Mumbai, 11th February 2026: In a significant move that underscores the growing synergy between artist-led vision and global music infrastructure, Believe Artist Services has announced the signing of acclaimed composer and producer Anurag Saikia for an exclusive upcoming project. The collaboration signals a bold new creative phase for the National Award-winning musician, known for his […]
Mumbai, 16th February 2026: After more than a decade of reshaping Indian film music with award-winning background scores, chart-topping albums, and viral anthems, renowned composer and performer Anirudh Ravichander has announced the launch of Albuquerque Records, an artist-owned music label that marks a defining new chapter in his creative journey. The label is designed to […]
Mumbai, 13th February 2026: As India’s music ecosystem rapidly evolves beyond releases and charts, former Spotify India Head of Editorial Aoneha Tagore has launched Collabor8, an artist management and brand-building agency focused on building long-term, culturally relevant journeys for music artists. Founded in late 2025, Collabor8 looks to address a growing gap in the industry […]
Mumbai, 10th Feb 2026: JioSaavn announced the winners of the second edition of the India Superhits Awards, celebrating the most streamed songs and artists that shaped India’s listening habits in the year that went by. Determined entirely by the streaming and engagement data on the platform between 1st January to 31st December 2025, the India […]
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 […]
Mumbai, 15th January 2026: Universal Music India, in collaboration with Hoopr, has announced the launch of an industry-first Artist Accelerator Programme aimed at empowering emerging independent musicians across the country. Designed to provide structured funding, creative support, and monetisation opportunities, the initiative seeks to enable domestic independent artists to create, release, and earn from their […]
Mumbai, 12th January 2026: The Hello Group India (THG India), a joint venture between Sony Music Entertainment India and global entertainment company The Hello Group, has signed Arjun Kanungo, one of India’s influential pop artists, singers, songwriters, and performers, to an exclusive worldwide management and bookings deal. Arjun Kanungo has consistently blurred the lines between […]
Mumbai, 7th January 2026: Universal Music India (UMI), the Indian arm of global music giant Universal Music Group (UMG), has acquired a 30% stake in Excel Entertainment, one of India’s most influential film and digital content studios, in a landmark strategic partnership valued at ₹2,400 crore. “This partnership unlocks fresh opportunities for artists, film soundtracks, […]
Honouring and celebrating the most streamed songs and artists shaping India’s listening habits Mumbai, 7th January 2026: JioSaavn, one of India’s leading audio platforms, announced the return of the India Superhits Awards, marking the second year of its flagship, data led music awards. The India Superhits Awards will celebrate music released and streamed between 1st […]
New Delhi, 31st December 2025: Following a series of court enforcement actions across Delhi, Bengaluru, Kolkata and Mumbai, the Indian Performing Right Society (IPRS) has stepped up nationwide vigilance to curb the unauthorised public performance of music during the year-end festive season. With New Year celebrations approaching, IPRS said its members over 20000 and authorised […]