Archive for September, 2010

PentaTV Episode 4 Now Online

Thursday, September 16th, 2010

After a washed out gig in Chennai, our electro rock heroes decide to take a short vacay in Puducherry.

Music Alliance Pact – September 2010

Wednesday, September 15th, 2010

Another kickass selection of music from all around the world comes your way with September’s edition of the Music Alliance Pact. With picks of songs from regions as diverse as Peru, Brazil and Indonesia, this 35-track mixtape comes your way absolutely free. The Indian rep this month is Mumbai alternative rock act Rosemary. Check them out along with 34 other international bands inside!

Fire Exit’s Debut EP Coming December

Wednesday, September 15th, 2010

The New Delhi alternative rock six-piece (who cannot all be represented in this profile thumbnail because of a disasterously vertical promo picture, see inside for horizontal edit) are currently in studio working on their debut EP. We speak with guitarist/vocalist Aashish Mandhwani (pictured) about the band’s plans for their first official release.

Spook Release Debut EP At Zenzi Mills, Mumbai

Wednesday, September 15th, 2010

Mumbai alt-rock newcomers Spook launched their debut EP Underwaterseabird at Zenzi Mills, Mumbai last night. We’ve got a report (stay tuned for a full review).

Das Racist Releases New Mixtape

Wednesday, September 15th, 2010

Brooklyn hip hop act Das Racist is out with its second free-download mixtape this year. The 19-track Sit Down, Man dropped yesterday. We have deets, the music and the cover.

Watch: ‘Presenting RIO’ – RIO

Wednesday, September 15th, 2010

Remember that band that we thought was so cringeworthy they could’ve been headliners at the Great Cringe Summit of 2003? This is their promo. Prepare to have your life changed.

The Circus Guitarist Previews Solo Material

Wednesday, September 15th, 2010

Arsh Sharma previews an eight-minute tumbling soundscape called ‘The Healing’. The Circus axeman’s work is now streaming on his MySpace.

Interview: Ameeth Thomas

Tuesday, September 14th, 2010

“If Jack Johnson and Owl City wrote a song and asked me to sing it, that’s what this would be.” The Junkyard Groove frontman is currently in-studio recording his debut solo EP. Ameeth Thomas speaks with us about how this new project is different from JYG, how he plans to distribute the music (no more free downloads), and why he may perform at your birthday party.

Download: Asshole/Grossing Decency

Tuesday, September 14th, 2010

Mumbai punk had it’s heyday in the early-to-mid-’00s courtesy bands like Tripwire and Rainvan who would play gigs on suburban terraces to fifty kids who’d heard of The Ramones. Asshole was one of the few bands of their time to say exactly what was on their minds. The band’s brief career lasted a handful of uber-kvlt gigs, and these two rare recordings that you can now download for free.

Ranjit Barot To Release Debut Solo Album

Tuesday, September 14th, 2010

Long time sessions drummer Ranjit Barot will release his debut solo album Bada Boom this November. Check out the album cover and details inside.

Fela Kuti Catalog Gets Reissued, Download ‘Zombie’

Tuesday, September 14th, 2010

The Afrobeat pioneer’s entire catalog is being remastered and re-released by Knitting Factory Records. We’ve got a free download of the epic, 12-minute-long ‘Zombie’.

Half Step Down Look For New Guitarist

Tuesday, September 14th, 2010

The New Delhi alternative rock act is on the lookout for a new guitarist following the departure of Rohan Kale, who had been filling in for original guitarist Karan Dutta.

Watch: Lykke Li – ‘Solarium’

Tuesday, September 14th, 2010

A bronzed Lykke Li does tandav in the desert with a shovel and shattered mirrors. ’nuff said.

Check Out: Das Racist

Monday, September 13th, 2010

Das Racist is the project of Brooklyn duo Himanshu Suri and Victor Vasquez. Their “deconstructionalist” hip hop is a commentary on mass commercialism (and stuff) and is replete with post-hipster-desi witticisms and Bollywood references. It’s also about getting high and generally having a good time. You definitely need to check out Das Racist.

Watch: ‘Immaculate’ – Ashutosh Phatak

Monday, September 13th, 2010

The Mumbai singer-songwriter is out with a typically low-budget video for The Petri Dish Project highlight ‘Immaculate’. The video features vocalist Saba Azad interpretive dancing to various post-production effects in slow motion. This is the third no-frills, faux-kitsch music video from the house of Phatak; a trend the Blue Frog man will do well to check.