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When the system didn’t exist, Sarthak Music built one
For Sitaram Agrawal, the expansion of Sarthak Music across music, television, radio, digital and film did not begin with a plan.…
Caleb Williams on artist management across different markets and audiences
For Caleb Williams, the move into management came at a practical moment. He was already handling one band while…
Artist brand building and what it takes to sustain a career in 2026
There’s a quiet misconception running through the Indian music industry, and it doesn’t show up on charts. Artists…
Radhika Das on bringing devotional music into India’s live touring circuit
Devotional music has historically existed outside the commercial live circuit, most often presented within temples, community gatherings and…
Motherjane return with new album plans and a reset for the band
For many listeners, Motherjane occupies a foundational place in the story of Indian independent rock. Emerging from Kochi…
India’s music boom has a sustainability gap
India’s music industry ended 2025 in expansion mode. Live calendars were fuller than they have been in years.…
Finding Weight and Release: Fallen Letters on Mindfractures and building a heavier identity
For Fallen Letters, Mindfractures was never conceived as a technical exercise in progressive excess. If anything, the band insists the…
From Matt Schofield to Eric Gales: Highlights from Mahindra Blues Festival 2026
The 14th edition of the Mahindra Blues Festival returned to Mehboob Studios on 14 and 15 February, reaffirming its position as one…
Hariharan on fifty years in ghazal, staying original & still being a student
Marking nearly five decades in ghazal and a lifetime in music, Hariharan remains strikingly resistant to nostalgia. “I…
Lollapalooza India as a case study in festival marketing
With Lollapalooza India’s latest edition now behind us, attention has shifted from scale and spectacle to longer-term evaluation.…