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MUMBAI: In an effort to strengthen its roots in the regional non-film genre, music label EMI India has acquired the Charsur label's entire classical Carnatic music catalogue. The 5-year deal has helped EMI add more than 250 albums to its kitty.
read moreMUMBAI: Renowned playback singer K J Yesudas has been selected for the lifetime achievement award of Symphony TV for the year 2010, reports PTI. "The award is being given to Yesudas for his outstanding contributions to Indian music world," said Symphony TV MD V Krishnakumar at a press conference....
read moreMUMBAI: Converse, a youth brand has announced �The Original Band' hunt, a search for original music by upcoming bands who are passionate about their music. The band/ contestants can register by visiting any Planet Sports or Converse store and fill in the registration form. Online registration is...
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MUMBAI: Samsung Electronics has announced the launch of three new dual-SIM handsets which include Samsung Star Duos GT-B7722, Guru Dual 25 (GT-E1225) and Guru Dual 26 (GT-E1252). The GT– B7722, a 3G and 2G touch dual-SIM active phone has 5MP AF camera with LED flash, the FindMusic app that tracks...
read moreMUMBAI: 94.3 MY FM is dedicating a week long of on air specials to the singer par excellence Lata Mangeshkar. Lataji, who recently turned 81, in true spirits, connects to the �Jiyo Dil Se' proposition of 94.3 MY FM. This living legend has been ruling the music industry for a span of 68 years and...
read moreMUMBAI: And what a night Mumbai saw! There was hysteria all around as the Bacardi Sean Kingston India Tour 2010 kick started in Mumbai and chart topping Sean Kingston performed live before hundreds of fans at the Hard Rock Caf?©. Throwing down the hottest club tracks, â€?Fire Burning' and â€?...
read moreMUMBAI: Andy Parfitt, Controller of BBC Popular Music, today (29 September 2010) announced that the local BBC Introducing shows across 40 BBC Local Radio stations are to be rebranded as BBC Introducing.... Speaking to members of the Broadcasting Press Guild, he announced that many of the shows...
read moreMUMBAI: Radio Misty 94.3 fm, the first and Number one fm station of North Bengal and Sikkim is Official Radio Partner to Indian Tea Forum — The World Cup of Tea in Siliguri from October 4 to 6 to promote Tea. This Event is hosted by Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) in association with the...
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MUMBAI: Shridhar Subramaniam, MD, Sony Music Entertainment (SME) India, has been named President, India and the Middle East. He will continue to be based in Mumbai, and will report to Richard Sanders, President International.
read moreMUMBAI: Another theme song has been launched for the Commonwealth Games, this time for the volunteer programme in an effort to "connect" with the masses, PTI reports. Titled 'Delhi United In Spirit... In Action', Commonwealth Games Organising Committee chairman Suresh Kalmadi launched the audio CD...
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MUMBAI: To meet the demand for dual-SIM handsets, Intex has unfurled IN 2044 Gem, the latest dual SIM entry level phone with a feature-rich portfolio. The GSM + GSM phone has expandable memory up to 4 GB. It boasts of a fairly big screen measuring app 4.5 cm in length, video player, FM radio, FM...
read moreMUMBAI: Veteran actor Shriram Lagoo, danseuse Yamini Krishnamurti and classical music exponent Kishori Amonkar were among a host of artistes honoured with the Sangeet Natak Akademi fellowships and awards for the year 2009 by President Pratibha Patil today. Six eminent personalities were conferred...
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MUMBAI: Star Plus has launched its new reality show �MasterChef India' that presents new dimension to the art of cooking.
read moreMUMBAI: Jagermeister has added top talent to the already hard-hitting 2010 Jagermeister Fall Music Tour. Jim Florentine of VH1's "That Metal Show" is set to emcee North America's biggest thrash tour in 20 years; the 1991 original "Clash of the Titans" lineup – Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax. The...
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MUMBAI: Anara Publishing continues to make waves in the Indian music scene, building on their iniread more
MUMBAI: Google is gearing up to introduce a Gemini Artificial Intelligence (AI) extension for Youread more
MUMBAI: Universal Music Group (UMG) delivered impressive first-quarter earnings that surpassed exread more
MUMBAI: Universal Music Group and TikTok have announced a new licensing agreement, marking the enread more
MUMBAI: Vianet Media, founded by Mr.read more
MUMBAI: India International Centre hosted an evening of spoken words and live music by acclaimed interdisciplinary artist and actor Sujoy Prasad...read more
MUMBAI: One of the most anticipated releases of the month, ‘Mr. & Mrs. Mahi’ is a partnership of love and dreams starring Rajkummar Rao alongside...read more
MUMBAI: Heftyverse, an innovative Metaverse initiative by Hungama Digital Media, joins hands with Bhamla Foundation to introduce Ecotainment, a...read more
MUMBAI: The indie music scene is about to witness an electrifying collaboration as the versatile Veena Bhatia joins forces with the renowned lyricist...read more
MUMBAI: London-based four-piece PREP have released a new single "Call It" via Bright Antenna Records, featuring Eddie Chacon! Alongside the single...read more
