Archive for November, 2010

Bacardi NH7 Weekender

Friday, November 19th, 2010

You heard rumours. You read reports. You thought of looking at a road map. Now hear it from the horse’s mouth. Announcing our very own music festival, the Bacardi NH7 Weekender. Three days of packed music featuring many of India’s top bands and some international acts as well are coming your way this December! Head inside for details!

Win A Slot At The Bacardi NH7 Weekender

Friday, November 19th, 2010

We’re giving one band a stage slot at the Bacardi NH7 Weekender. If you think your band has what it takes to share the stage with some of the best performing artists from India and around the world, head inside!

Invasion Festival Tickets On Sale

Friday, November 19th, 2010

Tickets for the first edition of the Invasion festival are now on sale. The festival will be headlined by The Prodigy. Check inside for details and a suprise artist announcement!

Mattias Eklundh to Conduct ‘Freak Guitar’ Clinics in India

Friday, November 19th, 2010

Swedish guitarist Mattias ‘IA’ Eklundh will be bringing his ‘Freak Guitar’ clinics to the country at the end of month. Check inside for dates, venues and a shredding clip that makes Shredder look like a Foot Solider.

Medusa, The Works Play SoundBound Showcase At HRC, Mumbai

Friday, November 19th, 2010

The Lower Parel venue hosted the first showcase for music conference SoundBound featuring Mumbai rock acts Medusa and The Works. We have details and a setlist.

Bryan Adams Pune Gig Confirmed

Friday, November 19th, 2010

That’s right. The Canandian crooner will be in Pune next February. This was confirmed at a press conference in Pune on Wednesday. We were there!

Amogh Symphony Release Pre-Album Launch Sampler

Friday, November 19th, 2010

Check inside for a track sampler from the new album by Mumbai prog metal project, Amogh Symphony.

Barefaced Liar Release Debut Album

Thursday, November 18th, 2010

“Something that will span the gamut from hard rock to acoustic, to Indian elements thrown in.”New Delhi classic rock band Barefaced Liar have released their eponymous debut album, and are currently on an album launch tour. Check inside for tracklist, cover art, and their tour dates.

Monica Dogra Starrer Dhobi Ghat Gets Trailer

Thursday, November 18th, 2010

The film, directed by Kiran Rao, also stars Aamir Khan. Set in Mumbai, the film features Monica Dogra (Shaa’ir of Shaa’ir + Func) as one of the protagonists. Watch the trailer inside.

Indigo Children Reunite

Thursday, November 18th, 2010

New Delhi-based garage rock band Indigo Children will play a reunion gig in the capital next month. We’ve got dates and details.

Slain Announce Album Launch + Free Single

Thursday, November 18th, 2010

Progressive metal band Slain are releasing their debut album tomorrow in Bangalore. Check inside for details about the launch gig with The Conchordia Choir, a free streaming single and more.

SoundBound Showcases Announced

Thursday, November 18th, 2010

Music conference SoundBound will be hosting gigs every night from November 18-21. Find out the entire lineup, and when and where you need to go.

Furtados Launches Online Music Channel

Thursday, November 18th, 2010

Furtados Music, the chain of music equipment stores, has launched a series of online video music lessons called Furtados TV. Check out their first video featuring drummer Gino Banks inside.

Watch: ‘Get Some’ – Lykke Li

Thursday, November 18th, 2010

Lykke Li has a new black and white, psychedelic video out for her new single ‘Get Some’. Check it out inside, along with a free download of the song.

Dub FX India Tour Announced

Wednesday, November 17th, 2010

Internet/street-performing beatboxing sensation Dub FX is playing six cities starting this month. The loop pedal virtuoso, responsible for tracks like ‘Love Someone’ and ‘Sooth Your Pain’, will be collaborating with sarangi player Sabir Khan. Find out where you can catch the Aussie beatboxer this winter inside.

I-Rock 2010 Finally Announced

Wednesday, November 17th, 2010

The 25th edition of Independence Rock will be held at the Chitrakoot Grounds in Mumbai on December 5, 2010. This year’s gig will be a one-day affair with no competition and will be headlined by the recently reformed Indus Creed. Check inside for more lineup details, the official poster and more.