Radioandmusic Editorial

South Carolina's Candice Glover wins American Idol

RnMTeam — Sat, 18 May 2013 18:25:21 +0530

MUMBAI: South Carolina's Candice Glover was named the winner of ‘American Idol’. Season 12 of the hit singing reality show saw 23- year old Glover beat compatriot and co-favourite Kree Harrison of Tennessee for the title. Both had been, at one time, the show’s low vote getters.

Xolo unveils X910

RnMTeam — Sat, 18 May 2013 17:57:53 +0530

MUMBAI: Intel powered next Xolo smartphone the dual-SIM X910 with Android 4.0.4 ice cream sandwich is unveiled in India.

The phone sports 4.3-inch display qHD capacitive display, 1GB RAM, Intel Atom Processor Z2460 single core, 5MP rear camera, 0.3 MP VGA front camera, 4GB storage, 32GB expandable memory via microSD, FM Radio, WiFi, bluetooth, 3G, 3.5mm audio jack and 2000 mAh

The phone has been priced at Rs 9,999 and is available on online stores. Earlier, it had launched Xolo X900, Xolo X500 and Xolo X1000.

Red FM bole ' Garmi Ki Bajao, Gola Chuso'

RnMTeam — Sat, 18 May 2013 17:36:18 +0530

MUMBAI: 'Gola Chuso' one more exhilarating concept by Red FM is successfully running on Red FM's Mumbai station. The initiative is to counter the rising temperatures in the city, and this has been on-air activity past 5 days.

The Mumbai ka Shanna RJ Rishi Kapoor in his show 'Mumbai Local' has played various contests and given winners of the contests opportunity to have Gola with Rishi Kapoor @ chowpatty. RJ Rishi was seen enjoying Gola bash at chowpatty together with Red FM's team and listeners on Friday, 17 May 2013.

Dhingana introduces video ads for iOS

RnMTeam — Sat, 18 May 2013 17:23:29 +0530

MUMBAI: After working on content development, Indian music streaming service Dhingana is building up ways to rake in moolah. The company has announced premium video advertising for iOS that provides advertisers and brands with an opportunity to engage consumers with pre-roll and post-roll TV quality commercials.

The democratization of independent music

RnMTeam — Sat, 18 May 2013 14:33:56 +0530

Radio City digital media & new business SVP & business head Rachna Kanwar sheds light on the changes in the industry and the road map for indie artistes:

Folk music rules over film music in AIR Chhattisgarh

RnMTeam — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:56:15 +0530

MUMBAI: Music has been an integral part of radio programming, but when it comes to variety in music then radio is completely dominated by bollywood music. In its zest to stand apart from the herd, All India Radio (AIR) in Chhattisgarh provides variety in music. AIR Raipur station has bagged the best station for its contribution in folk music five times uninterruptedly.

Bob Dylan inducted into American Academy of Arts and Letters

RnMTeam — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:04:35 +0530

MUMBAI: Legendary musician Bob Dylan has been inducted as an honorary member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters, joining the ranks of leading writers, composers and artists in the prestigious 115-year-old group.

Honorary members into the Academy are people of great distinction in the creative arts.

Remo: "Without originality or individuality, an artist is photocopier at best"

RnMTeam — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:38:05 +0530

Multi-lingual and instrumentalist Remo Fernandes has worn many musical hats throughout his career. Born 8 May, 1953 in Goa, Fernandes was a prodigious musician at a young age and already managed to form a band in school.

Not satisfied in sounding contemporary and acceptable in the Mumbai live music circuit, he undertook a journey to seek his musical calling.

One Direction announces third album and world tour

RnMTeam — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:25:28 +0530

MUMBAI: After earning widespread fame for their tracks, British boy band One Direction is now gearing up to launch its third album stated to be different from their usual work. The band will also embark on their third world tour ‘Where We Are’ early next year.

The five singers said that their new album will depart from the teen pop that has had young girls screaming since they first emerged from a talent show.

Louis Tomlinson told agencies, “The answer is yes, there will be a new album and yeah, I think it's taking a slightly rockier tone to it.”

AR Rahaman and Vishal Bhardwaj are special: Sukhwinder Singh

RnMTeam — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:02:14 +0530

MUMBAI: Sukhwinder Singh is one of the most popular singers of India, with admirers all over the world. His popularity reached greater heights with his song 'Jai Ho!' which won international honours like the Academy Award for the 'Best Original Song' and a Grammy Award for the 'Best Song'. He has delivered many musical hits with his style and presentations having worked with many musician in his career. But as a singer, he feels musicians like AR Rahman and Vishal Bhardwaj are special and the new ones miss the charm.