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From Indie Folk to Soulful Indie: Raghav Meattle, Swarathma & Suzonn Cook Up a Touring Feast
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Catatonic’s ‘Metanoia’ Is a Raw, Emotional Masterclass in Indian Post-Hardcore
Anoushka Maskey’s ‘Epilogue One’ Feels Like a Familiar Hug with a New Pulse
Inside ‘Ice Cream Frappe’: Sweet, Smooth With A Satirical Blend
Derek & The Cats’ ‘People to Meet, Places to See’ is a Record Both You and Your Dad Can Dance To
philterSoup ‘Lights On’ pioneers left field, intricate Electronica
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AI Music: How Big Is It, What Are the Laws, and Why It Matters to You
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
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Release Roundup #102 – Metal, Electronica, Pop & More!
“The only way forward is not to give up and to be all right with being alone at times” – In conversation with Rushil Aswal
Style and Static : Looking Back At AM.E.R’s ‘mera memoirs’
Indie’s Launchpad: How College Fests Shaped India’s Indie Scene and How They’re Changing
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