Ash King to perform live in Dhaka 

Ash King's breakthrough came through with songs like "Te Amo" from "Dum Maaro Dum," which was followed by chart-toppers such as "I Love You”, "Baarish", "Thumkeshwari" and many more masterpieces.
11 September 2023, 04:24 AM

President of France to visit Rahul Ananda’s studio

French President Emmanuel Macron will land in Dhaka tomorrow. Upon his visit, he has shown interest in visiting the studio of Rahul Ananda, the multi-instrumentalist musician and front-man of the urban folk group Joler Gaan.
9 September 2023, 14:43 PM

Arnob and Hamida Banu's 'Dilaram' bid adieu to a memorable season

Coke Studio Bangla 2 has finally come to an end with a blast, after capturing the hearts of the audience with soulful renditions of different genres of music. They released the final song of the season, "Dilaram", voiced by Arnob and Hamida Banu. The music has been arranged by Arnob while mixing and mastering have been done by Saadul Islam.
9 September 2023, 14:26 PM

Drake-Weeknd's AI-generated duet nominated for Grammy

Drake and The Weeknd's AI-generated duet, "Heart on My Sleeve", has been submitted for consideration for the 66th Grammy Awards.
7 September 2023, 05:14 AM

Reminiscing the irreplaceable Mercury of rock

On the occasion of his birthday today, we will take the opportunity to explore some of the more momentous factors of his jubilant personality and eccentric existence. 
5 September 2023, 13:34 PM

Rajib Ashraf: A wordsmith’s journey and legacy

"Hok Kolorob" and his other renowned lyrics in musical genius Shayan Chowdhury Arnob's songs, such as, "Naam Chilo Na", "Prokrito Jol", "Ghum", "Dhushor Megh", "Rod Boleche Hobe", "Protiddhoni", and "Mon Kharaper Ekta Bikel", offer merely a glimpse of the actual man Rajib was, said Abdullah Juberee, a journalist and an admirer of the poet.
5 September 2023, 05:15 AM

Plans are underway to establish a music academy in my father's honor: Dithi Anwar

Gazi Mazharul Anwar left an indelible mark on the world of Bangla music and cinema. He was a prolific artiste who composed over twenty thousand songs during his illustrious career, with three of his compositions earning a coveted spot on the BBC's list of the twenty best Bangla songs of all time.
4 September 2023, 07:08 AM

Rajib Ashraf’s ‘Alu Peyajer Kabbo’ in Arnob’s voice

Just a couple of days after Rajib Ashraf’s demise, a song written by the artiste in Arnob’s voice took social media by surprise.
3 September 2023, 15:05 PM

‘School of Rock’: Musicians stand together for local strays

The concert will showcase a total of eight bands, including Warfaze, Avoidrafa, Shonar Bangla Circus, Karnival, Aftermath, Plasmic Knock and AK Rahul. But that’s not all! The biggest attraction of this concert will be the living legend Mahfuz Anam James.
1 September 2023, 13:29 PM

Taylor Swift's 'Eras Tour' to hit movie theatres

Taylor Swift holds the record for the highest-grossing tour ever, and she is yet to show any signs of slowing down. The artiste announced on Thursday that her iconic "Eras Tour" is set to captivate North American audiences once again, this time on the big screen through a concert film experience.
1 September 2023, 08:40 AM

'Hok Kolorob' lyricist, Rajib Ashraf, passes away 

He was widely known for his collaborations with the popular singer Arnob, penning lyrics for several hit songs that resonated with music lovers across the country. Some of these tracks include "Hok Kolrob", "Naam Chilo Na", "Prokrito Jol", "Ghum", "Dhushor Megh", "Rod Boleche Hobe", "Prtoddhoni", "Ekta Meye", and "Mon Kharaper Ekta Bikel".
1 September 2023, 08:08 AM

Souls releases new track 'Shagorer Prantore'

Renowned music band Souls has recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. To commemorate this event, the band promised to deliver fifty new songs to the audience. Keeping up with the promise, Souls returns with a new track "Shagorer Prantore".
1 September 2023, 05:32 AM

Abdul Jabbar’s soulful voice had a profound impact on me: Syed Abdul Hadi

"Tumi Ki Dekhechho Kobhu Jiboner Porajoy", "Salam Salam Hajar Salam", and "Joy Bangla, Banglar Joy" stand proudly as three of the most beloved songs to have graced the top 20 all-time Bangla songs list in the 2006 survey conducted by BBC Bangla. These timeless melodies were brought to life by the inimitable voice of the Bangladeshi musical legend, Abdul Jabbar.
30 August 2023, 09:05 AM

Performing with Fuad Almuqtadir is a dream come true: Sanjoy

Bangladeshi-born American producer and pop musician Sanjoy is all set to perform in Bangladesh for the first time, joining forces with noted music director Fuad Almuqtadir in a special show, “Dameer and Fuad Present Sanjoy”, at Dhaka's Aloki.
30 August 2023, 03:00 AM

‘Jawan’ third track trends on YouTube

Directed by Atlee, “Jawan” features Shah Rukh Khan, Vijay Sethupathi and Nayanthara in the central roles. The film is set to have a grand premiere on September 7. Moreover, it will be released in three languages including Hindi, Telugu and Tamil.
29 August 2023, 14:05 PM

Eminem asks Republican Ramaswamy to not use his music in presidential campaign

US rapper Eminem has asked Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, a multimillionaire former biotech executive, to not use his music during his presidential campaign, according to a letter disclosed on Monday.
29 August 2023, 10:23 AM

Revisiting 10 classic hits by Michael Jackson

Today marks the 65th birthday of the "King of Pop", Michael Jackson. He wasn't just a musician, he was a legend on his own. His iconic 'moon walk' and his scintillating dance moves in classics like "Thriller", "Beat it", and "Billie Jean" made him the ultimate pop sensation all over the world. 
29 August 2023, 05:44 AM

‘Ghuri’ singer Lutfor Hasan to release new song 

Written and performed by Lutfor Hasan himself, "Amra Jara Kalo" also boasts a music video directed by Akramul Islam Rassel, featuring Ratna Sarkar.
28 August 2023, 10:50 AM

Jungkook's solo hit 'Seven' makes history on Spotify

BTS star Jungkook has achieved a remarkable milestone by topping Spotify's Weekly Top Songs Global chart for six consecutive weeks. The 25-year-old artiste accomplished this feat with his debut solo track, "Seven", which also dominated Spotify's Daily Top Songs Global chart for an impressive 42 days.
28 August 2023, 04:55 AM

'Dameer & Fuad Present Sanjoy': A celebration of Bangladeshi music’s global impact

 Music director Fuad Almuqtadir is returning after a long time to the stage with two young artists - Sanjoy and Dameer. 
27 August 2023, 12:15 PM