The roots of Bangladesh’s band music scene stretch back to the 1970s, emerging from a spirit of rebellion and creativity that followed the Liberation War. Over decades, rock and roll became a defining feature of the nation’s cultural identity, inspiring waves of young musicians to take the stage.

Bangladeshi rapper Black Zang and Indian singer Rai Harrie have collaborated on a new track titled “Mainstream”. The song, a combination of both Bangla and Punjabi lyrics, is known to be one of the milestones in music for both countries.

Celebrated composer and singer Emon Chowdhury has introduced his latest musical venture, “Bengal Symphony”. The project’s debut track, “Phul Neya Bhalo Noy”, is set to release today, Saturday. Inspired by poet Jasimuddin’s poem “Holud Boroni”, the song has been voiced, composed, and directed by Emon Chowdhury himself.

Tahsan’s visit underscores his commitment to humanitarian work, balancing his personal life with his advocacy responsibilities. His public acknowledgment of the challenges faced by the Rohingya refugees and the efforts to support them is expected to raise further awareness of the ongoing crisis.

British rock sensation Coldplay will be streaming their largest-ever Indian concert live on Disney+ Hotstar, as the platform expands its offerings to include live music content.

Musician Pavel Areen has expanded his 'Living Room Session' project with a multi-season partnership with Creative Event and management  Ltd , a new production and events company based in London.

Sumi Nur shared, “This is our sixth event, where we blend Bengali literature and music, with a strong focus on poetry. We are thrilled to celebrate Naquib Khan’s 50-year legacy as a composer.”

Acclaimed singer Tahsan Khan grabbed much attention by revealing his marriage from the start of the year. The announcement of his marriage to makeup artiste Roza Ahmed sparked many conversations online.

However, the band recently experienced a personal tragedy when its former member Chandramouli Biswas was found dead on Sunday evening.

As the 67th Annual Grammy Awards draw near, the devastating wildfires raging through Los Angeles have raised concerns about the event's timing. Set for February 2 at Crypto.com Arena, the ceremony may face delays or alterations due to the ongoing crisis. Discussions within the industry suggest that the show could be postponed, with some even proposing it be transformed into a fundraiser for wildfire relief efforts.

Tahsan and rising star Atiya Anisha have collaborated on a playback song for the upcoming film, “Jongli”. Titled “Jonmo Jonmo”, the duet has been composed and written by legendary Prince Mahmud, with musical arrangement by Imran Mahmudul.

Sabrina Ehsan Porshi, who first rose to fame through Channel i’s reality talent hunt show “Khude Gaanraj,” has completed an impressive 16-year journey in the music industry. Busy with stage shows and regularly releasing new songs, the singer-songwriter has reportedly taken a big step in her personal life as well—she tied the knot with Niloy Alam, who currently resides in the United States, in March 4, 2024.

Shayan’s latest song, “Etai Amar Rajniti” (This is My Politics), is no exception. With this release, she once again turns the spotlight on Bangladesh’s political landscape, offering a powerful commentary on the challenges of speaking out in a society where dissent is often met with suspicion.

Once the attendees were let in, the hall was barely half-filled. Overlooking the big red curtains of the stage, a mother cat and kitten duo playfully wandered around the auditorium for an unscheduled and whimsical first act of the show. Who could have predicted that the hall full of audience would surge to the front, midway through the show, transforming the seated concert into a captivating celebration?

“Initially, ‘Bolechho’ was crafted with her in mind as a solo artiste. But when she suggested I join her in making it a duet, it felt like a dream come true. This invitation will remain one of the most treasured gifts of my career,” he said.

The musical programme “Music @Desk”, on Prothom Alo’s YouTube channel, is set to air its latest episode featuring budding musician Ahmed Hasan Sunny tonight at 9:00pm.

The two-day concert "Dhaka Dreams," initially scheduled for Friday and Saturday (January 10 and 11), has been postponed due to technical issues.

Renowned Indian musician Sidhu, the frontman of the band Cactus, has alleged that several tracks by Nachiketa Chakraborty bear musical similarities to existing compositions. To back up his claim, he cited specific examples, including “Nilanjana 1”, one of Nachiketa’s most well-known songs, which he suggested takes inspiration from a piece by the Bangladeshi band Feedback.

The book he authored has been titled after one of his popular songs ”Hok Kolorob”, and will be published by Legend Publication. The cover has been illustrated by Arnob's father, artist Swapan Chowdhury.

Popular singer Asif Akbar has kicked off the new year on a high note with the release of two brand-new tracks, “Mon Jane” and “Aay Phire Aay”. According to the singer, both songs have been well-received amongst the audiences.