Archive for November, 2010

GIR Announces Lineup

Monday, November 15th, 2010

The lineup and schedule of Great Indian Rock has been announced. Check inside for details and ticketing information, and info on how you can meet Norwegian delegates.

Watch: ‘Wishery’ – Pogo

Monday, November 15th, 2010

Pogo is a virtuoso music producer who has created bizarre electronica tracks using samples out of Disney films and games. Check out his new track ‘Wishery’ inside.

The Raghu Dixit Project To Play Jools Holland

Thursday, November 11th, 2010

Bangalore folk rock act The Raghu Dixit Project will perform on popular British music television show Later… with Jools Holland. The BBC Two show, that has featured the likes of Blur, Oasis, Robert Plant and David Bowie and others, will air with an acoustic performance by TRDP on Friday, November 19. Frontman Raghu Dixit fills us in with details, including what song he’ll perform on the show!

B69, Mumbai Hosts Mammoth Weekday Metal Gig

Thursday, November 11th, 2010

The Andheri venue hosted ‘Kill The Weekday’, a new series of gigs organised by ennui.BOMB. The venue saw about 200 kids show up for a free gig featuring the recently reformed punk act Forcefield, alt-metal act Khiladi, hardcore punk n00bs The Riot Peddlers and thrash metallers Bhayanak Maut. We’ve got setlists and details.

Brett Lee’s Band Play Covers Dominated Set At Firangi Paani, Mumbai

Thursday, November 11th, 2010

White Shoe Theory Brett Lee’s band played a packed gig at Firangi Paani Andheri last night. Check inside for details, the setlist and the mysterious truth about their guitarist.

Watch: ‘Mr President’ – Bonfire Collective

Thursday, November 11th, 2010

Chennai experimental band Bonfire Collective have released their debut music video for the song ‘Mr President’, featuring Mahatma Gandhi on vocals. Check it out inside.

Evergreen Preview New Song

Thursday, November 11th, 2010

Kochi five-piece rock act Evergreen have released a promo for their new song ‘City Blocks’, off their upcoming album Singularity. Check out the promo and details inside.

Watch: ‘You Wouldn’t Have To Ask’ – Bad Books

Thursday, November 11th, 2010

Manchester Orchestra + Kevin Devine = Bad Books = power pop band with their first video out, for the song ‘You Wouldn’t Have To Ask’. Watch the video and download song, inside.

Live: Sridhar/Thayil @ Blue Frog, Mumbai

Wednesday, November 10th, 2010

We’ve come to expect theatrics from Sridhar/Thayil. The lyrical pop duo, responsible for one of our top 25 songs of the decade, brought a decidedly sombre 11-track set to the Blue Frog recently; their first gig in the city since February. We’ve got a full review and a gallery of epic proportions.