Bangladeshi experimental rock band ‘Art of Heaven’ recently released the title track of their first album, “Kritodash.”

It is rumoured that celebrated musical franchise Coke Studio has finally extended its hands towards Bangladesh. The Bangladeshi contingent is said to be named “Coke Studio Bangla”.

Renowned Indian playback singer Lata Mangeshkar was hospitalised after contracting Covid-19.

Renowned Indian playback singer Lata Mangeshkar was admitted in a hospital in Mumbai after she tested positive for Covid-19, as per reports.

Formed in 2012, Attic is one of the forerunners of the new ‘indie’ generation of Bangladeshi band music. The rising stars released their debut album, titled after their most well-known song, “Echoes in your Attic”, which is available for purchase digitally.

The last couple of winters were arguably incomplete without stage shows and live performances, as the world suffered from the effects of the pandemic.

Oscar-winning Indian music composer A R Rahman turns 55 today. Ahead of his birthday, his eldest daughter, Khatija, got engaged to audio engineer Riyasdeen Shaik Mohamed on December 29. 

The Grammy Awards were postponed Wednesday weeks before the planned Los Angeles ceremony over what organizers called “too many risks” from the omicron variant, signaling what could be the start of another year of pandemic upheaval for awards season.

A two-day gala event commemorating the work of national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam is to be held on February 11-12 at the capital’s Gulshan Society Lake Park. 

Popular Indian playback singer Sonu Nigam, on January 4, announced on social media that he has tested positive for Covid-19, along with his wife, son, and sister-in-law.

Random Origin released “Shikor”, their first album, on December 17, 2021, featuring seven songs, and produced under the label of G-Series. 

Arranged by RTV and presented by Danish, musical reality show ‘Young Star’ will air their special episode featuring songs by five major poets of Bengal- the “Pancho Kobi”.

Playing with onomatopoeic elements on the screen, sound designer and engineer Arafat Kirty’s latest hits “Networker Baire”, “Tithir Osukh” and “Khachar Bhitor Ochin Pakhi”, among others, have been a treat to the ears for the audience.

Along with his engaging educational videos on math and science, Chamok Hasan’s music, along with Feroza Binte Omar Bonhi, has garnered a prominent fan base on social media. A recent rendition of their popular song, “Ei Mayabi Chander Raate”, picturised on Kolkata-based actor Jisshu Sengupta, took social media by storm upon release.

Popular band Shironamhin is all set to celebrate their silver jubilee with concerts across the country this year.

Prince Mahmud‘s new song, “Anagoto”, featuring Tanzir Tuhin, was released under the banner of G Series, on New Year’s Eve. The number has been written by Samuel Haque, and Sajid Sarker has done the music arrangement of the track.

After over a year of almost no social ceremonies for the pandemic, things in the entertainment industry began to perk up as celebrities around the globe tied the knot.

As we approach the New Year, The Daily Star takes a moment to mourn the stars we lost in 2021.

Music videos from Bangladeshi OTT platforms, tele-fictions, and musical programmes dominated the music scene this year. Plenty of original and fresh content was released to positive responses. Popular singers such as Abanti Sithi, Rehaan Rasul, Imran, Porshi and Kona, among others, had a successful year.

Organised by SkyTracker Limited, Dhaka Rock Fest 2.0 was a huge success – highlighting the return of Bassbaba Sumon and Aurthohin on stage, in full glory.