Runa Laila to pay tribute to mothers on Mother's Day with new song

What's more noteworthy is that this iconic artiste has lent her voice to the song alongside young musician Khairul Wasi, a collaboration not commonly seen.
30 April 2024, 11:57 AM

Taylor Swift's new album dominates US sales and Billboard charts

Pop megastar Taylor Swift sold 2.61 million album and streaming units of "The Tortured Poets Department" (TTPD) during its first week of release in the US, Billboard reported on Sunday, calling it "a gigantic debut at No 1" on the Billboard 200 albums chart.
30 April 2024, 10:50 AM

BTS’ agency reminds of ‘zero-tolerance policy’ against rumour-mongers

BigHit Music, the management company for BTS, has updated fans regarding legal actions against infringements on the group's rights. Through a statement on Weverse, the agency expressed concern over the increased intensity of efforts to tarnish and slander the artistes in recent weeks. Additionally, it highlighted the excessive nature of malicious attempts to defame, humiliate, spread rumors, and disseminate groundless information about the artistes.
30 April 2024, 06:44 AM

Tahsan, Farin’s ‘Ronge Ronge’ tops YouTube trends in Bangladesh

The song "Ronge Ronge Rongin Hobo" received initial acclaim at the magazine event. Although Tahsan Khan is a seasoned musician, Tasnia Farin especially captivated the audience with her exceptional vocal talent — despite not being a professional singer.
30 April 2024, 06:14 AM

Asif Akbar shares experience of recording in AR Rahman’s studio

Popular musician Asif Akbar recently shared his delightful experience of recording a song at the studio of Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman. Taking to his Facebook account today, he expressed his excitement to fans while also voicing his disappointment with the current state of the audio industry in our country.
29 April 2024, 10:45 AM

Eminem teases new album ‘The Death of Slim Shady’

Titled “The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grace)”, the rapper's camp confirmed the album's title late Thursday (April 25) to the Detroit Free Press. A playful 30-second ad aired on the NFL Network, hinting at the arrival of Eminem's 12th studio album this summer, marking his first release since 2020. 
28 April 2024, 06:48 AM

Kanye West faces new lawsuit alleging racial discrimination and harassment

Filed on Friday (April 26) in Los Angeles, the lawsuit details Provo’s experiences working for Kanye from August 2021. He alleges that Black employees were treated less favourably than their non-Black counterparts and were paid less without justification.
28 April 2024, 05:37 AM

Guitar played by John Lennon and George Harrison on ‘Help!’ to be auctioned

A rare piece of Beatles history is set to hit the auction block, as a 12-string guitar once wielded by John Lennon and George Harrison during the recording of the iconic album "Help!" goes up for sale. The acoustic Framus “Hootenanny” guitar, believed to have been lost for nearly six decades, will be auctioned by Julien’s Auctions, based in California.
28 April 2024, 05:13 AM

Taylor Swift beats Beatles in race to 12th UK number one album

Taylor Swift topped the British music charts last Friday with "The Tortured Poets Department" (TTPD), outselling the rest of the top ten combined and beating the Beatles for the record of the fastest artiste to rack up 12 UK number-one albums.
28 April 2024, 04:21 AM

Weaving ‘Tati’ as a musical, visual treat

It has been a couple of weeks at least since the Bangla New Year celebrations, which we lovingly refer to as Noboborsho. However, Coke Studio Bangla’s “Tati” is still dominating playlists. ‘Taanti’, or in this case “Tati”, refers to the craftsperson or the creator of fabrics, who works with the material called taant – depicting motifs, colourful borders, and softness to touch. Especially in this heat, a taant saree or a fatua is always a welcome addition to an average Bangladeshi wardrobe, allowing one to breathe easy and at the same time, look trendy.
27 April 2024, 10:56 AM

Drake removes Ai-generated Tupac track from instagram amid legal dispute

Drake has taken down a track from his Instagram account that featured AI-generated voices of Tupac Shakur and Snoop Dogg. The decision came after reports emerged that lawyers representing Tupac's estate had threatened legal action against the Canadian megastar.
27 April 2024, 06:35 AM

Ritu Raj blends tradition and panache

Recently, the singer released his track “Poro Choitali Shajhe” from his album “Raj”, a project that had been a dream for both him and his elder brother, Prithwi Raj. Unfortunately, Prithwi's untimely passing in 2019 momentarily halted their work. 
26 April 2024, 18:05 PM

Shironamhin releases new track ‘Janena Keu’

The music video for this song was filmed in multiple locations in India, including Delhi, Manali, Sisu, and by the Beas River. It features actors Sifat Amin Shubh and Jannatul Ferdous Bisma alongside the members of the band. "Janena Keu" is the second track from the band’s eighth album “Baatighar”. The album contains a total of 10 songs.
26 April 2024, 11:00 AM

Rabiraag to pay tribute to Sadi Mohammad today

Cultural organisation Rabiraag, well-known for its celebration of the essence of music, is poised to pay tribute to the memory of the legendary Rabindra Sangeet maestro, Sadi Mohammad.
26 April 2024, 06:16 AM

Nemesis and Cryptic Fate set to rock capital at ‘Louder Together’

The anticipation for the concert reached new heights when Nemesis teased an on-stage collaboration with Cryptic Fate through a video shared on their official Facebook page on April 21. The video, shot at 'the Engineroom', captures the camaraderie between the band members as they engage in playful banter about their favourite Cryptic Fate songs, building anticipation for the upcoming spectacle.
25 April 2024, 12:06 PM

Black reunion: A one-off?

Music in Bangladesh was never the same after Black launched “Amar Prithibi” in 2002. Taking off the much harder edge brought in by the rock bands of the ‘90s, it was Black who arguably popularised alternative rock in the country, along with acts like Nemesis and Stentorian.
24 April 2024, 18:05 PM

Kamal Ahmed launches digital archive chronicling his musical journey

Kamal Ahmed, who is mainly a Rabindra Sangeet singer, delves into making contemporary music every once in a while. He is currently serving as the deputy director general (program) of Bangladesh Betar.
24 April 2024, 10:27 AM

Cancer claims life of Paper Rhyme vocalist Ahmed Saad

Three days ago, he suffered a heart attack and was admitted to United Hospital. He had another heart attack on Tuesday morning and was declared deceased by the attending physician that night.
24 April 2024, 09:34 AM

Taylor Swift’s diss track causes Kim Kardashian to lose 500,000 followers

Taylor Swift is not one to mince words, and her latest track "thanK you aIMee" certainly attests to that! Just when it seemed like her feud with Kanye West and Kim Kardashian had simmered down, the pop icon surprised everyone by dropping a no-holds-barred diss track targeting a figure named Aimee, widely speculated by fans to be none other than Kim Kardashian.
24 April 2024, 06:13 AM

Black coming back with original lineup!

Black has been a cornerstone of the country's music scene since the late 1990s. Founded by childhood friends Jon Kabir, Khademul Jahan, and Mehmood Afridi Tony, along with other talented musicians, Black gained acclaim for their distinctive sound. Over the years the band transformed, including lineup changes and artistic developments, always maintaining their commitment to musical excellence.
24 April 2024, 05:50 AM