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What happens when Hindustani Classical meets Deep House? Delhi-based musicians Aniket and Aaromal show us with their genre-bending single Mann

At the dawn of the new millennium Bruno Reuter released a new age album, so popular that listeners rushed out to buy new amplifiers and speakers just so they could enjoy his sounds to their fullest. The haunting power behind his compositions can never be…

By Rohan Sabharwal

Launched: Dhi Harmony's Latest Single Is A Modern-Day Homage To Raja Rammohan Roy - The Father of Indian Renaissance

Ranaghat, West Bengal-based independent artist Dhi Harmony has just released his much-awaited single Bechain along with a theatric music video, which in his own words portrays the darkest era in history, when women were chained in every aspect of life. Bechain is a story of…

By Flipsyde Staff

Vinod B Project’s single Premachi Kahani With Hariharan Is Backwater Bliss

It’s been a while since we’ve heard something as natural as Vinod Bansode’s latest composition featuring veteran ghazal and bhajan singer Hariharan. This song is Hariharan's comeback in the Marathi music scene after "Jiv Rangala" from the film Jogwa (2009). Premachi Kahani, a soulful Marathi…

By Flipsyde Staff

Mumbai-based Heavy Metal Guitarist Shezan Shaikh’s Debut EP Reaches No. 1 On Apple Music’s Electronic Charts

“There’s a reason I’ve put a car on the cover! This album is meant to be enjoyed on a long drive.” Quips Shezan Shaikh, or rather his alter-ego Ronin. So that’s exactly what I did. I plugged in my earphones and rode around the wide-empty…

By Rohan Sabharwal

This Year NAMM Believe In Music Week Is FREE!

Believe in Music Week is the global gathering to unify and support the people who bring music to the world. The online celebration, to be held over the week of January 18, 2021, will feature a mix of comprehensive programming and professional education at BelieveinMusic.tv,…

By Flipsyde Staff

"Chintoo, Beat De!" Beatboxer, Rapper And Producer Rahul Raahi’s Latest Single Is Desi Hip-Hop’s Coolest Offering

You saw him in Gully Boy. The first time Ranveer Singh’s character Murad nervously performs at an underground open mic in a dilapidated building, it was Rahul Piske AKA Rahul Raahi’s killer beatboxing that really MADE the moment what it was in the film. Raahi…

By Rohan Sabharwal

How Non-Film Music Has Caught The Attention Of Mainstream Labels In India - We Talk To 5 Independent Artists About It

Artists have found the pandemic somewhat of a blessing in disguise. In a country where the film industry has controlled the music industry for as long as we can remember, 2020 was a significant year for the Indie scene. With Bollywood films being postponed, and…

By Rohan Sabharwal

“In this time of world crisis, music is a way to really engage and reflect the emotions and situations going on around us.” - Dolce Wang opens up to us

Today, we’re thrilled to bring you an exclusive and candid interview with the omni-competent Dolce Wang. Born in Houston, Texas, Wang began studying cello in 1991, training in classical music with teachers from the University of Houston and Houston Symphony Orchestra. She has also studied Mechanical…

By Meenaz Amreliwala

Aditya Bhagavatula - It’s Not Everyday We Come Across An 18-Year-Old Drummer With 14 Years Of Learning

By now, we all know the current generation of musicians are wildly talented. In fact, many of these ‘maestros’ are so young they can neither vote nor drive. Thankfully this year Aditya Bhagavatula, a ridiculously talented drummer from New Delhi, can do both. Having spoken…

By Rohan Sabharwal

Charlotte, NC-Based Hip Hop Artist Big Greg releases New Single Featuring Iconic Rapper-Influencer LaTruth

Big Greg debuted in 2010 with his "What's It Gonna Be Like" mixtape while attending college. He was able to maintain a significant following during his tenure in college. Greg would perform around campus during student activity events and anywhere in the city that permitted…

By Flipsyde Staff