Stories, careers and news from India’s independent creative economy.
India’s music sector grew 10% in 2025, but labels’ other income rose 26%. That split explains why an artist’s career cannot be built around streams alone.
NOV 10, 2026 · 9 MIN READ
A music-credit map for Indian independent releases: see the lyricist, composer, performers, producer and engineers behind one song before the metadata goes live.
A practical music EPK guide for Indian independent artists: choose the right tracks, write a usable bio, organise press photos and give bookers one clear contact.
A practical guide for students seeking music internships in India—from label metadata and artist relations to live-event production, with a better way to show useful proof.
A practical guide for Indian instrumentalists and vocalists who want session work: define your offer, build a booking-ready pack, run a professional session and document credits.
Shankar Mahadevan's career shows Indian musicians how deep training, a working runway, artistic risk and collaboration can build a long creative life.
A practical guide for Indian college bands: read the rulebook, build a short competition set, prepare a fast changeover and turn one contest into useful live-work proof.
Curated dispatches on festival commissions, day rates, and verified credits across India.