THE PATH TO CREATIVITY IS SCARY. Who teaches you the essential skills and who nourishes the hunger to be creative? Not every home and certainly not the current educational system. To choose to be creative is to embrace uncertainty, resolve and a keen love for the process things that we as a society neither teach kids nor train teachers in.
In a climate as discouraging as this, picking the path of creativity is an act of courage. This cover story is a chronicle of three journeys that have displayed dedication and defiance in their pursuit of creative careers. Asees Kaur is a distinguished vocalist and playback singer. Her most notable songs have been "Chogada" from Loveyatri (2018), "Raatan Lambiyan" from Shershaah (2021) and "Kacchi Doriyaan" from Maja Ma (2022). Kaur is breaking ground in the Indian film industry as an artist who can sing hit playback songs as well as viral non-film music, thereby cementing a hybrid, comprehensive audience across the world.
Mithila Palkar is an actor and content creator who has made a name for herself in both the film and digital space. With her unique blend of talent and charisma, Mithila has become a fan favorite and has starred in numerous web series including Little Things and Girl in the City. Her contributions to the world of entertainment have helped to redefine the industry and have inspired a new generation of actors and creators.
Malini Agarwal is the founder of MissMalini (India's leading entertainment website) and The Good Creator Co for influencers. Over the years, she has grown MissMalini into a successful digital media platform, authored a book and become a powerful social media influencer. Agarwal is a pioneer in digital media, leveraging social media to build a loyal audience and a successful brand, making her a role model for entrepreneurs and a notable figure in today's fast-paced media industry.
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DANCE-FLOOR BLISS AND THE SEARCH FOR (POST-) HUMAN CONNECTION
Over the course of roughly a decade, CARIBOU, the electronic-leaning project from Canadian musician and composer Dan Snaith, has released intricate, sonically inventive records that cradle rhythm and history. On \"Home,\" from 2020's Suddenly, he coos softly alongside a frenetic flip of Gloria Barnes' 1971 single of the same name. There, the subtle cracks and gestures in his voice manage to breathe life into the digitally-manipulated sample. Caribou's music has so far thrived on this quality — Snaith's seemingly boundless musical curiosity and his ability to crystalize big ideas into euphoric moments of dance-floor bliss. It's why his choice to use artificial intelligence on his vocals for his latest album, Honey, feels like a misstep. Here, Snaith's voice is transformed in character and identity, at times creating revelatory moments, like on \"Come Find Me,\" where he's reimagined as a treacly-toned young woman, though in small enough doses for it to work. Elsewhere, like on the rap-adjacent \"Campfire,\" where Snaith renders himself as the sort of rapper you might hear on a Caribou track (think Definitive Jux vibes), the concept breaks down.
Get Closer: The Intimate Gaze of Films at NYFF62
A second intimacy arises between our lives and those unfolding on screen... and in setting their sights on exploring ordinary lives at close range, filmmakers at this year's New York Film Festival deepened that intimacy to great effect
Meet the Women DJs Shaping Global EDM
For years, men have led the electronic dance music (EDM) scene, but lately, women DJs have been shaking things up in every sense. These talented artists aren't just challenging gender norms—they're redefining the art of music production and live performance. With fresh styles and creativity, they're leaving a lasting impact on the EDM world, proving that the future of dance music is vibrant, inclusive, and thrilling.
Is India's Music Festival Season : Privilege Only Few Can Afford?
With soaring ticket prices, are Inda's music festivals slipping out of reach for the average fan?
Unpacking the Excitement and Inspiration of SXSW Sydney
The festival underscored the essential role of music as a universal language shaped by local culture
How Earthgang Fought the Algorithm and Won
Atlanta duo discuss their new album, Perfect Fantasy, working with Pharrell and Snoop, and staying independent
Foster The People: 'Fame can literally shorten your life-it's intense, and it gets in your head'
We caught up with the iconic indiepop icon Mark Foster to talk 2024's Paradise State of Mind, creative influences, and the personal journey of an artist
Everything Everything on Their India Debut and Writing 'Emotionally Interesting Music
British art-rock band's vocalist-guitarist Jonathan Higgs talks about performing at Bandland 2024 in Bengaluru and having die-hard fans who'll talk to them about politics as well as personal stories
INDIA'S HIP HOP MOVEMENT GAINS MOMENTUM
SPOTIFY IS PUTTING INDIA'S DIVERSE HIP-HOP VOICES AND REAL STORIES IN THE SPOTLIGHT
TINASHE 'I'VE BEEN IN THE GAME 10 YEARS.I'M NOT NEW TO THIS.I'M TRUE TO THIS'
The singer reached a new peak when her song ‘Nasty’ went wildly viral. Now, Tinashe is energized and ready for more
