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Ray Manzarek of The Doors passes awayRay Manzarek, passed away yesterday at the RoMed…
Daft Punk’s new album climbs the iTunes chartsRandom Access Memories, electronica duo Daft Punk's new offering…
Film Reviews
Yeh Tune Kya Kiya - Seriously!Sound Box reviews Once Upon a Time In Mumbai…
Non Film Reviews
Reviewed: Random Access MemoriesAlbum: Random Access memories Artist: Daft…
Gig Reviews
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Interviews
The Men Behind The Mask – Daft Punk On Random Access Memories
One of the most acclaimed artists in the dance electronica music scene, Daft Punk’s new album Random Access Memories broke records on Spotify and iTunes, elevating the fans’ anticipation to a new level altogether. The French duo have keep the … READ MORE
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“Authors and composers can force the non-members to join IPRS, but we cannot” – Rakesh Nigam
After a round of talks with the composers in the television and advertising fraternity, Anita Iyer addresses the queries to Indian Performing Right Society CEO Rakesh Nigam. In conversation, he insists that composers should become members of the … READ MORE
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“We have applied for registration of a Copyright Society to take care of singers royalties” -Sonu Nigam
Leading singers in the Hindi film industry have unified under Singers Association of India (SAI). Formed in 2011, it has 60 singers under its fold. Sonu Nigam in a conversation with Sound Box talks about the beginnings of the association … READ MORE
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“Old Sock Is A Tour From My Childhood Till Now” – Eric Clapton
Eric Clapton is a name synonymous with the ‘God Of Guitar’. The veteran musician has such energy that doesn't ever seem to get depleted – proof of the same being his 21st studio album Old Sock, which sees him in a totally … READ MORE
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“Whichever music acquisition has gone out of T-Series, was offered to us first”
Fresh from the release of Aashiqui 2, T-Series head honcho Bhushan Kumar is basking in the glory of the remake. Sony Music actively pocketing recent Hindi films doesn’t bother him, as he says. Kumar gets talking with Sound Box about … READ MORE
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The ‘Drumfire’ Of Dance Music – DJ Tiesto
He is the richest DJ in the world – need we say more? Tijs Michiel Verwest aka Tiesto, graced the Indian shores for a three city tour, getting audiences ‘ecstatic’ quite literally. The Dutch producer and DJ had earned £14m … READ MORE
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“I was mainstream before Bollywood and that's why they came seeking Angrezi Beat”- Yo Yo Honey Singh
Under the arch lights, his puzzled expression is first of the many we witnessed that evening. What seems like retaliation to the hooplah around his vulgar lyrics controversy, he is shooting a spoof for MTV at a quaint studio in … READ MORE
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“Grrr! is an archive of our best work over the last five decades”
They have been in the business for 50 years now. And they are happily celebrating the occasion. With their album Grrr! already having sold 103,000 copies in the UK in only 3 weeks, The Rolling Stones are seeing the … READ MORE
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Roaring Rhythm
One needs to say nothing much when it comes to Vidwan Vikku Vinayakram – the ghatam player who has gone global needs no introduction in music circles and alike. A Grammy award, his close association with Ustad Zakir Hussain, his … READ MORE
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“Kendrick Lamar is the future”- Snoop Dogg
The man has sold over 30 million albums, seen in 48 film/TV appearances and was just nominated for his 14th Grammy nomination. Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. who now goes by Snoop Lion (earlier Snoop Dogg) has represented West Coast Hip … READ MORE
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Akcent-Ed
The Romanian trio Akcent happens to be one of those rare cases where that one single happens to be the shot to fame. Having started their careers in 1999 its only last year that they struck gold with That’s My … READ MORE
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“I will be publishing a memoir next year”
With John Lee Hooker and B B King being some of his influences, Carlos Santana has wowed the world with his Latin and African rhythms for almost 40 years. Before performing in Bengaluru, the first stop for his India tour, … READ MORE
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“Slayer As A Band Does Not Preach”
how can i get my ex girlfriend back It’s a great time for metal music fans with each of the ‘Big Four’ making it to India every year. This October, as thrash metal band Slayer performed at the Vladivar Rock … READ MORE
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“I have a bunch of songs which are in Spanish”
Known for his hits such as Hero and Escape, Spanish singer Enrique Iglesias is the heart throb of millions of pop lovers and young girls across the globe. On this second tour to India, the singer talks to us about … READ MORE
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Painting It P!nk
Alicia Beth Moore, better known by her stage name P!nk has had a three year career marked by numerous hits such as Get The Party Started and Just Like A Pill. With her current single Blow Me One Last Kiss … READ MORE
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"Lost Festival has certainly not been shelved”
The Percept Group has been known for long in the music business for its annual electronic dance music festival Sunburn held annually in Goa with Nikhil Chinapa’s Submerge. Having created many other properties such as Bollywood Live, Metalfest, they have … READ MORE
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"The concert shall be full of surprises" – Sean Paul
Sean Paul, know for his hit track Temperature is going to be touring India come November. He talks to us about his new album and what fans can expect in the concert in a freewheeling chat. Tomahawk Technique has been … READ MORE
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A Hundred Years of Song and Silence
Ustad Abdul Rashid Khan is 105 years old, and unarguably the most senior and knowledgeable living legend of Hindustani classical music today. In this freewheeling conversation with Shrinkhla Sahai, he reflects on the changing music environment through the last century … READ MORE
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