Japanese app firm Line Corp agrees to acquire MixRadio from Microsoft
MUMBAI: When buzz emerged that Microsoft was spinning off the free personal music streaming service- MixRadio, as an independent entity in July 2014 following its acquisition of Nokia, there was absolutely no clarity on what shape the spinoff would take.
EVC music festival supports living in harmony with animals with PETA Youth
MUMBAI: People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) Youth, a division of PETA, has partnered with Twisted Entertainment to be the social-cause partner for the EVC music festival. It will give PETA Youth supporters a platform to promote the message of living in harmony with animals.
9XM introduces dance music show æ9XM House Of DanceÆ with DJ Chetas
MUMBAI: Bollywood music channel- 9XM has added another popular music genre to its programming, by introducing a dance music show ‘9XM House Of Dance'. The two hour music show, in association with DJ Chetas, will feature exclusive Bollywood mash-ups/remixes for television.
Vishal Dadlani gives contemporary twist to Neeraj AryaÆs Kabir CafÚ on æThe DewaristsÆ
MUMBAI: For the sophomore episode of 'The Dewarists - Season 4', well known Bollywood music composer Vishal Dadlani will be seen collaborating with up and coming independent music group Neeraj Arya's Kabir Cafe.
Arun Jaitley launches mobile application of the Digital Calendar 2015, will include AIR and DD updates
MUMBAI: Information & Broadcasting minister Arun Jaitley launched digital calendar 2015 mobile application recently. The app will serve as a planner to the users bringing news updates from AIR and DD News.
Music sparks language development in poor kids
MUMBAI: Researchers have found that children from poor socio-economic backgrounds, who regularly attended music classes show larger improvements in how the brain processes speech and reading scores.
'Chasing Storm' will be followed by multiple gigs across India
MUMBAI: 'Chasing Storm' festival will be held on 31 December 2014 and 1st January 2015 and it will kick-start a series of gigs that will take place across 12 destinations in the country.
Sony Music and Tencent ink music distribution deal for China
MUMBAI: With an aim to develop China's paid market and control piracy, music label- Sony Music and Tencent announced their partnership on Tuesday. The partnership will enable internet giant Tencent to distribute Sony Music's catalogue in China.
Big Magic Ganga introduces musical reality show 'Bhakti Samrat'
MUMBAI: General entertainment channel Big Magic Ganga, will add a musical twist to its programming by introducing a devotional musical talent show 'Bhakti Samrat'.
