Ex-guitarist of Mumbai, Maharashtra based Hindi Rock act Shor Bazaar, Abhishek Dasgupta, has released his first official music video for the track Balram. You can watch the music video below! The song, inspired by Bollywood and South Indian masala flicks, was first released on 15/10/2011 as part of his 3 track debut EP titled EP 1. The video has been made in collaboration with Suhaib Syed and Bhushan Gachake.
Safar Releases Debut Music Video Khoye Hain
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SAFAR released the music video for KHOYE HAIN this Sunday, 8th April followed by a television premiere on 13th Friday 2012 on MTV.
The self-titled debut album from Hindi Rock band OHM is now available. The album OHM was released on 9th March and is available for "Free Download" at www.ohmindia.co.in. The band has also released its first official music video MAHADEVA available at www.ohmindia.co.in.
Joshish Released New Single Betukay Online
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JOSHISH released their new single last month. The song is called BETUKAY and it is their third official release. They had previously released two originals, the first one was HO SUBAH in 2007, they also released a video of the same in 2008 and then the second single was called STILL NOT TOO LATE, which was released in mid 2009. These songs were featured on several independent albums and created a lot of buzz amongst the followers of the band. BETUKAY has been released on all the major international portals including i-tunes, Amazon, Napster, CD Baby and more, making sure that their music has a global reach and it’s available for "Digital Download" at a very affordable price. They recorded the song partially at their home studio and the rest of it at EQ STUDIOS in Mumbai, then got it mixed and mastered by the well known producer, Zorran Mendosa from Auckland, NZ. The song revolves around the “Slavery Gets Shit Done” motto and it’s based on the untouched issues of Honor Killing, Racism and Casteism. The atypical sound of the song makes it harder to categorize into a genre and the band claims that this is just a tinge of their musical potentialities and the upcoming stuff would be more promising.
LIVE FROM THE CONSOLE’s third edition will be bringing the first ever annual "Playing For Change Day" day to Mumbai on 17th September at the RECORDING THEATRE at MEHBOOB STUDIO. The gig will begin at 6:30pm with a screening of “Peace through Music” (the Playing for Change documentary), this will be followed by four great live acts: KC Loy (Singer/Songwriter), AIRPORT (Indie/Hindi Rock), BOMBAY BASSMENT (Reggae) and BAY BEAT COLLECTIVE feat Microphon3 (MC) & Rhys (Sax) (Dubstep/Drum 'N' Bass).
Delhi based Hindi Rock band SIFAR prepares to release debut album in September 2011 on Delhi's premier record label BEATFACTORY MUSIC.
Sifar Releases Self-Titled E.P Online
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Post-Punk/Alternative Hindi Rock band SIFAR from Delhi is finally out with their self-titled EP recently on Delhi based music label, Beatfactory Music. The EP comprises of 3 soulful compositions by the band and is made available for Streaming/Download for the fans on their Official Website.
Rudraxsha Relases New Single Ujaale Online
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Alternative/Hindi Rock band RUDRAXSHA from Pune, Maharashtra recently came up with their new compostion titled UJAALE.
SixthVeda Releases New Single Bhalobashi
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Alternative/Hindi Rock band SIXTHVEDA from Kolkata, West Bengal are recently out with their new composition titled BHALOBASHI on their Reverbnation page.
Indian Rock Music: Current Scenario
Published in Music Articleser wondered how METALLICA, IRON MAIDEN, OZZY & many other artists like them came into the scene of music? Ever wondered why their songs & music is worshipped globally? That’s 'cause they connect! Their music connects to the audience! Talking about the band scene in India, still it’s in the nascent stage! In spite of the amount of talent the country holds still there's hardly any impact on the global music scenario.
Talking about the music in India, it’s more of bollywood music which majorly prevails while the fantabulous music from different bands is often unheard by a humongous mob! It’s 'cause there's a monopoly in the field of music in India. An individual or a group of individuals get success & make it big when you get a shot in the B-town! We hardly know a band or two who have made it big. One major reason for this is the connection to the general public. Indeed we have a lot of potential & definitely many bands coming up but they lack the "CONNECTIVITY". The bands have to leave out the phlegm in their music. Bangalore which is known as the ‘ROCK CAPITOL’ of India & numerous other cities have some amazing stuff for the country! But they go unheard in most of the parts of India 'cause people are not used to the kind of music they enjoy or which is enjoyed globally by the METALHEADS! As a comparison if at all we look on to the success of the bands in the neighboring country they are much more successful in their endeavors towards music 'cause they link with the general audience on a very strong term called "Language". Perhaps that's one of the main reasons why they are even appreciated in India! Aptly first & foremost thing in India for a band to click amidst the general audience is by eradicating the language barrier! There are countable bands that play Hindi Rock or Metal in India but there's a huge number of bands playing English Metal & Rock music. Indeed that's an art itself but then again the connection clause hinders the growth.
Secondly to support the band's music scene in India, there are hardly any record companies or television channels for their promotion. Media plays an important role in nurturing talent of a state. People put in a lot of effort to create music& it comes as a pain when they go unheard! Even more pathetic is that they have to promote their own music by themselves & also try to sell the records. This again accounts for the monopoly business! If we look globally many of the Hollywood flicks take their soundtrack from the albums & singles by different bands. We have many “A.R. Rahman & SHANKAR-EHSAAN-LOY” amidst us but they need support from the people & from the media. The Indian metal & rock scene should be globalized. As artists from overseas come and promote themselves why can't we replicate it? When we imitate the WEST in everything why music shall be left behind?
Main point is the social stigma & the structure of the society in India. Parents even if they want their children to be talented & make it big in the music industry don't want them to be associated with a band 'cause they think it spoils their lad it can get him to drugs & other things, they want their children to become engineers, doctors, lawyers etc but don't want them to make a career out in the music field especially with a band. These are some of the vulnerable issues of high concern. Today when we have entered the 21st century we still live in a box & never try to think outside it. We have created a world inside a bubble & we are happily living in it. It’s time that we break the bubble & revolutionize Indian music & take it to even greater heights! If we fail to do so we are surely wasting & gambling on the dreams, life & talent of many hopeful individuals. Let’s keep the music alive! \m/ ROCK ON!!
Rishabh Asthana
Ever wondered how METALLICA, IRON MAIDEN, OZZY & many other artists like them came into the scene of music? Ever wondered why their songs & music is worshipped globally? That’s 'cause they connect! Their music connects to the audience! Talking about the band scene in India, still it’s in the nascent stage! In spite of the amount of talent the country holds still there's hardly any impact on the global music scenario.