As I write this, “MaLoMa”, a musical tale of extraordinary lives led by everyday people, is trending number 1 on YouTube Bangladesh & 38 on global YouTube. This song, as a whole, is many stories woven together as one, belonging to people from all walks of life. The stories touch hearts and inspire music lovers to ponder upon life in general. As Arif Dewan and Shagor Dewan sing their hearts out about how mistaken they were about life being a bed of roses, the chaotic city around them comes to life.

The much-awaited teaser for the latest season of Coke Studio Bangla, titled "Return of Magic", has been unveiled today, sending waves of anticipation rippling through the music community. Set to premiere on April 13, the third instalment boasts a staggering lineup of over 180 musicians and artistes from Bangladesh and around the globe.

The upcoming season of Coke Studio Bangla will feature a repertoire of 11 new songs, showcasing an eclectic mix of artistes from diverse backgrounds and presenting a myriad of Bangla music genres. Continuing the tradition set by the previous seasons, Shayan Chowdhury Arnob assumes the role of music curator for season 3, alongside fellow music producers such as Pritom Hasan, Emon Chowdhury, Shuvendu Das Shuvo, and others.

I found myself amidst the swirl of lights and beats at the Army Stadium yesterday, attending the highly-anticipated, “Coke Studio Bangla Live 2.0”. The air, however, was thick with overcrowdedness and controversy, making my overall experience a blend of musical highs and critical lows.

Since its announcement, the concert has faced numerous controversies, including calls for a boycott and artistes being unhappy with the event.

The event, featuring an array of popular bands and artistes coming together to celebrate a musical night, will be unveiled for the audience at the Army Stadium. The organisers have packed numerous surprises this year.

Earlier, Coke Studio Bangla announced the news of their concert with an animated video by Antik Mahmud. The animated teaser featured the first song of Season 2, "Murir Tin", setting the stage with all the artistes and performers embarking on a musical journey aboard a bus, heading straight to the heart of the Coke Studio Bangla concert.

Music lovers, ought to brace themselves because Coke Studio Bangla is back with a bang! After a resoundingly successful Season 2 that left audiences craving for more, the beloved music platform is set to dazzle Dhaka once again with a concert that promises to be nothing short of grandeur and magic. 

After impressing audiences by experimenting with different genres of music in songs like “Murir Tin", "Bonobibi", “Nahubo” and "Darale Duaarey", Coke Studio Bangla will now be releasing their fifth song, "Deora", a mixture of sarigaan and palagaan. The song will be released tomorrow at 7 pm.

Amongst all the uncertainty and mundaneness, the hearts of all the Dhakaite and netizens alike burned like embers in the recent hit concert of Coke Studio Bangla. Despite the torrential rains, people still showed up and made it into the show, which rocked people across generations. This only reinforced the idea of why we need more live musical concerts now.