Universal Music has entered into an exclusive partnership with Albuquerque Records, a newly launched independent label founded by singer-composer Anirudh Ravichander. The collaboration involves Universal Music India (UMI) and Albuquerque Records jointly releasing future pop and hip-hop music by Ravichander and other artists signed to the label. According to UMI,...
ColdPlay, Ed Sheeran, Dua Lipa flock to India
India's live music scene is experiencing a significant transformation as international artists increasingly include the country in their tour schedules. This shift is evident with recent and upcoming performances by major artists such as Dua Lipa, Coldplay, and Ed Sheeran, marking a departure from the historical trend of global musicians...
'Avengers: Endgame' Breaks Records in India
At $25.7 million, Avengers: Endgame earned 66.7% more than the box office collections of Avengers: Infinity War, India’s previous all-time Hollywood grosser. The movie has also been released in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu, ensuring a larger audience all over the country. Before Avengers: Endgame released in India, the ticketing portal, BookMyShow.com,...
Silicon Valley Tuning In to India's Music Industry
India's internet boom has tech giants turning to the country's 560 million internet users, and massive music industry. Facebook signed licensing deals with some of the biggest record labels in Bollywood that will allow users of Facebook and Instagram in India to add songs to their posts. Google rolled out...
Spotify to Launch in India this month
Swedish online music streaming service Spotify will soon launch its service in India. The company accidentally confirmed an India launch date of 31st January on its Terms & Conditions page for India. pic.twitter.com/uMFGByhuKf The company has reached a deal with India’s largest music label, T-Series, allowing Spotify subscribers to access...