Not unlike any big concert day, the rain gods played subtle games with the hopeful crowd about to head toward International Convention Center Bashundhara ICCB for Shironamhin’s 25-year celebration concert yesterday.

Google paid tribute to iconic singer-composer Bhupen Hazarika today, on his 96th birth anniversary, through one of their famous doodles. The illustration showcases the renowned Assamese music maestro, who can be seen with a harmonium and his trademark Gurkha cap.

Abanti Sithi won over the hearts of many with her melodious voice and ingenious ability to whistle. However, she became a musical sensation after the release of the song "Rupkothar Jogote". Recently she won the Best Singer Award at the Blender’s Choice-The Daily Star OTT & Digital Content Awards. The artiste truly showcased her tenacity when, despite having a broken foot, she showed up to the award show in a wheelchair. In a conversation with The Daily Star, she shared her feelings about receiving the award and her upcoming projects.

Canadian pop singer The Weeknd cut short a concert in California on Saturday after he lost his voice mid-performance. After three songs at the SoFi stadium, the performer said he needed to cancel the show and told the audience they will be getting their money back.

In the wake of Gazi Mazharul Anwar’s death, people from all walks of life paid homage to the legendary lyricist, film director and producer, when his body was brought to the Central Shaheed Minar in the country’s capital on Monday. The music maestro was also given a guard of honour.

Two former members of Artcell, guitarist Ershad Zaman and lyricist Rumman Ahmed have sent a legal notice to three members of the band including vocalist George Lincoln D'Costa, guitarist Saef Al Nazi and drummer Kazi Sazzadul Asheqeen, for using their song without any consent.

Starting from August 25, and running till September 1, the Embassy of the United States of America, in partnership with American Voices—a US cultural diplomacy organisation—hosted a delegation of four award-winning American hip-hop artists to lead a series of trainings for 54 up and coming Bangladeshi hip-hop stars.

After releasing nine fusion songs since its launching in February of this year, season one of Coke Studio Bangla came to a conclusion with the launch of the latest song, "Hey Samalo." 

Oscar-winning international musician AR Rahman has penned an emotional statement on Twitter after Markham city in Canada named a street after him.

Blackpink made history at MTV’s Video Music Awards (VMAs), with their member, Lisa, winning the ‘Best K-Pop’ award for her song “Lalisa”. The other K-Pop bands nominated were BTS for “Yet To Come”, Itzy for “Loco”, Seventeen for “Hot”, and many others.

Music lovers are in for a thrilling ride, as three of the most popular bands: Nagar baul, Aurthohin, and Artcell are gearing up to rock the stage with their upcoming show “Headbangers Paradise 2” in September.

Taylor Swift won the top honor at MTV's annual Video Music Awards on Sunday for a 10-minute version of her 2012 breakup song "All Too Well" and made a surprise announcement of a new album coming in October.

Renowned singer Habib Wahid released his new single "Deeprohor" on Thursday. The song was written by Mir Shariful Karim Srabon and composed, produced and arranged by Habib. 

The ever smiling, always vibrant Armeen Musa started her musical journey in 2008 with her debut album, “Aye Ghum Bhangai”. She soared to popularity right out of high school, with the hit track “Bhromor Koio,” a remake of Radha Raman's classic song. Recently, her song “Jaago Piya” has been featured in celebrated global Indian music collective Berklee Indian Ensemble’s debut album, “Shuruaat”.

Eminent musician Partha Majumdar has formed his own band, “Freeway” with some talented musicians of the country. He shared this news through a Facebook post, which featured his band line-up.

Marking the National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam’s 46th death anniversary, Gems of Nazrul will release their 22nd production titled “Dhrubojoti” at the stroke of midnight on August 27 on Channel i and their official YouTube channel.

Elton John and Britney Spears have collaborated for the first time, creating the slinky, club-ready single “Hold Me Closer” that sees the pop icons take old sounds and fashion something new. The funky, piano-driven single uses John’s 1971 hit “Tiny Dancer” as the skeleton and adds elements from his songs “The One” and “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart,” all with Spears voice soaring and fluttering.

On the occasion of the 75th birthday of the late Prabal Chowdhury, a renowned artist of the "Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra", his son musician Ranjan Chowdhury has re;eased releasing a song titled “Akash Bole Tumi Tumi”. Subhamita Banerjee, another popular artist from Kolkata, has given voice to the song.

Thrash’s newest release “Hellbound” is a meticulously articulated narrative on oppressive establishments of authority and social hypocrisy, which is done using a character named ‘Bagha’ acting as a ‘Dervish’ (a member of a religious order, who has taken vows of poverty and austerity). The song alludes to how individuals denying religious and social stratification for good deeds are subjected to harsh repercussions for defying social norms or prejudice.

After a break of 2 years, “The Art of Rock” concert is back this year with 2 days of rock performances by 14 noted bands. The fourth edition of this concert will be held at the Liberation War Museum, in Agargaon on the August 26 and 27.