Category Archives: Industry Insight

DIVINE’s Gully Gang Launches Fifty Nine Records, Duryodhan Rana’s ‘Filam’ Enters Spotify India Top 200

DIVINE Gully Gang: Fifty Nine Records

Mumbai, 6th November 2026: Founded by rapper DIVINE, Gully Gang Entertainment (GGE) has introduced Fifty Nine Records as a multi-genre, multilingual platform for emerging Indian talent. The imprint, which has been operating in stealth mode since 2024, aims to support artists across musical styles and regional languages. Its official unveiling follows the growing success of […]

BookMyShow Live’s ‘OOO’ Report: How Concerts Are Redefining India’s Live Music Culture

OOO: Offline. Outdoors. Out Loud. – Live Season 25/26, Decoded, BookMyShow

Mumbai, 29th October 2026: India’s live music scene is becoming more than a space for entertainment, with concerts increasingly shaping how audiences connect, discover music and express themselves. BookMyShow Live’s new report, ‘OOO: Offline. Outdoors. Out Loud. – Live Season 25/26, Decoded’, explores this cultural shift through responses from nearly 1,700 concert and festival-goers across […]

Shah Rukh Khan’s UNIFYD festival brings Arijit Singh, Sonu Nigam & Karan Aujla to Abu Dhabi

Shah Rukh Khan - UNIFYD

Mumbai, 27th October 2026: Indian music is preparing for a major international showcase as Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan brings UNIFYD, a new music and cultural festival, to Abu Dhabi on March 20, 2027. Scheduled to take place at Etihad Live on Yas Island, the one-day event will bring together more than 15 artists across […]

Instagram Rings 2026: A$AP Rocky, FINNEAS, Donatella Versace & Vikas Khanna Join Panel Honouring Creative Excellence

Instagram Rings 2026

Mumbai, 21st October 2026: Instagram is bringing back its Rings awards for 2026, celebrating creators who push creative boundaries, take risks and influence culture through their work. Following its debut last year, the initiative returns for its second edition, recognising individuals whose ideas spark conversations and shape creative expression both on and off the platform. […]

From the Stage to the Frame: Verus Ferreira Celebrates the Magic of Live Music

Bryan Adams, Anoushka Shankar, Wiz Khalifa - Photo Credit to Verus Ferreira

Mumbai, 21st October 2026: Music journalist, author and photographer Verus Ferreira brings the energy and emotion of live performances to life through his second Music Concert Photography Exhibition in Mumbai. A music journalist for over three decades and founder of MusicUnplugged.in, Ferreira’s passion for concert photography grew naturally from his work covering musicians and live […]

Warner Music bets on South India: Gemini Music Catalogue Acquisition, Magic Frames & Gautham Vasudev Menon partnerships

Warner Music India

Mumbai, 16th October 2026: Warner Music India is strengthening its presence in South Indian music through major catalogue acquisitions and strategic partnerships spanning Tamil and Malayalam cinema. Announced today, the expansion includes the acquisition of the Gemini Music catalogue, a long-term deal with filmmaker Gautham Vasudev Menon, and a partnership with Malayalam production house Magic […]

The Chainsmokers Exit Columbia/Disruptor Records After 11 Years, Begin Independent Era

The Chainsmokers

Mumbai, 14th October 2026: The Chainsmokers, the electronic music duo comprising Alex Pall and Drew Taggart, have officially parted ways with Columbia/Disruptor Records after 11 years. Announcing their decision on October 13, 2026, the duo confirmed they are now independent artists, marking a significant shift after a decade of commercial success. The move opens a […]

Lorde Calls Out Robert Kraft With ‘Free Palestine’ Jacket, Enters Debate Around Ed Sheeran-Macklemore Controversy

Lorde

Mumbai, 8th October 2026: Lorde has entered the growing debate around Macklemore’s removal from Ed Sheeran’s ‘Loop’ tour, making her position clear with a pointed fashion statement at Austin City Limits. The singer shared a photo of herself wearing a one-of-a-kind white jacket featuring the words “FREE PALESTINE!!!!!!” across the bottom. Lorde also appeared to […]

MGMH Restarts ‘Good Vibrations’ Mental Health Sharing Circle For Creative Community

Ritnika Nayan - Photo Credit: Dhruv Kalra

New Delhi, 30th September 2026: Music Gets Me High (MGMH), in association with Natural Vibrations, has restarted Good Vibrations, its mental health sharing circle for musicians and members of the creative community. Originally launched as a monthly gathering at Raasta, Delhi, the initiative offered a safe, informal space for people to openly share experiences, challenges […]

PDL Launches LyricMatic To Transform Lyric Videos And Music Visuals

Uzma Aman Khan, Phonographic Digital Limited

Mumbai, 23rd September 2026: Phonographic Digital Limited (PDL) has introduced LyricMatic, a new DIY platform designed to help music labels and creators turn songs into engaging lyric videos and visual assets with greater speed and flexibility. The technology-driven music company says the platform responds to the growing importance of visual content in music discovery, consumption […]