Archive for September, 2010
Review: Mantis – Shaa’ir + Func
Thursday, September 30th, 2010
While many bands claim to reinvent themselves on new releases, no Indian indie act is as dynamic as the electro rock duo from Mumbai. And not nearly as rewarding. Mantis is Shaa’ir + Func’s third album in four years. They are creatively perhaps the most important musical duo Indian independent music today. Find out why we think so.
The Groovebox: Simple Minds
Thursday, September 30th, 2010
A new novel by an Indian author Avishekh Das about an engineering student who forms a band is rife with clichés and errors. Should we be happy with poorly written, factually incorrect media coverage of Indian independent music? Or grateful for any column inches the scene gets in the mainstream press? Amit ‘The Groovebox’ Gurbaxani opines.
Kailash Kher Announces CWG Song
Thursday, September 30th, 2010
Another CWG unofficial anthem *cringe*. Kailash Kher follows TAAQ and Punkh, and announces a positively-themed new CWG track – ‘Yaaron Jashn Manao’.
Bryan Adams To Play India In 2011?
Thursday, September 30th, 2010
We’ve heard murmurs of a possible Adams invasion early next year. The Canadian crooner, who released his eleventh studio album in 2008, is still a favourite among kids who love rocking music.
Watch: ‘I Don’t Want To See You Like This’ – The Joy Formidable
Thursday, September 30th, 2010
Watch The Joy Formidable’s newest video ‘I Don’t Want To See You Like This’ – the first single off the band’s forthcoming album Big Roar – full of sunlit forests, polaroid photographs, and beaches.
PentaTV Episode 6 Now Online
Thursday, September 30th, 2010
The new episode of the Pentagram web series takes on a muscle bike ride through Mumbai to Rang Bhavan, Sophia College and VT Station.
Interview: Kaav
Wednesday, September 29th, 2010
The trio from Vypin Island just released their three-track instrumental prog rock EP, which is definitely worth a listen. We talked to Syam N Pai, guitarist of Kaav, about their origins, their inspiration, touring plans, and their decision to stay instrumental. Get to know the band better, read on.
Blackstratblues India Mini-Tour
Wednesday, September 29th, 2010
Warren Mendonsa’s coming to town. The Zero guitarist will take his Blackstratblues project on the road next month playing three gigs in Goa, Mumbai and Bangalore. The axeman promises “Fun, improvisation, a slice of madness” amongst other benefits of attending one of his sets. Dates and deets inside!
Zenzi Mills To Shut Shop?
Wednesday, September 29th, 2010
News reports indicate the closing down/change of management of one of the edgiest live music venues in Mumbai. The venue played host to some of the most offbeat gigs in the city.
Smokies Oktoberfest Gets Dated, Lineup
Wednesday, September 29th, 2010
The other Oktoberfest has been announced, along with a pretty good lineup of national bands, a German band named after a rare breed of chickens, and what promises to be an awesome retro act reunion.
Parachute XVI Head To Studio
Wednesday, September 29th, 2010
The Bangalore alternative rockers will begin recording their debut album, produced by Rhzude David, formerly of Thermal And A Quarter. The band will also release a new single soon.
Watch: ‘My Best Theory’ – Jimmy Eat World
Wednesday, September 29th, 2010
The currently-on-tour band is out with a video for the first single off their sixth studio album Invented. Watch inside.
Interview: NERVECELL
Tuesday, September 28th, 2010
Dubai thrash metal act NERVECELL are currently touring India promoting their latest release Preaching Venom. We managed to catch up with guitarist Barney Ribeiro on the eve of their tour opener at Kyra theater in Bangalore. The axeman talked about their new album, the metal scene in the middle east and the band’ss future plans.
Pics: NERVECELL, Albatross, Devoid, Theorized @ Kyra, Bangalore
Tuesday, September 28th, 2010
Kyra, Bangalore played host to a metal night that featured Dubai thrash metal act NERVECELL (currently on an India tour), Mumbai horror metal act Albatross, Devoid and local metal newcomers Theorized. Albatross and Devoid released their debut EP and album respectively on the night. We have a picture gallery from the gig.
Indian Ocean Releases New Song
Tuesday, September 28th, 2010
The New Delhi fusion rock giants are giving away ‘Jogiya’ off their latest album 16/330 Khajoor Road, songs from which are being released one track at a time.
The Great Indian Octoberfest Gets Dated, Lineup
Tuesday, September 28th, 2010
The Kingfisher-promoted three-day beer-music fest will see performances from international metal acts Lacuna Coil and De Profoundis, along with sets from a bunch of national bands and DJs.
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