Guns & Gulaabs is the perfect modern ode to the 90s pulp fiction massy movies – both Hollywood and Bollywood. Director duo Raj & DK take many liberties with the musical direction and the storytelling, with delightfully asymmetrical characters and a setting brimming with potential – thus beginning a game of slapstick cat-and-mouse, secrets and …
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Episode 4 of Scott Pilgrim Takes Off (2023). Song: United States of Whatever, by Liam Lynch Not quite a reboot, nor a sequel, Netflix’s newest anime series brings back the cast of the beloved “Scott Pilgrim v/s The World” movie, based on the cult-classic “Scott Pilgrim” graphic novels. For fans of eclectic movie soundtracks and …
In India, the independent music scene is rapidly growing, with a plethora of talented artists looking to make their mark. However, navigating the industry can be a daunting task, which is where organisations that are trying to provide the necessary tools and support system for independent musicians to thrive come into play. Read on to …
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Collection 1, Episode 1 of The Big Day (2021). Song: Baagay by Hari and Sukhmani, featuring The Coconut kids On Valentine’s Day two years ago, Netflix dropped its long awaited docu-series ‘The Big Day’, featuring 6 couples and their flamboyant, extravagant Big Fat Indian weddings. This series wants for nothing in aesthetic: The colour-laden scenery, …
This music blog series explores a myriad of themes through unique musical lenses, all the while illuminating the captivating stories and talents of exceptional indie artists hailing from various corners of our country. While Halloween isn’t an official holiday in most parts of the world, its pop culture and parties have spread far and wide, …
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Venba, by Visai Games (2023) If you’re used to playing games filled with guns, explosions, and a ton of status bars, I’d suggest trying out something different – Venba. It’s a short narrative cooking game that focuses on an Indian family who moved to Canada from Tamil Nadu in the ’80s. You step into the …
Season 4, Episode 1 of Little Things (2021). Song: Kaanthaa by Masala Coffee It has been approximately 7 years since ‘Little Things’ first came out on YouTube, and 7 years since its two leads, Dhruv and Kavya changed the face of how millennial relationships are represented in Indian media. In season 4 (now on Netflix!), …
Season 1, Episode 3 of Aarya (2020) Song: Zindagi Ek Safar Hai Suhana by Kishore Kumar The first season of ‘Aarya’ (an official adaptation of the popular Dutch crime drama ‘Penoza’) revolves around the titular character, Aarya Sareen, portrayed by the talented actress Sushmita Sen – a dutiful wife and mother who finds herself entangled …
The process of making a movie is a wild ride, and we’re the folks who sneak around behind the scenes to work our magic on the soundtrack. Yep, we’re Music Supervisors, and we’ve just wrapped up a Netflix film starring Juhi Chawla, Babil Khan and Amrith Jayan: ‘Friday Night Plan’. In this article, we’re ditching …
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Dharma Productions is back with a bang, and this time it’s bringing the enchanting melodies of yesteryears to the forefront. In Karan Johar’s latest film ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’, we witness the attempted revival of old Bollywood songs through sync licensing. This strategic collaboration between Dharma Productions and the renowned music label SaReGaMa …
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