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MUMBAI: Radio digitalization is now just around the corner as the implementation of DRM receivers in All India Radio stations are progressing at a good pace in the country. The move will also increase the receiver demand in the country, signaling an opportunity for receiver manufacturers for export as well. Indian receiver manufacturers are now witnessing a great opportunity for the Indian electronics industry. Some manufacturers are stated to have begun collecting details and making suggestions to be considered by the Government as part of the AIR roll-out plan.
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MUMBAI: Being amongst the handful of radio broadcasters witnessing tract in the internet radio domain, Radio City has innovated a lot in its web radio stream PlanetRadioCity over the years. Now aiming to gain traction from increasing mobile consumption, the network has launched a mobile app to further promote indie music to its listeners.
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MUMBAI: The RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group owned pioneer retail store Music World has announced its exit from the music retailing business. The shutdown, has been attributed to fall in sales and revenues across its stores since the last fiscal.
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MUMBAI: Albanian-British singer songwriter Rita Ora is the new face of pop diva Madonna and daughter, Lola’s junior lifestyle brand Material Girl. Protégé of Jay-Z, 22-year-old Ora, topped UK charts in 2012, with her debut album ‘Ora’, which spawned three number one singles. She joins former faces of the international brand like Georgia Jagger, Kelly Osbourne and Taylor Momsen. She begins her association with the brand with the release of Autumn/Winter 2013-14 campaign in July.
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MUMBAI: T-Series, one of the largest music labels dominating bollywood today took a bold step when it ventured into film production. After witnessing a recent spate of success in the space, the label is now further expanding its footprints with a line-up of films under its banner. After recently signing a deal to produce Bhootnath 2 and revive BR Films, the label has inked yet another deal with director Umesh Shukla of OMG fame, to produce four films.
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MUMBAI: After an illustrious journey of 23 years, Susmit Sen, renowned guitarist and co-founder of the iconic band Indian Ocean has decided to end his association with the band. Speaking with Radioandmusic.com Sen says, “I have left Indian Ocean to start something individually. I have been doing my solo activities with my band ‘The Susmit Sen Chronicles’ from the past seven to eight months. It will be a seven member band.”
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MUMBAI: Addressing the growing need amongst listeners to reconnect with the melodious tunes of the golden era, Big FM has undertaken a programming innovation by launching a retro show titled ‘Suhana Safar with Annu Kapoor’ on 24 June. Making his debut as an RJ with the show will be veteran actor Annu Kapoor. The show will feature musical trysts and forgotten stories of the retro era as part of the morning drive time from 10am-12pm in its Mumbai and Delhi stations. The show will be aired across 35 stations of the network.
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The past six seasons of the singing reality show Indian Idol, has helped the brand consolidate its position as one of the leading non-fiction properties on television, the first of its junior editions is also expected to live up to the brand name by giving children a chance to showcase their talent and groom them for a career ahead.
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MUMBAI: Pop singer- songwriter Shibani Kashyap is exploring new musical landscape. The guitar- strumming songstress known for heartfelt lyrics and soulful ballads, has teamed up with good friend Mika Singh famous for king-size persona for a Punjabi dance track. The song, which will be part of Kashyap's upcoming album, will see her shake the dance floor a la Punjabi style. This is the first time the two artists have collaborated together.
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MUMBAI: Micromax, one of the largest handset manufacturers in India, is using music- a simple and powerful promotional tool to reach out to consumers globally. With an in-depth understanding of rapidly changing consumer preferences coupled with the use of advanced technologies, Micromax is differentiating itself from the competitors through music.
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MUMBAI: Having quit the show as a judge after its 11th season, Latin pop singer Jennifer Lopez is reportedly planning a return as jury member on the next season of the singing reality show American Idol. The singer-actress stated that she is open to reprising her role of a judge on American Idol but is not sure what has been decided. She refused to divulge details on whether she has been approached to be part of the show's judging panel.
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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
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MUMBAI: Google initiated testing of the 'hum to search' feature in late 2023 on its YouTube Musicread more
MUMBAI: The worlds of art and technology have always had an intricate relationship, but in recenread more
MUMBAI: Many new and exciting Indian pop talents have called Molfa Music home in the past year, including singer-songwriter Ananya Jafa, whose latest...read more
MUMBAI: Following the success of its inaugural edition, Goafest 2024 is set to bring back 'Advertising Rocks', an initiative that offers a unique...read more
MUMBAI: In a spectacular blend of tradition and innovation, Amandeep Singh, the son of renowned musicians and singers Bhupinder Singh and Mitali...read more
MUMBAI: Popular youth entertainment channel, Zing, remains steadfast in its commitment to embodying the spirit of the youth. Following the successful...read more
MUMBAI: Pacha Ibiza and Solomun reveal the highly anticipated Solomun+1 lineup featuring renowned artists such as Âme, Jamie XX, Denis Sulta, HAAi,...read more
