Music Industry

Clash of the titans: Why did Ilayaraja send notice to the producers of a Rajinikanth film, and what do the laws say?

The renowned composer issued a legal notice for allegedly using a song he composed without first obtaining his permission, bringing the question of intellectual property and fair use into the spotlight.

‘Mozart of Madras’ A R Rahman Talks About Composing for Chamkila & Stories Behind Hit Songs

Dive into an exclusive interview with CNN-News18's Vishal Chatkara as the legendary AR Rahman discusses his music journey, including composing for the film #Chamkila and sharing anecdotes about iconic tracks like #Swades' title track, #Tamasha's #TumSaatho, and #Rockstar's #KunFayaKun. Plus, don't miss the heartwarming musical tribute to AR Rahman by the talented students of Mumbai's Mithibai College

Film music hardly producing big singing stars today, says singer Shaan

Renowned singer Shaan reflects on the current state of the Indian music industry, noting a shift away from film-centric stardom. Shaan shares insights into his recent collaboration with percussionist Bickram Ghosh on the single "Tanhaiyyan" and explores the rise of independent artists in the age of rap and pop sensations like Guru Randhawa and Neha Kakkar. Dive into the changing dynamics of music production and fame with Shaan in this insightful discussion

Singer Hariharan: ‘The day is not far when machines will sing too’

The veteran singer, who is set to regale the city of Hyderabad with an evening of ghazals, Maahir, on June 24, talks about repackaging ghazals for new-gen and why it’s not okay for technology to replace singers.

ChatGPT is knock knock knockin' on the music industry's doors

Real humans are listening to AI machines making music. After sleepwalking into the last big disruption of MP3 file-sharing two decades ago, labels are responding with sound and fury. Iconic artists won't be affected, but those seeking breakthroughs face a tough time

Comeuppance for R. Kelly, Ghislaine Maxwell

In the wake of these two landmark verdicts, each survivor stands tall today, living to tell the tale.

Coachella to Return in April With Billie Eilish and Kanye West

Coachella, set for its usual two-weekend format, April 15-17 and April 22-24, at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, will return after two years mothballed by the pandemic.

Neil Young becomes latest artist to sell stake in his songs

Young has released some 70 albums as a solo artist and with bands like Buffalo Springfield, Crazy Horse and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.

Madonna's manager: Entrepreneurs are new rock stars

Along with Ashton Kutcher, Guy Oseary also runs a fund called A-Grade Investments, which was recently valued at USD 100 million.

Outside Interests: How to have a hit song recorded

Anyone who thinks they might have the ability to write a hit song but doesn't have a foothold or contacts in the music industry might be tempted to give up.

Amendments to Copyright Bill shocking: ENIL

News of amendments to the copyright bill has sent shock waves amongst radio companies. The changes that are being mooted may not be advantageous for the companies and Prashant Panday, Executive Director & CEO of ENIL says, they have been caught by surprise.