Remember the magic of music videos in the late '90s and early 2000s? This golden era of Indi-pop brought us iconic hits like Falguni Pathak's 'Meri Chunar Udd Udd Jaye' and the memorable Punjabi ...

Devesh Sharma offers a short glimpse of Suman Kalyanpur's life and times.

Over a decade ago, a seven-member group from a virtually unknown label in South Korea dreamed of a “big house, big car, and big rings.” But thanks to a lethal mix of undeniable talent, remarkable ...

It’s been said that music can change the world. Some might denounce that as exaggeration, but at minimum, music does have the power to stir emotions and bring attention to worthy causes. Over the ...

Spotify is a big name in the streaming music industry, but isn't the only service worth a listen. Broaden your musical horizons by firing up these feature-rich, recommended picks. In 2014, I began my ...

July 13, 2026 • After four decades as a founding member of Red Hot Chili Peppers, Flea goes solo with a stellar jazz band. June 26, 2026 • Pianist Lara Downes and Pulitzer-winning author Salamishah ...

July 10, 2026 • We're in that phase of summer pop doldrums when the same songs seem to be on repeat week after week. Can Stella Lefty, Yung Miami or Malcolm Todd make a run to crack the top 10? July 9 ...

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