India’s first K Pop Idol: Sriya Lenka

In a proud moment for India, 18 years old Shreya Lenka was chosen to be a part of the globally renowned K Pop band Black Swan. The 18 year old from Odisha’s Rourkela becomes India’s first and only K Pop artist ever.

A bit of Jaadogiri from Anand Bhaskar Collective

Music composer/singer Anand Bhaskar has come a long way from his band ‘Anand Bhaskar Collective’. He has proved himself to be far more talented singer than just a guitarist or vocalist. The band specializes in blending carnatic music with rock. Bhaskar’s classically trained voice blends well syncing violin notes and electric guitar riffs. The band that has played all over the country and overseas at major festivals, and describes its sound as alternative rock and fusion.

There is a small inner child in me who is always excited to do new things: Arjun Kanungo

Real artists are the same on stage and backstage, Arjun Kanungo is one of them. Having been part of the Indian music industry for a decade now, Arjun Kanungo is one popular name in music circles. The year has been a busy one for the 31 year old who not only tied the knot with his sweetheart Carla Dennis, but he has also released a full album of 12 songs, 11 of them penned by himself.

DIY guitar book for beginners; Sidharth Kadadi

Mumbai’s founding member of Zygnema Sidharth Kadadi is on a high. Besides heading one of the top hard core heavy /thrash/ power metal bands, Kadadi is now author of a guitar book ‘The Guitar Journal Volume One’, that wannabe guitarists would swear by in bringing out the guitarist in you.

Globetrotting harmonica player: Rohan Singhal

Harmonica virtuoso Rohan Singhal has earned the respect of serious composers and music lovers the world over with his solo performances all over the world from playing at Mumbai’s Mahindra Blues Festival 2018, Ziro Festival of Music, Arunachal Pradesh (2019) and performances at various Jazz festivals in Goa. Those who attended the Mahindra Blues Special 2022 in Mumbai, would’ve surely seen his knockout performance playing with Soulmate. In February he was part of Padma Shri winner Usha Uthup’s new Blues single ‘Wokay’ where he played a blues solo.

Rang Bhavan had a certain charm, but even our new venue for I Rock has a beautiful look and feel to it: Farhad Wadia

The iconic music festival 'Independence Rock' returns this year with a big bang. The festival will continue to democratise music in this new chapter by questioning the status quo and reflecting on social and cultural changes. I-Rock's goal is to honour India's rock legacy while also providing a creative platform for the youth to express non-conformist ideas, freedom of speech, inclusivity, and equality.

It was either money or contentment and I chose the latter: Dancer - T Lakshmi Reddi

New Delhi based professional Kuchipudi exponent T Lakshmi Reddi is one of the foremost disciples of renowned Kuchipudi exponents and mentors, "Padmashri" Guru Jayarama Rao and Vanashree Rao, they have trained several students, Lakshmi holds the distinction of being among the most brilliant and has already performed in 17 countries.

My new song is about how to appreciate life: Akanksha Dhyani

Akanksha Dhyani pop Indie born and brought up in Dehradun, Akanksha is a musician in her dreams and a software engineer in pursuit of her dreams. She believes in music that has roots in memories and mostly writes about happy days, nostalgia for home and nature.

The song is about moving your fears and letting yourself fall in love: Druv Kent

Druv Kent is an internationally recognized and chart-topping singer-songwriter originally from Kolkata, now based in Singapore, who left a banking career to follow his passion for music. He is the first Asia-based musician in two decades to have his music backed by the UK's BBC Radio. With his earthy, anthemic and lyrical songs, the financer-turned-musician seeks meaning in a shifting world with contemporary folk-pop sounds blended with the fuel of his Indian heritage.

The Singing Sisters: Tetseo Sisters

The North East has consistently produced music that is synonymous with brilliance. Besides soloist and groups, several all-women bands are proliferating. The Tetseo Sisters’ are a household name that performs traditional Naga music. They hail from the Chakhesang tribe; the sisters come from a small village in a town called Thüvopisü in Nagaland.