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Sanjeev T on finding his way back to music with Comfortably Dumb
A health scare changed Sanjeev T’s relationship with music. Five years later, an eight-track instrumental album, recorded live…
thumpN is betting on discovery, not just ticketing
The platform is building around event discovery, audience data and organiser tools, with its AI-led discovery product Shadow…
Beyond Bollywood: India’s Music Production Industry is Becoming an Industry of its Own
Professional music creation and production, in India, has traditionally been around the film industry. Film music sustained large…
Last Minute India on ‘Udd Chale’, their T-Series association and what comes next
For Last Minute India, the idea of playing to a large audience started early. When Puru, the band’s…
What AAM X revealed about the future of India’s music industry
The 10th edition of All About Music brought together artists, labels, music companies, managers, publishers, streaming platforms, live-event…
The Three-Year Wall: Why Most Indian Music Festivals Don’t Survive
In December 2010, I stood just off the side of a stage in Pune and watched the band…
What Happens After A Catalogue Is Sold In India?
Catalogue acquisitions have become a familiar part of the music business. A regional catalogue changes hands. A stake…
From ghazals to Punjabi pop: Surabhi Dashputra’s expanding musical canvas
For singers with a classical background, the music industry often likes neat labels. Classical vocalist. Ghazal singer. Playback…
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…