Grammy-nominated quartet Hiatus Kaiyote to perform in India for the first time

Jazz has always been about freedom, pushing boundaries and deconstructing traditional techniques to produce contemporary interpretations that redefine the future of music. Bringing the magic of this inherently evolutionary and experimental genre, Teamwork Arts’ Jazz India Circuit is back with the 2018-19 season featuring path-breaking contemporary jazz musicians from India and around the world who continue to push the boundaries of the genre today.

Joe Satriani to perform at the Pune edition of NH 7.

The Happiest Music Festival has just announced its much-awaited artist lineup for this year's Pune edition. The ninth edition of the festival is returning with some prominent global artists, including Joe Satriani, Hiatus Kaiyote, FKJ, God Is An Astronaut, Nightmares on Wax, sleepmakeswaves, The Contortionist and West Thebarton. The festival also features some of the best artists from India including Benny Dayal & Funktuation, Bhuvan Bam, Dualist Inquiry, Mahesh Kale, Ritviz, Shubha Mudgal, Salim-Sulaiman and The Local Train.

Jazz Singer Loretta Holloway to perform in Mumbai

After making their mark in the live music scene of India with many genres such as EDM, Rock, Pop, Hip Hop, Folk and more across varied entertainment IPs, Live Viacom18 and Jazz Addicts now come together to create a sublime jazz tour property in the country called Jus’ Jazz. This property aims to bring to the Indian audiences the finest world-class mainstream and classical jazz from around the world.

Los Angeles Hip-Hop Producer UpsideDown releases “Cyclone” Feat. Jaz Dhami

In a collaboration with hip-hop producer, songwriter and DJ, UpsideDown, Saavn will release Cyclone on Artist Originals (AO). Originally from Toronto, Canada, UpsideDown is one of the South Asian community’s well-known artists for hip-hop, R&B, and fusion music.

Indian Performing Right Society opts for digital payments for licenses

In a pro-Digital India move, the Indian Performing Right Society (IPRS) has gone cashless, by encouraging digital payments, for smooth, convenient and effective transactions. Under the new management, who has set a goal of making the IPRS a world class organisation, the introduction of digital payments is a step in that direction. With this cashless system of applying for a license, users can now simply log on to the IPRS website, fill in the application, and make the required payment online. Post this, the applicant will receive their license immediately via e-mail and SMS.

Dave Grohl presents ‘Play’ a two part min documentary

As Foo Fighters wind down another leg of the massive Concrete and Gold tour with a Wrigley Field doubleheader that rocked 75,000+ of Chicago’s FF faithful, Dave Grohl announces an unprecedented new project born of the most challenging performance of his storied career.

Bazzi unveils ‘Beautiful’ (Feat. Camila Cabello)

One of the biggest breakout artists of the past year, Bazzi, has teamed up with multi-platinum global chart topping singer/songwriter Camila Cabello, just off of her two back to back #1 singles Havana and Never Be the Same for a new version of his hit single Beautiful. This brings the two back together after Bazzi joined Camila on her sold out North American Never Be The Same Tour.

Alluri featuring Glen Matlock from the Sex Pistols live at Hard Rock Cafe this month.

With a sound that melds a gamut of aspects into a distinctive whole, Alluri is a genre-hopping, internationally known indie singer, songwriter, composer, who now splits his time between Italy, India, and the UK. He will be taking the stage at some very iconic venues in India this August to bring alive his unique tunes.

Mama Mia – Here We Go Again – Soundtrack out now

Polydor Records is pleased to announce the release of ‘Mama Mia! Here Wego Again’ The Movie Soundtrack featuring an all-star cast bringing the timeless lyrics and melodies of ABBA to delight fans old and new alike.

Sunburn Festival 2018 Early Bird tickets on sale now

After 11 Years of creating memories and magic, Asia’s biggest dance music festival, Sunburn went Live with limited Early Bird tickets on 23rd July on www.bookmyshow.com for its 12th Edition to be held at The Oxford Golf Resort, Pune from 29th to 31st December 2018. The bookings opened at a blazing pace as fans across India and International markets were eagerly awaiting to get their hands on the tickets for Sunburn Festival 2018.