He Said, She Said - 2013

We speak with some of our favourite artists and personalities around and shoot a bunch of random rapid-fire�questions their way about 2013 and more to wrap up our review of 2013.�

features Jan 21, 2014

By Aditya Varma

Introducing: As We Keep Searching - Ambient Post-Rockers from Ahmedabad

As We Keep Searching are a young�ambient/post-rock band with Hindi vocals, hailing from Ahmedabad, Gujarat. We chat with them about their singles, plans for future releases, and the independent music scene in Gujarat and beyond.

features Jan 16, 2014

By Aditya Varma

Top 10 Albums of 2013

We take a look back at the top 10 releases in the indie music space in 2013. Tell us who you think should have made the list.�

features Jan 13, 2014

By RSJ Staff

Top 25 Songs of 2013

We racked our brains for days to come with this list of 25 of our favourite songs released by Indian indepedent artists in 2013, from rock, jazz, electronica, fusion, experimental, and so forth. Point us to all the songs we've missed out on.

features Jan 10, 2014

By RSJ Staff

Third Sovereign Set to Return with New Album

After more than two years of a long hush of silence, Third Sovereign - the brutal death metal band that found its origins in Aizawl, Mizoram – is coming back to do what it does best. We had an opportunity to speak to drummer Reuben Lalchuangkima about the band’s slumber, the recording of their new album and their much awaited return to the prodigal stage of metal music.�

interviews Jan 06, 2014

By Aditya Varma

Undying Inc. Release Video for 'IRONCLAD'

Delhi's Undying Inc. have released a video for their new single, 'IRONCLAD'

BUZZ! Jan 04, 2014

By RSJ Staff

Emerging Artists of 2013

It’s been a good year for young bands, with crowds far more receptive to new artists – young and old alike – and promoters also taking punts on these new bands. Plus, with the internet and Bandcamp and Soundcloud allowing anyone with an internet connection to upload new music, the opportunities for musicians to be heard, reach out, and get attention have naturally increased. So yeah, it’s not all gloomy, even if the weather here in Delhi really is. �

features Dec 31, 2013

By RSJ Staff

Best Indian Metal Albums - 2013

Though 2013 abounded in gigs, it was a pretty low-key year for Indian metal bands as far as album releases went. Quite a few promised albums never dropped for various reasons, the ones that did oscillated between ho-hum and downright unlistenable, and much of the year was given to bitching and moaning about the state of the scene. It wasn’t all that bleak, however; there were a few notable releases that made the top lists this year.

features Dec 30, 2013

By Deepti Unni

Photo Finish Series: Shooting from the Hip - Shiv Ahuja

The amount that (and the speed at which) Shiv Ahuja talks would make one wonder how this guy ever manages to shut up and click pictures. One look at his pictures though, and there's silence: the visuals spring to life in glorious black & white. We catch up with the 23-year-old Delhi photographer as he talks us through his process.

features Dec 26, 2013

By Akhil Sood

10 Observations about The Dewarists Season 3, Episode 4: 'Hadimba' (Lagori and Actors' Cult)

The Dewarists, a super-popular crossover TV show which finds that common place between music, travel, and collaborations, returns for its third season. The show airs every Sunday at 8 PM on MTV and every day of the week on YouTube. Here's our review of the fourth episode of the season, featuring a collaboration between folk/fusion band Lagori and theatre group Actors' Cult.

ODDITIES Dec 12, 2013

By Akhil Sood

Zoo: The Metropolis Jail Break

Kolkata's electro-alternative act, Zoo, are an intelligent and excitable bunch who're always looking to stretch the boundaries just a little. Here, we speak with them about the multiple layers their name holds, their performance at India Music Week - III, and their debut release, The Attic Sessions, their Zooniverse,�among other things.

features Dec 04, 2013

By Aditya Varma

Introducing: The Quirky Sounds of Mumbai's Madboy/Mink

The Mumbai duo, Madboy/Mink, have been making generating quite a buzz with their eclectic music and engaging and energetic live sets. We had a short chat with the band about their music and their identity, among other things.

features Jan 21, 2014

By Aditya Varma

features Jan 16, 2014

By Aditya Varma

features Jan 13, 2014

By RSJ Staff

features Jan 10, 2014

By RSJ Staff

interviews Jan 06, 2014

By Aditya Varma

BUZZ! Jan 04, 2014

By RSJ Staff

features Dec 31, 2013

By RSJ Staff

features Dec 30, 2013

By Deepti Unni

features Dec 26, 2013

By Akhil Sood

ODDITIES Dec 12, 2013

By Akhil Sood

features Dec 04, 2013

By Aditya Varma

interviews Dec 03, 2013

By Medha Singh