
A Coming-of-Age Triumph via Brijesh Sarin’s ‘End of Teenage’
Danish Sood’s ‘everyone’s a baby’ is An Indie-Pop Mixtape for the End of Summer
Surrender, Myth, and Electronic Sound: Analyzing Sumedh K’s ‘Tulasidala’
- Industry Insight
Your ears are the biggest liars: Psychoacoustics for musicians
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
- Featured
From Shabad to Trap: The Unstoppable Evolution of Rashmeet Kaur
“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
Are We Turning Concerts Into a Fandom Entrance Exam and Killing the Vibe?
Documentaries Around Indian Music You Should Definitely Watch
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Opinion
Put on five different Rashmeet Kaur songs back-to-back, and you could be forgiven for thinking you were listening to five different artists. There’s the...
Review
Australia-based Indian-origin artist Neeharika Shyju is a classical vocalist and composer whose work bridges cultural divides. Grounded in both Indian and Western classical traditions,...
Interview
If you’ve been paying close attention to India’s independent scene, you know a chunk of the freshest sounds are coming from artists who experiment...
Review
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...
Interview
Born out of a casual jam session during the Covid lockdown, Bengaluru-based seven-piece fusion rock band Tarana has evolved a sound that brings together...
Review
EP Review: Rascals of the First Order – Caged Authority Bangalore-based rock band Rascals of the First Order make a bold entrance into India’s...
Review
Miti Adhikari was behind the sound of some of the greatest acts ever. Nirvana, Foo Fighters, Linkin Park, The Strokes, Coldplay, Radiohead, Arcade Fire,...
Review
I have been listening to Sirf Paudhon Se Pyaar for a minute – I will be honest, it was the name that drew me...
FEATURED
If you’ve been looking for fresh sounds that hit the heart and linger in your head, this week’s new indie releases deliver across the...
Review
Recently, a video made the rounds online — of a man playing the saxophone, allegedly at a rooftop bar in Beirut, his notes rising...
Latest
Madverse Music has officially announced the launch of the second edition of its flagship initiative, Empower Fund, aimed at supporting the independent music community in India. The announcement was made in line with World Music Day, marking a continued commitment to strengthening opportunities for emerging artists. First introduced in 2023, the Empower Fund is an annual artist grant designed to provide direct financial support and industry recognition to promising independent musicians. In its second edition, the fund will award two selected artists with a grant of INR 75,000 each, making the total fund value INR 1,50,000. Applications are now open and will close on 30th June 2025. Artists across all languages, genres, and regions are encouraged to apply....
Review
Freakyy is an upcoming name in Indian hip-hop, hailing from Tripura and bringing with him a fresh sound inspired by his own experiences. His...
FEATURED
Music connects people and that’s the beauty of it. That shared moment doesn’t ask for much, just that you pause, listen, and feel. And...
Review
A press release for Tienas’ new album reads as follows : “Tienas’ O (Deluxe) plays like a late-night drive through the fragmented corridors of...
Review
Savera’s new EP, Strongest Boy Alive, is an electronic delight. I had been excited for the artist’s solo debut, having heard fragments of his...
Review
“This album is a record of my personal history,” Karun says. “I don’t want to hide anymore.” Chehre stretches across genre, emotion, and geography....
Opinion
In the ever-evolving landscape of independent music, one truth remains constant, the beat is the backbone. While singers often receive the limelight, the producers...
Opinion
Madnyan Shaam relies not only on listener’s understanding of Kashmiri language but also on an intense soundscape. Language isn’t primal in music. Sound can...
Review
There is a new mostly-acoustic, guitar heavy EP on the block – and it’s Max Kate’s Sunflowers and Dreams. The artist, originally from Uttarakhand,...
Review
Dino James has never been your typical rapper. The Bhopal-born artist might boast over a billion streams and a YouTube army six million strong,...
Review
From its first tone, Extern’s Bada Shauq pulls a familiar string of emotion we’ve all experienced. A slow, honest unpacking of the first song...