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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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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
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
From Folk to Dissonant Electronica: Shashwat Bulusu’s Sonic Confessions in ‘Pinocchio’
Modular Delirium: Inside the fractured sonic landscapes of Somnium Monkey’s ‘Vettam’
- 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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Review
Music, to me, has always been a soft embrace, something that lulls me to sleep, listens to my woes, and offers a steady shoulder...
Review
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...
Review
In the history of music appreciation and criticism, oftentimes records have been rewarded with the term “honest” — in keeping with the tradition of...
Review
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...
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Su Real is a music producer and DJ pioneering new genres such as Trap, Reggaeton, Dancehall and Desi Bass in India. Sharing stages with...
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As we recently welcomed the winners of the sixth edition of the TIMD Awards, let’s take a look back at the categories and winners...
Review
Hailing from a residential neighborhood of the Northwest district of Delhi called Rohini, Nashady is a 19 year old rapper who has been navigating...
Review
Released on the 12th of January, ‘Player NO. 1’ by Bagi Munda is the Chandigarh-based rapper’s newest rendition and method in making commercial music....
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Introducing the 77th edition of The Indian Music Diaries! Explore the dynamic realm of independent music with our latest roundup featuring standout releases from...
Interview
Based in Bengaluru, Sumedh K is an emerging singer/songwriter from the Kannada indie industry. Seamlessly blending Indian classical and folk elements with contemporary production...
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The biggest celebration of Indian Independent music is back! Indian Music Diaries is proud to announce the 5th edition of the TIMD awards, staying...
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The realm of Indian music festivals has seen a huge boost in the global context over the last year or so. Homegrown talents have...
Industry Insight
Starting off with music production on your own can seem pretty daunting. This guide will explore a basic starter pack for the typical bedroom...
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Ankit Kumar, better known by his stage name ‘Lit Trust’, is an artist hailing from Patna, Bihar. The talent takes pride in representing his...
Interview
A rapper from Meghalaya, Daiaphi Lamare, better known by her artist name Reble, is an artist who aims to fiercely represent the Northeast Indian...
Industry Insight
Spotify Wrapped has found its purpose in one of the most widely spanned human hobbies- listening to music. This article attempts to understand exactly...
Interview
Despair is the new normal. There, we said it. But what does the phrase ‘new normal’ even mean anymore. Ever since Covid, everything, from...
Interview
An artist born in Shillong, Cana Nongkhlaw is a singer songwriter now based in Sydney. For her, the tapestry of emotions has always been woven...
Interview
Vijay DK, also known as Blue Smoke, is one of the most prestigious rappers the City of Dreams, Mumbai, has to offer. The 22-year-old...
Review
Seldom do melodies weave the vibrant beats of reggae into the intricate fabric of Indian emotions, serenaded by vocals steeped in the soulful resonance...