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- 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...
Interview
Shourya Malhotra, our artist for today, is all about building ethereal soundscapes and nostalgic vocal melodies. The Delhi-based singer-songwriter’s artist influences include Nick Drake,...
Review
‘Still Rollin’ is the debut studio album of the controversial Punjabi singer and rapper, Shubhneet Singh aka Shubh. The album comes in the wake...
FEATURED
In this edition, we highlight some of the hottest singles released in recent weeks. From indie rock to pop to hip-hop, we’ve got you...
Review
Aabhishkar Thatal, our artist for today, offers a fresh sound to the industry with his unique mix of pop and folk elements. Based in...
Review
‘Meen’ is the debut studio album of the Delhi based rapper Yungsta, and the powerhouse of a producer, Sez On The Beat, under his...
Review
Five years after they released their beloved debut album “Ah Puch”, Dirge returned in March with their much awaited second album; a self-titled effort...
Review
2023 has already been a great year for some refreshing and unique releases. Artists across the country have been experimenting with genres without compromising...
Interview
There are times when a new artist comes about and change the way we think about music and its production. This year, one of...
FEATURED
Discover some of the best indie and soulful music coming out of India with these 15 talented artists. From laid-back summer vibes to heartfelt...
Interview
One of the bigger mysteries of being a musician in 2023 is streaming. There are few things that will get you the kind of...
FEATURED
The second season of the well-acclaimed talent IP NEXA Music – The Lab saw 24 promising talents chosen by A R Rahman. What the...
Review
Hailing from Shillong, Meghalaya, Yong Meow is a music producer who’s love for music developed at a very young age thanks to Bollywood music,...
FEATURED
With the release of Evolve in 2012, Indus Creed embarked on a new musical journey that marked a turning point in their career. The...
FEATURED
Music is a universal language that connects people from different parts of the world, and South Asian artists are making waves in the American...
FEATURED
April was a thrilling month for music lovers as we were blessed with some mind-blowing releases. As we eagerly await the highly-anticipated TIMD Awards,...
FEATURED
Three and a half months into 2023 and we have a lot of exciting hip-hop releases to cherish. Some caught the listener’s ears and...