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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.

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.

The New Norah

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

Nucleya

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

Priyanka Bose

Breaking barriers with her impactful characters on screen.

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

Jwala Shine On

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Gorillaz Rave To The Apocalypse

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

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.

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”

No Monkey Business

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

The Tragedy of Avicii

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

Meet India's Newest Fingerstyle Guitarist, Manan Gupta

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

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

‘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

Not So Radio-Active

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