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Girish Pradhan Joins Metal Stalwarts Accept For Their 50th Anniversary Album

German heavy metal band Accept selected Sikkim-born vocalist Girish Pradhan for their 50th-anniversary double album,…

Tip of the Day: Perform Live Whenever You Can

Build Real Fan Loyalty Through Live Performance Digital streaming allows your music to travel, but…

Times Music Acquires Catrack Entertainment to Expand Punjabi IP

Times Music recently completed its acquisition of Chandigarh-based Catrack Entertainment. The deal brings a massive…

Spotify Introduces ‘Human Artist’ Verification to Combat AI Content

Spotify recently launched a new verification system to distinguish human musicians from artificial intelligence accounts.…

Green Gigs: How Sustainable Concerts Are Changing India’s Live Music Sector

Environmental sustainability is altering how promoters and musicians plan live shows in India. The industry…

Lukkhe Integrates Rap Culture With Episodic Storytelling

The upcoming Amazon Prime Video series Lukkhe premieres on May 8. Directed by Himank Gaur,…

Scorpions Cancel 2026 India Tour Due to Medical Issues

The German rock band Scorpions canceled their four-city India tour. BookMyShow Live announced the cancellation…

WHAM 2026 Documents the Legacy of Women in Indian Music

The Indian Music Experience Museum in Bengaluru recently concluded its third edition of the Women’s…

Flipkart To Enter India’s Live Event Ticketing Sector

Flipkart is preparing to launch its own live event and entertainment ticketing platform in May…

Ye (Kanye West) Confirms First India Concert for May 2026

Kanye West will perform his first concert in India on May 23, 2026. The event,…

World Jazz Festival 2026 Kicks Off 5-City India Tour

The World Jazz Festival returns to India for its sixth edition this April. Organized by…

Tip of the Day: Don’t Skip YouTube Content ID

Turn every use into revenue If your music is on YouTube, it’s likely being used…

Tip of the Day: Own Your Audience, Don’t Rely Only on Algorithms

Why direct fan connection matters for artists Social media is great for discovery, but it’s…

Northeast Guitarist Imnainla Jamir Signs Global Deal With Ibanez

Guitarist Imnainla Jamir from Nagaland has signed a global endorsement deal with leading guitar brand…

Coke Studio Bharat Continues Blending Indie + Folk at Scale

Coke Studio Bharat continues to expand its footprint in India by blending independent music with…