Wana-Mena artistes unite for powerful ode to Palestinian resistance

Translated as "We will return" or simply "Returning", this eight-minute track was composed and performed as an act of solidarity. It serves as an anthem that transcends borders, paying tribute to the strength and resilience of the Palestinian people and their history while resoundingly calling for justice.
14 January 2024, 04:30 AM

Renowned classical singer Dr Prabha Atre passes away

In a sombre turn of events, Dr Prabha Atre, a revered figure in Hindustani classical music, breathed her last at the age of 92 today. The singer's sudden demise took place when she suffered a cardiac arrest during her sleep at her residence in Pune. She was rushed to Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital, where she was declared dead at 5:30am.
13 January 2024, 12:33 PM

Ahmed Hasan Sunny: Singer, songwriter, rebel

Ahmed Hasan Sunny, a rising star in the music industry, has seen a rapid ascent to fame. Yet he holds steadfast to his artistic principles and personal identity, unruffled by the allure of fame or commercial success. He drops by The Daily Star’s studio for a brief chat.
12 January 2024, 18:05 PM

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce likely to get engaged

In the world of celebrity romance, speculations about a summer engagement are swirling around pop sensation Taylor Swift and NFL tight end Travis Kelce. Although neither party has officially confirmed the news, insiders close to the couple are dropping hints about a potential engagement set to unfold on their one-year anniversary in July.
12 January 2024, 05:59 AM

Joy Shahriar releases new single “Kingba Tomar Keu Na”

Popular musician Joy Shahriar has released a new single titled, “Kingba Tomar Keu Na” on his official Facebook and YouTube channels today.
11 January 2024, 11:31 AM

Music industry mourns the loss of Shahed Hossain

The echoes of sorrow reverberate through the Bangladeshi music scene as it mourns the untimely departure of Shahed Hossain, a gifted guitarist, musician, and songwriter. Known for his contributions to renowned bands such as Mechanix and Poraho, Shahed's departure leaves a void in the hearts of fans and fellow musicians alike.
11 January 2024, 10:54 AM

Guitarist delights the Internet, plays electric guitar at wedding

In a wedding that challenged traditional norms, Bangladeshi guitarist Nafisa Khanam Nitu recently tied the knot, captivating the Internet with a surprise musical performance. Nitu astounded wedding guests by playing an electric guitar during her own wedding ceremony.
9 January 2024, 13:38 PM

Music maestro Ustad Rashid Khan passes away at 55

Ustad Rashid Khan, a celebrated music maestro, succumbed to death this afternoon while fighting the battle with prostate cancer at a hospital in Calcutta, as confirmed by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
9 January 2024, 11:34 AM

The multifaceted Shibu Kumer Shill

Meghdol’s main vocalist Shibu Kumer Shill has recently been making headlines for having lent his voice to “Nirbashito Chaand”, from the upcoming Tollywood film “Shri Swapankumarer Badami Hyenar Kobole”. The multifaceted personality, who also moonlights as a filmmaker, author, and an illustrator, had a chat with The Daily Star over the phone.
7 January 2024, 18:05 PM

Ed Sheeran wins first Emmy for original music and lyrics in ‘Ted Lasso’

Ed Sheeran secures another trophy for his collection, clinching an Emmy on Saturday night for the best original music and lyrics in a television show at the 2023 Creative Arts Emmys, delayed by the strikes from writers and actors last year.
7 January 2024, 05:10 AM

Pink Floyd unveils hidden gems in annual 'copyright dump' strategy

As part of an annual tradition, experienced artistes discreetly release unsanctioned-quality recordings in the final days of each year. This practice aims to safeguard their copyrights, driven by a somewhat ambiguous European Union regulation dictating that artistes must officially release sound recordings within 50 years of their creation, following a "use it or lose it" principle. Failure to do so results in the recordings entering the public domain, allowing anyone to legally release them without compensating the creators.
6 January 2024, 13:14 PM

'Rue David Bowie': Paris to name street after rock icon

The city of Paris will on Monday name a street after rock music icon David Bowie, officials said, a first in honour of the singer eight years after his death.
6 January 2024, 04:32 AM

Did Taylor Swift manifest her relationship with Travis Kelce years ago?

An old interview with Taylor Swift has some of her fans believing she predicted her relationship with Travis Kelce long ago. In 2009, the superstar singer talked to Glamour magazine and was asked what a relationship would “look like” for her, reports CNN.
5 January 2024, 09:52 AM

Comic book on BTS charts their rise to stardom and military service

A new comic book chronicles the rise to stardom of South Korea's K-pop music sensation BTS and their recent transition to military service.
5 January 2024, 05:24 AM

The melody of the polls: Sometimes genius, sometimes obnoxious

While every alleyway, street and locality has been adorned with posters, the most impressive promotion of this election is perhaps the innovative and catchy songs that are being played at political stalls, through mikes, moving vans and rickshaws.
4 January 2024, 18:05 PM

I'll never return to music industry: Britney Spears

"Just so we're clear, most of the news is trash!!!" the singer wrote on Instagram. "They keep saying I'm turning to random people to do a new album … I will never return to the music industry!!!"
4 January 2024, 11:42 AM

Souls releases impromptu single on YouTube

Souls, a revered band in the country, has recently surprised fans with the release of their latest single, "Notun Shohor", marking a fresh start for the new year. The song, crafted by London-based lyricist Sheik Rana, was brought to life musically by Partha Barua.
4 January 2024, 11:01 AM

Rage Against the Machine breaks up again

Rage Against the Machine, the iconic rock band known for their politically charged music, has called it quits again, as announced by their drummer, Brad Wilk, in an Instagram post. Wilk addressed the cancellation of numerous dates on the band's Public Service Announcement reunion tour and confirmed that the group comprising frontman Zack de la Rocha, bassist Tim Commerford, guitarist Tom Morello, and himself will not be performing live or touring again.
4 January 2024, 09:39 AM

Mila returns with an election song

The song titled “Go Vote” has recently been released as a music video on the official Facebook and YouTube channels of the Campaign Advocacy Programme (CAP)
4 January 2024, 07:12 AM

Elvis Presley to be brought to life using AI for new immersive show

A new immersive Elvis Presley show will open in central London later this year, bringing the king of rock 'n' roll back to life with the help of artificial intelligence (AI), organisers said Thursday.
4 January 2024, 04:01 AM