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Finding music in the noise

September 23, 2025 3:15 pm

Delhi-based artiste Sijya weaves synth music, noise and her childhood memories into her sophomore EP Leather and Brass

"When I create music, I go by feeling rather than a set formula," shares Ritviz, the renowned Indian pop and electronica artist, in an exclusive conversation with indianexpress.com.(Credit: @RITVIZ/X)

'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.

Year-ender 2024: As the year draws to a close, it's time to look back at the Indie tracks that redefined the genre (Image: Express photo)

From Justh to Hanumankind: Indie artists who shaped Indian music scene in 2024

December 26, 2024 4:39 pm

Top Indie Artists to Watch in 2024: As the year draws to a close, it's time to look back at the Indie tracks that redefined the genre.

In an exclusive conversation with SCREEN, Sooraj Santhosh shares his thoughts on the current state of indie music in India, his personal journey, political views, his excitement for the South Side Story event and more.

Sooraj Santhosh: 'As artistes, we must amplify ignored voices and stand against all forms of oppression'

December 12, 2024 10:37 pm

In an exclusive conversation with SCREEN, singer-composer Sooraj Santhosh shares his thoughts on the current state of indie music in India, his personal journey, political views and more.

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’.

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Raghu Dixit on how being 'mocked as effeminate' pushed him to learn guitar, sing English rock song

July 12, 2024 5:08 pm

Raghu Dixit talks about his childhood, his evolution as a musician, the challenges, the role of AI in the music industry and much more

Home and Away: meet the Arunachal musician who is taking the Nyishi language to the world

November 13, 2019 6:06 pm

In Mumbai, a 26-year-old from Arunachal Pradesh is quietly making his mark in the independent music scene, as he builds bridges between the familiar and the new and between home and away.