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Bikram Singh

Some people are born to do something and where ever they may come from, they rise up to the world and move beyond the common and then they elevate the world around them to their level of existence at a higher plane. Bikram Singh is one such maestro who personifies that. He takes the listener a much higher plane than mundane existence with his rendition of the divine instrument, The Flute. That he was born in the North East of India only adds to the picture one gets in mind while listening to his performances. The world has recognized his talent and he moves ahead, teaching his disciples the way to reach their full potential as a flautist. In "Maestro Speaks" Santhosh Chandran quizzes this genius of an artist about his musical journey and how he gets the energy to play this tough wind instrument for hours together without break... let’s read...

"This Girl Is On Fire"

Interview with Justine Blazer

Don Zimmer

We speak to Don Zimmer, the founder of Floating Records is one of the source of support for deserving independent musicians. Their growing artist roster includes top musicians like Jeffrey Halford and the Healers, Texas-based group Moses Guest.

Meet The Rap's New Generation

Four new artists from the city's bustling hip-hop scene talk about tapping into the sound of the streets to make music that stands apart

10 Tips For Buying Second-Hand Vinyl

If you are planning to dig deep into the magical world of used platters, here is what to check for and how to find it

The Incredible Journey of ‘Kacha Badam' Hitmaker Bhuban Badyakar

The man behind the unforgettable tune speaks of his musical origins, his simple life philosophy and what listeners can expect next

Perp On New Single: ‘It Is Based on The Sexual Fantasy of a Woman'

The Mumbai singer-songwriter collaborated with producer VAVAE on ‘Do me a favor’

Seven NCT 127 Tracks You Must Have On Your Playlist

Contrary to a popular line from the nine-member group's discography, none of the tracks listed below are a ‘real vibe killer'

Meet The New Crown Prince Of Sad Songs

EVERY GENERATION has its Bright Eyes, and for Gen Z, one of the leading contenders is 23-year-old singer Conan Gray, whose knack for writing sad music has turned him into one of the most popular young stars in the world.

10 Best Indian Albums Of 2021

From life stories through the lens of a pandemic to unsparing metal, Indian artists covered a lot of ground when it came to themes

10 Best Indian Singles Of 2021

Songs of young love, sing-along punk and resolute hip-hop made their mark this year

10 Best Indian Music Videos Of 2021

From empowering stories to reminiscing loss and wild sojourns, Indian independent music sparked engrossing visuals this year

11 Of The Best Spatial Audio Tracks To Try On Apple Music

Want your music to engulf you? Try these immersive tracks on for size…

10 Best Indian Singles Of 2020

Exceptional songwriting, inspiring musicianship and stellar artistry stood out this year

10 Best Indian Albums Of 2020

This year saw the return of stalwart indie bands, representation in hip-hop, banging debuts and more

The Self-Made Success Story Of Guru Randhawa

With millions of fans grooving to his beat and with brands clamouring for his approval, Guru Randhawa is on a high, and he isn’t coming down anytime soon

How Lay Zhang Claimed The Throne of M-pop

The singer-songwriter and producer offers an in-depth look into his latest record ‘Lit,’ his evolution as an artist and finding the balance between East and West

Leisure: Perfect Track Record

The toast of Indian hip-hop, rapper Prabh Deep is discovering a new groove with every track

Uplifting MUSICALS

Whether it is art imitating life or the reverse, it does not matter.

Pro Tips to Make your Drum Kit Quieter

Drums are the type of instrument that you love for being loud (although your neighbors might not share the view). Fortunately, there are several ways to reduce the output of your acoustic drums.

TIPS TO BREATHE LIFE INTO YOUR MIX

Is your mix uninspiring, and boring? The solution may be to use an effect or some ear candy that doesn’t necessarily “need” to be part of the mix but one that adds a bit of spice!

How To Organize a Messy Studio Space?

Everyone wants a studio that oozes creativity and learning. A dirty, cluttered studio space isn’t conducive to creativity. If you’re falling down over cables, staring in disgust at a pile of dirty dishes, or wasting time looking for a file, you’re not creating music.

Conversations with KAUSHIKI CHAKRABORTY

Elegance and Musical Musings

HOW MUSIC INDUSTRY EMPOWER COMMUNITIES IN UNPRECEDENTED TIMES

The unfortunate outbreak of COVID-19 is affecting 204 countries and territories around the world and 2 international conveyances.

ADITI RAMESH

ADITI RAMESH

7 BEAUTIFUL FOLK SONGS THAT CAME TO MAINSTREAM CINEMA

Music lies at the core of Indian cinema. Over the years, many movies have captured the sound and mood of various traditional songs quite impeccably. With the course of this article, you will get to know about various amazing songs from Bollywood movies which are actually folk songs. Have a look:

THE YELLOW DIARY

How do you think your music and sound has evolved over the years?

INTERVIEW WITH GHATAM SUKANYA RAMGOPAL

How did you first decide to pick up the Ghatam?

In conversation with Mike Blackman

Founder & Managing Director, Integrated Systems Europe

Studio Tour Benchmark Studios

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