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Benny Dayal on navigating industry resets, from playback to platforms
Few Indian playback singers have navigated as many industry resets as Benny Dayal. From an era dominated by…
NH7 Weekender signals its return to India’s live music calendar
NH7 Weekender has officially confirmed its return, with the festival scheduled to take place from 13 to 15…
Why micro-sync licensing is becoming India’s digital music backbone
Guest Contribution by Gaurav Dagaonkar India’s digital ecosystem is undergoing a structural shift in how content is consumed,…
Arijit Singh’s playback exit is not a retirement, signals shift to independent scale
Arijit Singh has announced that he will no longer take on new playback singing assignment. In a statement…
Lollapalooza India 2026 ends with Linkin Park & a festival that finally fits the city
Lollapalooza India 2026 wrapped its fourth edition on Sunday at Mumbai’s Mahalaxmi Racecourse with a closing day that…
IPRS: unlicensed year-end events cut creators out of their biggest public-performance window
As India’s nightlife and hospitality economy hits its annual peak in December–January, the Indian Performing Right Society Ltd.…
Kobalt partners with Madverse Music to strengthen global publishing for independent creators
Global independent music publisher Kobalt struck a partnership with India-based Madverse Music, in a new publishing tie-up aimed…
Bandland 2026 called off as headliner Muse withdraws
BookMyShow Live has cancelled the 2026 edition of its Bengaluru-based festival Bandland, after headliner Muse pulled out of…
Universal Music Group acquires 30% stake in Excel Entertainment at ₹2,400 cr valuation
Universal Music Group’s India arm has acquired a 30 percent stake in Excel Entertainment at an enterprise valuation…
Inside the creative decisions behind an AI-enabled music practice
Bridging Art & Algorithm: Joel James on the Creative Use of AI At 23, Joel James occupies a…