Debosrie Antara opens up on finding her resolute stance

Her’s is a story that is one with all– who have had to and are still working hard to make it in an industry that is elusive. Antara Roy Chowdhury, also known by her stage name Debosrie Antara, hence grew up harbouring a penchant for the ability of music, with the dream of one day becoming a singer. Her younger school-going self was even prepared to sacrifice her drift toward a more substantial career for the love of music.
7 February 2024, 18:30 PM

Country music star Toby Keith dies at 62

US country music star Toby Keith died on Monday aged 62, according to his X social media account, some 18 months after it was announced that he had stomach cancer.
7 February 2024, 04:16 AM

BLCPS leads the charge in music rights protection

In a momentous gathering, BLCPS (Bangladesh Lyricist Composers & Performers Society), the first and only Collective Management Organisation (CMO) for music, convened a landmark conference on Tuesday (February 6) at the Crystal Palace Auditorium. The event served as a platform to spotlight the critical findings shared by Satoshi Watanabe, honourary advisor of CISAC, underscoring the importance of CMOs in safeguarding music intellectual property rights and royalty collection worldwide.
6 February 2024, 16:44 PM

Cryptic Fate releases new album after 18 years

This marks the band's fourth album, with their last release being the third album, "Danob", in 2006. The new album consists of nine songs, all inspired by the events of the Liberation War of 1971.
6 February 2024, 06:57 AM

Grammy viewership jumps on night Taylor Swift sets record

Taylor Swift's record-setting night at the Grammys drew the largest audience for music's highest honors since a pre-pandemic show in 2020, broadcaster CBS said on Monday.
6 February 2024, 06:05 AM

Taylor Swift announces surprise album during Grammy acceptance speech

Taylor Swift, who secured six Grammy nominations, at the 2024 Grammy Awards left the audience in awe through the announcement of her highly-anticipated 11th studio album, titled "The Tortured Poets Department". Swift's night at the Grammys became even more memorable as she clinched the award for Album of the Year for her previous album, "Midnights".
5 February 2024, 06:34 AM

Taylor Swift achieves historic fourth Grammy’s Album of the Year win

The winners were selected by members of the Recording Academy, including musicians, producers, engineers, and other industry professionals. The Recording Academy has made efforts to diversify its membership in recent years by extending invitations to more women and individuals from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. Below is the full list of winners:
5 February 2024, 05:34 AM

Zakir Hussain, Shankar Mahadevan win laurels

The Grammys 2024 awarded the Best Global Music Album to Shakti's "This Moment", featuring musicians Shankar Mahadevan, Ustad Zakir Hussain, Ganesh Rajagopalan, and Selvaganesh Vinayakram.
5 February 2024, 04:34 AM

Drake mocks the show after awards snub

Drake, a five-time Grammy winner and noted rap artist, has voiced his discontent with the 2024 Grammy Awards. Despite being nominated for four categories alongside his collaborator 21 Savage, they did not secure any wins.
5 February 2024, 03:10 AM

Fuad Almuqtadir and Muza grace the stage of Grammys

Bangladeshi musicians Fuad Almuqtadir and Muza are in attendance at this prestigious event.
5 February 2024, 02:31 AM

Concerts featuring James, Bappa Mazumdar to captivate music lovers in February

The immensely popular musical venture of last year “The School of Rock” is making its return with its second edition on February 16, featuring Ashes, Shonar Bangla Circus, Plasmic Knock, Blue Jeans etc. and James as the headliner of the concert.
4 February 2024, 13:47 PM

Oyshika Nodee’s new song releases in Kolkata

Recently, the singer released a new song, titled “Bondhure Pran Bondhure”, from Kolkata under the banner of Suchitra Music on Saturday. The song is written and tuned by Uday Bandyopadhyay and composed by Kunal Chakraborty.
4 February 2024, 13:26 PM

Dua Lipa, Billie Eilish, SZA, and Joni Mitchell to star at 2024 Grammys

Amidst the glitz and glamour of the 2024 Grammy Awards, there's a whispered optimism that this year might be the one where the ceremony finally gets it right. Known for occasionally favouring middle-of-the-road heritage acts over contemporary pop, this year's nominees seem to align more with popular choices, with R&B star SZA leading the pack with nine nominations.
4 February 2024, 11:42 AM

Ferdous Wahid, Habib Wahid, and Aleem Wahid share the stage for the first time

Veteran singer Ferdaus Wahid, his son Habib Wahid, and grandson Aleem Wahid have recently graced the stage together, captivating the audience with their musical talents. The trio, representing three generations, presented a musical performance that left the audience in awe.
4 February 2024, 05:51 AM

Jon Bon Jovi honoured at pre-Grammy gala

Bruce Springsteen played a blistering duet with Jon Bon Jovi to honor the latter artist at a pre-Grammy gala Friday, as superstars including Paul McCartney danced along to an event heavy on New Jersey pride.
4 February 2024, 05:12 AM

Two decades of music for ‘borderless’ Saqi

An interesting detail about this artiste that might escape notice is his involvement in the 2021 web-series “Contract”, as an actor, which was directed by Tanin Noor. "I took on the character of Lady Gias, a transgender individual associated with an underworld gang."
4 February 2024, 04:00 AM

Musical collaboration marks cultural exchange between Bangladesh and Norway

As part of a celebration of cultural exchange between Bangladesh and Norway, the renowned band Chirkutt – often referred to as Bangladesh's global brand, and Marte Wulff, one of Norway's prominent musicians and climate activists, have collaborated to produce a new song titled "Let the Light In".
3 February 2024, 06:01 AM

Atif Aslam returns to Bollywood after 7 years

The artiste, known for his soul-stirring melodies, navigated restrictions that temporarily kept him away from the Indian film industry.
3 February 2024, 05:02 AM

9 Bangladeshi musicians on Times Square billboard

In a groundbreaking move, nine Bangladeshi musicians have made their mark in one of the world's most iconic locations, Times Square. This extraordinary appearance is part of the celebration of the Living Room Session, a warm and rustic musical endeavour curated by the renowned producer and composer, Pavel Areen.
2 February 2024, 09:25 AM

Universal Music to pull songs from TikTok

Universal accused TikTok of "bullying" and said it wanted to pay a "fraction" of the rate other social media sites do for access to its vast catalogue. TikTok said Universal was presenting a "false narrative and rhetoric".
31 January 2024, 13:07 PM