Archive for August, 2010

Live: Indian Ocean @ Hard Rock Cafe, Mumbai

Tuesday, August 10th, 2010

The country’s biggest band played to nearly 850 people at Lower Parel, Mumbai. The band brought their ‘A’ game to Hard Rock Cafe performing a set comprising Indian Ocean classics and music from their new album. We were there.

Jalebee Cartel To Perform At Youth Olympics

Monday, August 9th, 2010

The New Delhi electronica giants head to Singapore this month to perform at the first ever Youth Olympics. We speak with Ash Roy about the gigs, and the band’s recently concluded European tour.

Level 9 Get New Logo, Vocalist

Monday, August 9th, 2010

The New Delhi pop-funk act comes out of a long, seemingly indefinite hiatus. Check out their new logo inside.

Junip Stream New Single

Monday, August 9th, 2010

José González’s new project Junip are gearing up for the release of their debut album. Check out the first single ‘Always’.

Tough On Tobacco Promo New Video

Monday, August 9th, 2010

The hilarious promo features drummer Jai Row Kavi calling a cab to go to Essel World. The music video is out this week. Check out the promo inside.

Testament Not Playing Rock In India?

Monday, August 9th, 2010

The California metal act may have jumped the gun with their announcement on Twitter earlier this year that they would headline RII in October. With Slayer.

The Weepies On Tour Supporting Be My Thrill

Monday, August 9th, 2010

The uber-twee masters of sitcom montage music are on tour after four years supporting their new album. Dates and deets inside!

Review: Five8 – Five8

Monday, August 9th, 2010

As much as this Delhi five-piece claim they’re ‘glam rock’, they’re not. This debut, six-track EP sees Five8 make a few rookie mistakes and an exclusion that could’ve made it a more compelling listen. Our review.

‘Cosmic Love (Remix)’ – Florence + The Machine

Friday, August 6th, 2010

One of last year’s largest selling British artists, Florence + The Machine is giving away a free download of a new remix of ‘Cosmic Love’. Our review.

‘Grab Me’ – Thermal & A Quarter

Friday, August 6th, 2010

The Bangalore rock veterans are giving away a free download of the song. We’ve got a short review, and the video of the bluesy track.

Music2Deal To Take Indian Band To POPKOMM

Thursday, August 5th, 2010

Music2Deal India will take one Indian band to Berlin to perform at POPKOMM 2010. We have details.

PINKNOISE To Remix Skinny Alley Material Live

Thursday, August 5th, 2010

Two become one on Friday, Aug 6 as Kolkata experimental rock act PINKNOISE will live remix Skinny Alley material at a gig. Details.

Live: Friendship Jam @ Barista, Phoenix Mills

Thursday, August 5th, 2010

Barista Lavazza hosted a “Friendship Jam” at the outlet in Phoenix Mills, Mumbai. It was a particularly slow gig week in the city so we checked out the competition. This, as you will find out, was perhaps not the best idea.

Them Clones Play Ten Year Anniversary Gigs

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010

The New Delhi alternative rock act complete a decade in existence this month, and to celebrate they’re playing a couple of gigs in the capital. Details inside.

Blue Blood To Release New Video?

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010

Stop press! The purveyors of the 100% kvlt ‘Walk Away’ may be out with a new video soon. This is exciting news. Be excited dammit!

Medusa Preview New Material At Blue Frog

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010

The Mumbai electro-rock quartet previewed new songs at the Lower Parel club. The band’s set included regular set features that the band has performed over much of the last year and a few new songs including a new cover. Details!