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More than a decade after its beginnings in 2013, Runt, the alternative rock project led by Mumbai-bred singer-songwriter and producer Siddharth Basrur, arrives with...
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Runt’s eponymous album Is a Gritty, Honest Debut Rooted in Alternative Rock
Sambit Chatterjee’s ‘Letters for Inca’ Is a Labour of Love and Genre – Fluid Experimentation
Khokkosh.’s ‘Public Fluid and Digital Remembrance’ drowns you with unhinged sound design and graphic writing
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Modular Delirium: Inside the fractured sonic landscapes of Somnium Monkey’s ‘Vettam’
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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
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AI Music: How Big Is It, What Are the Laws, and Why It Matters to You
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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
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Music, to me, has always been a soft embrace, something that lulls me to sleep, listens to my woes, and offers a steady shoulder...
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According to khokkosh a.k.a. Yashomati Parveen, this is an electronic album presented with a pop lens and I would tend to agree. Just because...
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In the history of music appreciation and criticism, oftentimes records have been rewarded with the term “honest” — in keeping with the tradition of...
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Let it be known, listening to droning modular synths while you are delirious with a fever is not ever, a good call. Let it...
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...
Opinion
A few days ago, rapper Raga made a statement, one that sent all the grapevines of DHH listeners abuzz. Post the large-scale outrage against...
Interview
During a piano lesson, my Western Classical teacher introduced me to a song that would leave a profound mark on my playlist. ‘Khaare Khaare’...
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In the vibrant landscape of the South Indian music industry, where film soundtracks and mainstream pop often dominate the scene, Think Indie has emerged...
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Mumbai’s very own Yashraj, jumped back into the foray with his first EP release in 2 years, with “Meri Jaan Pehle Naach”. The project,...
Interview
Tech Panda and Kenzani are a contemporary producer duo from New Delhi known for their music that spans diverse sounds and decades. Their latest 21-track album ‘Tijori,’ sees...
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A beloved appanage of critiquing music is the abode of artistry I wouldn’t normally come across. Thriving in a sphere away from the interstices...
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As American Heavy Metal band Pantera’s vocalist Phil Anselmo once said, “Music is there for us to explore. To intentionally limit yourself to one,...
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I have in the past, personally and professionally, expressed in no uncertain terms my attention to the curious case of eponymity in music. To...
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There is something about records that use storytelling to create a musical landscape suited to the narrative they are going for — and Baijoo...
Opinion
A slow trap beat, with big, grimy synths, topped off with charismatic, witty flows and bars. As if that isn’t enough to make a...
Review
Ghabhraahat Intensifies from Delhi returns 2 years later with their latest album, “Shab-E-Ghabhraahat,” with an immersive 10-track Alt Hip Hop album. Its visually stimulating...
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From 2000’s pop-rock to soulful RnB, this roundup brings on all kinds of vibes. From artists nationwide, this specially curated playlist shows you the...
Opinion
The monotony of a nonchalant Thursday afternoon was disrupted by a text from a generous pal. Ticket promoter by the day, reseller by night,...
Interview
Rebel 7 is one of the most celebrated artists from the Delhi rap community. Known for his distinct persona, Rebel 7 has established a...
Opinion
The advent and ultimate rise of DHH in the Indian music scene flipped it on its head. For an industry so used to only...
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Released in 2022, “Saalgirah” by B-Leaf was a massive release for him. Not only because it marked the release of his second body of...