James headlines ‘School of Rock’, a concert for a noble cause

It was almost 11:30 pm on the clock but the crowd was still spellbound by the mesmerising performance of Nagar Baul’s James. That is the kind of expectation, one attends a concert with and it was the case yesterday too.
16 September 2023, 13:51 PM

Snippets from Darshan Raval's mesmerising Dhaka outing

Let's relive the moments of the musical night, "Let's vibe with Darshan Raval".
15 September 2023, 11:27 AM

Take the director’s chair in Ed Sheeran’s new music videos

In total, Sheeran plans to select 14 individuals from 14 different countries to bring their video concepts to life.
15 September 2023, 08:00 AM

12 years of Kornia

Zakiya Sultana Kornia has been in the Bangladeshi music scene for around 12 years now. Her journey began with the singing competition, titled “Power Voice”. She then became professionally busy with stage shows, music programmes on television and playback singing. She has also released a new song this month.
14 September 2023, 12:00 PM

Jung Kook makes VMA history

At the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards, the spotlight shone brightly on Taylor Swift, who clinched a remarkable nine awards. However, amidst her dominance, other artists etched their names into VMA history.
14 September 2023, 05:41 AM

Darshan Raval songs to add to your playlist

Be it a romantic serenade or a foot-tapping groove, his music truly knows no borders. Ahead of his first concert in Dhaka, here are some of his songs to add to your everyday playlist.
13 September 2023, 14:14 PM

Remembering Niloy Das

Niloy Das's guitar skills were unparalleled, and he was celebrated as one of Bangladesh's top guitarists. His journey into the world of music was not limited to a single genre; instead, he ventured into non-classical genres, drawing inspiration from renowned guitarists like Ritchie Blackmore and Randy Rhoads.
13 September 2023, 06:18 AM

Taylor Swift leads nominations for 2023 VMAS: See full nominee list

The biggest names in music has arrived with the 2023 VMAS. The undeniable Taylor Swift led all nominees this year with eight, while SZA picked up six, and Doja Cat earned five, as did Kim Petras, Miley Cyrus, Nicki Minaj, Olivia Rodrigo, and Sam Smith. All of these artists will also compete in the Video of the Year category, which comprises Doja Cat’s “Attention,” Cyrus’ “Flowers,” Minaj’s “Super Freaky Girl,” Rodrigo’s “Vampire,” Smith and Petras’ “Unholy,” SZA’s “Kill Bill,” and Swift’s “Anti-Hero.” Several of those tracks are also up for another top VMA prize, Song of the Year. Swift, Doja Cat, and Minaj are also nominated for Artist of the Year, where they’ll compete against Karol G, Shakira, and Beyoncé. The programme takes place from Newark, New Jersey. Here are the list of nominees and winners.
13 September 2023, 02:57 AM

BTS’s V confesses that he thought about hurting himself to take a break

The world of Kpop has been nothing but endless practice and tight schedules, which may frequently take a toll on the minds and bodies of artistes. Their hectic schedules prevent them from unwinding and enjoying some personal space.
12 September 2023, 06:07 AM

A R Rahman apologises to fans, promises to refund concert fees

The concert by A R Rahman, which occurred in Chennai on September 10, has faced significant criticism from fans due to poor event management. Attendees of the music maestro's concert took to the social media platform X to share videos and express their unusual and negative experiences online.
12 September 2023, 03:25 AM

Artcell and Souls perform together in Australia

On Saturday (September 9), the two Bangladeshi bands, Souls and Artcell reunited in Astralian land and staged a joint concert at the ISEE Church Auditorium of Brisbane.
11 September 2023, 12:27 PM

‘Music connected us both’

Rahul Ananda concluded on a serious note, “I don't actually know. I am just doing my work. Some of my work takes me to places, into some people's minds and lives, and that’s how I connect to people myself, spiritually and philosophically. That is the wonder of music and life for me, and I feel that is what connected us both.”
11 September 2023, 11:54 AM

French President Macron graces Joler Gaan studio, plays instrument

President Macron paid homage to the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, at the Bangabandhu Memorial Museum in the capital's Dhanmondi on Sunday evening.
11 September 2023, 08:01 AM

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