Archive for October, 2010

Take 5: Vol V

Friday, October 29th, 2010

Free music. Free music! We’ve got five, fresh, free handpicked downloads for you to enjoy. Did we mention free? Volume V of Take 5 has music from Jeremy Messersmith, Quinn Marston, SOARS, Tunabunny and Now, Now. No really, free. Go forth and download.

Editor’s Week In Review: Oct 23-29

Friday, October 29th, 2010

Arjun S Ravi takes a look back at what you may have missed this week in music including all the action from Octoberfest, interviews and some international music recommendations.

Jalebee Cartel To Tour With Moog Conspiracy And Berger

Friday, October 29th, 2010

Ash of Jalebee Cartel fills us in about the band’s upcoming, six-city tour with German techno artists Moog Conspiracy and Berger. We’ve got all the dates inside.

Stupid Ditties 4 Release Gigs Announced

Friday, October 29th, 2010

Stupid Ditties 4: Awesome Foursome will be available for free download this weekend. It will be launched with free gigs in Mumbai and New Delhi. Dates and deets inside.

Swarathma Announce Asia-Pacific Tour

Friday, October 29th, 2010

Bangalore folk act Swarathma continues their mad-busy streak, with an international tour, hitting Australia and Singapore next month. Dates and deets inside.

Watch: ‘Desi Spiderman’

Friday, October 29th, 2010

Check out this romantic music video featuring Spiderman of Ghaziabad and his girlfriend, and his yellow alien-ski-mask. Sponsored by KANHA MILK.

Ask The Prodigy A Question

Friday, October 29th, 2010

“Have you considered collaborating with Bappi Lahiri?” Send in a video of your question to The Prodigy, and they’ll reply! Details inside.

The Groovebox: The Clash

Thursday, October 28th, 2010

The release of the soundtrack to the Hindi film Break Ke Baad, which as you may have read features a number of Indian indie musicians (including Monica Dogra of Shaa’ir + Func and Nikhil D’Souza), gets Amit ‘The Groovebox’ Gurbaxani thinking about how the co-option of rock by Bollywood may help indie musicians increase their fan bases.

Sunburn 2010 Lineup Announced

Thursday, October 28th, 2010

Three-day electronica/dance Goa fest Sunburn 2010 has announced its lineup. Headliners include Axwell, BT and Ferry Corsten. Check inside for details, and the full lineup.

Pics: The Raghu Dixit Project @ Södra Teatern, Stockholm

Thursday, October 28th, 2010

Sweeping on with threshing oar, The Raghu Dixit Project hit Scandinavia recently, playing at the Södra Teatern in Stockholm. Exclusive pics from the gig, along with the setlist, inside!

Review: Slow Down Clown – Say Nothing EP

Thursday, October 28th, 2010

Mumbai singer-songwriter Slow Down Clown has released his debut EP Say Nothing. The five track record is morose, moody and doesn’t really require a full band. Full review inside.

Live: Soulmate @ Hard Rock Cafe, Mumbai

Thursday, October 28th, 2010

Playing the over-the-bar stage at Hard Rock Cafe, Mumbai almost entirely killed Shillong act Soulmate’s bluesy mojo. Check out our full review of the gig.

Indian Ocean Releases New Song ‘Bondhu’

Thursday, October 28th, 2010

New Delhi fusion giants Indian Ocean release a new song ‘Bondhu’ from their album 16/330 Khajoor Road as a free download. Details on how to get it inside.

PentaTV Episode 10 Now Online

Thursday, October 28th, 2010

The Artist Formerly Known As Prince Diana takes the stage at MMRDA Grounds, Mumbai. PentaTV goes behind-the-scenes at the band’s recent Bandra gig.

Live: Rockfour @ NCPA, Mumbai

Wednesday, October 27th, 2010

Psychedelic Tel Aviv band Rockfour played a gig last night, right at the centre of an audience of unfortunately only about 150 people, seated in the NCPA Theater, Mumbai. It’s been a while since we’ve seen a band so resounding; simultaneous droning and screeching, rippling guitars with each song bleeding into the next. Check out our full review.

Pics: The Great Indian Octoberfest (Day 3) @ Palace Grounds

Wednesday, October 27th, 2010

Day three of The Great Indian Octoberfest saw performances by a lot of metal bands, Shillong blues act Soulmate, and Italian metal act Lacuna Coil. Check inside for an awesome set of pics, the lineup and the setlist.