Review
Rono, previously known as Awkward Bong, is steadily carving his niche in Mumbai’s indie music landscape. His sleeper hit “Main Aur Tum” subtly caught...
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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
Rono’s New Album Grapples with Loss and Healing in “Adhoore Se Khwaab”
Bloodywood’s NU DELHI is Heavy, Groovy, and Proudly Theirs
From Bloom to Wither: Catatonic’s ‘Gardenia’ Cultivates a Lush Yet Scattered Metalcore Garden
Sikkim’s Harrowing Dearth’s Eponymous EP Blends Punk Fury with Prog Precision
Space Hydra’s ‘Code Control’: A Grand And Defiant Expose Into The World Of Today
- Industry Insight
Setting Up Your Music Business: Registration Essentials
Collaborate, Innovate, Elevate: Inside the Exclusive Madverse for Managers Event
Shedding Light on the Evolving Landscape: Reclaiming Black Box Royalties in the Indian Music Industry
The DIY Musician’s Toolkit: Building a Home Studio Under 10k
Behind the Playlist: Decoding Our Fascination With Spotify Wrapped
- Featured
“Artists Need to Stop Seeing Labels as Sharks” — In Conversation with Music Marketer and A&R Anmol Dhand
14 Unwritten Rules of Every Concert That Everyone Follows Without Realising
Dirty Class – Transforming Spiritual Energy Into Psychedelic Performance Art
Release Spotlight #97 – Indie Pop, Garage Rock & Ambient Electronica
“Our music is both personal and political – a reflection of society and our inner lives” – In Conversation With The Down Troddence
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Review
Picture this: You are in an interview and someone is asking you “What do you love about music?” and borrowing Russell’s dialogue from Almost...
FEATURED
This edition of the release roundup brings new music that’s doing its own thing — from indie pop and garage rock to ambient electronica,...
Review
Bengaluru based musician Space Hydra has always made electronic music. Exploring themes of dystopia, socio-political undercurrents and cosmic wonder, he blends brooding synths, cinematic...
Review
There is something irretrievably special about producer-led music projects, especially when they rear their heads in the Indian independent soundscape. A metaphorical angel gains...
Review
Have you ever pondered about what makes your identity, during a moment of self-reflection or while thinking of the world? Assuming that many of...
TIMD Awards 2025
The sixth edition of the Indian Music Diaries Awards is set to honor excellence in the Indian independent music scene, and at its helm...
Interview
Dehradun-based artist Kushagra is known for his soul-stirring voice, heartfelt compositions, and infectious melodies. The small-town musician became popular with his cover of “Aadat.”...
FEATURED
The spotlight’s on! It’s your turn to amplify the voices that resonated with you throughout the year. The Indian Music Diaries Awards 2025 proudly...
Interview
Skopòs is a Delhi-based Genre-Fluid Music Producer / DJ & Curator who began his musical journey under the guidance of the legendary Jazzy Joe...