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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...
Latest
Every few weeks the singles released by both, renowned musicians as well as completely new ones in the Indian independent music scene are galore....
FEATURED
When I discussed with an older friend what he would envision his ten classic Indian Indie tracks to be, his choices made me immediately...
News
A few years from now, 2020 will be the year we all “stayed at home.” Amid the current Coronavirus pandemic, life, as we know...
Latest
Mumbai-based singer-songwriter, Raghav Meattle, has released a new single titled ‘Back to the known’, a live version from the track from his performance at Mumbai’s...
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From booking some of the most exciting artists within the country and abroad, to managing world-class festivals & events across cities, Mixtape has been...
Review
In February 2020, Delhi based rock act Kapow! released their debut self-titled EP with their launch gig being something that’s never been seen before...
Review
“Hey, Ho, I need to try, I don’t breathe , he’s still there, not very far”, cries an anxious Aruna Jade to the backdrop...
FEATURED
The Dakoha Stop is a 4-piece alternative rock act that was formed in 2016 when Karan Mahajan and Abhishek Kumar met in Punjab while...
FEATURED
Cover Image Credit: Simlyn J/Feminism In India Trigger warning: Abuse, rape, sexual violence.This article has graphic depictions and mentions of sexual and emotional violence,...
Review
After recently collaborating on a single with Zariya, Pune based music producer, sound engineer, and vocalist – Aseem releases his debut EP Ilaaj. This four-song EP...
Review
Honey Sharma aka Trap Monk is a multi-genre artist and producer from Jaipur, and is one of the very few artists in India who...
Review
The Hip-Hop genre has seen a steady yet surprising surge in popularity in the Indian music scenario. The catchy beats and the ability to...
Videos
Adi is an independent, up-and-coming hip-hop artist born and raised in Bombay, India, but who currently spends his time exploring the music business in...
Review
Every once a while, artists come along who convince you that the only thing to be done to be a better artist, is to...
Latest
This quarantine has got us all glued to our phones, consuming content and always looking for new music recommendations. People all over social media...
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Komorebi is an electronic-alternative act from New Delhi, India and the musical baby of Tarana Marwah, composer, singer-producer and instrumentalist. Her latest release is...