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MUMBAI: Bristol born, London based DJ & producer Coldbank has today dropped his addictive new single ‘Never Be The Same’.
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MUMBAI: Michael Jackson's estate is facing $24 mn suit for music rights of 'This is it'. Music producer Michael Jonzun has claimed that he helped create Michael Jackson's song 'This Is It'. Jonzun has filed a lawsuit in Massachusetts federal court, against MJ's estate and the track's co-writer Paul Anka, claiming that he owns one third of the radio-only single, which accompanied the 2009 documentary of the same name. He alleges that he helped turn Anka and Michael's 1983 song 'I Never Heard' into the track 'This Is It', but was never paid for his efforts.
read moreMUMBAI: Musical instruments(MI) market in India is set to touch $96 million by 2017, according to Musician Expo market research report. With the majority of population below 34 years, coupled with increasing acceptance of western culture and greater revenue figures translating into increased disposable income, Indian retail market is touted to rise over $ 833 billion by 2013.
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MUMBAI: Iconic ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas hopes that his work-in-progress memior provides an inspiration for young and upcoming artists to strive hard and never give up. The yet untitled book is expected to launch in the later part of 2013. Udhas, who recently started penning about his life and experiences, told Radioandmusic.com (RnM) that he was not looking to write a ‘good’ book but an honest book that would come as a guide and a reference for young singers.
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MUMBAI: Maintaining her repute of delivering an album every year since November 2009, R&B superstar Rihanna is all set to unveil a special limited edition of her seventh studio album ‘Unapologetic’ slated to hit shelves next month.
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Enrique who was the talk of town for his three-city India tour, succeeded in sweeping his fans of their feet by delivering his best performances. The ‘Micromax Enrique Iglesias Tour’ organized by ‘Only much Louder’ (OML) also featured Enrique's band comprising of Alex Feder and Emmett O'Malley (guitars), Joe Ayoub (bass), Gilmar Gomes (percussion), Van Seeley (drums), Laura Jones (vocals), Richard Maheux (keyboards) and Braden Wiggins (DJ) on the console.
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Enrique who was the talk of town for his three-city India tour, succeeded in sweeping his fans of their feet by delivering his best performances. The ‘Micromax Enrique Iglesias Tour’ organized by ‘Only much Louder’ (OML) also featured Enrique's band comprising of Alex Feder and Emmett O'Malley (guitars), Joe Ayoub (bass), Gilmar Gomes (percussion), Van Seeley (drums), Laura Jones (vocals), Richard Maheux (keyboards) and Braden Wiggins (DJ) on the console.
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MUMBAI: If music is the ‘food’ for the soul, get ready to be stuffed! LaunchCast, an exceptional new property by ArtistAloud.com will curb your voracious appetite for fresh sounds and tunes every fortnight starting November 1. ‘LaunchCast’ is a live stage set for 12 weeks where every fortnight one of the biggest Indie artists will not only sing and perform but will also play, record and mix a brand new album right there live on stage!
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MUMBAI: Senior IAS officer JS Mathur has been appointed as Additional Secretary in the Information and Broadcasting Ministry (I&B). Mathur will succeed Rajiv Takru, who was transferred in August to the Health and Family Welfare Ministry as Additional Secretary and Financial Advisor. The Appointments Committee of Cabinet has approved the assignment of Mathur, an official release said.
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MUMBAI: Presenting a musical twist in its content offering to music aficionados, Big CBS Spark has initiated an hour segment ‘Freaky Wacky’ celebrating Halloween. The episode will air today at 8pm. The segment will comprise of a handpicked playlist of special Halloween classic tracks from artistes like Pink, The Black Eyed Peas, Lady Gaga, Avicii, Aqua, Michael Jackson, Florence and the Machine and Nicki Minaj amongst others. It will also feature some of the wacky costumed music videos in recent times.
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MUMBAI: On his way to the hotel on Sunday, Sebastian Vettle’s official guide dialled in to Radio Mirchi studio and connected the World Champion with RJ Jassi. Initially surprised by the unexpected call, the bubbly and vivacious RJ Jassi had a wonderful conversation with Vettel. Speaking with RJ Jassi, Sebastian Vettel said, “It is a pleasure for me to be in India. Delhi is a great city and I look forward to visiting Delhi again. I have the best driver who helped me connect with you and the listeners of Radio Mirchi.”
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MUMBAI: JBL, a brand belonging to the premium global audio and infotainment group, Harman, broke its new advertising campaign for the India market last week. The iconic brand has a legacy of more than 60 years of audio innovation to its credit and has significantly stepped up its marketing efforts in the country over the past one year. It is a 360 degree campaign featuring the supremely talented AR Rahman, in a stylish new avatar.
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MUMBAI: The market for sample packs is more saturated than ever–forcing modern sample libraries read more
MUMBAI: BIG FM, one of India’s leading radio networks, presented the second edition of BIG IMPACread more
MUMBAI: BIG FM, India's leading radio network, successfully concludes the third season of 'Mairead more
MUMBAI: BIG FM, India's leading radio network, successfully concludes the third season of read more
MUMBAI: 93.5 Red FM, India’s leading private radio and entertainment network announced the fourtread more
