Archive for February, 2011

Galeej Gurus Play To Packed HRC, Bangalore Audience

Friday, February 4th, 2011

Bangalore alt rockers Galeej Gurus played to a capacity audience at their local Hard Rock Cafe yesterday. Check inside for details, the setlist and few photos.

Bappi Lahiri, Grammy Juror

Friday, February 4th, 2011

The Godfather of kvlt will feature on the star-studded jury for the 2012 awards. Rejoice, Academy: the Grammys are relevant once again!

AR Rahman Mashup Awesomeness

Friday, February 4th, 2011

What do you get when you mashup AR Rahman, Drake, Jay-Z, M.I.A. and others? Find out inside.

Voting Begins for Hard Rock Battle of the Bands

Tuesday, February 1st, 2011

Online voting has commenced for the Indian leg of the Global Ambassador of Rock Battle of the Bands competition. Eliminations are scheduled to be held in Hard Rock Cafes in five cities on February 24. Out of the five bands playing each city, one will be selected from the results of the voting. Check inside for details, and our picks from the shortlisted bands in each city.

Live: Indus Creed @ Blue Frog, Mumbai

Tuesday, February 1st, 2011

Reunited Mumbai rock act Indus Creed performed at the Blue Frog, Mumbai recently. The band’s tight set was one of the most engaging live performances we’ve caught this year. Full review inside.

Download: ‘Am I Dreaming (live)’ – Parikrama

Tuesday, February 1st, 2011

We’ve got an exclusive free download of a live version of New Delhi rock act Parikrama’s ‘Am I Dreaming’. Get your hands on a high-quality MP3 inside.

Wrenz United Plays Debut Gig At Kyra

Tuesday, February 1st, 2011

Kochi rock act Wrenz United played their first gig after re-forming at the Kyra Theatre in Bangalore this past weekend. Check inside for a setlist and photos from the gig.

The Raghu Dixit Project Announce New Gig Dates

Tuesday, February 1st, 2011

Bangalore folk act The Raghu Dixit Project will be playing a tour over South India and New Delhi, following which they will play the US and Canada. Check out their dates inside.

Free Downloads from Middle Finger Theory

Tuesday, February 1st, 2011

New Delhi nu metal band Middle Finger Theory are offering two singles, ‘Soundproof’ and ‘The P Cafe’ for free download. Check inside for details.

Watch: ‘Elongo’ – Bedouin Soundclash

Tuesday, February 1st, 2011

Canadian reggae alt rockers Bedouin Soundclash have released a video for their song ‘Elongo’, which was shot in Mumbai at the time of their India tour last October.