Archive for November, 2010

TAAQ Announce Music Video Competition

Wednesday, November 24th, 2010

Bangalore rock band Thermal And A Quarter have announced a music video contest for their song ‘Kickbackistan’. They’re giving away Rs 200,000 as prize money. More details inside.

Watch: Gorillaz Cover The xx

Wednesday, November 24th, 2010

Damon Albarn’s cartoon project takes on the Mercury Prize winner’s ‘Crystalised’ in a live studio session for the Beeb. Watch inside.

Asian Dub Foundation To Headline Bacardi NH7 Weekender

Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010

Our very own three-day jaunt in Pune will be headlined by the influential British electronica act. Almost synonymous with the British Asian underground movement, the rapcore/dancehall/reggae/awesomesauce act will be joined by other surprise international acts including The Magic Numbers and more! Check inside for our international lineup announcer!

SoundBound Metal Showcase Sees Mumbai’s Big Metallers Play Blue Frog

Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010

Blue Frog hosted the final showcase for the SoundBound music conference on Sunday, featuring Mumbai metal acts Scribe, Bhayanak Maut, Demonic Resurrection and Infernal Wrath. Check inside for setlists.

‘Why Me’ – Zedde

Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010

Check out the new song from the people who brought us Indiecision anthem ‘Party In My Pants’. Zedde’s new track ‘Why Me’ is unfortunately devoid of any partying in pants. Check out our review inside.

Live: Medusa, The Works @ Hard Rock Cafe, Mumbai

Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010

Electro-rock band Medusa and classic rock band The Works played a SoundBound showcase at Hard Rock Cafe, Mumbai on Thursday, November 18. We were there. Check inside for a full review.

Resonate Award 2010 Launched

Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010

The Resonate Music Award is back for the second year running, offering a cash prize this year as opposed to last year’s offer of Bangalore studio time. Check inside for details on applications and more.

The Hindu November Fest Announced

Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010

The Hindu Friday Review is presenting a five day music festival over South India, hitting Hyderabad, Chennai, Bangalore and Coimbatore. Check inside for the dates and the lineup.

Watch: ‘The Needle and the Damage Done’ – Laura Marling

Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010

Watch a gorgeous, unofficial stop-motion video for Laura Marling’s cover of the Neil Young anti-heroin song ‘The Needle and the Damage Done’.

Interview: Tegan and Sara

Monday, November 22nd, 2010

Canadian singer/songwriter twins Tegan & Sara are on an India tour. They’re playing Hard Rock Cafe, Mumbai on November 23 and New Delhi on November 25. We caught up with one half of the indie pop band and talked to them about cows and their songwriting process and life-changing concert experiences. Check it out inside, and stream some of their music.