MUMBAI: Indian bands and artistes are taking the digital route to market themselves and go global.
The latest in line are Bangalore's folk rock band Swarathma who has brought out a first ever i-phone application, as reported earlier by radioandmusic.com.
The application allows fans to connect with the band, get Google Map directions to the next Swarathma performance, watch video and even play along with a song using the motion sensor feature of the iPhone.
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MUMBAI: Logitech has announced the launch of Z313 speaker system, a 2.1 system and takes 25 watts (RMS) of power.
The speakers feature a control pad which allows users to easily turn on the speakers, adjust the volume or plug in headset. The headphone jack also allows users to listen to music directly from the iPod.
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MUMBAI: The founder of audio equipment company Harman Industries, Sidney Harman, has acquired loss-making Newsweek from the Washington Post for $ 1.
As part of the deal, Harman will also accept Newsweek's liabilities of approximately $71 million. He will also retain most of the weekly's 350 employees and give it a couple of years to reverse losses.
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MUMBAI: After enthralling the audience for several years, Zee TV's musical reality show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa is back on the channel in a new avatar. The show in its 15th year will be titled as Hero Honda Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Singing Superstar.
The show will be aired from 13 August every Friday and Saturday at 9.30 pm.
Sa Re Ga Ma Pa has set a benchmark over the last 15 years, one that is synonymous with the best in music. We are in the quest for a new voice for the industry – Mus...
MUMBAI: BANGALORE: 94.3 Radio One has brought out one-of its-kind value added SMS services for listeners as part of its umbrella sms/mobile service brand �Any Time Music'.
When tuned to 94.3 Radio One, a listener just has to sms SONG to 53650. He will immediately get an sms detailing which song is playing on the station currently, its music composer and singer. This service is called �Song Gyaan'.
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MUMBAI: On the 27th September 2010, Sony Music will be reissuing George Michael's iconic album, Faith, now remastered. It will be available in multiple special formats including Limited Edition Numbered Collectors box set.
When George Michael released his debut solo album Faith in 1987 it instantly caught the imagination of the entire pop world, becoming a milestone in both George Michael's career and in popular culture. It remains a high point in pop music, as well as a measure for any artist wanting to cross musical genres and gather both popular and critical appeal.
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MUMBAI: Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, better known by her stage name Lady Gaga has created a history by receiving 13 MTV Video Music Awards nominations
Among the 13 nominations are best pop video, best dance music video, best female video and best collaboration for Telephone featuring Beyonce.
Beyonce, Usher, Jay Z and Eminem are among others who are well represented in the nominations. Justin Bieber is up for best new artist, a category up for public vote.
But th...
MUMBAI: With expiry of Sony's contract, American Idol's hunt for a new label has come to an end as Simon Fuller, the creative brain behind the show has struck a deal with Universal Music Group to release albums recorded by stars of the TV show.
The terms of the distribution deal between 19 Entertainment, which produces the programme, and Universal is similar to the agreement that was signed between 19 and Sony Music.
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MUMBAI: It's raining awards for the Indian music industry. Almost half a dozen Bollywood, non-Bollywood and regional awards have been announced since the beginning of this year. The latest one to jump into the offer is Reliance Broadcast Network's radio arm Big FM that has announced to host the �Big Marathi Music Awards 2010.'
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MUMBAI: After having won the the license to offer 3G services in 13 key circles in the country Reliance Communications has announced an exclusive strategic partnership with Universal Music to offer music-related services and content across RCom's GSM, CDMA, 3G Mobile and Wireless Broadband platforms.
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