Archive for January, 2011

Watch: ‘Kharoshti – Song For K’ – Agnee

Wednesday, January 5th, 2011

Mumbai Hindi-rock band Agnee have a new video out for their song ‘Kharoshti – Song for K’, featuring dissolving and diffusing ink drops against vibrant hues. Check it out inside.

British Council Calls For Music Entrepreneur Award Entries

Wednesday, January 5th, 2011

The British Council has announced its Young Creative Entrepreneur Music Award 2011. If you’re an Indian music entrepreneur between the age of 25-35, you need to read this post.

Watch: ‘Atlas’ – Fanfarlo

Wednesday, January 5th, 2011

Brit folk rock act Fanfarlo have a video out for their song ‘Atlas’, which featured on the film The Twilight Saga: Eclipse soundtrack. Check it out inside.

Buddy Guy To Play At Mumbai Blues Fest

Tuesday, January 4th, 2011

Venerated blues guitarist and singer Buddy Guy will return to the country next month to headline the Mahindra Blues Festival. This will be the septuagenarian’s third gig in the country. Check inside for dates, deets, the full lineup and a quote from business magnate Anand Mahindra.

Pics: Katatonia @ Livewire, Mumbai

Tuesday, January 4th, 2011

Swedish alt-metal act Katatonia headlined the 2010 edition of Livewire, the rock competition of IIT Bombay’s annual cultural festival, Mood Indigo. Check inside for the setlist and a gallery of photos.

Skazi, Shpongle To Play ‘India’s College Festival’

Tuesday, January 4th, 2011

Israeli duo Skazi and UK-based Shpongle will return to Goa after a very short break to play a “youth cultural festival” organized by Channel [V]. Check inside for the full lineup and details about a sand castle workshop.

Rat King To Score Horror Film, Get New Logo

Tuesday, January 4th, 2011

Chennai experimental rock act Rat King have gotten a new logo, started a new record label, and bagged a film score project. Details inside.

Solder Give Away New Song ‘Walk Away’

Tuesday, January 4th, 2011

Bangalore alternative act Solder are giving away their new track ‘Walk Away’ as a free download/New Year’s present to their fans. Check it out inside.

You, You, You Oughta Know: Faridoon Shahryar

Tuesday, January 4th, 2011

The new king of kvlt for 2011 has been found. Faridoon Shahryar makes poignant music that explores deep existential themes, making him the Kamaal R Khan of indie music. Check him out inside.

Wanted: Volunteers For The Eristoff Invasion Festival

Tuesday, January 4th, 2011

If you’re from Bangalore or New Delhi and want to be part of the first edition of the Eristoff Invasion (to be headlined by The Prodigy), head inside!

Exclusive: Download An Unreleased The Supersonics Song

Monday, January 3rd, 2011

Before Kolkata post punksters The Supersonics split up last year (damn, it’s a new year already) the band released just one studio album – one of our top 25 albums of the decade, Maby Baking. The quartet also recorded a few demos for a second album that never was. Download one of these rare recordings inside!

Zero To Record Live Album

Monday, January 3rd, 2011

Mumbai alt rockers Zero will record a live album at a special performance at the Blue Frog, Mumbai on Tuesday, Jan 4. The Dadar quartet wrap up the Two Zero One Zero tour with this last-minute addition to their nationwide jaunt, and promise perhaps their best gig yet. Details of the live album inside.