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
Wazir Patar spent years behind the camera and the mixing board — directing music videos, then producing tracks for Sidhu Moose Wala, including one of his final releases — before stepping out as an artist himself. His debut project pairs an EP with a restored 1990 Mercedes. Here's how a producer became a movement.
Akshath Acharya taught himself music production from YouTube tutorials while studying engineering online. Four years later, his single 'Nadaaniyan' had crossed 150 million YouTube views, triggered a 350,000-reel Instagram trend, and put him on Rolling Stone India's Future 25. Here's how it happened.
At 17, Gini turned down offers from Berklee and UNSW, moved to Mumbai with ₹10,000, and started self-producing songs on an iPad. Three years later she's a Spotify Radar artist, a Lollapalooza India performer, and the face of one of Indian indie-pop's most unusual tours.
What Kerala producer Attakkari's rise shows about making culturally specific electronic music that can still move a dancefloor.
Dabzee's rise shows why regional language, local rhythm, and a clear point of view can travel further than generic crossover music.
A practical 2026 release plan for independent Indian artists who want an EP to feel like a complete world—not five unrelated uploads.
Curated dispatches on festival commissions, day rates, and verified credits across India.