Taylor Swift beats Arijit Singh, becomes second-most followed Spotify artist

In a surprising turn of events, Arijit Singh has beaten Taylor Swift on Spotify a couple of months back by earning her spot as the second most followed artist on Spotify.
12 February 2024, 07:04 AM

Beyoncé announces ‘Renaissance Act II’ in Super Bowl advert

During a commercial break at the Super Bowl, Beyoncé surprised fans with the announcement of her highly anticipated album "Renaissance Act II."
12 February 2024, 06:02 AM

Tohidul Islam’s new single drops ahead of Valentine’s Day

Tohid has garnered measurable acclaim for his vocal skill in the movie “Kill Him”, where he sang the romantic song "Amar Sathe Chal'' with Moumita Tasreen Nadi. The song, featuring film stars Ananta Jalil and Barsha as leads, enthralled the audiences.
11 February 2024, 13:24 PM

Jon Bon Jovi on path to recovery after vocal cord surgery

Renowned rock icon Jon Bon Jovi recently opened up about his journey to recovery following a significant vocal cord surgery aimed at addressing a debilitating injury. The 61-year-old musician revealed that the procedure, described as "major reconstructive surgery," took place approximately 19 months ago and has been integral to restoring his voice.
11 February 2024, 13:20 PM

Taposh takes audience polls: Bollywood stars coming to Bangladesh?

Speculations about a transnational gathering or concert arose after Kaushik Hossain Taposh from his verified Facebook page opened polls and started taking votes on whom the audiences would most likely want to see perform in Dhaka.
11 February 2024, 10:56 AM

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame unveils 2024 nominees

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday unveiled its nominees for 2024, with singer-songwriter Mariah Carey, the queen of Christmas hits, and Cher, the Goddess of Pop, making the list for the first time.
11 February 2024, 03:52 AM

Spectacular concert rocks Liberation War Museum

It was pandemonium at the Liberation War Museum yesterday as Live2Web Records: Playlist Live Concert featured some of the hottest acts in Bangladeshi music today. With Cryptic Fate headlining the concert soon after the launch of their new album, "Noy Maash". Also featured were Shonar Bangla Circus, Karnival, Owned, A K Rahul and Black Zang.
10 February 2024, 09:51 AM

Bannya to be honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award

Celebrated Bangladeshi Rabindra Sangeet artiste Rezwana Choudhury Bannya has recently just been honoured with India's prestigious Padma Shri award. The announcement was made on January 25, coinciding with India's Republic Day. Bannya is set to receive the esteemed accolade from the President of India in April-May.
10 February 2024, 06:27 AM

Muza’s new track with Kona out now

The music video features Mubashshira Kamal Era, Kona, and Muza under the choreography of Ridy Sheikh. Produced by Daekho Studios, the video was directed by Partho Sheikh.
9 February 2024, 10:08 AM

Blackpink's Lisa launches label LLOUD

Today, Blackpink's Lisa definitively put an end to the rumors and speculations by confirming the implications of her cryptic updates. The Thai rapper and K-pop idol revealed the establishment of her own label, named LLOUD, via her Instagram account.
8 February 2024, 14:05 PM

Next stop for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour film: Disney+

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour concert film will start streaming next month on Disney+ with the addition of five songs that were not shown in theaters, Walt Disney said on Wednesday.
8 February 2024, 05:22 AM

Chirkutt back into the fold with four concerts

Following the conclusion of the national elections, concerts are making a comeback with familiar faces taking centre stage once again. News of concerts happening across various locations in the country surfaced in February, with popular band Chirkutt set to captivate audiences.
8 February 2024, 04:35 AM

Debosrie Antara opens up on finding her resolute stance

Her’s is a story that is one with all– who have had to and are still working hard to make it in an industry that is elusive. Antara Roy Chowdhury, also known by her stage name Debosrie Antara, hence grew up harbouring a penchant for the ability of music, with the dream of one day becoming a singer. Her younger school-going self was even prepared to sacrifice her drift toward a more substantial career for the love of music.
7 February 2024, 18:30 PM

Country music star Toby Keith dies at 62

US country music star Toby Keith died on Monday aged 62, according to his X social media account, some 18 months after it was announced that he had stomach cancer.
7 February 2024, 04:16 AM

BLCPS leads the charge in music rights protection

In a momentous gathering, BLCPS (Bangladesh Lyricist Composers & Performers Society), the first and only Collective Management Organisation (CMO) for music, convened a landmark conference on Tuesday (February 6) at the Crystal Palace Auditorium. The event served as a platform to spotlight the critical findings shared by Satoshi Watanabe, honourary advisor of CISAC, underscoring the importance of CMOs in safeguarding music intellectual property rights and royalty collection worldwide.
6 February 2024, 16:44 PM

Cryptic Fate releases new album after 18 years

This marks the band's fourth album, with their last release being the third album, "Danob", in 2006. The new album consists of nine songs, all inspired by the events of the Liberation War of 1971.
6 February 2024, 06:57 AM

Grammy viewership jumps on night Taylor Swift sets record

Taylor Swift's record-setting night at the Grammys drew the largest audience for music's highest honors since a pre-pandemic show in 2020, broadcaster CBS said on Monday.
6 February 2024, 06:05 AM

Taylor Swift announces surprise album during Grammy acceptance speech

Taylor Swift, who secured six Grammy nominations, at the 2024 Grammy Awards left the audience in awe through the announcement of her highly-anticipated 11th studio album, titled "The Tortured Poets Department". Swift's night at the Grammys became even more memorable as she clinched the award for Album of the Year for her previous album, "Midnights".
5 February 2024, 06:34 AM

Taylor Swift achieves historic fourth Grammy’s Album of the Year win

The winners were selected by members of the Recording Academy, including musicians, producers, engineers, and other industry professionals. The Recording Academy has made efforts to diversify its membership in recent years by extending invitations to more women and individuals from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. Below is the full list of winners:
5 February 2024, 05:34 AM

Zakir Hussain, Shankar Mahadevan win laurels

The Grammys 2024 awarded the Best Global Music Album to Shakti's "This Moment", featuring musicians Shankar Mahadevan, Ustad Zakir Hussain, Ganesh Rajagopalan, and Selvaganesh Vinayakram.
5 February 2024, 04:34 AM