Prateek Kuhad is in his main character era
The shy singer-songwriter has never made a spectacle of himself. But now, despite his instincts, he’s in the spotlight
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“The ‘Only Murders’ theme could be a melody from an old Raj Kapoor film”
Emmy-winning music composer Siddhartha Khosla on Goldspot, Anup Jalota, and why he’s betting on Indian hip hop and indie rock
Peter Cat Recording Co. is on the cusp of major fame
Dispatches from the green room hours before Delhi's indie darlings step into the spotlight with their beautiful new album, BETA, and a massive global tour—where they discuss music, creativity, ageing and ambition
Arooj Aftab and the cult of sad girl music
Pop girl summer be gone, we are yearning for melancholic, introspective, emo songs this season
AI in Music in 2023: Collaborator or copycat?
2023 was the year that AI took the music world by storm. Great democratiser or cheap imitation tool—time will tell. For those who want to step into their rockstar era, here’s a guide to doing it with AI—and doing it ethically.
Grammys 2024: Mariah Carey to get Recording Academy's Global Impact Award
Call Mariah Carey the reigning Queen of the Billboard or Queen of Christmas, here’s why the term “yesteryear” has no place in the American R&B-pop star’s universe.
Pathbreaking success of the Eras Tour film is proof that Taylor Swift matters more than you think
16 years, 10 massive albums, and a defining world tour—Taylor Swift’s victory lap of 2023 is a rejoinder of her lasting impact on music and pop culture in the 21st century.
Jasleen Royal is on a one-way trip to stratospheric indie success
Blessed with a winner-takes-all instinct, the ‘Heeriye’ composer doesn’t believe in resting on her laurels
Layover by V of BTS: A very moody retreat, a spectacular solo advance
The last member of the K-Pop group to drop a solo album is also the first to demonstrate a distinctly different musical identity
COVER STORY: Up Close and Personal with AP Dhillon
As he settles into superstardom and unlocks a new phase in his career, the genre-defying musician weighs in on evolution, representation and the importance of being himself
How the fusion of folk and electronic is renewing the tone for dance music in India
A league of electronic music producers and DJs are tapping into a moment where centuries-old Indian folk music is meeting beats of house and bass on the dance floor
The Rolling Stones are teasing a new album. Can they connect with a younger audience in India?
2023 has been a year of big moves for The Rolling Stones: Mick Jagger and Keith Richards turn 80 this year; the band have teased a new album; and the Stones also officially joined TikTok in January.
Hip hop at 50: The best of Indian hip hop right now
Voice, verse and vernacular: Hip hop in India is booming and defined by these three cornerstones
The unyielding star of Madonna: How the queen of pop built her endless reign
A tribute
How Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 uses music to tap into our nostalgia for another time
Nostalgia is a potent force, and Hollywood has known this for longer than you’d think.
How Bollywood, among others, was inspired by calypso king Harry Belafonte’s music
The King of Calypso, singer, entertainer, actor and tireless activist, who passed away this week, fused art and activism in a way that reverberated with his peers and younger musicians around the globe.
Does Tamil rap music’s secret to success lie in the diaspora?
How Tamil rap, emerging from cinema and going worldwide with the diaspora, is now ready to truly rule indi
Why Pink Floyd’s 'The Dark Side of the Moon' is still a mood 50 years on
In March 1973, British prog-rock legends released the album that would change the course of their lives and of music. Half-century on, on its 50th anniversary, here's a look at why it continues to resonate
Backstreet Boys and the mad rush of the comeback tour
The onslaught of Y2K nostalgia = return of the biggest boy band that ever lived
'I don’t have to prove a point': Master percussionist Trilok Gurtu on life and music
The maverick musician who has been active for nearly half a century and played with greats like John McLaughlin, Ustad Zakir Hussain and Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia, is currently on tour in India with Israeli ensemble Castle In Time
Grammys 2023 Roundup: The biggest wins, losses and snubs at music’s biggest night
History was made at a show that promised diversity and inclusivity
Grammy Awards 2023: Decoding Harry Styles’ boundless appeal
Is anyone on Earth having a better year than Harry Styles? The rise of the pop-rock icon is a sign of the times
65th Grammy Awards: Beyoncé has perfected the art of longevity
Beyoncé is on the cusp of making history. At the 65th annual Grammy awards, if she wins any four of her nine nominations, she will become the holder of most Grammys in history
Lollapalooza India: Equal parts nostalgia, discovery and unbridled joy
The highly-anticipated, somewhat-maligned international music festival’s India and Asia debut in Mumbai witnessed such acts as Imagine Dragons, AP Dhillon, Madboy/Mink, Zhu, Chelsea Cutler, Greta Van Fleet and more
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