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For decades, the Hindi film music industry relied on a predictable, safe formula—familiar beats and songs crafted for instant success. But in the late...
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Grave Defines the Modern Rave Through Minimalist and Menacing Sonic Textured EP ‘Cerebral Malfunction’
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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
Setting Up Your Music Business: Registration Essentials
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Opinion
The word “indie”(short for “independent”) evokes the spirit of DIY creativity, artistic autonomy, and an ethos that resists commercial formulas. In India, however, the...
Review
Midnight Agenda’s new EP Nafrat is a ferocious blast of punk rebellion that brings some light to India’s underground scene. This four-track EP is...
Review
Sijya’s work is particularly recognisable in left field electronic spaces across the country. Her music is patient and unbothered by forces outside of it....
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Nida is whimsical on her new EP, Glimpses. Her press-doc informs that she is a singer-songwriter from Pune, India. Her music primarily deals with...
Review
Listening to Epilogue One feels like sinking into the comfiest blanket, but then every now and then someone flicks the lights and you catch...
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The indie scene never sleeps and neither do we. In this roundup, we’re spotlighting new indie releases you need on your radar. Whether you’re...
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Ice Cream Frappe is the latest offering from Delhi-based rapper Frappe Ash, and it’s as colorful and refreshing as its title suggests. Released on...
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Electronic Music in India has come a long way over the 2010s and in the 20s, the genre plays a crucial role not just...
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Quite often, while reviewing music – I dunk on electropop, anything that is too reliant on synths and safely nestled in beat-topia. It is...