Stories, careers and news from India’s independent creative economy.
India's vinyl culture is small, uneven and increasingly visible. For artists and labels, it offers a lesson in intentional releases—not a replacement for streaming.
NOV 13, 2026 · 7 MIN READ
IPRS collected ₹700 crore in performance royalties in FY2024-25 — up 42% year-on-year — and most independent Indian artists never see a rupee of it because they were never registered to collect. Here's how the system actually works.
Garv Taneja started releasing music at 20, dropped out of music school, and built one of India's fastest-rising independent careers on deliberately low-budget videos and internet-native humour. Here's the exact path he took.
Current INR rate benchmarks for photographers, music producers, graphic designers, and video editors in India — with market context, metro vs. non-metro guidance, and GST basics for creative freelancers.
A complete guide to India's record label ecosystem — major labels, indie labels, deal types, what A&R managers actually want to see, and the contract red flags that Indian artists miss until it's too late.
A complete budget breakdown for building a professional home recording studio in India — verified INR prices for audio interfaces, mics, DAWs, headphones, and acoustic treatment across three tiers under ₹1 lakh.
From Dharavi gullies to Coachella stages — your complete guide to India's rap movement in 2026: who's leading it, which labels matter, where the regional scenes are exploding, and how new artists actually break through.
Curated dispatches on festival commissions, day rates, and verified credits across India.