Bangladesh’s contemporary music landscape has been enriched once again with the release of a new song by celebrated singer, composer and musician Bappa Majumdar. Titled Ei Byatha (This Pain), the track has already begun to attract considerable attention among music enthusiasts for its emotional depth, refined composition and thoughtful presentation. The song has been officially […]

At the beginning of December, West Bengal’s acclaimed and influential singer-songwriter Nachiketa Chakraborty was unexpectedly admitted to hospital after experiencing a sudden and severe chest pain. Initial concerns were grave, and subsequent examinations revealed a blockage in his heart. Under the careful supervision of his medical team, he remained under observation for several days. Yet, […]

Austrian power metal stalwarts Dragony have once again emerged onto the scene, delighting fans with a brand-new single, “Shadow and Flame”. Marking a bold shift in creative direction, the track signals the band’s renewed embrace of pop culture influences, following their previous two albums which reimagined historical events through a fantastical lens. With this release, […]

In the world of pop culture, there are moments so surreal that they almost seem too extraordinary to believe. One such memory was recently shared by award-winning singer and songwriter Olivia Rodrigo, who described an encounter that felt nothing short of a dream. Speaking on the Music Makes Us podcast, the Grammy-winning star reminisced about […]

Renowned Indian playback singer Kumar Sanu, widely celebrated as the ‘Melody King’ for his decades of chart-topping hits, has once again become the focus of media attention. This time, the controversy revolves around a deeply personal and sensitive matter concerning his former wife. Sanu has filed a defamation case against Rita Bhattacharya in the Mumbai […]

Over the past month, Dhaka has witnessed an unexpected string of international concert cancellations. From Pakistan’s Azmat Ali to India’s Anuv Jain, and from the Pakistani band Jal to Bangladesh’s own Kabish, numerous high-profile performances have been called off. Among these, the anticipated concert of Pakistani singing sensation Atif Aslam, originally scheduled for 13 December, […]