RollingStone India - August 2024

In this issue

Our August 2024 cover star is Hanumankind. The Indian rap star behind chart-topping hit "Big Dawgs" has a unique vantage point, being one of the few English rappers from India to gain global recognition. He discusses what his new-found fame means for his family, his crew and his future.

Shreya Jain Brings Classical Vocal Training to New EP 'Bawari'

Mumbai pop singer-composer, who dropped the first single 'Kaahe' with a video, teams up producers like Bluk, lyricist Juno, singer Sanah Moidutty, R&B/pop artist The Rish rapper Gravity and more across four tracks

3 mins

Ereimang Return with Manipuri Folk-Meets-Rock on 'Heirangkhoi'

Project founder Kamal Singh talks about filming the video late last year and the success of their debut single 'Kwakta Lamjel'

2 mins

How Indian Ocean's Nikhil Rao Created Videogame Music for 'Detective Dotson'

Guitarist-composer worked with the mystery-adventure game (and animated series) creator Shalin Shodhan, who also plays flute

2 mins

K-Drama Flashback: 'Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha'

'Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha,' starring Kim Seon-ho and Shin Min-a, is a quaint, tranquil haven where the burdens of the world seem to melt away and love thrives

3 mins

Ameya Saraf: 'I Wanted to Do Music for Life the First Time I Picked Up a Guitar'

Los Angeles-based Indian composer and producer worked his way from the rock scene to assisting pop artist Arjun Kanungo at the latter's Promethean Studio in Mumbai

4 mins

Zubin Mehta Talks Symphony Orchestra of India Concerts

The Mumbai-born conductor leads a slightly offbeat selection for the SOI Autumn 2024 Season, taking place on Aug. 17 and 18, followed by Aug. 24 and 25

2 mins

Sudan on How 'Happy Accidents' Led To His Genre-Defying Debut Album

Mumbai-based producer and multiinstrumentalist launched 'Sudan?' in August with a collab-heavy list of guests including Tejas, Frizzell D'Souza and more

3 mins

Sukha Talks New EP '2003' and the Success of '8 Asle'

The Toronto-based Punjabi artist also looks back at hits like 'Sangdi' and the EP 'Undisputed'

2 mins

The Derelicts Take a 'Highway Drive' on Euphoric New Song

The Kochi disco-pop/electronica band introduce a science fiction-informed storyline for their first release since 2018

2 mins

Peekay Embraces Djent on 'Merciless' and Plots an L.A. Move

The Hyderabad artist worked with guitarist Jonathan Edward and prog band Skyharbor's Keshav Dhar on the track

2 mins

Aksh Baghla and 10CM Swap Languages in 'Spring Snow' Hindi Version

The Indian pop artist got the South Korean indie-pop artist to sing in Hindi on his hit song from the 'Lovely Runner, Part 8' soundtrack

2 mins

How Daira's 'Jaadoo Bastar' Tapped Into Chhattisgarh Tribal Stories

Mumbai rock band teamed up with artists including Lakheshwar Khudaram and Hindi lyricist Alok Ranjan Srivastava for five songs and a documentary that goes behind the scenes of the project

2 mins

Akshath Plots India Tour on the Back of Hit Song 'Nadaaniyan'

Mumbai artist's breezy love song took over streaming charts and short-video platforms

3 mins

Masrat Un Nisa on Channeling Raj Begum in Upcoming Film 'Songs of Paradise'

Inspired by the legendary Kashmiri voice Raj Begum, the singer talks about working with filmmaker Danish Renzu, who has also called on her for songs with his label Renzu Music

2 mins

'Suicide Squad Isekai': The Time Blackgate's Inmates Were Isekai'd

Task Force X's latest mission takes them into another world, literally

4 mins

10 MUST-READ FANTASY WEBTOONS

A selection of popular titles from the genre, featuring 'Lore Olympus,' 'Tower of God,' 'The Remarried Empress,' and more

4 mins

WHEEIN: 'I'M WAITING FOR A CHANCE TO MEET AND HAVE FUN WITH MY INDIAN FANS'

THE MAMAMOO MEMBER AND SOLO ARTIST DISCUSSES HER NEW SONG, MUSIC, WHAT SHE LOOKS FOR IN MUSIC, AND HER DESIRE TO VISIT AND PERFORM IN INDIA

4 mins

'BATMAN: CAPED CRUSADER' SEES THE DARK KNIGHT IN A NIGHT WITHOUT END

Down Gotham's mean streets, Batman must go in his latest animated series iteration as a detective

6 mins

GLAY'S LEGACY: 30 YEARS OF ROCK EXCELLENCE

AS GLAY KEEPS TURNING A CORNER AND DIVERSIFYING ITS PALETTE OF SONGS, IT OFFERS A SHINING INSTANCE - A NARRATIVE OF SINGLE-MINDEDNESS AND SHARED PASSION FOR MUSIC

5 mins

MIN: 'YOU NEVER HAVE TO EARN THE RIGHT TO LIVE LIFE ON YOUR TERMS'

A strong sense of freedom has become what it is - Min's creative voice - evolving past limitations and taking a freewheeling attitude

5 mins

CIGARETTES AFTER SEX TALK NEW ALBUM 'X'S' AND INDIA TOUR IN 2025

FOUNDER GREG GONZALEZ RELIVES MEMORIES FROM A PAST RELATIONSHIP IN HIS DISTINCTLY INTIMATE POP MANNER ON THE AMERICAN BAND'S THIRD FULL-LENGTH

5 mins

Hanumankind IS JUST GETTING STARTED

THE BURGEONING SUCCESS OF 'BIG DAWGS' IN RECENT WEEKS HAS PROVIDED THE KERALA RAPPER WITH A PLATFORM TO BECOME A TRULY GLOBAL MUSIC SUPERSTAR

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