Category Archives: Industry Insight

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 […]

Cornerstone Launches Cornerstone Music With Raja Kumari As Their First Artist

Raja Kumari

Mumbai, 23rd September 2026: Cornerstone has officially entered the music industry with the launch of Cornerstone Music, a new artist and music talent management vertical led by two-time Grammy nominee Raja Kumari as its first signing. The new division marks a significant expansion for the sports and entertainment talent management agency, which is now extending […]

Zara Larsson Reportedly Cancels Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Concert Over Sudan War Concerns

Zara Larsson

Mumbai, 20th September 2026: Zara Larsson has said she will not perform at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in December, after fans urged the Swedish pop star to reconsider her appearance over concerns linked to the war in Sudan. Swedish pop star Zara Larsson has reportedly pulled out of her scheduled Abu Dhabi Grand Prix […]

Soundscapes of India Season 3 Brings 150+ Artists And Global Music Delegates Together In New Delhi

Soundscapes of India

New Delhi, 10th September 2026: Soundscapes of India (SOI) Season 3 concluded in New Delhi after three days of music showcases, industry conversations, workshops, pitching sessions and networking, bringing together more than 150 artists from over 15 Indian states and international delegates from more than 20 countries. Held from August 29 to 31 at the […]

Bad Bunny Makes Emmy History, Seven Wins For Super Bowl LX Halftime Show

Bad Bunny

Mumbai, 7th September 2026: Bad Bunny has added another major milestone to his global career, winning his first Primetime Emmy for the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show. The Puerto Rican superstar was among the biggest winners at the first night of the 78th Emmy Awards, with the spectacular halftime production taking home seven […]

Spotify’s Loud & Clear: Indian Music’s Growing Reach Signals A Shifting Industry

Spotify India - Loud & Clear

Mumbai, 4th September 2026: India’s music industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation, and the latest data from Spotify’s Loud & Clear report shows just how significant that shift has become. Royalties generated by Indian artists on Spotify grew 29% year-on-year in 2025, with growth coming from virtually every major Indian language and from artists working […]

Mirzapur: The Movie Makes Bollywood History With Its Premium Subscriber-First Music Album Launch

Mirzapur The Movie

Mumbai, 1st September 2026: From the dusty lanes of Mirzapur to the big screen, the iconic streaming franchise is entering its biggest chapter yet. After three acclaimed seasons, Mirzapur has become a pop-culture phenomenon. Now, Mirzapur: The Movie is taking the franchise into cinemas while making headlines with an innovative music strategy. Ahead of its […]

Zomato & Paal Dabba Turn Chennai’s Heat Into A Powerful New Anthem, ‘Veppam Is Our Weapon’

Paal Dabba

Mumbai, 23rd August 2026: Zomato has joined forces with regional rap artist Paal Dabba for ‘Veppam Is Our Weapon’, a high-energy Chennai anthem inspired by the city’s unmistakable culture, resilience and everyday spirit. Launched on August 21, 2026, the music video transforms Chennai’s relationship with heat into a powerful creative statement. From scorching summers to […]

Michael 2: Michael Jackson biopic sequel to begin filming soon as Lionsgate prepares for the next chapter

Michael Movie

Mumbai, 7th August 2026: The story of the King of Pop is set to continue on the big screen. Following the enormous success of Michael, the Michael Jackson biopic starring Jaafar Jackson, Lionsgate is moving ahead with its highly anticipated sequel. The studio has now indicated that filming for Michael 2 is expected to begin […]

Yash Raj Films Launches Raah Records To Discover India’s Next Independent Music Superstars

Mumbai, 4th August 2026: After shaping some of Indian cinema’s most iconic soundtracks for over five decades, Yash Raj Films (YRF) is taking a bold leap into the country’s thriving independent music landscape with the launch of Raah Records. More than just a record label, Raah Records has been envisioned as a long-term creative incubator […]