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Never have Apple’s software direction choices been more important
[ad_1] New Delhi: The annual developer conference for this year, the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference 2022 (this starts later today and runs through to June 11), perhaps has more at […]
Composer-singer QARAN questions focus on social media number over streaming
[ad_1] Composer-singer QARAN is wondering why is everyone taking note of social media numbers over streaming numbers, saying it is then used to ascertain the value of an artiste. “I […]
Composer-singer QARAN questions focus on social media number over streaming
[ad_1] Composer-singer QARAN is wondering why is everyone taking note of social media numbers over streaming numbers, saying it is then used to ascertain the value of an artiste. “I […]
Blinds between indie music and Bollywood are thinning for good: Prateek Kuhad
[ad_1] From Kho Gaye Hum Kahan (Baar Baar Dekho; 2016) and Kadam (Karwaan; 2018) to Kaahan Ho Tum (Mismatched; 2020) — many renditions by singer-songwriter Prateek Kuhad have made it […]
Pankaj Udhas: I was nervous when I got back on stage after two years
[ad_1] On his birthday, Padma Shri Pankaj Udhas recalls how he felt the first time he returned to the stage after two years of the pandemic. I am like a […]
In Bed With Amit Aggarwal: “I don’t listen to music when working. It distracts me!”
[ad_1] Looking at Amit Aggarwal the designer today, you’d never guess that the younger son of an engineer and a homemaker, Amit always excelled in his studies, with maths and […]
Sona Mohapatra: Normalising shaming of young women for attire encourages misogynistic behaviour
[ad_1] Singer Sona Mohapatra recently called out social media users who criticised Aamir Khan’s daughter Ira for wearing a bikini at her pool party on her birthday. And since then, […]
Yohani: Seeing what people in Sri Lanka are going through breaks my heart
[ad_1] Sri Lankan singer Yohani, whose real name is Yohani Diloka de Silva, is currently in Mumbai, expanding her base and collaborating with Indian musicians. But she knows what her […]
Pandit Shivkumar Sharma no more: Tributes pour in
[ad_1] Composer and santoor maestro Pandit Shivkumar Sharma is no more. He was 84. Reportedly, he had been suffering from kidney-related issues for the last six months and was on […]
You can collab only if your numbers match: Nucleya
[ad_1] The Music producer-DJ wants to work with anyone and everyone, but says everything is heavily governed by music labels and giant companies in the music industry Music producer-DJ Nucleya […]
Mother’s Day: Delhi-based artistic mums nurture love for the arts in heirs
[ad_1] A mother is the first guru for a child. And if the mother herself is an artiste, it’s natural for the talent to trickle down to her mini versions. […]
Coachella 2022: Fun, funky and futuristic
[ad_1] A vibrant combination of music, art, and fashion, Coachella is an annual event that takes place over two weekends, attracting fans from all over the world. Its fashion, in […]
Delhi-based musician Sartek ditches the electronic beats to reimagine folk tunes
[ad_1] International DJ Hardwell had once called Sartek the future of Indian EDM, but now the Delhi-based artiste is stepping out of his comfort zone and exploring different tunes. “The […]
How to help a child with learning disability; expert offers tips
[ad_1] Learning disabilities in children often go undiagnosed as people around them may fail to recognise the signs. Often labelled as lazy or difficult, these children have to struggle with […]
Ricky Kej: Only love songs, item songs are coming out from India
[ad_1] Music composer Ricky Kej had many goals, but the Grammys weren’t a part of those. “They just happened,” says Kej, who won his second Grammy this year, adding, “When […]
Meghalaya govt launches project to promote music, support budding artists
[ad_1] The Meghalaya government has launched a grassroots music project in a bid to recognise and promote musical talents as well as provide support to artistes for events outside the […]
Arjun Kanungo to marry Carla soon, even if it means opting for court marriage
[ad_1] Singer Arjun Kanungo’s wedding plans have once again been spoiled, this time not because of the pandemic, but due to the ongoing economic crisis in Sri Lanka. Kanungo had […]
Ankit Tiwari: The so called five star hotel of Delhi turned my one night into a nightmare
[ad_1] Sleepless night, worried wife, crying toddler, endless wait for food, empty stomach– that’s how singer Ankit Tiwari describes his recent visit to Delhi, and blames the hotel for turning […]
Jay Sean: We need people to show up for us just like they need us to continue making music
[ad_1] After three years of the pandemic, British pop singer Jay Sean has finally resumed live acts. He says the responsibility of reviving the music industry lies on the audience, […]
Bappi Lahiri’s grandson Rego B vows to take the late legendary singer’s musical legacy forward
[ad_1] Bappi Lahiri’s grandson and singer Rego B is still having a tough time coming to terms to the reality of his passing, and he is channelling his grief into […]
I feel lucky: Raghav on Teri Baaton going viral after 18 years of release
[ad_1] Singer Raghav Mathur is ecstatic that the youth has embraced his 2004 song, credits his mum’s timeless lyrics for its success. Who can forget the magic that his songs […]
Milind Gaba: My last few days as bachelor, happy they are finally ending
[ad_1] Milind Gaba is one excited groom-to-be. His wedding is happening in the Capital on April 16, and he gushes that the preps are well in place. “Finally, the day […]
Dev Negi: You don’t get appreciation just for singing well in the industry, you have to be seen too
[ad_1] Today, it’s not only about singing and performing today, and singer Dev Negi knows all too well Today, it’s not only about singing and performing today, and singer Dev […]
Ricky Kej: Winning second Grammy beautiful recognition of my life choices
[ad_1] Ricky Kej has once again made his country proud with his second Grammy win for his album Divine Tides, and the Indian composer says winning the golden gramophone is […]
Shilpa Rao: Fame, if it comes quickly, also goes away swiftly
[ad_1] Singer Shilpa Rao, who is best known for crooning the Bollywood tracks Bulleya (from Ae Dil Hai Mushkil) and Manmarziyaan (from Lootera) agrees that the quicker one gets fame […]
Matteo Bocelli: I would really like to explore the Bollywood scene while I am here
[ad_1] Italian singer-songwriter Matteo Bocelli, the youngest son of world icon and opera singer Andrea Bocelli, is on his very first trip to India. This is the 25-year-old’s first visit […]
Shweta Subram on life post viral song Jalebi Baby: It has been sweet, but you also get typecast
[ad_1] Singer-songwriter Shweta Subram rose to fame after the song Jalebi Baby, which became an instant chart topper upon its release. Talking about how things have been for her on […]
Rapper-composer Ikka: Today, music making process is being treated as a fast food factory
[ad_1] In the age of viral moments, and trending reels, the focus has turned to quantity over quality in the music industry, feels rapper-composer Ikka, who says music is being […]
Anusha Mani: My voice doesn’t sound the best for ‘item songs’ and that’s a good thing
[ad_1] Singer Anusha Mani shot to fame with the song Dhokha (Johnny Gaddaar; 2007). She followed it up with chartbusters like Lehrein (Aisha; 2010) and Gulaabo (Shaandaar; 2016). But she […]
Music: Music: Ajay Bijli forms a band at age 55
[ad_1] It’s never too late in life to pursue a passion. And Ajay Bijli is proof of that. When he started working at his family business in his 20s, he […]
‘We take so much from Earth,but what do we give back?’
