<p class="p1">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.</p>
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<p class="p1">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.</p>
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<p class="p1">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.</p>
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<p class="p1">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.</p>
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<p class="p1">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.</p>

Musical Journeys Unveiled of Four Remarkable Indie Artist

<p>Harshit Misra (aka Hashbass), a musician &amp; producer from New Delhi, is inarguably one of the best bassists in India currently. Featured by market leaders such as Fender, D&rsquo;addario &amp; Akai, he has also been the go-to sessions artist for many successful acts in the Indian independent music industry for years. Harshit is also one of the two Indian producers in the great Timbaland&rsquo;s beat club.</p>

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<p>FuzzCulture is a two-piece electronica outfit consisting of Arsh Sharma (also of The Circus) and Srijan Mahajan (Half Step Down,Parikrama and Cyanide). The Delhi-based live act released their eagerly awaited debut album &lsquo;NO.&rsquo; in April 2015. FuzzCulture is also the newest addition to Universal Music&rsquo;s music roster under the labels new wing called Contrabands &ndash; a property of UMI, VH1 and Hard Rock Caf&eacute;.</p>

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<p>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.</p>

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<p>Jasmine Kaur Sandlas is an Indian-American playback singer, television personality, performer, songwriter who mainly sings Punjabi songs. She was also featured on the TEDx Talks, MTV Coke Studio and Spoken Word platforms.</p>

Jasmine Sandlas- 10 February

<p>Jasbir Singh Bains, better known by his stage name Jasbir Jassi, is a Punjabi singer, lyricist, performer and actor. He has released thirteen albums, his first pop album being Dil Le Gayee, released in 1998 with Times Music.</p>

Jasbir Jassi- 07 February

<p>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.</p>
<p>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;</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>

Alesis Turbo Mesh Electronic Drum KIt

<p>At first, the latest mk3 iteration looks quite similar to its predecessor, with 25 mini keys, eight chunky pads, eight rotary controls and the thumb stick style pitchbend/modulation. However, there are actually some significant differences.&nbsp;First, the keybed is new (Akai&rsquo;s Dynamic Gen 2 design) and although I&rsquo;m not a massive fan of mini keys in general, this is solid, responsive and mechanically quiet. Next up, the controller knobs are now a continuous rotary design and include both absolute and relative options.&nbsp;</p>
<p>One visually obvious addition is the OLED display. This tiny screen provides handy real-time feedback on controller data, MIDI channels, arpeggiator settings and beyond, although it doesn&rsquo;t seem to display the data generated by the keyboard.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Physically, the MPK mini mk3 has a new streamlined case, and they&rsquo;ve moved the USB socket from the side to the back and the button layout has also changed.&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Key Features</h3>
<p>25 Mini Keys Featuring New Keybed Technology<br />Brilliant OLED Display for Immediate Parameter Feedback&nbsp;<br />8 MPC Performance Pads w/ Note Repeat and Full Level in two banks (16 total)&nbsp;<br />8 Endless Knobs to tweak your software parameters&nbsp;<br />4-way Joystick for Pitch &amp; &nbsp;Modulation Control<br />Class-Compliant USB Connectivity&nbsp;<br />Built-in Arpeggiator&nbsp;<br />Sustain Pedal Input Jack&nbsp;<br />Superior, Sturdy Design &amp; Build</p>

MIDI Keyboard: Akai MPK mini mk3

<p>The SSL2+ interface has the excellent sound quality and solid construction that SSL is known for. It is equipped with two top-notch <a href="https://www.radiocity.in/freedom/news/adam-audio-a5x-studio-microphone-187" target="_blank" rel="noopener">microphone</a>/line/instrument inputs and 24-bit/192 kHz converters from well-respected manufacturer AKM. The SSL2+ gives you pro-studio sonics in a small package. It is housed in a solid-seeming, good-looking chassis and has Neutrik connectors and Alps pots. The SSL2+ can take a lot of wear and tear from being transported to different remote recording locations.</p>
<p>This interface comes bundled with a ton of excellent features, but there are a few that stood out to me. Here is what I am most excited about with this budget audio interface.</p>
<h3>BUNDLED SSL PLUGINS</h3>
<p>What I love most about this interface is that it`s a one-stop shop for everything you need to start recording and producing pro-quality audio. Whether you want to get into recording a podcast, music production, or tracking your band, you can do everything you need (save for the microphones) with the interface and the software bundled in your purchase.</p>
<h3>ANALOG CONSOLE SOUND</h3>
<p>SSL has done its work to pack as much quality analog coloration and circuitry as it can into this small interface. The interface comes with Solid State Logic`s Legacy 4K mode, which gives you the legendary sound of the company`s coveted SSL 4000 series analog console for your recordings,</p>
<h3>IT`S PORTABILITY</h3>
<p><br />So many things in my studio aren`t very mobile. Between the number of wires it takes to connect my synths, the weight of my gear, and the general design I`ve grown accustomed to, most things don`t move once they`ve found their home, which makes me love anything lightweight and easy to move around.</p>

