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From Indie Folk to Soulful Indie: Raghav Meattle, Swarathma & Suzonn Cook Up a Touring Feast
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Facepalm at SPXCEJXM: The Ongoing Festival Fiasco and What it Means for the Indian Music Scene
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Arvasu’s ‘The Traffic Horn Orchestra’: Finding Harmony in the Urban Cacophony
‘Bheegein’ by Joshua Singh: A Tender, Disco-Tinted Reverie
Kayan Asks “Is Love Enough?” in a Heartfelt and Electrifying New EP
‘Caged Authority’ by ROFO – Five Track Rock Opera for The Unruly
Ananda Sen’s “Pages From The Past” Becomes Miti Adhikari’s Swan Song
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Setting Up Your Music Business: Registration Essentials
Collaborate, Innovate, Elevate: Inside the Exclusive Madverse for Managers Event
Shedding Light on the Evolving Landscape: Reclaiming Black Box Royalties in the Indian Music Industry
The DIY Musician’s Toolkit: Building a Home Studio Under 10k
Behind the Playlist: Decoding Our Fascination With Spotify Wrapped
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“When We Sat Down To Create Together, We Were Very Aligned In Thoughts & Intentions” – In Conversation With Shrey Jadav & Zeba Tommy
“I was just a ‘kid’ inspired by Kid A” – In Conversation With Surya Pratap
“I Am My Audience, I Am My Target.” – In Conversation With Tanmaya
How A Forgotten Rice Mill Became Goa’s Coolest Jazz Bar
Yuva Sur Sartaj 2025: The Search for India’s Next Hindustani Vocal Star
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