[ad_1] The sweet smell of pine and deodar trees remain fresh in the mind of singer Mohit Chauhan, who grew up amid these bounties of Nature. And it is these […]
Janapriyan Levine lauds how Indian audience is moving beyond Bollywood music
[ad_1] American music producer Janapriyan Levine previously released a Punjabi folk song Mai Teri Tu Mera with Gurgulshan Singh, a Hindi song Tera Hua with Vikalp Sharma and Bajre Da […]
Udit Narayan: I feel Tvisha will take our lineage forward
[ad_1] Singer Udit Narayan has been having a good time as a new grandpa, says son Aditya’s daughter enjoys listening to music. Singer Udit Narayan is on cloud nine. Why? […]
“I haven’t fallen in love with Indian classical music as yet”
[ad_1] Music is a universal language — this is something percussionist and singer Liron Meyuhas firmly believes in. Israel’s first female hang drum artiste, she recently performed in Mumbai as […]
Sumit Sethi: People would just say ‘DJ hi toh hai’, it took time for them to accept we are artists too
[ad_1] DJ Sumit Sethi is happy that people’s outlook towards his profession is changing in India. Otherwise, according to him, this was ranked quite low in the hierarchy. “Of course […]
Shalmali Kholgade on the music industry: Versatility is no longer a good thing for singers
[ad_1] One can easily say that the Indian music scene today is crowded, overcrowded even, something that singer Shalmali Kholgade also agrees with. And she feels that in such a […]
Aparshakti Khurana’s more sure of his musical craft now
[ad_1] Aparshakti Khurana on what acting and singing mean to him and how the love he receives for both humbles himThe actor talks about how acting and singing play in […]
Music combined with auditory beat stimulation can reduce anxiety: Study
[ad_1] Treatments integrating music and auditory beat stimulation are effective in reducing anxiety in some patients, a recent study suggested. The study by Adiel Mallik and Frank Russo of the […]
Music: Tune in for mental health
[ad_1] When 4-year-old Nirvaan Pandit joined the classes taught by his mother, a bansuri player and teacher, for three- and four-year-olds, he learned more than music. Even though he was […]
Sanjay Leela Bhansali a rare auteur still true to his roots, says Anupama Chopra
[ad_1] “Even today I do not go to a shoot without listening to five songs of Lata Mangeshkar on the way,” Sanjay Leela Bhansali told me in a recent interview. […]
How the world has united in song via #StandWithUkraine
[ad_1] “Ukraine has not yet perished. Luck will still smile on us brother Ukrainians.” These lyrics of the Ukrainian national anthem have been heard around the world since the beginning […]
Papon is ‘excited’ to resume international live shows after Omicron wave
[ad_1] After a brief halt due to the surge in Omicron cases, singer Singer Papon has plugged in the live music chord internationally once again. And he is confident that […]
Adah Sharma on Bappi Lahiri photo goof up: People are just looking for reasons to get offended
[ad_1] Actor Adah Sharma received backlash on social media after sharing a post comparing her look to that of singer-composer Bappi Lahiri, who died earlier in February. Talking about the […]
Women’s Day Special: Female musicians on their charity endeavours
[ad_1] They say, music is a healer. And what can be better than music becoming the harbinger of relief for people in need? On International Women’s Day today, we reach […]
Sona Mohapatra: I’m not just a pretty face or voice, I’ve always wanted a seat at the table
[ad_1] This Women’s Day, singer Sona Mohaptra is battling for more women to be in the driving seat in the music industry, something that we don’t see much. The singer, […]
Salim Merchant: Budget was a worry, so we funded the singles ourselves
[ad_1] Composer-singer Salim Merchant had a tough pandemic, not because he wasn’t making music, but because he couldn’t venture out freely to shoot music videos for the singles he created […]
Shaan warns young singers to not sell their soul to music companies: Don’t become slave to the system
[ad_1] Singer Shaan understands how musicians today are under enormous pressure to produce music that generates endless revenue, social media attention, and so on. And he feels due to this, […]
Usha Uthup: I’m a very non-controversial person
[ad_1] Dressed in a saree, with fresh flowers in her hair, and 36 or 48 bangles clinking on her forearms, singer Usha Uthup stands tall as she talks about her […]