Archive for October, 2010

The Riot Peddlers Hunt For Band Members

Wednesday, October 13th, 2010

The Mumbai hardcore punk newbies are on the lookout for a bassist and a guitarist. If you think you’ve got the requisite chops, head inside for details of how to apply.

PentaTV Episode 8 Now Online

Wednesday, October 13th, 2010

This latest episode takes us inside the band’s rehearsal space for behind-the-scenes jams of new material from the band’s coming new album Bloodywood. Watch inside.

Shakira Covers The xx

Wednesday, October 13th, 2010

No, really. Check out the singer’s cover of ‘Islands’ off the Mercury Prize winning band’s debut album X.

Pentagram Pull Out The Stops For MMRDA Grounds Show

Tuesday, October 12th, 2010

“We need fucking four billion voices. We need to stand the fuck up.” Pentagram/Prince Diana played the Times Bandra Festival, Mumbai yesterday; their set was replete with new material, mad lights, adultery and sudden death. Okay, not the last two. We were there. Check inside for gig details and pictures.

Pics: Whirling Kalapas @ Kyra, Bangalore

Tuesday, October 12th, 2010

After reuniting as Indus Creed just a couple of days earlier at Hard Rock Cafe, Mumbai, Uday Benegal and Mahesh Tinaikar brought their Whirling Kalapas project to Kyra recently. We have the setlist and pictures.

Katatonia To Headline Livewire, IIT Bombay

Tuesday, October 12th, 2010

The Swedish alternative metal act will headline the rock competition of IIT Bombay’s annual cultural festival Mood Indigo. Last year’s headliner was British prog act Porcupine Tree.

Swarathma Tour Diary: The Road Less Traveled

Tuesday, October 12th, 2010

Bangalore folk fusionists bring us another tour update from the road. The Coast-To-Coast tour hits Mysore where it meets some incredible food, a parrot and one of the most intimate live performances.

Demonic Resurrection Announce Guitar Cover Contest

Tuesday, October 12th, 2010

Demonic Resurrection has announced a cover contest for their song ‘The Unrelenting Surge of Vengeance’. Details on prizes and how to participate inside.

Watch: ‘Namaste’ – Punkh

Tuesday, October 12th, 2010

Check out Bolly-rock act Punkh’s video for their (earlier reviewed) unofficial Commonwealth Games anthem ‘Namaste’. They make Blue Blood look fashionable.

Watch: ‘Collect Call’ – Metric

Tuesday, October 12th, 2010

The Canadian electro rockers score a Christopher Mills short film with one of the highlights from their 2009 album Fantasies.

Interview: Fink

Monday, October 11th, 2010

“As a musician, I guess my whole life’s bizarre. You know, everything’s bizarre. Everyone thinks when you’re a musician, your whole life to some extent is kind of a holiday, sometimes, but then there’s a lot of hard work.” We speak with Fin Greenall aka Fink about collaborations, metamorphosis, his latest album, touring the world, and the craziness of artistic life.

Pentagram Perform As Prince Diana At Commonwealth Games

Monday, October 11th, 2010

“Yes, Princess Diana was there,” announced Suresh Kalmadi on Oct 5 to the world press. The CWG chief’s goof prompted Mumbai electro rock act Pentagram to perform as the band ‘Prince Diana’ at their gig at the Games Village in New Delhi the next day. We have details of what happened, and a picture gallery!