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MUMBAI: Radio One 94.3 FM �Maximum Music Fataafat' has launched a search for India's most music passionate person titled �Chocoliebe Radio One- Music ka shahenshah'. Commenting on the new music property, Radio One Managing director Vineet Singh Hukmani says, �Having introduced the tangible product promise of 13 songs every hour with our �Maximum Music Fataafat' product, we received an overwhelming response from listeners. We will follow this up with activities that allow us to demonstrate passion for the music space.'
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MUMBAI: PVR Pictures would be releasing the world's first ever full length feature film based on The Woodstock Music Festival of 1969 - �Taking Woodstock' directed by Academy Award-winning director Ang Lee, in India on 9 October. The movie, as the name suggests, is inspired by one of the greatest and most pivotal moments in popular music history that gave birth to one of the largest music revolutions of all times in the world.
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MUMBAI: Network 18's online portal In.com has partnered with Sony Music India to promote teen singer Sean Kingston's new album �Tomorrow' In.com will provide free downloads of the remixed version of �Fire Burning' featuring Latin-American rapper, Pitbull for 2 days, a special preview of the track �Fire Burning' video, wallpapers, contests and other trivia about Sean Kingston' latest venture.
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MUMBAI: In a shocking incident, Bangalore based Opus bar and restaurant owner Gina Braganza died in the wee hours of Saturday after an accidental fall from her fourth floor apartment terrace.
read moreMUMBAI: Despite the rains, and rough weather, puddles, and constant drizzling, Mumbai's rock music lovers turned out in hordes at the Independence Rock XXIV to watch some of the nation's best pro bands. I thought hardly 30-40 people will turnout in this weather – look at you guys!... said Suraj Mani, vocalist of MotherJane as the revelers roared. Approximately, 3000 concertgoers soaked themselves to music yesterday.
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Mumbai: Bangalore based metal band Inner Sanctum were announced as the winners of Independence Rock XXIV on October 3, 2009 at the finale held in Mumbai. Inner Sanctum competed against Gravy Theory (Kolkata), Abraxas (Pune), Seize Her (Delhi) and Zygnema(Mumbai). The grand finale was judged by E-18 CEO Farhad Wadia and Shaa'ir + Func guitarist Randolf Correia.
read moreMUMBAI: Handset manufacturer HTC's Hero phone which uses technology developed by internet giant Google has been voted as the gadget of the year in the 2009 Stuff gadget Award. The phone, which has a five megapixel camera and a 3.2in screen, uses the Android operating system that allows users to access emails, the internet and texts easily. Fraser Macdonald, one of the judges at the 2009 Stuff Gadget Awards, said, ''With the HTC Hero, we've finally got a phone that fully exploits the potential of the Android OS to be as clever and as sexy as the iPhone.''
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MUMBAI: His first stint with A R Rahman was way back in 2006 hit film Rang De Basanti after he sang the passionate song Khoon Chala – but what the Delhi 6 track Massakali did for him two years later, remains unmatched. Now eagerly awaiting the release of his first solo album, Mohit Chauhan is ready to enter the non-film scenario – almost eight years after Silk Route disbanded.
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MUMBAI: Mumbai based Zygnema has made it to the finals of I-Rock and will now compete against bands like Inner Sanctum (Bengaluru), Gravy Theory (Kolkata), Abraxas (Pune) and Seize Her (Delhi) on October 3, 2009 at the Chitrakoot grounds for the I-Rock Grande finale
read moreMUMBAI: In a move to secure its position in the top three radio stations in radio listenership according to RAM data, Kolkata based Friends FM has introduced two shows in close succession
read moreMUMBAI: Australia and New Zealand have become the first markets outside of the US to experience MySpace Music, which launched Down Under on 1 October as part of its international expansion. The service is a joint venture between the News Corp-owned MySpace and the local offices of the four major record labels - EMI Music, Sony Music, Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group, and from the libraries of digital aggregators Orchard and IODA Media reports suggest that in the coming months, artists will be empowered to sell tickets and merchandise from their Web pages
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MUMBAI: India’s music has long been celebrated for its depth, diversity, legendary artists, and mread more
MUMBAI: To further propel India's music artists onto the global stage, YouTube announced a suiteread more
MUMBAI: Spotify isn’t wasting any time following the recent court decision in Epic Games v.read more
MUMBAI: Known for his pace, fire, and fierce on field attitude, Harshit Rana has quickly become read more
MUMBAI: At the inaugural World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit [WAVES] in Mumbai, YouTubread more
MUMBAI: For decades, the music industry thrived on contracts that kept artists from owning their own work, but those days are over. 98°, the multi-...read more
In honour of Darude’s 25-year career, the six kilometre Darude Sandstorm Run will be held in Helsinki on Sunday, August 31st, just under a week...read more
MUMBAI: Ready to relive the best of the 1980s?read more
MUMBAI: The Indian Music Experience Museum (IME) received another precious memento with a remarkable contribution from the legendary flautist, Padma...read more
MUMBAI: ZEE5, India’s largest home-grown video streaming platform and a multilingual storyteller for millions, announces an electrifying finale to...read more
