RollingStone India - June 2023

In this issue

Our cover stars this month are digital creator Niharika NM and rapper Srushti Tawade, who talk about navigating creativity, why they prefer writing solo, and the personas they have to project to the world. The pair also address how local references have gone global and whether we might see a collab between them, following their work with Budweiser Beats to highlight creative struggles and journeys.

You've Never Heard Kesha Like This

Her new album is full of unfiltered anger, grief, and insecurity: I really dug into my uglier emotions'

5 mins

Gauley Bhai's Aunty Ko Tato Bagaicha' Is Surreal Yet Grounded in Stark Realities

The Kalimpong/Kozhikode rock band have released their first new material since 2019's full-length album Joro'

2 mins

Diveakssh Schae's Debut Album 'Moments of Clarity' Is A Sojourning Story of Melodies

The 16-track record has been composed by the artist through his travels across Australia and India

3 mins

New Delhi's Sijya: 'I Was Coming From a Place of Being Frustrated with Gatekeeping

Following the release of the singer-producer's debut EP Young Hate' last year, a remixes EP called 'Young Love' is out now via London's Accidental Records

3 mins

Varijashree Venugopal Looks Back at 25 Years in Music, Plots Fusion Album

The vocalist, composer and flautist has worked with New York-bred Snarky Puppy bandleader Michael League for her debut LP, featuring songs in Kannada and English

4 mins

Simantinee Roy Joins Forces with Music Label Saregama to Promote South Asian Artists in North America

\"Part of the process also includes educating and mentoring talents who might be new to this but have aspirations to become singers or recording artists.\"

4 mins

Niyati Handa Releases New Pop Song 'For You'

The track has been produced by Mumbai-based artist Afterall

2 mins

Gurugram Singer-Songwriter NAISHA Releases Absorbing Debut Ballad 'Tell Me Dear'

The artist worked with Black Eyed Peas producer Keith Harris on the track

2 mins

Rapper Logarhythm on the Challenge of Bengali Hip-Hop and His New EP 'Gangapaar'

Mainak Ghosh says some West Bengal origin artists quit due recognition, to a lack of something he addresses on on his song \"Jajabor\"

2 mins

Bhrigu Sahni Collaborates with Tejas Touching New Song 'If I Could Fly'

Both artists complement each other terrifically on the acoustic-leaning track

2 mins

Karan Ghosh Teams with The Rish on Debut Pop Ballad 'Good Luck'

The song revolves around the theme of redemption

1 min

Nepal Singer-Songwriter Ankit Shrestha Releases Rustic New Song 'Dust and Bones'

The Kathmandu native is also working on a music video for the track

3 mins

Ena Marley Addresses Not Being Paid for Gigs in New Song 'Where Is the Money?'

The track is off the Madrid-bred artist's forthcoming album 'Magic Jazz Masalas'

2 mins

Jeremiah de Rozario Shares Reflective New Track 'Sunflower'

The song is the Kochi-based singersongwriter's first release of 2023

3 mins

Hyderabad Rockers So Much To Carry Jam Out On Energetic Debut Single 'ToDoSo'

The band has also released a music video to accompany the track

1 min

Exploring Korean Confucianism as Depicted in K-Dramas

K-dramas frequently feature Confucian principles, giving viewers a window into the Korean way of life

3 mins

Why Do We Often Praise K-Dramas with Toxic Relationships?

In K-dramas, often toxic relationships are seen as excellent storylines. Perhaps most of us, while watching them, let go of the unpleasant by merely cheering for such a relationship's eventual reconciliation

4 mins

Jenny Lewis

On touring with Harry Styles, living in Nashville, the importance of failure, and her excellent new album

4 mins

Brilliant, Loud and Exceptional: Rolling Stone India's Women in Creativity Gathering Brought Together the Best in Arts and Business

The afternoon was a celebration of women revolutionizing their respective industries

3 mins

Asees Kaur, Mithila Palkar and Malini Agarwal on Being India's Foremost #WomenInCreativity

The three faces of music and entertainment in India discuss why they value authenticity at all costs

6 mins

PULSE OF THE CREATOR CULTURE

Get your Beats on with rapper Srushti Tawade and digital creator Niharika NM as they talk about breaking barriers, conquering creative blocks, and staying real

10 mins

Fresh Indie Picks

Catch up on the latest releases from independent acts

8 mins

Actor You Need to Know: Kim Woo-bin

The 33-year-old star thespian has gone through the mill, working his way to success. He withstood everything, including surviving on scant supplies, spending extended periods of time in a sauna, and fighting a fatal disease

4 mins

QAWWALI IN THE HILLS

DEEP IN THE KUMAON HILLS IN UTTARAKHAND, A QUIET RESORT AT THE RIVERSIDE VILLAGE OF CHANFI PERIODICALLY PLAYS HOST TO AMARRASS RECORDS MUSIC TOUR, A UNIQUE THREE-DAY INTIMATE BAITHAK-STYLE FESTIVAL FEATURING QAWWALI AND OTHER TRADITIONAL INDIAN MUSIC

5 mins

10 TRACKS TO REMEMBER TINA TURNER

THE SINGER PASSED AWAY LAST MONTH IN KUSNACHT, SWITZERLAND AT THE AGE OF 83

4 mins

ARLO PARKS' VULNERABLE ECSTASY

A soulful pop prodigy lets us into her world on her excellent second album

2 mins

JASON ISBELL HITS A NEW PEAK

The Americana icon offers hard truths and deep healing on his ninth album

2 mins

Bowen Yang

The 'SNL' star on conversion therapy, dating while famous, and more

3 mins

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