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OneRepublic's India Debut Was a Mixed Bag

The American pop-rockers’ Mumbai show would have been flawless with a more streamlined set list

#IndieGoesInternational: How Artists Are Clinching Overseas Tours

Battling the strains of acquiring visa, work permits, sponsorship and equipment isn’t easy but local bands won’t give up

The Ska Vengers : XX Rated

How India’s leading ska / reggae band interpreted jail encounters and Modi-era malaise on their biting sophomore record.

Sam Smith's Raw Return

The singer drank too much, battled writer’s block and saw a relationship fall apart – then poured it all into his ‘gritty’ new album

Now A Handbook On Indie Music!

New Delhi artist manager Ritnika Nayan has authored a book that insightfully navigates India’s budding music culture

Liam Gallagher's Sweet Revenge

After coping with a divorce and the demise of Oasis, the frontman is finally back – and ready for a fight

Steely Dan's Quiet Hero

Walter Becker was a wry perfectionist behind one of rock’s most eccentric bands – even if he preferred life in the shadows

Raghu Dixit - Troubadour In Tinseltown

How India’s most successful indie musician is making inroads into Bollywood and winning at it

Bhrigu Sahni: I'm Trying To Hole Myself Up And Work On A Lot Of My Own Music

The fingerstyle guitarist on his writing process and kicking off Volume 2 of Pune-based listening sessions BYOH Live

Auerbach's Rolling Thunder

The guitarist has gathered legendary session players and an overlooked R&B powerhouse for a wild tour

Curated Music Newsletters: Jukebox In Your Inbox

Streaming services aren’t the only place to discover new music

The Fanculos Record at Alibaug Farmhouse

The Mumbai ska/reggae/funk band go old school for their full-length debut record.

Lucy Dacus: Rock's Reluctant Hero

After struggling with success, the singer returned home to pour her heart out on a personal new LP

Filmy Labs: Creators Continue To Carve New Spaces In Desi Pop Culture

The event saw both icons and curators gather to address the next big thing

The Earth Below's Doom And Gloom Approach To New Album

Mumbai-based drummer and songwriter Deepak Raghu is working with Bengaluru guitarist Ramanan Chandramouli and bassist-producer Leslie Charles on his full-length debut

The Joy And Mystery Of A New Orleans Saint Dr. John

ROBBIE ROBERTSON has seen a lot in six decades of rock & roll, but nothing quite like what happened at the Toronto Pop Festival in 1969.

‘K-Pop Will Be A Cultural Movement'

The South Korean group discuss the intricacies of leading a new Hallyu wave and the decision to directly involve fans in their album release process

LL Cool J

The hip-hop icon on success, ‘Accidental Racist,’ and calling yourself the G.O.A.T.

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How Amazon Prime Is Turning Customers Into Fans

The all-woman lineup of Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa, SZA and Becky G made all the difference

8 Fresh New Faces Of Hindi Cinema

From bit roles in movies to lead parts in web series, these actors are demanding our attention

Hootie Blow Up Again

They were the biggest band in the world, then a punchline. Now they’re back, staging a major summer tour

Art is the Best Weapon

Polish death metal band Behemoth’s frontman Nergal on why music matters, their India debut this month at Deccan Rock.

Neil Young's New Harvest

After a divorce, he’s back in L.A. with a new band and a new love. But he’s still got plenty to be pissed off about.

Big Thrills at Mahindra Blues

Billy Gibbons steals the limelight; Quinn Sullivan charms despite lukewarm show; Janiva Magness’s Grammy that wasn’t to be.

Greta Van Fleet's Misty Mountain Revival

How four Michigan kids are reclaiming the sounds of the Seventies

John Mayall Brings His Blues To India

The veteran musician promises his performance at Mahindra Blues Festival will have “something for everyone”

Jimi Hendrix's Lost, Blissful Blues Sessions

A wild set of studio jams is coming in March

Don't Be Ashamed To Mourn A Celebrity

When K-pop star Jonghyun died last December, I found myself broken for weeks. Was I insane for feeling such immense sorrow over a super star?

Jaden Smith's Skater Dream

Will and Jada’s kid on his great new movie, his trippy new LP, and why he’s still a teen at heart.