The world of music is like a vast canvas painted with colors of creativity and passion. In this musical world, four remarkable artists had embarked on their respective journeys, each creating their own melodies, stories, and destinies. Join us for a insightful tour through the musical adventures of Zillionglare, Rolland, Ruhfikra and Thugs From Overseas &ndash; who have made a name for themselves in the ever-changing music industry.
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Zillionglare is a versatile rapper and music artist who burst onto the music scene with captivating freestyles in December 2018. His journey is filled with boundless creativity, as he explores different music styles and genres. From writing rap with a modern twist to compose experimental blends, Zillionglare`s music knows no boundaries. Some of his popular songs like `I&rsquo;m Okay` and `Sorrow` are part of his `Broke EP,` which marked the beginning of his rise to fame. His second album, `Lyrically Sixth,` received praise from music experts, cementing his position as a dynamic artist in the industry. Zillionglare is now preparing to release `Aalap` from the EP `Halal Activity,` a fusion of Arabian and Indian classical music.
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Rolland&rsquo;s journey from Andaman`s Serenity to Bangalore`s Melodic World is a gradual rise as an Indie Pop artist, originally hailing from the beautiful Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. He is a singer, songwriter, composer, and music producer. His musical journey began with the release of "I`m Not Okay" in 2020, drawing inspiration from artists like Lauv and Cavetown. Growing up in the tranquil Andaman Islands, Rolland discovered his love for music, which eventually led him to create heartfelt indie melodies. His song "Hopeless" gained recognition propelling him on a path of musical exploration.
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Ruhfikra, an indie singer-songwriter, chose his artist name from Arabic words that mean "soul" and "thought." He was born and raised in the United Arab Emirates to Indian parents, and this diverse background is reflected in his music. Ruhfikra`s musical journey began at a young age when he started recreating Hindi lyrics into English-based songs and recording them as mixtapes. His debut single, "Ruhfikra," gained over 3 lakh views on YouTube. While working a regular job as a demand analyst during the day, Ruhfikra dedicates his nights to creating music, which he considers a sanctuary for his creative expression. He believes in the healing power of music and aims to spread positivity through his songs. He made waves with his recent single &ldquo;Puri Tu&rdquo;. He generated the music video of this song only using AI tools which was a fresh take into cost-effective video production.
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Thugs From Overseas (TFO) is a Lucknow-based Hip-Hop music group that was founded by three fifteen-year-olds in 2019. Known for their authenticity, uniqueness, and exceptional quality, TFO has made a significant impact in the music scene. Their music blends western influences with their own distinct flavor, setting them apart in the Desi Hip-Hop community. With a focus on going global, TFO aims to disrupt the Indian Hip-Hop industry with more meaningful, realistic songs and best-in-class visuals. Their music has already been featured in "The Rolling Stone," and they are on a big mission to represent India on international stage.

Musical Journeys Unveiled of Four Remarkable Indie Artist

Anushka Manchanda is a musician who is fiercely independent and ever evolving. A singer, songwriter, performer, voice over artist and budding music producer, she finds herself now in a new avatar in front of the camera as an actor.

Anushka Manchanda- 11 February

The Alesis Turbo Mesh is a fantastic electronic drum kit for anyone who&rsquo;s looking to give the drums a go for the very first time. For the money, the build quality is pretty hard to beat, the all-mesh pads are a boon at this price and the compact footprint means it&rsquo;s more convenient than ever to have an e-kit in your home.
The Alesis Turbo Mesh took over from the popular DM Lite as one of the best cheap e-kits around. There&rsquo;s a lot to be impressed about when it comes to this kit from a beginner electronic drum set point of view; it&rsquo;s compact, quiet, easy to set up and most importantly feels good to play. Alesis puts playability and player experience high up on their list of priorities, and that is evident when you compare the Turbo Mesh with other kits in this price bracket.&nbsp;
The Turbo Mesh looks pretty cool straight out of the box. The black steel frame is more solid than we&rsquo;d usually expect at this price point, and was really easy for us to get to grips with - set up instructions are clear and everything is built and tightened using the supplied drum key, while pad adjustments are mostly made via wing screws. The cables that join each pad to the module are supplied as a &lsquo;cable snake&rsquo;, making it easy to connect everything up. Plug the correct jack into the correct pad, then the other end of the snake plugs directly into the module with one easy connection. We had our kit built and ready to play in half an hour.
Included in the box are four 8&rdquo; mesh pads for snare and toms, three 10&rdquo; cymbal pads and hi-hat and kick pedals, as well as a pair of drumsticks, the aforementioned drum key and the power supply; everything you need to get playing quickly.

