Archive for February, 2011

Orphaned Land Tour Hits Kyra, Bangalore

Friday, February 11th, 2011

Israeli metal act Orphaned Land played the Bangalore stop of their India tour last week at the Kyra Theatre. Check inside for details, a setlist and photographs from the gig.

King Creosote Plots India Tour

Friday, February 11th, 2011

The Scottish singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist will play a whistle-stop tour of the country this week. Check inside for dates and a video from King Creosote’s latest album.

Watch: ‘Raise Up’ – Susheela Raman

Friday, February 11th, 2011

Ms Raman is out with a video for the first single of her new album Vel. Set around a bonfire on a beach in Pondicherry, the video features Rajasthani folk musicians including Kutle Khan.

Live: Aurora Jane @ Blue Frog, Mumbai

Friday, February 11th, 2011

Australian singer-songwriter Aurora Jane launched her third album Deep End recently at the Blue Frog, Mumbai. Check out our review, the setlist and details inside.

The Lightyears Explode Win Launchpad

Friday, February 11th, 2011

Mumbai punk trio The Lightyears Explode won the 2011 edition of the revamped Channel V Launchpad. Check out the details inside.

The Strokes Give Away New Album Single For Free

Friday, February 11th, 2011

With their fourth studio album due next month, the New York quintet preview the release with a free download of the first single.

Mahindra Blues Festival: Notes

Tuesday, February 8th, 2011

The Mahindra Blues Festival saw performances by Buddy Guy, Jonny Lang, Matt Schofield, Soulmate and others at Mehboob Studios, Mumbai recently. The headlining performances at the inaugural edition of the festival were so good that you walked out of the venue willing to gloss over some of its shortcomings. Here are our notes

Sulafest 2011: The Sets

Tuesday, February 8th, 2011

This year’s edition of Sulafest saw performances by Tough On Tobacco, Something Relevant, The Petri Dish Project, Pentagram and Midival Punditz at the beautiful Sula vineyards amphitheatre in Nashik. We’ve got reviews, pictures, setlists and more from every single set at the festival.

Sulafest 2011: Notes

Tuesday, February 8th, 2011

Set in the idyllic Sula vineyard in Nashik, Sulafest 2011 saw a full day of music courtesy a lineup that included Pentagram and Midival Punditz. Here are our impressions.

Lineups Set for Hard Rock Battle of the Bands

Tuesday, February 8th, 2011

The lineups for the elimination gigs to be held simultaneously at Hard Rock Cafes around the country have been announced. Check inside for the full list of bands.

Allegro Fudge Debuts New Lineup

Tuesday, February 8th, 2011

Bangalore pop rock band Allegro Fudge played their first gig with the new lineup this past weekend at the Cathedral High School, Bangalore. Check inside for the setlist and photos from the gig.

Bryan Adams To Play World Cup Opening

Tuesday, February 8th, 2011

Bryan ‘Legend of Rock’ Adams will close out his India tour in style. Check inside for details.

Check Out: //orangenoise

Friday, February 4th, 2011

Ultra-thick distortion, echoing vocals fading in and out of consciousness, thrashing guitars whirled into something so heavy, ethereal and psychedelic. We’ve found something new and awesome, and you just have to listen to it. Check Out Karachi shoegaze band //orangenoise, who released their debut EP //veracious last month.