I want my MTV

It all began on 1st August, 1981, at the stroke of 12:01 a.m., when MTV aired its very first video — Video Killed the Radio Star by The Buggles. A line from the song — “we can’t rewind, we’ve gone too far”, couldn’t have been more prophetic. Because in that moment, the world of music changed forever.

Teatime and Transcendental Meditation: The Beatles in Bangor, Wales

Pots of tea, milk bottles, sandwiches and Transcendental Meditation. Reagan Gavin Rasquinha sketches out their first meeting with the Maharishi. Whose teachings were brought to their notice by model Pattie Boyd, who was Harrison's wife at the time.

Vh1 India will surely be missed

705,856… The numbers we would press as we put on the TV. The one and only channel which played English songs…VH1 India. But that ended on 15th March 2025.

Ozzy Osbourne (1948 – 2025): A Tribute

Ozzy Osbourne—the haunting voice of Black Sabbath, the madman who reshaped rock, and one of heavy metal’s most unforgettable figures, died on 25th July, 2025, at the age of 76. After years of declining health, the bat-biting, batty genius has finally left the stage. And for those of us who grew up with his voice in our heads, it’s like losing the compass that always pointed toward the weird and the real.

What do cryptic etchings and vinyl grooves on LP Records mean?

Have you ever wondered what the small etchings near the label on the record are, Reagan Gavin Rasquinha informs us that they are not decorative, but tell a small but interesting story to aficionados as well as the curious…

Brian Wilson (1942 – 2025): A Tribute

Brian Wilson, the soul behind The Beach Boys, the sonic architect of ‘Pet Sounds’, and one of the most quietly radical figures in pop history passed away died on 11th June, 2025, at the age of 82. With him goes a certain kind of innocence, and a whole world of music that could make heartbreak shimmer and joy sound like prayer.

Sylvester Stewart AKA Sly Stone (1943 – 2025) – A Tribute

Sly Stone, the mercurial frontman of Sly & the Family Stone and one of funk’s most revolutionary architects, passed away on 9th June, 2025, at the age of 82 after a prolonged battle with COPD and other health complications.

The Band that undid the Supergroup gods

It was an unlikely group that marked Clapton’s recalibration detour and the folksy whisper that changed his tone, finds Reagan Gavin Rasquinha

Top 5 iconic summer pop albums with the musical-inspired mixology of curated music and cocktail pairings

Fun in the summer sun. Here are five special cocktails to enjoy with your buddies. Whether you’re a casual listener or a certified pophead, we’re sure you have one (or more) of your albums that hold a special place in your heart - bringing back memories, sparking excitement, or simply just playing in your head on loop from pure catchiness.

Taylor Swift - Sophisticated, Electrifying and Bootilicious

Any man would be rendered helpless in the presence of global icon singer – songwriter Taylor Swift standing tall at 5 feet 10 inches, making her towering over many singers in the music industry.