Posts tagged ‘Sridhar/Thayil’

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!

Watch: ‘Khoya Khoya Chand’

Friday, September 2nd, 2011

The song is used in the film Shaitan, and features Suman Sridhar on vocals.

Shaitan’s Indie Scene Links

Saturday, June 11th, 2011

The Bollywood horror flick that released yesterday has a particularly interesting set of connections with the Indian independent music scene. Details inside.

Indian Artists At The Great Escape Festival

Monday, May 9th, 2011

Head inside to find out which Indian artists will be on the lineup at this year’s TGE in Brighton, UK.

Pics: Control ALT Delete – Chapter II @ B69, Mumbai

Tuesday, April 26th, 2011

The second edition of the Control ALT Delete series of gigs saw performances by local acts Artificial Red, Forcefield, The Riot Peddlers, The Lightyears Explode, Split and Sridhar/Thayil. It also featured a surprise performance by Zero.

Gig Alert: Control ALT Delete – Chapter II

Friday, April 22nd, 2011

The gig features seven acts from Mumbai performing at our favourite new venue, B69. Also on the cards is an excellent surprise performance we’ve arranged. Details inside.

2010: The Year in Photos

Friday, December 24th, 2010

We attended gigs around the country this year. From metal to electronica to folk fusion, check out some of the best pictures from live performances we checked out in 2010.

The Indiecision ’10: Best Song Indian

Thursday, December 23rd, 2010

We’ve picked our top 10 songs released by Indian bands this year. These songs were released on albums, EPs, MySpace, et al and make up the most refreshing tunes we heard in 2010. Find out who made the list inside!

JD Rock Awards Nominees Announced

Thursday, December 16th, 2010

The sixth edition of the Jack Daniels Rock Awards has been announced, along with gig showcases and nominees for Best Song, Best Band, and Best Album of the Year. Voting is on till January 5, details inside.

Suman Sridhar, Vishwesh K To Collaborate With Swarathma In Mumbai

Monday, December 6th, 2010

Woah. Mad collabz alert. Folk band Swarathma featuring the frontman of Scribe and Suman Sridhar of Sridhar/Thayil tomorrow at Hard Rock Cafe, Mumbai. Details on what you can expect inside.

‘I’m The One’ – Sridhar/Thayil

Thursday, November 25th, 2010

Recently back in live action lyrical pop act Sridhar/Thayil have released a recording of live set regular ‘I’m The One’. The recording is a collaboration with ex-Asian Dub Foundation man Dr Das. Review inside!

The Groovebox: Art Of Noise

Tuesday, November 16th, 2010

A Sridhar/Thayil soundtrack to the next staging of The Vagina Monologues? A Lounge Piranha album to accompany a George Mathen graphic novel? Amit ‘The Groovebox’ Gurbaxani examines the phenomenon of music inspired by other art forms, and how it might apply to the Indian indie scene.

Live: Sridhar/Thayil @ Blue Frog, Mumbai

Wednesday, November 10th, 2010

We’ve come to expect theatrics from Sridhar/Thayil. The lyrical pop duo, responsible for one of our top 25 songs of the decade, brought a decidedly sombre 11-track set to the Blue Frog recently; their first gig in the city since February. We’ve got a full review and a gallery of epic proportions.

Sridhar/Thayil Perform New Material At Blue Frog, Mumbai

Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010

Suman Sridhar and Jeet Thayil brought the slash to Blue Frog, Mumbai last night for their first gig in the city since February. The band played an 11-song set comprising a few new tunes. We’ve got details, the setlist and more.

Sridhar/Thayil Announce New Gig Dates

Friday, October 1st, 2010

The lyrical pop duo have announced new dates in Mumbai and Pune for the month of November. Jeet Thayil is currently working on an opera with British composer Edward Rushton.

Live: Shaa’ir + Func @ Blue Frog, Mumbai

Wednesday, September 8th, 2010

Mumbai electro rock purveyors Shaa’ir + Func launched their third studio album Mantis at a packed gig at the Blue Frog, Mumbai recently. The gig featured a greatest hits and rarities setlist, along with cameos from Mumbai scene regulars including Vishal Dadlani of Pentagram. We were there.