Posts tagged ‘Shkabang’

Midival Punditz And Karsh Kale Talk Soundtrack

Monday, September 5th, 2011

Midival Punditz and Karsh Kale turn music directors for the film Soundtrack. They tell us about their involvement with the film and more!

Ankur Tewari, Agnee, Advaita Score GIMA Nominations

Tuesday, August 16th, 2011

The indie acts face competition from indipop stars and Indian Idol winners.

Playlist: VD Suxz

Monday, February 14th, 2011

It’s Valentine’s Day. You’re reading this. Chances are you’re single/jaded/indifferent to the Hallmark-isation of our modern society. So screw the chocolate box-mongers and the couples spa therapy-peddlers. What you need is some definitely un-emo, double entendre-heavy rock ‘n roll to rip that stupid little bow-and-arrow wielding baby a new… playlist.

Press Charges: Mumbai Mirror

Friday, September 10th, 2010

Mainstream publications in India are often biased, patronising and gramatically incorrect in their coverage of the Indian indie scene. We Press Charges, against today’s Mumbai Mirror.

Live: Ashutosh Phatak @ Blue Frog, Mumbai

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010

Singer-songwriter/Blue Frog co-owner Ashutosh Phatak launched his sophomore album The Petri Dish Project at the Blue Frog, Mumbai recently. We were there.

Ashutosh Phatak Launches New Album At Blue Frog

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010

The Blue Frog co-owner played his sophomore release The Petri Dish Project in its entirety to a packed Friday night audience. The performance featured collaborations with several scene regulars.

Vasuda Sharma Wins POPKOMM Contest

Thursday, August 26th, 2010

The New Delhi singer-songwriter will perform at the opening of the music conference which is part of the Berlin Music Week.

Live: JD Rock Awards 2010

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

The JD Rock Awards 2010 ceremony was held at the Hard Rock Cafe, Mumbai on Friday, February 5. We were there.
So what was the most shocking moment of this year’s JD Rock Awards? If

Watch: ‘Crazy’ – Shkabang

Thursday, February 4th, 2010

News channels often brag about the fact that their reports have led the authorities to address a situation by branding the follow-up story “XXX Impact”. We’re not quite sure this falls into the same category, but our review of their gig at Blue Frog last month led Shkabang to do-over the video for their song ‘Crazy’. Click through for details

Live: Shkabang @ Blue Frog, Mumbai

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010

Anushka Manchanda’s band Shkabang played the Blue Frog on Friday, Jan 15. We were there.
On paper, Shkabang reads like a supergroup. On stage, it looks like the Anushka Manchanda Project. Click through for details.

Pics: Shkabang @ Blue Frog, Mumbai

Friday, September 11th, 2009

Anushka Manchanda’s new project Shkabang played the Blue Frog on Thursday, August 20. A lot of neon, a few sound problems and a bunch of facepalming later, we got these pictures an

This Week’s Top Gig Picks

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009

Indiecision’s picks of the best gigs to attend this week in Mumbai, New Delhi and Bangalore. Tough and fun.
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Mumbai’s packing some great gigs this week.

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Shkabang: New Pentagram + TOT + Others

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009

Shkabang is the project of Anushka Manchanda, Shiraz Bhattacharya (drums, Pentagram), Abhijit Nalani (keys, Hipnotribe et al), Pozy Dhar (guitars, Tough On Tobacco) and Johan Pais

Live: Alisha Batth, Ankur Tewari, Anushka Manchanda, Zero, Tough On Tobacco, Hipnotribe, Jonas Desai @ Bonobo

Tuesday, January 27th, 2009

If the artists who performed at the press meet held at Bonobo to announce Baajaa Gaajaa are to be taken as representative of our independent music scene, then the future of Ind