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Being indie in India: Does it work?

by Sound Box Team (March 22, 2013)

Sahej Bakshi aka Dualist Inquiry debates whether it really is a good time to be a non-commercial DJ in India right now There’s been a lot of talk about the sudden and rapid expansion of India’s music scene. Although I … READ MORE >>

Reviewed: Doppelganger by Dualist Inquiry

by Siddharth Talwar (March 21, 2013)

Album: Doppelganger Artist: viagra pills Dualist Inquiry Label: Dualism Records There isn’t really any sense of dualism. The album is one focused journey. Almost like a live gig being triple distilled and being served with Sprite. Doppelganger starts off with Specter. … READ MORE >>

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Loud And Clear

by Anita Iyer & Divya Naik (October 18, 2012)

The music business could truly be said to have its own ways. While the most reputed may have a fallout in one embarrassing incident, there are those who take their own time to grow and then stay afoot, steadily. Only … READ MORE >>

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Acts not to miss at the NH7 Weekender Delhi:I

by Divya (October 9, 2012)

While six stages and over a hundred artists might be overwhelming for most of us attending the NH7 Weekender in Noida, Delhi; we break it down for you right here. Here are our picks of some acts you must just … READ MORE >>

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Get a chance to perform at Bacardi NH 7 Weekender with ‘bindass® Rest less Band Hunt

by Sound Box (October 3, 2012)

house loans with bad credit The happiest music festival, Nh7 Weekender is back, set to take place in three cities this time – Pune, Delhi and Bengaluru. bindass who has been their partner since last year has started with the … READ MORE >>

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Puma and Nh7 set to release a vinyl record with indie artists, soon

by Sound Box (July 27, 2012)

In a firsts of its kind, lifestyle brand Puma and Nh7 have joined hands in an initiative titled ‘Puma Loves Vinyl’ which aims to bring back the vinyl in the listening culture of the country. Nikhil Udupa, Marketing Manager at … READ MORE >>

Posted in Buzz, Indie News, Main Story, Show Case | Tagged Ankur Tewari and the Ghalat Family, Bandra, Dualist Inquiry, Gaurav Raina, Karsh Kale, Marketing Manager, Mehboob Studios, Midival Punditz, NH7, Nikhil Udupa, Reggae Rajahs, Tough on Tobacco | Comments Off

For the love of vinyl

by Divya Naik (July 27, 2012)

Lifestyle and sports brand Puma has joined hands with NH7 to bring vinyl back in the market and into the lives of listeners by releasing a compilation of seven Indian indie artists on a 12” vinyl. Divya Naik was at … READ MORE >>

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A Decade of Disco Deewanes

by Divya Naik (May 10, 2012)

Technically, it’s been more than a decade since the advent of EDM in India. Yet, a decade is just right to say that major developments have happened, making India a sweltering hub for big guns such as Fat Boy Slim … READ MORE >>

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Fat Boy Slim’s India Tour details, dates and ticket prices; out now

by Sound Box (April 30, 2012)

Norman Quentin Cook aka Fat Boy Slim is all set to enthrall Indian audiences in about a week from now. The promoters are expecting audiences from all over South East Asia to also attend the concerts since this tour is … READ MORE >>

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David Guetta enthralled fans in Pune

by Sound Box (March 14, 2012)

Dualist Inquiry opened for David Guetta at Eristoff Invasion – he was the first act of the concert at 5PM. His music was a pleasant surprise to fans and music lovers in the country who were starved for good, chill-out, … READ MORE >>

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Hitting the right note: Live from the Console

by Divya Naik (January 24, 2012)

A well deserved thumbs up needs to be given to the folks at Sony Music Entertainment and Day One for putting together something as perfectly neat as Live from the Console. As though the dosage of gigs once a month … READ MORE >>

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A cut above

by Sound Box (January 20, 2012)

Here are some bands that stood head and shoulders above the competition in 2011 Bombay Bassment With more than 40 gigs in 2011, the barely year old Bombay Bassment did epic work this year. The synergy among the band … READ MORE >>

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Live from the Console, 21st January 2012

by Sound Box (January 17, 2012)

Live from The Console, is all set to go Bi-Monthly starting this month. The second gig is on January 21st with Nush Lewis, Dualist Inquiry and Bramfatura feat. Eden & Siddharth Basrur Details: 730PM – 915PM: Documentary (TBC) 9:15PM – … READ MORE >>

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Line up of Sulafest 2012 announced

by Sound Box (January 12, 2012)

Sulafest 2012, in its fifth edition this year is bigger and better. For the first time BlueFrog, India’s leading live music pioneers, come on board as festival partners. This year Sulafest will be a two day event, building on last … READ MORE >>

Posted in Buzz, Indie News, Main Story, Show Case | Tagged Ankur & the Ghalat Family, Ayush Shreshtha, Blackstratblues ft. Nikhil D’souza, blueFROG, DJ Sasha, Drum Circle, Dualist Inquiry, Etienne Mbappe & Su La Také, Nashik, Nigel Rajarathnam, Nigel Rajaratnam, Nitin Sawhney, Papon & The East India Company, Reggae Rajahs ft. Cali P & Steppa Style, Rodney Branigan, Soulmate, Sulafest 2012 | Comments Off

Dualist Inquiry sets off on a seven city tour

by Sound Box (November 6, 2011)

Dualist Inquiry hits the road again for a seven-city tour this November. He’ll take in Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chandigarh, Rishikesh, Goa and Pune. Dualist Inquiry is the brainchild and solo project of Sahej Bakshi, a producer, guitarist and cerebral … READ MORE >>