The Humming Tree

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

The Humming Tree Announces Closure This Month

The Bengaluru venue is the third in the span of a year to succumb to pressures of license laws and…

September 19, 2019

Gig Report: Backdoors 2018, Bengaluru

With bona fide party-starters like Anderson .Paak and the Free Nationals, the second edition of the outdoor concert series was…

February 23, 2018

TesseracT added to Backdoors 2018 Lineup

The UK prog metal band will return to India for the fourth time, representing the heavy end of things at…

January 17, 2018

Anderson .Paak and The Free Nationals, Wolf Alice Set for India Debut At Backdoors 2018

The Californian vocalist-drummer and London rock band are among top acts to perform in Mumbai and Bengaluru in February

December 7, 2017

Tinariwen: ‘Money Has Too Much Power in the World’

The famed Tuareg veteran folk rock band’s bassist Eyadou Ag Leche talks about touring, their India connection and misconceptions about…

November 8, 2017

Eccentric Pendulum Ready Long-Awaited EP ‘Tellurian Concepts’

The Bengaluru metallers will launch their latest release at two gigs this month, including gig series Unscene and supporting French…

October 12, 2017

Record Store Day Comes to Mumbai, Bengaluru and New Delhi

Thousands of exclusive titles will be available via online store The Revolver Club, who are also hosting talks, performances and…

April 21, 2017

Mike Posner Closes Out India Tour with Signature Calm and Wisdom

At his Bengaluru show, the American pop artist prefaced his radio hits with reflective tunes in an intimate setting

January 29, 2017

Mike Posner: ‘Anything can be Inspiring to me’

The American hitmaker talks about his upcoming special acoustic India tour, going to the Grammys as a nominee and future…

January 24, 2017