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OneRepublic's India Debut Was a Mixed Bag
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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

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May 2018
#IndieGoesInternational: How Artists Are Clinching Overseas Tours
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#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

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May 2018
The Ska Vengers : XX Rated
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The Ska Vengers : XX Rated

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

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August 2016
Sam Smith's Raw Return
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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

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November 2017
Now A Handbook On Indie Music!
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Now A Handbook On Indie Music!

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

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November 2017
Liam Gallagher's Sweet Revenge
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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

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November 2017
Steely Dan's Quiet Hero
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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

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November 2017
Raghu Dixit - Troubadour In Tinseltown
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Raghu Dixit - Troubadour In Tinseltown

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

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November 2017
Bhrigu Sahni: I'm Trying To Hole Myself Up And Work On A Lot Of My Own Music
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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

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April 2018
Auerbach's Rolling Thunder
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Auerbach's Rolling Thunder

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

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April 2018
Curated Music Newsletters: Jukebox In Your Inbox
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Curated Music Newsletters: Jukebox In Your Inbox

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

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April 2018
The Fanculos Record at Alibaug Farmhouse
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The Fanculos Record at Alibaug Farmhouse

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

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April 2018
Lucy Dacus: Rock's Reluctant Hero
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Lucy Dacus: Rock's Reluctant Hero

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

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April 2018
Filmy Labs: Creators Continue To Carve New Spaces In Desi Pop Culture
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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

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August 2019
The Earth Below's Doom And Gloom Approach To New Album
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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

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August 2019
The Joy And Mystery Of A New Orleans Saint Dr. John
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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.

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August 2019
‘K-Pop Will Be A Cultural Movement'
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‘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

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August 2019
LL Cool J
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LL Cool J

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

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August 2019
10 Artists You Need To Know
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10 Artists You Need To Know

Top artists

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August 2019
How Amazon Prime Is Turning Customers Into Fans
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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

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August 2019
8 Fresh New Faces Of Hindi Cinema
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8 Fresh New Faces Of Hindi Cinema

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

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August 2019
Hootie Blow Up Again
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Hootie Blow Up Again

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

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June 2019
Art is the Best Weapon
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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.

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September 2016
Neil Young's New Harvest
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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.

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August 2016
Big Thrills at Mahindra Blues
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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.

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March 2017
Greta Van Fleet's Misty Mountain Revival
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Greta Van Fleet's Misty Mountain Revival

How four Michigan kids are reclaiming the sounds of the Seventies

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Febuary 2018
John Mayall Brings His Blues To India
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John Mayall Brings His Blues To India

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

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Febuary 2018
Jimi Hendrix's Lost, Blissful Blues Sessions
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Jimi Hendrix's Lost, Blissful Blues Sessions

A wild set of studio jams is coming in March

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Febuary 2018
Don't Be Ashamed To Mourn A Celebrity
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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?

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Febuary 2018
Jaden Smith's Skater Dream
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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.

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August 2018