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MUMBAI: Mumbai-based Geodesic Information Systems (GIS) and Idea Cellular have jointly announced the launch of Idea Radio - a mobile internet radio service. Built on Geodesic's Mundu Radio technology, Idea Radio will enable Idea's 20 million subscribers to tune in to a range of entertainment channels, 24 hours a day, without the need to carry a separate device, or to be within the limited range of FM radio stations.
read moreMUMBAI: Entertainment Network India Ltd's (ENIL) FM venture Radio Mirchi has completed the launch of all the 32 stations it had got licence for in the second phase of bidding.
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BANGALORE: Black Dog, in association with Radio Indigo and Alliance Francaise, is bringing in the French Alain Brunet trio for what they claim to be "an evening of eclectic blend of experimental jazz." The trio will join the tabla player Manosh Bardhan and Sarod player Debi Prasad for a performance in Bangalore on the 23 February.The Alain Brunet trios performance with the Indian musicians is set to draw up as much curiosity as the two different disciplines of music will bring out an exquisite m©lange.
read moreMUMBAI: B4U Music has joined the Prasar Bharti's Direct-To-Home (DTH) platform DD Direct+. The offering from Direct +, may provide a boost to B4U Music. With the availability on DD DTH, it will extend its viewership across India, as Doordarshan is one of the world's largest terrestrial broadcasters with over 1400 TV transmitters located throughout India covering 88 per cent of the country's geographical area.
read moreMUMBAI: Motorola, Inc, which is known around the world for innovation in communications, has successfully completed its acquisition of Sudhanshu Sarronwala's Singapore-headquartered pan Asian music provider Soundbuzz Pte Ltd.
read moreMUMBAI: B.A.G Films and Media FM venture Dhamaal 24 has launched at Ahmednagar, Jalgaon and Jabalpur, taking the total tally of its nationwide stations to nine.
read moreMUMBAI: Bhaskar Group's My FM has launched in Jabalpur, taking the total number to 17 FM across India. My FM is already operational in places that include Jaipur, Chandigarh, Jalandhar, Ahmedabad. Bhopal, Indore and Gwalior, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Kota and Ajmer.My FM business head Harrish M.Bhatia, said, "With the four stations in the state, My FM has the biggest and strongest network in MP. Which along with the strong listeners' connect that the stations have been able to establish, will add value to the overall media set up in the state".
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MUMBAI: In February 2008, Menwhopause was awarded the Jack Daniel's Legendary Mash Best Rock Band Award for 2007-2008. There's more good news for the band following the honour in that they will feature at the legendary mash festival at Lynchburg, Tennessee in April.As a lead-up to the mash festival at Lynchburg; Menwhopause have also confirmed their American tour. Menwhopause's tour actually started with an official showcase last March at South by South West [SXSW] in Austin, Texas. They were the first Indian rock band till date to give a performance there.
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MUMBAI: 9XM claims to have achieved a more than two-fold audience share lead over Viacom's global youth music brand MTV, and an audience share in excess of seven times that of News Corporation's STAR TV music platform Channel [V], both of which have been active in the sub-continent for over ten years (see chart below).The INX Media floated music channel, which last month reached out to an additional six million subscribers across India with a distribution deal on government-owned Direct-To-Home platform DD Direct Plus, says it has established an unprecedented leadership position in only three
read moreMUMBAI: The Justice Department of the US has approved the $19.5 billion sale of U.S. radio operator Clear Channel Communications by two private equity firms. The Justice Department said it would not oppose the acquisition of San Antonio, Texas-based Clear Channel by Bain Capital Partners and Thomas H. Lee Partners, as long as Clear Channel divested radio stations in four U.S. cities.
read moreMUMBAI: A team of international researchers have developed a groundbreaking audio software that could help music lovers searching for music on the Internet.
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MUMBAI: Today, M3F Festival, Northread more
MUMBAI: Hoopr, a leader in the royalty-free music space, is proud to unveil its latest innovationread more
As part of its refresh, the radio network recently launched its flagship show Dhun Badal Ke Toh...read more
MUMBAI: In a world where men are often encouraged to hide their emotions, we tend to overlook theread more
MUMBAI: Toronto-born quadruple–threat–rapper, singer-songwriter, producer, and professional volleyball player – Kofi today released his third studio...read more
MUMBAI: Today, the genre-defying brother duo Everyone You Know (EYK) release brand new album, ‘Ain’t Smiled in Ages’. Listen to the album [HERE]....read more
MUMBAI: India’s premier music licensing platform, Hoopr, has announced the release of "Khoobsurat" by Aditya Mishra, known artistically as Outsky....read more
MUMBAI: Club FM took an innovative turn for Children’s Day with Club FM RJ, engaging young talents across our six stations. The initiative invited...read more
MUMBAI: Amit Trivedi's Azaad Collab has been a breath of fresh air in the music world, and the release of Sajaniya has only strengthened its appeal....read more