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<p>Susmit Sen, the legendary guitarist and co-founder of the pioneering band Indian Ocean, has partnered with Songdew to release <em>Saiba Tandela</em>, a tribute to Goa&rsquo;s rich cultural heritage and the opening track of his highly anticipated new album <em>Azaadi</em>.</p>
<p>The remaining tracks from <em>Azaadi</em> 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.</p>
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<h3>The Journey of Azaadi</h3>
<p>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.<em>&nbsp;</em></p>
<p>`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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
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<h3>Susmit Sen Opens Up on the Inspiration Behind Azaadi</h3>
<p>"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."</p>
<p>As Goa evolves into a modern tourist hub, Sen&rsquo;s release serves as a reminder of its deeper, culturally rich history. <em>Saiba Tandela</em> 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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>Listeners can access <em>Saiba Tandela</em> and the remaining tracks of the <em>Azaadi</em> album across popular streaming platforms such as Spotify, JioSaavn, Apple Music, and Amazon Music.</p>
<p>With <em>Saiba Tandela</em>, 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.</p>

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

<p>Mumbai-based musician and songwriter David Britto, known by his stage name Arrows, has released his highly anticipated sophomore EP <em>Wilderness</em> on September 27, 2024. After receiving praise for his debut <em>Friends Tonight, Strangers Again</em> in 2023, Arrows returns with a deeply personal record that pays tribute to his family through a collection of four emotionally rich tracks.</p>
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<p><em>The striking artwork for Wilderness by Carina Miranda reflects the intimate and heartfelt essence of the EP.</em></p>
<p><strong>A Tribute to Family and Home</strong><br /><em>Wilderness</em> is a special project for Britto, with each song representing a significant emotional moment in his life. The opening track, "38," is a nostalgic instrumental homage to the home he grew up in. "The Light" offers a message of hope, while the title track, <em>Wilderness</em>, honors his late grandmother. The EP concludes with "Say To You," a heartfelt dedication to his parents.</p>
<p>Arrows teamed up once again with singer-songwriter Vernon Noronha, who not only lent his vocals to the EP but also handled the production. The duo previously collaborated on Arrows&rsquo; debut single &ldquo;Spaces&rdquo; in 2019, and their chemistry shines through on <em>Wilderness</em>. Noronha&rsquo;s skilled production and acoustic arrangements elevate the emotional depth of each track, making this EP a truly immersive listening experience.</p>
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<p><br /><em>David Britto and Vernon Noronha bring their shared musical vision to life in the making of Wilderness.</em></p>
<p><strong>Crafting an Acoustic Soundscape</strong><br />The acoustic-driven soundscape of <em>Wilderness</em> is complemented by contributions from seasoned musicians such as Siddharth Basrur on drums and bass, and Jason D&rsquo;Souza on bass, mixing, and mastering. Their work adds layers of depth to the EP, blending effortlessly with Arrows` emotive songwriting.</p>
<p><em>Watch the official music video for "The Light" from Wilderness and immerse yourself in the emotional storytelling of Arrows.</em></p>
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<p><strong>The Rising Journey of Arrows</strong><br />Launched in 2018, Arrows is Britto&rsquo;s collaborative project, blending his powerful songwriting with contributions from notable Indian indie artists. From performing at major festivals like Bacardi <a href="https://www.radiocity.in/freedom/news/indias-happiest-music-festival-nh7-weekender-is-back-in-pune-this-november-185">NH7 Weekender</a> to being featured on Spotify&rsquo;s &lsquo;Rock in India&rsquo; playlist, Arrows has steadily built a name in the Indian indie music scene. As a former journalist for Rolling Stone India and host of the <em>My First Record</em> podcast, Britto has chronicled the evolution of Indian music, and his own work as Arrows continues to make waves.</p>
<p>For fans of heartfelt, acoustic-driven indie rock, <em>Wilderness</em> is a must-listen. The EP is available on all major streaming platforms.</p>

