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Music to the ears: Blue Frog is back

October 14, 2025 10:01 pm

Blue Frog, the swish music club, is set to return to Mumbai after a decade

The return of Oasis and an era of proto-influencers, fraternal feuds and an initiation into Western music

August 01, 2025 7:05 pm

The Gallaghers and Oasis drifted out of your mind, but it won’t be a long absence. They will flit into your consciousness again when you’re at a karaoke bar and someone puts on ‘Wonderwall’ prompting you, almost as a reflex, to take a deep breath before belting out the first verse

'Music should lead, not trends': Ritviz on AI, shifts in music industry, staying authentic, and more

April 03, 2025 7:29 am

Indian pop and electronica artist, Ritviz, in a candid conversation with indianexpress.com, reflects on his journey while also sharing how he stays true to his craft in an industry shaped by trends and technology.

The problem with the East-meets-West fusion of ‘Bandish Bandits’

December 25, 2024 6:08 pm

Preserving the great artistic traditions of India, including music, requires deep understanding and engagement. This cannot be done through a superficial acknowledgement of our syncretic culture.

A look at tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain's iconic performances and revolutionary collaborations

December 16, 2024 6:37 pm

Zakir Hussain was more than a musician; he was a cultural ambassador who transformed how the world understood rhythm and musical communication.

Tracing Ustad Zakir Hussain’s journey from a prodigy to global maestro

December 16, 2024 6:07 pm

From his earliest years, Zakir Hussain was immersed himself into the tabla.

Meet Iykki Berry, the Tamil-English rapper trying to break stereotypes – one song at a time

November 26, 2024 2:00 pm

Based in Chennai, Iykki Berry, a doctor who hails from Thanjavur, has released her latest single ‘Itihasam’.

Get your groove on: Dhruv Ghanekar takes you on a journey across the world in Voyage 2

September 23, 2024 1:22 pm

Through his nomad-like sensibilities and sincere tributes to different genres, the producer finds bridges between Indian music, global folk and ethnic music in his latest release

‘Jaadoo Bastar’: A new fusion rock-folk album hopes to showcase the magic of Chhattisgarh

September 10, 2024 3:23 pm

A new album combines rock music with folk music from Chhattisgarh's Bastar, a region still largely associated with the state's Naxal insurgency. The project aims to showcase another side, highlighting the local culture and natural beauty.

GenZ pop singer-songwriter Ridi Oswal on her journey: 'Music always helped me express myself in ways that words couldn’t'

February 14, 2024 3:00 pm

Ridi Oswal, who is currently pursuing a degree in chemical engineering in London, feels "fusion music is a reflection of my own life" – a blend of Eastern and Western cultures.

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