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Making A Noise: Hemant Sreekumar

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

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.

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.

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.

Rock & Roll : Dylan's Secret Archives

Archives Inside 50 years of hidden history.

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

John Mayer

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

Psycroptic: The Endless Wanderers

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

The Trials Of St. Vincent

Annie Clark had so much success it literally made her sick. But she turned that anxiety into her best music yet

Tejas Makes It Happen!

The Mumbai singer-songwriter’s full-length record plays to his strengths and offers some pleasant surprises too

Randy Newman

Lovely melodies, brutal ironies and cartoon heroes – here’s how a comic genius built one of American music’s greatest catalogs

The Foos Fight On

Maximum riffs, minimum drama and lots of barbecue: The sweet life and rock & roll faith of America’s biggest band

Leonard Cohen

He was a poet, a novelist, a ladies’ man and a Buddhist monk. For nearly half a century, he built a tower of song – even though darkness was never far off.

Manish Arora Discusses Art, Social Media, Burning Man And More

The celebrated fashion designer collaborated with St+art Mumbai recently to deck up the majestic Jindal Mansion

JVNR: 'Language Just Doesn't Matter'

South Korean producer Jun Roh on setting out on a world tour all alone, writing songs in English and learning how to play Indian instruments

Sufi, Gospel And Partition

Sonam Kalra has her hands full with The Sufi Gospel Project and the more recent, Partition: Stories of Separation.

High Times With The Black Beatles

After going multiplatinum, Rae Sremmurd wrecked cars, bought pet monkeys and made a wild triple album

Mahesh Raghunandan Makes His Peace

The Bengaluru singer-songwriter turns angst and introspection into a diverse sonic mix on his upcoming EP ‘Accept’

Ann Hampton Callaway: ‘I Am a Hybrid of Many Influences'

The American jazz vocalist talks about being a multi-faceted artist and what fuels her creativity

Meet Arjun, The Newest Crossover Artist On The Block

Based in the U.K., with roots in India and Sri Lanka, the singer-songwriter has a Bollywood hit and a new pop album

OneRepublic's India Debut Was a Mixed Bag

The American pop-rockers’ Mumbai show would have been flawless with a more streamlined set list

#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

The Ska Vengers : XX Rated

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

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

Now A Handbook On Indie Music!

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

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

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

Raghu Dixit - Troubadour In Tinseltown

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

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

Auerbach's Rolling Thunder

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