Posts Tagged ‘insight’

Indian indie evolution a myth?Says Who?

Monday, July 26th, 2010

The indie scene is finally looking at making a breakthrough into the listeners’ narrow mindsets in our country with the aid of social networking, online publishing and availability of better recording facilities over the past few years. It is now that we have three to four gigs happening every week in most metros and an [...]

The cover band that never left…

Monday, January 11th, 2010

It was not too long ago that ‘pro’ bands in India used to gain popularity by nailing note perfect tracks by bands like AC/DC, Whitesnake and Dream Theater. The audience got high on the accuracy and the similar hysteria these bands provided by imitating the original greats. Covers never did anyone any harm. Infact, many [...]

Bands With Alteregos – Survival skill or future trend?

Saturday, November 21st, 2009

“So, is there any real money in this???” I’m sure all of us who make a living as musicians in India have been asked this over and over by their parents, relatives and even friends. Though we do gain immense joy and satisfaction being musicians, the unfortunate fact is that the amount of money one [...]