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- News
From Indie Folk to Soulful Indie: Raghav Meattle, Swarathma & Suzonn Cook Up a Touring Feast
Music or Monolith? Why Spotify’s Audiobook Move Might Prove To Be A Disaster For Artists
He Said, They Said: ‘Enjoy Enjaami’ Creators and Maajja Label in Payment Standoff
Facepalm at SPXCEJXM: The Ongoing Festival Fiasco and What it Means for the Indian Music Scene
Puerto Rican Artist Melissa Otero Sends Legal Notice to Mood Indigo Team Accusing Them of Mistreatment
- Reviews
Arvasu’s ‘The Traffic Horn Orchestra’: Finding Harmony in the Urban Cacophony
‘Bheegein’ by Joshua Singh: A Tender, Disco-Tinted Reverie
Kayan Asks “Is Love Enough?” in a Heartfelt and Electrifying New EP
‘Caged Authority’ by ROFO – Five Track Rock Opera for The Unruly
Ananda Sen’s “Pages From The Past” Becomes Miti Adhikari’s Swan Song
- Industry Insight
Setting Up Your Music Business: Registration Essentials
Collaborate, Innovate, Elevate: Inside the Exclusive Madverse for Managers Event
Shedding Light on the Evolving Landscape: Reclaiming Black Box Royalties in the Indian Music Industry
The DIY Musician’s Toolkit: Building a Home Studio Under 10k
Behind the Playlist: Decoding Our Fascination With Spotify Wrapped
- Featured
How A Forgotten Rice Mill Became Goa’s Coolest Jazz Bar
Yuva Sur Sartaj 2025: The Search for India’s Next Hindustani Vocal Star
Release Roundup #99 – Indie Pop, R&B, Alternative & More!
Turn Up the Streets: 3 Days of World Music Day Celebration with Buskr Chowk
Producer-Led Albums: Why It’s Time We Let Them Take Center Stage
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Madverse Music has officially announced the launch of the second edition of its flagship initiative, Empower Fund, aimed at supporting the independent music community in India. The announcement was made in line with World Music Day, marking a continued commitment to strengthening opportunities for emerging artists. First introduced in 2023, the Empower Fund is an annual artist grant designed to provide direct financial support and industry recognition to promising independent musicians. In its second edition, the fund will award two selected artists with a grant of INR 75,000 each, making the total fund value INR 1,50,000. Applications are now open and will close on 30th June 2025. Artists across all languages, genres, and regions are encouraged to apply....
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A press release for Tienas’ new album reads as follows : “Tienas’ O (Deluxe) plays like a late-night drive through the fragmented corridors of...
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Savera’s new EP, Strongest Boy Alive, is an electronic delight. I had been excited for the artist’s solo debut, having heard fragments of his...
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“This album is a record of my personal history,” Karun says. “I don’t want to hide anymore.” Chehre stretches across genre, emotion, and geography....
Opinion
In the ever-evolving landscape of independent music, one truth remains constant, the beat is the backbone. While singers often receive the limelight, the producers...
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There is a new mostly-acoustic, guitar heavy EP on the block – and it’s Max Kate’s Sunflowers and Dreams. The artist, originally from Uttarakhand,...
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From its first tone, Extern’s Bada Shauq pulls a familiar string of emotion we’ve all experienced. A slow, honest unpacking of the first song...