Meet the YouTube Foundry Class of 2025: Three artists leveraging YouTube to redefine India's music landscape

India’s dynamic music landscape is driven by a new generation of artists who are making their mark on the global stage and building fan communities. These creators are not just adapting to the future of music, they are redefining it.

AP Dhillon announces new single ‘By My Side’ is a country-inspired sound shift

Punjabi hitmaker AP Dhillon has unveiled his newest single By My Side. Known for breaking boundaries and blending cultures through music, AP explores a fresh sonic direction with a guitar-led, country-inspired sound — a shift that still carries his signature warmth and emotional depth.

Runt announces new single ‘Smashing Souls’

Mumbai-based alternative rock band Runt return with their brand-new single Smashing Souls, released on 26th October, 2025. The track marks the band’s fourth single ahead of their much-anticipated full-length debut album. The release coincides with Runt’s live performance at G5A, Mumbai, as part of the Big City Spiral gig series.

Shashwat Sachdev becomes the first Indian music artist to co-compose with Hans Zimmer

In a landmark collaboration, two-time Academy Award winner Hans Zimmer—renowned for iconic scores such as ‘The Lion King’ and ‘Inception’—has joined forces with India’s national award-winning composer Shashwat Sachdev for the title theme of the British television series ‘Virdee’. The title track also features Emmy-winning British film and television composer and music producer James Everingham, celebrated for his impactful contributions to projects like ‘Apollo: Missions To The Moon’.

Vishal Mishra announces his biggest ever pan India Tour

Bollywood’s celebrated composer, lyricist and singer Vishal Mishra is set to embark on his largest-ever homegrown tour to date, making this multi-city trek a nationwide musical celebration. Having delivered numerous chart-toppers over his decade plus career; he is now bringing his music directly to fans across various Indian cities with his most ambitious project yet — the Pagalpan Tour

Emraan Hashmi and Yami Gautam’s captivating on-screen bond shines in Vishal Mishra’s ‘Qubool’ from the film “Haq”

Emraan Hashmi and Yami Gautam, two of Indian cinema’s most magnetic and emotionally nuanced performers, share a deeply resonant on-screen dynamic in Haq’s newly released track, Qubool, presented by Junglee Music (a division of Times Music).

Neelkamal, Paradox bring on a power packed collab on Naach Meri Naagin that features Soundarya Sharma

T-Series and Bhushan Kumar are back with another chartbuster in the making - Naach Meri Naagin. A truly unique collaboration after a long time, the track brings together the best of music, rap, and performance, making it the ultimate party banger of the season.

Amazon Music India presents ‘Track by Track’ featuring Diljit Dosanjh’s 15th Album, ‘Aura’

Amazon Music India proudly presents a brand-new edition of its exclusive Track by Track series, featuring the G.O.A.T Diljit Dosanjh, a powerhouse actor and singer whose global influence is redefining the Punjabi music and film landscape.

Olly Fest 2025 a vibrant new music and cultural festival

What happens when music, heritage, and community come together at one of the city’s most iconic landmarks? You get Olly Fest— Mumbai’s newest cultural celebration — an experience that goes beyond music to capture the spirit of connection, creativity, and joy.

Mary Ann Alexander teams up with Doja Cat hitmaker Linden Jay on new single ‘Love Or A Lesson’

Following a string of successful global releases, India’s rising R&B sensation Mary Ann Alexander is set to captivate audiences once again with her upcoming single Love or a Lesson that addresses the uncertainties and shifting dynamics of love that often accompany intimate relationships.