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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…
January 16, 2026
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…
January 14, 2026
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…
January 6, 2026
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…
December 23, 2025
TuneCore brings back the Indian Indie Round Table to reflect on India’s independent music landscape
TuneCore, the artist development platform owned by Paris-based music company Believe, has released the second edition of its…
December 16, 2025
Warner Music India backs Rthyms.Life’s creator-led vision for independent artists
Warner Music India has entered into a strategic partnership with Rthyms.Life, a creator-first music ecosystem designed to support…
December 9, 2025
Dr. George Musgrave breaks down the rationale behind India’s new music mental health study
India’s independent music sector continues to grow, but conversations about mental health within the industry remain limited and…
November 24, 2025
Spotify’s latest study outlines the support women in India’s music industry need next
Spotify has released findings from a nationwide study examining the experiences of women working across India’s music ecosystem.…
November 21, 2025
The Evolution of South Asian Music: A two episode look at a region reshaping global listening
The Evolution of South Asian Music is a two part podcast series hosted by Akhila Shankar, a music executive and…
November 19, 2025
Why India’s live music industry is reassessing value for both brands & organisers
India’s live entertainment economy has entered a new phase of scale and visibility. In 2024, a mix of…
November 17, 2025