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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
Monica Dogra 'I've Learnt to Play the Game'
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Monica Dogra 'I've Learnt to Play the Game'

She will dance with the devil and she doesn’t need your approval.

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October 2016
Gorillaz Rave To The Apocalypse
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Gorillaz Rave To The Apocalypse

Damon Albarn’s cartoon crew returns with a dark, wildly eclectic album hatched amid Trump and Brexit

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June 2017
Eagles Vs. The Editors
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Eagles Vs. The Editors

In 1977, a feud erupted between the band and ‘Rolling Stone.’ It was settled with a grudge-match softball game played in front of a star-packed crowd.

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June 2017
Vijay Iyer: Critics Are Really Bad At Listening
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Vijay Iyer: Critics Are Really Bad At Listening

The American jazz musician on the ugly politics of music and facing prejudice by concert reviewers who tend to be “99 percent white men”

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June 2017
No Monkey Business
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No Monkey Business

Mumbai producer-composers Nirmit Shah and Sid Shirodkar’s new band Ape Machines proffers fizzling synths and masterful musicianship

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September 2017
The Tragedy of Avicii
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The Tragedy of Avicii

The superstar shaped EDM – but could never outrun his own problems

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June 2018
Meet India's Newest Fingerstyle Guitarist, Manan Gupta
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Meet India's Newest Fingerstyle Guitarist, Manan Gupta

The Mumbai musician’s work is reminiscent of veterans Tommy Emmanuel and Jon Gomm

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June 2018
Chvrches: Starting The Conversation
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Chvrches: Starting The Conversation

The Glaswegian synth-pop band’s keyboardist Martin Doherty on working with producer Greg Kurstin in the States on their third album ‘Love Is Dead,’ politics and scaling up on all fronts

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June 2018
‘There's A Lot Of Stuff To Be Angry About': At The Gates
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‘There's A Lot Of Stuff To Be Angry About': At The Gates

The Swedish melodic death metal veterans’ frontman Tomas Lindberg on how they channelled aggression on their new album

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June 2018
Not So Radio-Active
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Not So Radio-Active

FM Radio has largely shunned non-Bollywood music, but there’s a way it can be more inclusive.

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June 2018
Making A Noise: Hemant Sreekumar
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Making A Noise: Hemant Sreekumar

The Bengaluru-based noise producer on rejecting scale, pitch and harmony for esoteric sounds

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June 2018
The Fighting Side of Sturgill Simpson
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The Fighting Side of Sturgill Simpson

After years of struggle, the country trailblazer has found success on his own terms. But he’s not letting Nashville off the hook.

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November 2016
Eric Martin's Big Plan
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Eric Martin's Big Plan

The frontman of American rock band Mr. Big on how they got back together, his upcoming India tour, and writing a “clusterfuck” solo album.

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November 2016
Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike: View From the Top
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Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike: View From the Top

The Belgian producer duo’s Dimitri Vegas on topping EDM charts, their mantra to success and why being one of the world’s top DJs isn’t a big deal.

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November 2016
Rock & Roll : Dylan's Secret Archives
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Rock & Roll : Dylan's Secret Archives

Archives Inside 50 years of hidden history.

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August 2017
Phatcowlee's Cinematic Sounds
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Phatcowlee's Cinematic Sounds

Kathmandu producer Rajan Shrestha discusses Nepal’s nascent music scene, his debut EP ‘Cinema’ and the meaning behind his bizarre moniker

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August 2017
John Mayer
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John Mayer

The guitarist talks about influencing a new generation of pop crooners and the dream album he wants to make with Jay-Z.

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August 2017
Psycroptic: The Endless Wanderers
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Psycroptic: The Endless Wanderers

The Australian metallers talk about their upcoming debut India tour and choosing a different process each time they record.

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August 2017