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7 Toughest Moments in Indian Music in 2019

7 Toughest Moments in Indian Music in 2019

We recall those we lost, the gigs that were unceremoniously disrupted and the venues which had to down its shutters…

January 6, 2020

High Spirits Sexism Allegation Case: Conflicting Accounts Emerge; Artists Boycott Venue, Law Experts Urge Women to File FIR

Attendees and former staff detail incidents of molestation and misogyny; regulars stand by owner Khodu Irani; venue denies allegations; Pune…

October 23, 2017

Premiere: Celestial Teapot’s Exhilarating New Single ‘Lumens’

The Pune instrumental rock band intersperse heavy and mellow on their six-and-a-half-minute release

September 28, 2017

Exclusive Premiere: Halahkuh’s Incendiary New Single ‘Indignant’

The Pune thrash metallers recall the trials and tribulations of Mongolian warrior Genghis Khan

July 22, 2017

Listen: Mumbai Alt Rock Band Unohu’s Second EP ‘Babel’

The band’s four-track record makes political statements and features more mature and “organized” songwriting

August 17, 2016

French DJ Epic Empire Plots India Tour

Fabrice Delcambre on his four-city gig hop and how he’s crafting an album that combines his love for orchestral music,…

April 20, 2016

Pune’s High Spirits Café Launches Band Competition, ‘Bandcubator’

The first edition of the contest features 20 bands from Mumbai and Pune aiming for total prize of Rs 2.4…

February 3, 2016

Gig Review: Ferry Tales and Krazy Electrons at High Spirits, Pune

The double-bill gig, held at a Sunday brunch, could well have been a Saturday night club offering

September 24, 2015

Turn It Up To 11: Animesh Das of Solar Deity

The black metal band's bassist is cranking it up with these tracks right now

May 17, 2013