Arrows Releases Heartfelt EP ‘Wilderness’ Featuring Vernon Noronha

<p>A&rsquo;Hosea, the rising star of North East India&rsquo;s hip-hop scene, is back with a message that transcends beats and bars. His latest single, "East Side," from the upcoming sophomore album <em>The Call</em>, is a powerful anthem calling for recognition and respect for the North East region. Known for his socially conscious lyrics and his role as a voice for the youth of Shillong, A&rsquo;Hosea&rsquo;s work has always carried a deep sense of purpose. But with <em>East Side</em>, he&rsquo;s stepping up not just for himself, but for an entire region that has been neglected for far too long.</p>
<p><em>Before we dive deeper into A&rsquo;Hosea&rsquo;s latest masterpiece, experience the raw energy of `East Side` yourself.</em></p>
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<p><strong>The Anthem of the North East</strong><br />"East Side," featuring Nagaland&rsquo;s Moko Koza and Shillong&rsquo;s Wanme, is more than just a track&mdash;it&rsquo;s a battle cry. The collaboration shines a spotlight on the rich cultural identity of the North East, blending the diverse voices of these hip-hop talents. Together, they deliver an urgent call to respond to the systemic neglect that their region has faced. The aggressive beat, produced by U Lyngskor, underpins the emotionally charged lyrics that reflect the struggles, pride, and resilience of the people.</p>
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<p><br /><em>The powerful trio: A&rsquo;Hosea (center), Moko Koza (right), and Wanme (left) are reshaping the North East hip-hop scene.</em></p>
<p><br /><strong>Lyrical Mastery Meets Raw Energy</strong><br />What makes "East Side" special is the combination of passion and lyrical prowess. A&rsquo;Hosea&rsquo;s verses cut deep, as he speaks for an entire community that has been overlooked by mainstream India. His lines, filled with metaphors of struggle and triumph, are complemented perfectly by Moko Koza&rsquo;s signature flow, which embodies the spirit of Nagaland. Wanme&rsquo;s hook brings it all together, making the track not just a song, but an anthem for change.</p>
<p><strong>The Journey of A&rsquo;Hosea</strong><br />Starting his journey in the rap game at just 12 years old as part of India&rsquo;s youngest rap crew <em>Symphonic Movement</em>, A&rsquo;Hosea has grown into a leader in the North East&rsquo;s hip-hop movement. His debut album, <em>Gift To Give</em>, won him critical acclaim for tackling issues like addiction, education, and religion, all while maintaining the raw edge of boom bap beats. His latest project, <em>The Call</em>, is set to continue that tradition, with collaborations featuring top-tier talents like Yelhomie, Meba Ofilia, and more.</p>
<p><strong>A Movement Bigger Than Music</strong><br />"East Side" isn&rsquo;t just another track to add to your playlist&mdash;it&rsquo;s a movement. With hip-hop recently exploding in South India with Hanumankind&rsquo;s "Big Dawgs," A&rsquo;Hosea and his collaborators are positioning the North East as the next region to watch in Indian hip-hop. The trio hopes to inspire other artists to rise and use their music to tell the unique stories of the North East, a region rich in culture but often sidelined by the rest of the country.</p>
<p><em>Stream `East Side` on all platforms and join the movement to uplift North East hip-hop.</em><br /><br /></p>

A’Hosea Unveils Powerful New Single ‘East Side’ from Upcoming Album ‘The Call’

<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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;</p>
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<p>Stay tuned for more updates on the upcoming Annual Music Gala - <a href="https://lollaindia.com/faq.php">Lollapalooza</a></p>
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<p>Here`s what the last edition line-up looked like :</p>
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Lollapalooza 2025 announced, tickets sales kicking of on 5th sept 2024

<p><strong>Connor Price</strong> , international Singer/Songwriter/producer runs this campaign called <strong>`Spin the Globe`</strong> where he spins the globe with a finger on it and eventually collaborates with a underrated singer/rapper from the country where the globe stops. In one such recent episode he came across this underdog singer form&nbsp; Punjab called <strong>`Harsh Likahri`</strong> , a 16year old boy who raps and produces original music . Apart from that he`s also an instagram sensation due to his freestyle rap verses on the platfrom which have millions of views and likes. Harsh had released only two singles up until now&nbsp; when Connor came across his profile and decided to hit him up. Connor then featured a verse by Harsh on his track <strong>"Customs</strong>" which is blowing up everywhere .</p>
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<p>Harsh is being regarded as the new `Avatar` of Sidhu Moosewala by the Moose fanbase. After the later artist`s demise people have been on the lookout for the new Punjabi rapper sensation who could be as vibrant and powerful as Moose. Guess after the discovery of this new kid `Harsh Likhari` fans might find their lost Moosewala afterall. Everyone is definitely on the lookout for&nbsp; this lil` Moosewala and so are we.</p>
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<p><em>Till then you can stream <strong>Harsh Likhari`s </strong>released catalogue here :&nbsp;</em></p>
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Do we finally have someone to fill Sidhu Moosewala`s shoes ? Watchout for this 16 yr old rapper.