Alesis Turbo Mesh Electronic Drum KIt

Susmit Sen, the legendary guitarist and co-founder of the pioneering band Indian Ocean, has partnered with Songdew to release Saiba Tandela, a tribute to Goa&rsquo;s rich cultural heritage and the opening track of his highly anticipated new album Azaadi.
The remaining tracks from Azaadi will be released one by one, building anticipation with each release. Inspired by the Konkani poem by Umesh Manohar Sardessai, Sen&rsquo;s latest release is a personal and musical journey into the heart of Goa, blending local traditions with his distinctive sound.
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<h3>The Journey of Azaadi</h3>
Supporting Sen on this journey are two remarkable vocalists: M. D. Pallavi and Sudheer Rikhari, whose voices bring an ethereal depth to the track. The song&rsquo;s production was helmed by the legendary Miti Adhikari, known for his work with iconic artists such as Radiohead and Nirvana, ensuring that every note resonates with emotional clarity.&nbsp;
`Saiba Tandela` in Konkani means `Master Boatman`, and the song is about a woman&rsquo;s desperate call to a boatman to help her cross a river, so she can unite with her elusive lover waiting on the other side.
Although Sen is not a native Goan, his love for the state and its language, Konkani, is profound. The song, rich in emotional depth, is his way of reconnecting with the state&rsquo;s heritage and traditions.
With its poignant plea for guidance through life&rsquo;s uncertainties, the song reflects universal themes of love, loss, and hope&mdash;values that resonate deeply with Sen&rsquo;s artistic philosophy.
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<h3>Susmit Sen Opens Up on the Inspiration Behind Azaadi</h3>
"You don&rsquo;t have to be from a place to feel its essence," Sen explains. "Goa has given me so much&mdash;musically, spiritually, and personally. This song is my tribute to the land and its people."
As Goa evolves into a modern tourist hub, Sen&rsquo;s release serves as a reminder of its deeper, culturally rich history. Saiba Tandela aims to rekindle Goans&rsquo; pride in their language and traditions, especially among younger generations. Sen&rsquo;s minimalist acoustic arrangement mirrors the ebb and flow of Goa&rsquo;s coastline, with the lyrics acting as a powerful narrative of inner peace in turbulent times.
Sen&rsquo;s new release is not only a celebration of Goa&rsquo;s rich cultural tapestry but also a bridge between the past and present. His sensitive adaptation of the traditional Konkani poem into a contemporary soundscape makes the language accessible while preserving its original spirit.
Listeners can access Saiba Tandela and the remaining tracks of the Azaadi album across popular streaming platforms such as Spotify, JioSaavn, Apple Music, and Amazon Music.
With Saiba Tandela, Susmit Sen reaffirms his place as an artist deeply connected to his surroundings. His music continues to transcend boundaries, weaving together traditions, cultures, and generations.

Susmit Sen Serenades Goa’s Soul and Konkani Culture with New Track Saiba Tandela

Lollapalooza has just announced their 3rd edition to be taking place in India on 8 and 9 march 2025. The <a href="https://in.bookmyshow.com/events/lollapalooza-india-2025-information-page/ET00409507">tickets</a> sales to go live from 5th Septermber 2024.
After a banger edition this year, audience are can expect some really good international acts to land in India in the upcoming edition. The 2 day gala is anticipated to be filled with loads of fun, melodic notes and excitement this time around.
The Bookmyshow promoted and co-produced music festival has 3 stages every year and tons of brilliant international and local acts. The venue in Mumbai is not yet announced but can be expected to take place at the gigantic Mahalaxmi Race Course.
General admission and Lolla Lounge (VIP) tickets will be available for sale starting from Sept. 5 2024 . With the opening of later phases we can expect more ticket ranges to go live.&nbsp;
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Stay tuned for more updates on the upcoming Annual Music Gala - <a href="https://lollaindia.com/faq.php">Lollapalooza</a>
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Here`s what the last edition line-up looked like :
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Lollapalooza 2025 announced, tickets sales kicking of on 5th sept 2024

