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The Unstoppable Bhuvan Bam
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The Unstoppable Bhuvan Bam

From music to comedy to acting, this internet sensation is acing it all. What's the secret?

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July 2019
Alan Walker: ‘In This Industry, A Lot Of People Will Try To Take Advantage Of You'
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Alan Walker: ‘In This Industry, A Lot Of People Will Try To Take Advantage Of You'

The producer on the evolution of electronic music, the politics behind a music release and what he would be doing if he wasn’t a DJ

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May 2019
How Bassist Harshit Misra Got His Groove On
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How Bassist Harshit Misra Got His Groove On

The New Delhi-based artist on becoming a go-to sessions man for the likes of Sid Sriram, Prateek Kuhad and his role in electronica group DCF_Shapes.

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May 2019
How Carly Rae Found New Love And A New Sound
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How Carly Rae Found New Love And A New Sound

Her upcoming album is full of sparkling, openhearted dance pop. All it took was four years, a breakup and 200 songs.

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May 2019
How Community Jams Are the New Open Mic Nights
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How Community Jams Are the New Open Mic Nights

Indie artists are given the opportunity to collaborate, ideate and share the same stage.

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May 2019
Ranveer Singh's Hip-Hop Dreams
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Ranveer Singh's Hip-Hop Dreams

Why Bollywood’ biggest star launched a music label and signed rappers Kaam Bhaari, Spitfire and SlowCheeta.

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May 2019
Why Harpist Nush Lewis Wrote Her Latest EP On The Piano
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Why Harpist Nush Lewis Wrote Her Latest EP On The Piano

I was looking to compose on something new,’ says the Mumbai-based musician on ‘Bridges’.

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May 2019
The High Life
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The High Life

Sixty-five years after he smoked his first joint, Willie Nelson is America’s most legendary stoner and a walking testament to the power of weed. It may have even saved his life.

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May 2019
Lorde's Growing Pains
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Lorde's Growing Pains

She became famous at 16 with an album that changed pop. All she had to do was figure out what came next

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July 2017
Music's Scary New Reality
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Music's Scary New Reality

After Manchester, fans and the industry face tough questions

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July 2017
Bhrigu Sahni's Acoustic Soliloquy
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Bhrigu Sahni's Acoustic Soliloquy

The fingerstyle guitarist takes his debut album ‘What Is Now’ on tour in India and America with the aim of making you look up from your cellphone.

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July 2017
JLin's Intelligent Design
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JLin's Intelligent Design

The American producer’s latest release ‘Black Origami’ makes your mind melt and will probably make all the best albums of 2017 lists.

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July 2017
The New Norah
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The New Norah

After starting a family, the singer-songwriter returns with a ‘sneak attack’ LP that tackles dark times and her famous dad

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December 2016
Nucleya
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Nucleya

From visarjan raves to stadium concerts, this guy’s headlining game is at an all-time high.

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December 2016
Priyanka Bose
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Priyanka Bose

Breaking barriers with her impactful characters on screen.

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December 2016
Inside Bowie's Final Act
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Inside Bowie's Final Act

A new documentary dives inside the singer’s last days and final masterpiece—and proves he had a killer sense of humor

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December 2017
Jwala Shine On
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Jwala Shine On

How a young collective of bedroom music producers are providing a platform for India’s growing electronic music scene

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December 2017
Tadpatri Talkies Hunger For More
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Tadpatri Talkies Hunger For More

The Mumbai comedy group have released their uproarious debut album of rap tunes that takes aim at desi hip-hop

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December 2017
Ranveer Singh - The Pop Culture Phenomenon
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Ranveer Singh - The Pop Culture Phenomenon

Acting might be his first love but this boisterous Bandra boy is on an unbridled creative mission that has only just begun

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December 2017
Guitarist-Producer - Warren Mendonsa
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Guitarist-Producer - Warren Mendonsa

He’s installed a steep benchmark for indie music with his latest album and is now slaying gigs this season, one riff at a time

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December 2017
Lucy Rose: ‘I Just Needed To Write Songs Naturally'
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Lucy Rose: ‘I Just Needed To Write Songs Naturally'

The English singer-songwriter on her new album ‘Something’s Changing’ and playing in theater spaces as part of her second India tour.

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May 2017
Why OML Dropped Artists From Its Roster
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Why OML Dropped Artists From Its Roster

Swarathma, Parvaaz, The F16s, The Ganesh Talkies and Sandunes are no longer managed by the company. Founder Vijay Nair says the company is “pulling back and rejigging” things.

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May 2017
Superwoman - The Making Of A Social Media Star
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Superwoman - The Making Of A Social Media Star

The Internet’s favorite sensation Lilly Singh gets real about the lack of women in comedy and why there are absolutely no shortcuts to viral fame.

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May 2017
Black Sabbath Metal Trailblazers Look Back
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Black Sabbath Metal Trailblazers Look Back

He’s not one of those you’d spot at every filmy party, or hobnobbing with the who’s who relentlessly. He’s aloof and away. But yet, so connected and communicative through his craft. Although he’s had a dry run at the ticket counters last year, he is earnestly prepping up for his upcoming releases. Rajkummar Rao, who’s showcased his acting mettle time and again, has rarely spoken of his roots. Not many know the real Raj, the person behind the camera. Pooja Sharma tries to find out more about the man behind the brooding, intense face.

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February 2016
Farhan Akhtar: On A Song
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Farhan Akhtar: On A Song

The actor-filmmaker-singer says the time is ripe for indie artists to take advantage of a welcoming film industry.

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March 2016
Kesha: The Fight Continues
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Kesha: The Fight Continues

The pop star lost the latest round in her sexual-assault lawsuit against producer Dr. Luke. But she may be winning the war.

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April 2016
Mili Reaches For The Stars
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Mili Reaches For The Stars

The Chennai-based singer enlists veteran musicians Vinnie Colaiuta, Michael Landau on debut album ‘Written In The Stars’; releases new music video

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March 2018
Protocol Return With Prog Expertise On 'an Honest Conversation'
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Protocol Return With Prog Expertise On 'an Honest Conversation'

The Mumbai band craft a vivid eight-minute song featuring a new lineup, their first since 2016

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March 2018
The Tomorrowland Experience
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The Tomorrowland Experience

There is a reason why the Belgium music mecca tops global bucket lists and it has very little to do with BPM

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October 2016
Laura Jane Grace Against the World
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Laura Jane Grace Against the World

Four years ago, the Against Me! singer announced she was a trans woman. Turns out, that was the easy part.

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October 2016