<p>Indian rappers/hiphop artists Divine,Karan Aujila released a 8 song Album on 16th feb,2024 and its a pure treat filled with&nbsp; groovy numbers and some hard bars.&nbsp; While Karan uses Punjabi language for his verses, Divine goes all in with his original style where he spits in Hindi.</p>
<p>The artists released song "100Million" from the album before the album launch which created a crazy buzz amongst the fans , seeing such diverse artists coming together for a project was really a surprise and treat for the listeners. one can see Divine`s old time collaborator Jonita Gnadhi coming on for a feature on the song "Yaad".</p>
<p>The album is a perfect mix of reminiscing long lost love, embracing what they`ve achieved overtime and being grateful for the luxury life they living right now. It`s really good to see Artists from extreme parts of the nation for the sake of art.</p>
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<p><em>Listen to the album here:&nbsp;</em></p>
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Divine and Karan Aujila get in them feels on their new album "Street Dreams".

<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>

Alobo Naga: Carrying Nagaland`s Music Legacy forward

<p>Composed of three pioneers in music- Bruce Lee Mani (guitarist and singer), Rajeev Rajagopal (drummer), and Leslie Charles (bassist), Thermal And A Quarter also known as TAAQ is quite versatile in their identity and had released seven studio albums by their 20th anniversary in 2016, their second album being the first concept album to be released by an Indian rock band. One of India&rsquo;s most enduring rock bands, TAAQ has released eight albums so far. The band combines classic rock with <a href="https://www.radiocity.in/freedom/news/mahindra-blues-festival-is-back-with-its-11th-edition-in-mumbai-314" target="_blank" rel="noopener">blues</a>, jazz and funk, and has toured the US, Europe and Asian countries.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>It&rsquo;s been more than two decades since the royalties of rock from India captured our minds with their powerful aesthetic &lsquo;Bangalore Rock&rsquo;. Known to have coined this famous terminology in the early years of their formation in 1996, they like to consider themselves to be a brand characterized by an Indian soul with a global approach. The band describes their music as " It&rsquo;s overtly &lsquo;Western&rsquo; &ndash; guitar, bass, drums, English lyrics (no Bollywood, sitars or tablas here) &ndash; but nested in that shell is a complex, multi-layered and nuanced experience: where Emily Dickinson meets Tagore, Phish meets. The Mahavishnu Orchestra and Steely Dan goes out for a curry"</p>

Thermal And A Quarter- The Creators Of Bangalore Rock

<p>SickFlip` is an electronica solo project brought to life by Sarvesh Shrivastava &ndash; a music composer, producer and performer from Mumbai, India. Musically, SickFlip has an indefinable mix of calm / serene / melodic vibes and atmospheres to contrasting bass-heavy / chest rattling festival smashers.</p>
<p>As a new age <a href="https://www.radiocity.in/freedom/news/the-og-electronica-artist-in-india-dualist-inquiry-aka-sahej-bakshi-225" target="_blank" rel="noopener">electronica artist</a>, SickFlip&rsquo;s driving force comes from an amalgamation of travel, music and collaboration. Known for his love for organic world instrumentation incorporated onto fresh, electronic rhythms, SickFlip&rsquo;s shows are all about dance, energy, good vibes and memorable experiences. In a short span of time since his emergence on the scene, he has belted out worldwide digital releases on record labels like High Chai Records (US), Rub A Duck recordings (Netherlands), Plain Dope records (UK) and Sony Music (India). Notably, he was tasked to create an official remix for Finnish bass artist Axel Thesleff and produced a full length album for Irish singer- songwriter Cian Finn. The Ladakh Project &ndash; an elaborate conceptual audio-visual showcase &ndash; got him national acclaim.</p>
<p>Just in a span of a few years from its emergence, SickFlip belted out worldwide digital releases on record labels like High Chai Records (US), Rub A Duck recordings (Netherlands) , Plain Dope records (UK) &amp; Sony Music (India).</p>

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