ABC generation returns with ‘November Rain’

Artcell, Black, Cryptic Fate – the ‘ABC’ concerts were known to be a hallmark of the 2000’s and 2010’s. After almost a decade, these three mighty bands will return to the stage with the concert, ‘November Rain Volume 2’, on November 12.
5 November 2022

Singer Akbar in ICU

Singer Akbar of “Tomar Haat Pakhar Batashe” fame is in critical condition in ICU.
5 November 2022

Ayub Bachchu’s guitars, memorabilia on display

What does one normally expect from an exhibition? Intricate pieces of framed art, curious art connoisseurs quietly observing the pieces? Strangely enough, as I walked into the houseful gallery, I found everyone singing out loud to legendary rock songs of the late great Ayub Bachchu.
5 November 2022

BTS have the most No 1 hits on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart this decade

K-pop sensation BTS have chalked up the most No. 1 hits on the Hot 100 this decade, with a total of six songs topping the US singles chart, according to Billboard.
4 November 2022

His songs still echo in the wind: Kanak Chapa remembers Andrew Kishore

Today marks the birthday of Andrew Kishore, one of the most prolific playback singers in the country, who passed away on July 6, 2020, leaving a void in our hearts. The evergreen singer was considered the king of playback. The songs he voiced have reached the hearts of millions, making him an immortal legend in the music industry.
4 November 2022

The larger-than-life soundtrack of ‘Damal’

Before ‘Damal’, Raihan Rafi’s football saga based on the legendary Shadhin Bangla football team even released, it was the indomitable soundtrack that attracted the attention of fans.
3 November 2022

Autopsy reveals Takeoff died from gunshot wounds to head, torso

Rapper Takeoff died from gunshot wounds to the head and torso following a shooting outside a private party at a downtown Houston bowling alley, authorities announced Wednesday.
3 November 2022

The 1975 has struck gold with their new album “Being Funny in A Foreign Language”

Being Funny in a Foreign Language is classically The 1975.
1 November 2022

Singer Oyshee officially becomes a doctor

Young and talented singer, Oyshee Fatima Tuz Zahra has been keeping her schedule busy with her music and medical career.
1 November 2022

Rapper Takeoff, member of Migos, shot dead at 28

Takeoff, a member of the rap group Migos has passed away, after being shot.
1 November 2022

Taylor Swift first artist to claim entire top 10 on hot songs chart

Taylor Swift made music history Monday, becoming the first artist ever to simultaneously nab all 10 of the top US song chart’s spots after the release of her album “Midnights”.
1 November 2022

‘Rupali Guitar’ award created to honour Ayub Bachchu’s memory

October 18, 2018 was the day Bangladesh lost one of its brightest stars. This was the day Legendary rockstar, Ayub Bachchu passed away.
31 October 2022

Ustad Zakir Hussain receives Aga Khan Music Award

Acclaimed Indian tabla player Ustad Zakir Hussain has received prestigious Aga Khan Music Award in lifetime achievement category for his enduring contributions to the musical heritage of humanity at a ceremony at Muscat in Oman.
30 October 2022

BTS' Jin bids farewell on 'magical night' in Buenos Aires

Thousands of young Argentine BTS fans were moved to tears as they said goodbye on Friday to K-pop superstar Jin, as he performed his emotional new single, The Astronaut, alongside British rock band Coldplay before taking a hiatus to perform mandatory military service.
30 October 2022

Musk says he had no role in bringing Kanye West back on Twitter

Twitter-owner Elon Musk said on Friday that he did not have a hand in reinstating rapper Kanye West’s account, which was suspended by the micro-blogging site earlier this month for posting anti-Semitic remarks.
30 October 2022

Mixtape Vol I: Old meets new

Last night, International Convention City Bashundhara was like a lighthouse, illuminating the area, as some of the country’s most prominent Bangladeshi bands—Ark, Artcell, Nemesis, Ashes, Indalo, Karnival, and many more—assembled to give audiences a performance to remember.
29 October 2022

Can we sell music again?

Tutul is a college student, and a crazy fan of band-music who goes mostly to free concerts and listens to songs on YouTube and makes social media posts. On the contrary, his friend Nahian listens to songs on streaming platforms with a monthly subscription, and feels that such amounts are not enough for the bands. To support local bands, he goes to ticketed concerts and collects merchandise. Nahian was introduced to Bangladeshi band music by his uncle, Suman, who is now in his 40s, and still goes to ticketed concerts. He used to collect original cassettes and CDs but is now frustrated about the declining situation of the band-music scene.
29 October 2022

Kanye West says he lost $2.8b over anti-Semitic rants

Kanye West lost US$2 billion (S$2.8 billion) in a single day, he said on Thursday, as business partners rushed to dump the rapper in the wake of a series of anti-Semitic outbursts.
29 October 2022

Rock 'n' roll pioneer Jerry Lee Lewis dies at 87

American rock pioneer Jerry Lee Lewis, who was torn between his Bible-thumping upbringing and his desire to make hell-raising rock 'n' roll with hits such as "Great Balls of Fire" and "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On," has died at the age of 87.
28 October 2022

Pritom, Shahtaj post pictures of their wedding

Musician and actor Pritom Hasan got married today to actress and model Shahtaj Monira Hashem, in a 5-star hotel in Sreemongol.
28 October 2022