Archive for March, 2011

Live: Bauchklang @ Blue Frog, Mumbai

Wednesday, March 16th, 2011

The Austrian beatboxing act played another packed gig at the Blue Frog on this their fourth trip to the city. We’ve got a full review and a few pictures inside.

Review: Hardcore Will Never Die, But You Will – Mogwai

Wednesday, March 16th, 2011

Scottish post-rock quintet Mogwai recently released their seventh studio album Hardcore Will Never Die, But You Will. Check out our review inside.

Foo Fighters To Release Covers Album, Documentary

Wednesday, March 16th, 2011

Remember the days when a simple album launch used to be enough? The Foo Fighters are also releasing a covers album and will feature in a documentary. Check inside for tracklist for the former and the trailer for the latter.

Bandstand Revival Project Kicks Off

Wednesday, March 16th, 2011

The Bombay Chamber of Commerce and Industry along with Stuart DaCosta of Something Relevant, is organizing the Bandstand Revival Project. This means a series of accessible, outdoor gigs all over Bomba

Pics: Allegro Fudge @ HRC, Bangalore

Wednesday, March 16th, 2011

Bangalore pop rock act Allegro Fudge played to a Hard Rock Cafe audience that featured members of the Australian cricket team. Check inside for details, and photos from the gig.

Red Bull Music Academy Hits Mumbai

Wednesday, March 16th, 2011

The Red Bull Music Academy Bass Camp will be hosting three days of intensive music workshops at the Blue Frog, Mumbai from March 17-19. Check out the details inside.

Music Alliance Pact – March 2011

Tuesday, March 15th, 2011

We’ve got a brand new edition of the world’s best mixtape – the Music Alliance Pact. The monthly indie mixtape features 36 free MP3s from around the world. This month we’ve featured Mumbai electro rock act Bombay Bassment as the Indian representative on this massive global music collection. Get it now!

‘First’ Punjabi Rock Band Makes Music Video

Tuesday, March 15th, 2011

Karmaasa is allegedly India’s first Punjabi rock band. They made a perfectly ordinary video for their perfectly ordinary song. With one kvlt exception. Check inside.

Holi Cow! Festival Announced

Tuesday, March 15th, 2011

This year’s edition of Holi Cow! is an all-day, three-stage music and art festival held in New Delhi on Sunday, March 20. Check inside for details, and information on how to become a “dancing bovine.”

Exhumation Release New Album

Tuesday, March 15th, 2011

Consider This has been released for free download. Stream the album on NH7!

Ujaan Festival Postponed

Tuesday, March 15th, 2011

The Ujaan festival was to be held in the Sunderbans this month for the aid of the ecological crisis in the area. The event has been caught in a saga of controversy, and has finally been postponed. Details inside.

Versus: James Blake

Tuesday, March 15th, 2011

Every new artist emerges amidst a dizzying spell of euphoric fandom or vicious backlash. In this new feature, we represent the opinions of two scenesters who know their shit to give us opposing views on James Blake.

Peter Cat Play Weird Gig In Politician’s House

Monday, March 14th, 2011

New avenues have opened up for musicians in the country. New Delhi orchestral band Peter Cat Recording Co played a gig for the Comptroller and Auditor General of India. Details inside.

Karsh Kale Promos New Album Cinema

Monday, March 14th, 2011

Multi-instrumentalist/composer Karsh Kale has a promo video out for his coming sixth full-length studio album Cinema. Details inside.

NH7 Is Hiring!

Monday, March 14th, 2011

We have a bunch of open positions and are looking for the l33test peeps to join our wowsome staff. If you’re looking for an internship, a client servicing position or a contributing writer/photographer position, head inside.

The Ladakh Confluence: Updates On Refunds, Peace, Love

Monday, March 14th, 2011

The Ladakh Confluence director Swaati Langeh has updated the festival website with a protracted progress report. Early Yaks are going to be disappointed. Check inside for a summary.