John McLaughlin, Ustad Zakir Hussain, Selva Ganesh, Shankar Mahadevan and Ganesh Rajagopalan | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The collaborative sound of Shakti, which changed musical discourse worldwide, will echo one final time when Mind Explosion: 50th Anniversary Tour Live releases on August 1. The tracks of the album trace the band’s voyage through genres and geographies. With […]
“People think that I only sing romantic songs, but I have a lot more to offer musically and creatively. I wanted to take a very unconventional approach to my music, and I think that is what we have channelled for this song,” says singer Armaan Mallik, who is stepping out of his romance era for […]
A few weeks before he quit college and moved to Mumbai, Aron Kollassani Selestin, a 22-year-old indie musician from Thiruvananthapuram, was racking his brains for the perfect verse for his song in a cafe in Kollam. Two days went by and he kept staring at his notebook, and empty espresso mugs. Aron was looking for […]
Kolkata’s iconic restaurant that has always been known for its lively music scene | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Kolkata and jazz — two words that bring back sepia-tinted memories of a musical tapestry that rang across the ages. The likes of Louis Banks, Usha Uthup, Pam Crain, and Carlton Kitto lent a certain vibrancy to […]
Madhusudhanan Kalaichelvan wears many hats — epigraphist, historian, researcher, and passionate advocate of heritage and literature. In a scholarly lec-dem on Kanchipuram, he seamlessly wove together music, literature, religion, tradition, architecture and dynasties. His delivery, marked by classic, free-flowing Tamil, held the audience in rapt attention. Vocal support was provided by Bhavya Hari, whose thoughtful […]
K-pop band BTS’s members Jungkook (L) and Jimin (R) salute after being discharged from a mandatory military service on June 11, 2025 in Yeoncheon-gun, South Korea | Photo Credit: Getty Images BTS’ Jungkook found himself at the center of a firestorm this week after a behind-the-scenes photo showed him wearing a cap that read “Make […]
Brian Wilson | Photo Credit: AP Brian Wilson, the legendary singer, songwriter, and producer who helped redefine American pop music as co-founder of the Beach Boys, has died at the age of 82. His death was confirmed on Wednesday, prompting a wave of tributes from fellow musicians and artists who hailed him as one of […]
Michael Rosenberg of Passenger will perform in India for the first time in November. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Indie folk singer-songwriter, Passenger aka Michael Rosenberg, is all set to make his India tour debut with a three-city tour in November this year. Fans of ‘Let Her Go…’ can attend the concert at DLF CyberHub […]
Enrique Iglesias performing at the NICE grounds in Bangalore. File Enrique Iglesias, the hitmaker of globally popular songs like “Rhythm Divine” and “Bailamos”, is set to perform in India after a gap of 13 years. The Spanish singer-songwriter will hold a concert on October 30 at MMRDA Grounds in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex. The event […]
Abdon Mech returns to his roots to make original music | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Nagaland-based singer-songwriter Abdon Mech’s journey makes you believe that dreams come true, but not devoid of struggles. When Abdon started out as a musician two years ago, he felt drawn to cities such as Mumbai and New Delhi. But over […]
