Music

NASA has transformed data from distant stars into orchestral music. Using star vibrations and light variations, scientists created compositions that reveal hidden stellar patterns and bring the cosmos to life.

'That's not me. That's not my aesthetic. So why should I do it?' Shubha Mudgal on making music, breaking barriers, sharing stories

Hindustani vocalist Shubha Mudgal on why she won't call any form of art 'low art', and tabla player Dr Aneesh Pradhan on why there is ideally an element of risk in any intelligent performance.

Chennai music season 2025: The kutcheri where WhatsApp stole the spotlight

Chennai December music festival, in an era where the music floats in the air but the phone screens glow brighter than the stage lights.

International Space Station turns 25: Life above Earth through astronauts’ eyes

After 25 years in orbit, the International Space Station has become more than a lab, shaping culture, art and perspective while quietly preparing astronauts for humanity’s next journeys beyond Earth.

Are you listening to bots? Survey shows AI music is virtually undetectable

The study found that 73% of respondents supported disclosure when AI-generated tracks are recommended, 45% sought filtering options

How birdsong, wind and rain made Jodhpur RIFF 2025 a roots music festival to remember

Throughout Jodhpur RIFF 2025, from October 2-6, the elements — rain, wind, birdsong, moonlit nights — seemed to play a main role. Naturally. Fittingly. Importantly.

Kantara music director B. Ajaneesh Loknath on facing rejection: No one was ready to give me a film because they’d ask, ‘What have you done before?’

In an exclusive chat with Moneycontrol, Kantara’s music director B. Ajaneesh Loknath opened up about his creative evolution—from years of rejection to composing one of Indian cinema’s most spiritually powerful soundscapes.

MTV’s music networks shut down worldwide by December 2025

After 44 years of redefining music and pop culture, MTV will shut down five of its iconic music channels by December 31, 2025. Parent company Paramount Global’s decision marks the end of a defining era in entertainment history.

Zubeen Garg’s timeless hits: From Ya Ali to Buku Duru Duru, how the singer redefined Indian music

Singer Zubeen Garg, 52, died on September 19, 2025, in Singapore after a scuba diving accident. Rescued by police and rushed to hospital, he could not be revived. He was in Singapore to perform at the Northeast Festival.

From Travis Scott to Enrique Iglesias: 11 Upcoming Concerts in India Worth Travelling For

From Travis Scott’s Circus Maximus Tour to Enrique Iglesias’ farewell show, here are 11 upcoming concerts in India 2025 worth travelling for.

At 81, this woman is Sweden's hottest DJ: 'There's not a person I can't get onto the dancefloor'

At her gigs, DJ Gloria can be seen interacting with the crowd, clapping, stepping and swinging lithely to the thumping beat, her dazzling headphones hugging her ears. The senior citizen has a varied background as a jazz singer, clothing designer and garden centre owner.

Thailand to host Tomorrowland festival in 2026: All you need to know

Thailand will host Tomorrowland from 2026–2030, with the first edition in Dec 2026 at Wisdom Valley, Chonburi. Here’s all you need to know.

Will Saregama’s content-led strategy drive the next phase of growth?

The company delivered a steady Q1FY26, confirming its leadership in the monetisation of entertainment IP

Is audience engagement key in Carnatic music? RaGa sisters Ranjani Gayatri explain why it's the future of Indian Classical

Carnatic vocalists Ranjani and Gayatri on how there's a constant manthan in the Indian Classical space, and why you don't need to know the language or be immersed in the culture to appreciate the music.

The Day The Riffs Died: How Rock n’ Roll faded from the charts

Apple Music’s Top 500 most-streamed songs of the last decade show that rock music barely registers for Gen Z. It all about Hip-Hop, Pop and R&B now. Not a single new rock anthem cracked the top tier

Saregama: Building strong IP ecosystem for future music growth

The company reported strong numbers in FY25; focus intact on content acquisition

Regulating the seven svaras

India’s music does not require pre-approval to connect with the soul. It needs warmth, space, support, and freedom to be what it has always been—a reflection of who we are

Shah Rukh Khan surprises cast of 'Come Fall in Love – The DDLJ Musical' ahead of UK Premiere

As the UK premiere of Come Fall in Love – The DDLJ Musical nears, Shah Rukh Khan surprised the London cast with a heartfelt visit, celebrating the stage adaptation of the iconic 1995 film where he starred as the beloved Raj.

Shankar Mahadevan on AI in music creation: It's like having a creative buddy by your side

Artificial Intelligence in music creation is here to stay but the first and last word should be your, and not AI's, says music maestro Shankar Mahadevan.

Mansa Jimmy: ‘I got replaced in 12 songs, it’s very common in Bollywood that you get replaced’

EXCLUSIVE: Youth singing sensation Mansa Jimmy, aka Mansa Pandey, who performed in Delhi recently and will release her first music album next month, talks to Moneycontrol about making her kind of music, writing for Kannada and other regional film music, meeting Gulzar & wanting to work with AR Rahman.

Mansa Jimmy, Roysten Abel & Ranjit Barot to herald spring in Delhi with KNMA in the Park

Curated by Bharatanatyam dancer Aditi Jaitly, the second edition of KNMA in the Park, a recent addition to Delhi's cultural calendar & Kiran Nadar Museum of Art's growing performing-arts repertoire, at Sunder Nursery, will feature singer Mansa Jimmy & the Delhi premiere of BeatRoute, a music-theatre production by Roysten Abel & Ranjit Barot.

Saregama: Unlocking growth for long-term success

Music-licensing and live events drive revenue while content investments position the company for sustained growth and the expansion of digital footprint

Zubin Balaporia of Indus Creed: ‘I still get royalties for a Govind Nihalani film’

Moneycontrol Exclusive: At Serendipity Arts Festival 2024, music co-curator & Indus Creed founder-keyboardist Zubin Balaporia talks about the curation, evolution of Indian rock, jamming with Manipuri rocker abducted by militants & the loss of Zakir Hussain.

Kartik Aaryan thanks Diljit Dosanjh for inviting him in Dil-Luminati Ahmedabad concert, calls it "biggest Indian concert ever"

Kartik Aaryan, the heartthrob of Bollywood, recently expressed his gratitude to Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh for inviting him to perform at the iconic Dil-Luminati concert in Ahmedabad on Sunday, November 17. In a heartwarming post on social media, Kartik called it “the biggest Indian concert ever,” a sentiment that truly resonated with the energy of the evening and the excitement surrounding the event

On this day, October 23 - Know what happened today in history

Discover the significant events, cultural milestones, and notable birthdays and deaths that occurred on October 23. Explore the historical context and lasting impact of this day.