Archive for November, 2010

Win Tickets To The Bacardi NH7 Weekender

Tuesday, November 30th, 2010

We’re giving you the chance to win season tickets (access to all stages on all days!) to the Bacardi NH7 Weekender! All you have to do to win is answer the simple question inside. Our very own three-day festival will be headlined by Asian underground pioneers Asian Dub Foundation, and will featured performances by over 50 artists from India and around the world.

Airport Release Roadies Theme Song

Tuesday, November 30th, 2010

Mumbai Hindi rock band Airport, in collaboration with evil Roadies judge Raghu Ram, have written the theme song for MTV Roadies 8 – Shortcut To Hell, and are giving it away as a free download. Details inside.

Baiju Dharmajan Issues Official Statement

Tuesday, November 30th, 2010

Motherjane ex-guitarist Baiju Dharmajan issues an official statement about his departure from the band, and his future projects. Check it out inside.

Gig Alert: Metal At The Bandra Amphitheatre

Tuesday, November 30th, 2010

Four Mumbai metal bands will play a Boxing Day gig at the Bandra Amphitheatre. Check inside for the lineup and a small dose of Press Charges.

Jalebee Cartel Signs With UK Agency

Tuesday, November 30th, 2010

New Delhi electronica act Jalebee Cartel has been signed by Ideal DJs, a UK based booking agency who also represent the likes of Bora Bora and DJ Gordon Edge. Details inside.

Watch: ‘Too Much’ – Sufjan Stevens

Tuesday, November 30th, 2010

Orchestral indie rocker Sufjan Stevens is out with a video for The Age Of Adz highlight ‘Too Much’. The stop-motion clip is directed by Deborah Johnson. Watch inside.

Henrik Schwarz To Conduct Workshops In India

Tuesday, November 30th, 2010

German House DJ Henrik Schwarz will conduct a series of workshops and gigs in India this December. Check inside for details.

Bacardi NH7 Weekender Stages

Monday, November 29th, 2010

Stage-wise lineups for the Bacardi NH7 Weekender (Koregaon Park, Pune – Dec 10-12) are now out! These include lineups for our three open-air stages and the Hard Rock Cafe stage. Have your spreadsheet/Gantt chart/equivalent ready before the 10th. Head inside for the juicy details including new additions to our lineup!

Wanted: Volunteers For The Bacardi NH7 Weekender

Monday, November 29th, 2010

We need volunteers. If you’re from Pune or Mumbai and would like to be part of one of the best musical experiences in the country this year, head inside!

Pics: Projekt S, Tegan and Sara @ Hard Rock Cafe, New Delhi

Monday, November 29th, 2010

Canadian indie poppers Tegan and Sara concluded their sadly-short India tour at Hard Rock Cafe, New Delhi. The intimate gig featured an opening set by industrial-fusion act Projekt S. Shiv Ahuja brings us a gallery of pictures.

Watch: ‘Stab My Wallet’ – Tripwire

Monday, November 29th, 2010

Mumbai DIY punk band Tripwire have a video out for their politically-conscious single ‘Stab My Wallet’, featuring a series of photographs clicked by the band and their friends. Check it out inside.

Indus Creed Announce Reboot Tour

Monday, November 29th, 2010

Mumbai rock act Indus Creed is reunion-touring all over the country, hitting four cities over six gigs next month. Check inside for dates and deets.

Barefaced Liar Album Tour Hits Bangalore

Monday, November 29th, 2010

Barefaced Liar are currently on tour, supporting the release of their self-titled, debut album. They played Hard Rock Cafe, Bangalore last week. Check inside for the setlist and more.

Bhayanak Maut Announce December Tour Dates

Monday, November 29th, 2010

Mumbai extreme metal band Bhayanak Maut will be hitting five cities at various gigs in December. Dates and deets inside.

Bacardi NH7 Weekender

Friday, November 26th, 2010

Tickets are now on sale for our very own three-day party in Pune. The Bacardi NH7 Weekender will see its first edition between December 10-12 at eight stages across Koregaon Park, Pune. With a lineup including Asian Dub Foundation, Indian Ocean, Pentagram, The Raghu Dixit Project, The Magic Numbers, Zero and many, many more, you’d best have your tickets booked early!

Editor’s Week In Review: Nov 20-26

Friday, November 26th, 2010

Arjun S Ravi takes a look back at what you may have missed this week in music including all the news from the Bacardi NH7 Weekender, the Invasion Festival, the Tegan and Sara India tour and more.