Author Archives: MusiCulture

With new cities added, Karan Aujla’s P-POP CULTURE India Tour gets a grander look!

Mumbai, 23rd January 2026: Global Punjabi music heavyweight Karan Aujla has extended his highly anticipated P-POP CULTURE India Tour 2026, adding Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Jaipur, Lucknow and Ludhiana to the itinerary. With this expansion, the monumental tour now spans 12 cities across the country including debut stadium performances, firmly cementing its status as the largest Punjabi […]

UV’s Beat Factory Launches Its First-Ever Multi-Language EP with ‘Stream’

The five-track EP features Starboy LOC, Rishika UV, international artists JP47, Mad Mix, and Karam Brar, along with Ashu Twinkle and Ricky Singh, bringing together diverse genres and voices in one fresh musical project. Mumbai, 22nd January 2026: UV’s Beat Factory brings new five-track EP titled ‘Stream’, bringing together a refreshing mix of Hindi, Haryanvi […]

ABHI’s ‘21 Questions’ is a Punjabi R&B pop reflection on love, communication, and modern connection

The Indo-Canadian genre-blender ushers in a new creative chapter, blending playful honesty with emotional depth. Mumbai, 22nd January 2026: Indo-Canadian artist ABHI steps into the new year with “21 Questions,” a Punjabi R&B/Pop single that captures the thrill, vulnerability, and curiosity of getting to know someone new. Equal parts cheeky and thoughtful, the track offers […]

“Culture Cannot Be Transactional”: V. G. Jairam on Live Entertainment, Brands & the Mahindra Blues Festival

With over three decades in India’s live entertainment and culture marketing ecosystem, V. G. Jairam has seen the industry evolve through cycles of growth, disruption and reinvention. From founding Fountainhead and Oranjuice Entertainment to building Hyperlink Brand Solutions, his journey mirrors the rise of experiential marketing and live culture in India. In this candid MusiCulture […]

Kobalt partners with Madverse Music to power the global rise of India’s independent music economy

The global independent publisher joins forces with one of South Asia’s fastest-growing creator platforms to unlock sustainable publishing income for Indian artists worldwide. New Delhi, 16th January 2026: Kobalt, the world’s leading independent music publisher, has announced a landmark global publishing partnership with India-based Madverse Music, a tech-driven music distribution, publishing, and marketing company empowering […]

Alan Chikin Chow is coming to Netflix to form the next K-Pop sensation

The multi-hyphenate creator behind Alan’s Universe is building a new music group in an upcoming series. Mumbai, 21st January 2026: Chow, one of the most-watched YouTube Shorts creators, is partnering with Netflix for a new scripted series in collaboration with HYBE AMERICA, the U.S. arm of the global entertainment lifestyle platform company. His new series […]

January 2026: You make music in your room, quietly, never really knowing how far it will travel or who it will hold along the way: Aditya Rikhari

From the bylanes of Ghaziabad to stages across the country, Aditya Rikhari has quietly built a musical journey rooted in honesty, emotion and patience. In this candid conversation for Jan 2026 Digital Cover, the singer-songwriter reflects on the moments, songs and experiences that shaped his evolution, from early singles to chart-topping independent hits like Sahiba. […]

Jay Shah on Mahindra Blues Festival & Mahindra Group’s Vision for Culture

Mumbai, 20th January 2026: In this exclusive interaction, Jay Shah, Vice President – Mahindra Group, delves into the vision and evolution of the Mahindra Blues Festival, one of India’s most iconic live music festivals. From celebrating the global legacy of blues to nurturing India’s growing live music ecosystem, Jay Shah shares how the festival has […]

Prateeksha Srivastava mesmerised Mumbai at NSCI Dome, as a supporting act to Aditya Rikhari

Mumbai, 19th January 2026: Mumbai just witnessed one of the country’s most compelling indie voices, Prateeksha Srivastava, at NSCI Dome. She brought her intimate, soul-stirring performance in Mumbai on the 16th. Known for her evocative songwriting, raw vocal honesty, and magnetic stage presence, Prateeksha delivered a performance that saw enormous energy and an unforgettable live […]

Varun Anand makes a coming-of-age statement with debut EP ‘Level Up’

Mumbai, 19th January 2026: Multi-instrumentalist Varun Anand officially steps into the spotlight with the release of his debut EP, ‘Level Up’, a raw, heartfelt and unapologetically honest exploration of growing up in an age defined by speed, pressure and constant noise. Produced by Richard Andrew Dudley, the EP marks a defining moment for a young […]