By: Aiyushman Dutta Acclaimed award winning Austrian composer, musician and percussionist Lukas Ligeti was in Nagaland from the 14th to the 18th February 2012, as part of his India tour. The north east leg of his tour was a collaboration between the Austrian Cultural Forum, the Dept of Art […]
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Interview with Los Angeles Metal band ‘Testing Tomorrow’
Interview by: A Joe Lanong How are you guys doing? Jesse Dean(Vox) : Doing great guys! For many folks in India who don’t know testing Tomorrow,tell us how the band happen and a bit about the band members? Jesse Dean: Testing Tomorrow started in 2003 with Jeff […]
A last walk with Bard of the Brahmaputra Dr Bhupen Hazarika
Article and Photos By guest writer Supritam Nayak Late Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Conferred Padma Vibhushan, India’s second highest civilian award posthumously, his son Tej Hazarika, accepted the honour on behalf of his father from the President of India at the Rastrapati Bhawan on 22 March, 2012 !!! […]
Striking a new chord
Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi and Vodafone Business Head Northeast B Bajpai launching Sunita’s Bihu Strings By Aiyushman Dutta Sunita’s raagas-meet-folk concept album on violin strikes a chord And if you thought that Bihu was all about dancing and merry-making, you better think once again. The melodious Bihugeet, which has […]
First-of-a-kind compilation album brings smiles to strife-torn Manipur
By Aiyushman Dutta Instilling hope in times of despair Providing a spark of hope during the tumultuous times that the north-eastern State of Manipur is going through, a group of musicians and music lovers of the State have come out with a first-of-its-kind compilation music album. Rock Music Manipur Vol. […]
Snaring Mynds Abroad
Formed in 2004, Myndsnare made rapid strides in the local Bangalore circuit with its fresh brand of originals and skillfully rabid sound. The band came into national prominence after they released their first full-length album, ‘Conditioned: Human’, showcasing their popular song ‘Layers of Hypocrisy’. Besides being labeled as one of […]
Interview with Shillong based Progressive Metal band Midnight Garden Factor
Interview by Ajoy M Lanong 1.October 2007.The year MGF was formed.How has the ride been? Midnight Garden Factor: Well honestly it has been one hell of a learning experience for all of us. We as a band and as well as individuals have learned and gained valuable lessons. […]
Interview with New Delhi based Alternative Rock band Hundred Octane
Interview by Ajoy M Lanong Rocking since 1993 and after several line up changes, hUndRed oCtaNe’s musicians have never surrendered to the hardest times and the saddest moments. The final result is a revelation of sorts, an entity that is indestructible, invincible, irreversible , insatiable, inimitable, and having the sound […]
Interview with UK Extreme Metal band De Profundis
Interviewed by Ajoy M Lanong De Profundis was formed just over 5 years ago. How have these 5 years been for you guys? Shoi (Guitars) : I joined exactly 4 years ago and I can tell it’s been a pretty crazy ride. We really didn’t think we would get […]