The Rise and Rise of Indie Music in India

In the late 1990s and early 2000s, when Indipop had fizzled out and DJ remixes of Bollywood classics ruled the charts, a revolution was brewing on the sidelines. In garages, pubs and shady clubs across the country, a new generation of musicians was emerging – one which chose artistic freedom over commercial viability.

Sounds from the Heartstrings – Rajeshh Thaker

Meet Rajeshh Thaker, an engineer turned Hawaiian guitarist, as he shares with us his life journey of love and passion for an instrument that is almost human for him. His signature favourite line is “My Music is what I am, more than what I do”.

“The world can be approached with goodness” Sonu Nigam

Culture Machine, has always created waves in the digital world with its cutting edge, quirky and experimental content. Be it ‘The Printing Machine’, a poetical satire by Kalki; Radhika Apte voicing against body shaming through ‘You’re beautiful’, or ‘The Indian’ series describing the Indian Sikhs, Muslims and Dalits amongst many other, there is always a social message in Culture Machine’s content. And now, once again, the digital media company has pushed the envelope by doing something extra ordinary – a social experiment titled “The Roadside Ustaad” featuring Bollywood’s most loved singer Sonu Nigam in a never seen before avatar.

Sound Engineering - an emerging career opportunity in India

India has witnessed a growth in the number of live concerts and shows over the past decade. The number of live venues in India that enable young musicians to showcase their talent is also increasing. Besides this, a host of festivals like the NH7, Mahindra Blues and Sunburn festival that showcase great artists and draw new talent each year will prove encouraging for any music professional in India.

Bhavan’s Cultural Centre, in Mumbai - A playground for the performing arts.

Many must have heard about Bhavans College situated in Andheri, but did you know that it is also a Centre for Performing Arts, and some of the most prolific and amazing artistes of the music world have performed in the auditoriums and in open air theatre housed in the college campus.

Why and how giant music stores collapsed in India

The year was 1999. Till then, the iconic Kala Ghoda music store Rhythm House literally held ‘Fort’. The only competition, by a large distance, was Hiro Music. But the sudden entry of megastores like Planet M near CST, Groove at Churchgate and Hi-Hat in Khar threatened to change the Mumbai scenario.

Love is the reason

Got a date with your Valentine and don’t know what to give, or don’t know how to spend it? Gift a CD of love songs or a DVD of the greatest Romantic movies ever. Music and Movies after all are a powerful tool, especially when it comes to setting the mood for love this Valentine’s Day.

Work by day, DJ by Night – The Dual lives of the DJs

DJ’s have always had this cool charisma that makes them stand out. But did you know these DJ’s have another life where they are playing complete opposite roles to a DJ.

Seven All time favorite Bollywood movies

Let’s welcome this Diwali with a big bang –a mixed bag of sky rocketing blockbusters to light hearted romcoms that have ruled our hearts for decades now. Sweeten this festival of lights by watching some dhamakedaar movies on Spuul with your loved ones.

The Marvels of YouTube

Few years back, who would have thought of taking one’s talent online! In fact, many of those who couldn’t utilize the traditional ways to showcase their talent had to let go of their dreams. But the sheer magic of YouTube has now transformed lives of many by not just giving them a platform to showcase their talent to the world but has also helped them to extend their journey further, beyond the web. From being born as a video sharing site, YouTube has today become a platform playing numerous roles in fuelling the aspirations of millions of people, giving fame to those who need while empowering many other socially and economically.