Alobo Naga is a composer and a songwriter who also plays the guitar and Piano with competent ease. He started expressing his passion for music at the tender of 5 and by the age of 12 yrs he began performing his original composition. During his formative years he was part of the band &lsquo;Nice and Ugly&rsquo; as well as &lsquo;Spark&rsquo; enthralling audiences both at home and outside. In 2003 he was adjudged as the best vocalist and best performer in a musical contest &lsquo;Summer Jam 2003&rsquo; besides many other contests won, Alobo was the winner of North East India audition for International Music Competition and Festival Montenegro Held on April 24 at NEZCC Shilpgram in Guwahati. Alobo Naga holds a grade 8 certificate in Concert performance in Contemporary Vocals, from Rock School under Trinity School of Music, London.
The release of his Debut Solo Album, &lsquo;Road of Thousand Dreams&rsquo; in Feb 2010 met with resounding success as copies of his music cds flew off the shelves in no time. His versatility as a singer is clearly evident as he shifts effortlessly from one vocal range to another in his debut album. His Modern Naga Folk song &ldquo;HE-YO HE&rdquo; was chosen as the Modern Ethnic Naga Folk Dance music in 2010 Hornbill Festival. And even in 2012 he composed &ldquo;Naga Folk War Dance Music&rdquo; for the said Festival.
Alobo Naga &amp; The Band&rsquo;s song &lsquo;Painted Dreams&rsquo; was selected as the Theme Song of the prestigious International Short Film Festival 2011 &ndash;Guwahati. The song "Painted Dreams" went up to No.4 at International Top 10 chart at VH1, and was successively pronounced one of the top 50 videos of 2011 by the same channel.
At the Nagaland Music awards 2011 the band won honors including, "Best Rock song" for `Painted Dreams`, "Best Producer" and "Best Mixing". The band has performed tracks (OST) for a Bollywood movie `Beyond` under Golden Eye production and is also working on other movies.

Alobo Naga: Carrying Nagaland`s Music Legacy forward

Shalmali - April 2022

Discover unheard trivia about your favourite Indie artistes, every month.

Presenting an exclusive lowdown on how the Radio City Freedom Awards have changed the dynamics of the Indian independent music scene over the years, since its inception in 2013.

Road to RCFA

Starting his journey as an indie musician and composer OAFF&nbsp; released a few really beautiful tracks like "Perpetuate" , "Frontline" , "For a while" , he has lately stepped in the India Film music scene and has worked on the music for films like Gehraiyaan , Kho Gaye Hum Kahaan . While he continues to do so, his indie music hasn`t taken a back step and that is a delight for the loyal OAFF listeners.&nbsp;
That been said, lately he released a really groovy track with Lisa Mishra and 2 other artists Somanshu and The Rish called "Bahaane" . The 4 artists cameup with this song at a Goa residency organized by OAFF`s management "Rerpresent". About 15 artist were invited at a residence in Goa and were given the space to make music and comeup with ideas.&nbsp;
In a recent chat with OAFF at our studios , he broke down a lot of things for us about his indie music, film music, collaborative process, artistic instincts . This one thing&nbsp; he said realy stuck by :
"Everyone has a inner haunting and all our lives we are following that inner haunting, it makes us feel a certain way ,i dont`t know how to name that feeling but it feels like something you wanna chase"
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Watch the full chat here :&nbsp;
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Everyone has an inner haunting that we are following - OAFF

Here`s the list of all the winners at 66th Grammy Awards

With rising indie pop community, songs and <a href="https://www.radiocity.in/entertainment/indie-news/independent-pop-rock-band-naalayak-reveals-nft-for-upcoming-song-nusrat-through-fantiger-151" target="_blank" rel="noopener">music videos</a> are becoming meaningful to capture the listener`s attention. One such song is Sun Toh Na by independent singer-songwriter Savneet Singh. The indie pop song is a melodious cry for help which focuses on fighting and overcoming <a href="https://www.radiocity.in/entertainment/indie-news/independent-pop-rock-band-naalayak-reveals-nft-for-upcoming-song-nusrat-through-fantiger-151" target="_blank" rel="noopener">mental health issues</a>. Be it depression, anxiety, or aloofness - the song and music video will encapsulate you till the end.&nbsp;
As <a href="https://www.radiocity.in/entertainment/indie-news" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Radio City Freedom</a> reviews Savneet Singh`s latest release Sun Toh na, join us on a journey of India indie music recommendations.&nbsp;
The music video features Siffat Gandhi, a young woman who battles with depression and aloofness. While her body elegantly sways, her eyes so dry, scream for someone to listen to her.
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Capturing the raw emotions, Siffat dances on a thin thread of being shattered into pieces. Metaphorically, Savneet Singh`s Sun Toh Na is the perfect song if you`re out of words yet want your loud, troubled mind to be heard.&nbsp;All in all, with this being his fourth <a href="https://www.radiocity.in/freedom/news/tuesday-tunes--indie-songs-for-the-traveler-in-you-133" target="_blank" rel="noopener">independent release</a>, the singer-composer has done a fabulous job.
Having said that, this genre is already populated with such songs. Either we`ll be immune to this type of content or expect somethig different from <a href="https://www.radiocity.in/indie/news/anand-bhaskar-the-man-behind-the-soundtracks-of-popular-web-series-like-mirzapur-and-masoom-176" target="_blank" rel="noopener">talented indie artists</a> like Savneet.&nbsp;
Originally composed, written, and performed by Savneet Singh, Sun Toh Na is now available on YouTube and every major musct streaming platform.&nbsp;

Sun Toh Na - A Melodious Cry For Help, Savneet Singh Captures The Rawness Of Emotions

Artist of the Month Priya Saraiya on Laadli and the Art of Consistency

We`re delighted to welcome Priya Saraiya to our Artist of the Month series!&nbsp; Priya gives us an inside look at the making of her wonderful song "Laadli" in this exclusive interview and offers priceless advice on how to succeed in the music business.&nbsp;
Priya explains the significance of empowering women via music as well as the motivation behind the song "Laadli" and the strong message it sends.
Priya also delves deeply into the life of the artist, highlighting the importance of consistency in forging a long career and gaining notoriety. Her advice is sure to motivate you whether you`re an aspiring artist or a music lover!
&nbsp;Don`t forget to check out Priya`s current playlist, of course! Learn which songs are currently hitting a chord with her and gain insight into her musical tastes.&nbsp;
Come along for a memorable discussion with Priya Saraiya as we discuss "Laadli," the value of constancy, and the songs that are currently bringing her joy. &nbsp;If you want to see more exclusive videos from your favorite artists, don`t forget to like, share, and subscribe!&nbsp;

Thank God We Are Safe by Ramya Pandyan - Free Verse Sessions

Thank God We Are Safe by Ramya Pandyan - Free Verse Sessions

Won Tribe | This Is My Freedom | Radio City Hip Hop 91 | Labels | Tyranny of Power

Rappers MC Pep and Krantinaari, two-third of the collective, Won Tribe discuss the process of their compositions, the need for the presence and emergence of more female voices in the Indian hip-hop community and why they`d rather tell their stories than diss upon other`s journeys and achievements with Vijayalakshmi Narayanan. Watch the latest episode of the `This Is My Freedom`, only on Radio City Hip Hop 91.

Sourabh Joshi | Jam Session | Radio City Freedom

Check out indie singer-songwriter Sourabh Joshi belting out his originals exclusively on Radio City Freedom&rsquo;s Jam Session

Story of a Song KAALA KURTA  Tu Bas Naach Kavya & Kriti

Welcome to `Story of a Song` with Kavya &amp; Kriti! Join us as we unravel the journey behind sensational tracks, `KAALA KURTA` and `Tu Bas Naach`. Discover the inspiration, creative process, and the magic that brought these songs to life. Get ready to groove to the rhythm of music intertwined with intriguing narratives.&nbsp;

Inside Sarthak Saksenas Studio Crafting Dhun 

Inside Sarthak Saksena`s Studio: Crafting `Dhun` | From My Studio Series
Join us for an exclusive `From My Studio` episode with Sarthak Saksena! &nbsp;Get an insider`s look at the making of his latest hit, "Dhun," as he walks us through his creative space. Discover the equipment that fuels his artistic process and learn how the studio`s layout contributes to his signature musical atmosphere.
Sarthak shares the captivating creative journey behind "Dhun," unveiling how the studio environment played a pivotal role in shaping the composition and production of this mesmerizing track.
Dive into the mind of an artist blending Indian and Western influences. Learn how Sarthak seamlessly incorporates diverse musical elements in his studio, and explore the challenges and advantages of this unique approach.
Don`t miss the detailed breakdown of "Dhun," where Sarthak reveals the musical instruments and production techniques employed to achieve the perfect fusion of traditional Indian melodies and contemporary beats.&nbsp;
Embark on a musical adventure with Sarthak Saksena in this exclusive episode! Hit play now and unlock the secrets behind the creation of `Dhun` and the magic that happens in his studio.&nbsp;

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