Taylor Swift leads nominations for 2023 VMAS: See full nominee list

The biggest names in music has arrived with the 2023 VMAS. The undeniable Taylor Swift led all nominees this year with eight, while SZA picked up six, and Doja Cat earned five, as did Kim Petras, Miley Cyrus, Nicki Minaj, Olivia Rodrigo, and Sam Smith. All of these artists will also compete in the Video of the Year category, which comprises Doja Cat’s “Attention,” Cyrus’ “Flowers,” Minaj’s “Super Freaky Girl,” Rodrigo’s “Vampire,” Smith and Petras’ “Unholy,” SZA’s “Kill Bill,” and Swift’s “Anti-Hero.” Several of those tracks are also up for another top VMA prize, Song of the Year. Swift, Doja Cat, and Minaj are also nominated for Artist of the Year, where they’ll compete against Karol G, Shakira, and Beyoncé. The programme takes place from Newark, New Jersey. Here are the list of nominees and winners.
13 September 2023, 02:57 AM

BTS’s V confesses that he thought about hurting himself to take a break

The world of Kpop has been nothing but endless practice and tight schedules, which may frequently take a toll on the minds and bodies of artistes. Their hectic schedules prevent them from unwinding and enjoying some personal space.
12 September 2023, 06:07 AM

A R Rahman apologises to fans, promises to refund concert fees

The concert by A R Rahman, which occurred in Chennai on September 10, has faced significant criticism from fans due to poor event management. Attendees of the music maestro's concert took to the social media platform X to share videos and express their unusual and negative experiences online.
12 September 2023, 03:25 AM

Artcell and Souls perform together in Australia

On Saturday (September 9), the two Bangladeshi bands, Souls and Artcell reunited in Astralian land and staged a joint concert at the ISEE Church Auditorium of Brisbane.
11 September 2023, 12:27 PM

‘Music connected us both’

Rahul Ananda concluded on a serious note, “I don't actually know. I am just doing my work. Some of my work takes me to places, into some people's minds and lives, and that’s how I connect to people myself, spiritually and philosophically. That is the wonder of music and life for me, and I feel that is what connected us both.”
11 September 2023, 11:54 AM

French President Macron graces Joler Gaan studio, plays instrument

President Macron paid homage to the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, at the Bangabandhu Memorial Museum in the capital's Dhanmondi on Sunday evening.
11 September 2023, 08:01 AM

Ash King to perform live in Dhaka 

Ash King's breakthrough came through with songs like "Te Amo" from "Dum Maaro Dum," which was followed by chart-toppers such as "I Love You”, "Baarish", "Thumkeshwari" and many more masterpieces.
11 September 2023, 04:24 AM

President of France to visit Rahul Ananda’s studio

French President Emmanuel Macron will land in Dhaka tomorrow. Upon his visit, he has shown interest in visiting the studio of Rahul Ananda, the multi-instrumentalist musician and front-man of the urban folk group Joler Gaan.
9 September 2023, 14:43 PM

Arnob and Hamida Banu's 'Dilaram' bid adieu to a memorable season

Coke Studio Bangla 2 has finally come to an end with a blast, after capturing the hearts of the audience with soulful renditions of different genres of music. They released the final song of the season, "Dilaram", voiced by Arnob and Hamida Banu. The music has been arranged by Arnob while mixing and mastering have been done by Saadul Islam.
9 September 2023, 14:26 PM

Drake-Weeknd's AI-generated duet nominated for Grammy

Drake and The Weeknd's AI-generated duet, "Heart on My Sleeve", has been submitted for consideration for the 66th Grammy Awards.
7 September 2023, 05:14 AM

Reminiscing the irreplaceable Mercury of rock

On the occasion of his birthday today, we will take the opportunity to explore some of the more momentous factors of his jubilant personality and eccentric existence. 
5 September 2023, 13:34 PM

Rajib Ashraf: A wordsmith’s journey and legacy

"Hok Kolorob" and his other renowned lyrics in musical genius Shayan Chowdhury Arnob's songs, such as, "Naam Chilo Na", "Prokrito Jol", "Ghum", "Dhushor Megh", "Rod Boleche Hobe", "Protiddhoni", and "Mon Kharaper Ekta Bikel", offer merely a glimpse of the actual man Rajib was, said Abdullah Juberee, a journalist and an admirer of the poet.
5 September 2023, 05:15 AM

Plans are underway to establish a music academy in my father's honor: Dithi Anwar

Gazi Mazharul Anwar left an indelible mark on the world of Bangla music and cinema. He was a prolific artiste who composed over twenty thousand songs during his illustrious career, with three of his compositions earning a coveted spot on the BBC's list of the twenty best Bangla songs of all time.
4 September 2023, 07:08 AM

Rajib Ashraf’s ‘Alu Peyajer Kabbo’ in Arnob’s voice

Just a couple of days after Rajib Ashraf’s demise, a song written by the artiste in Arnob’s voice took social media by surprise.
3 September 2023, 15:05 PM

‘School of Rock’: Musicians stand together for local strays

The concert will showcase a total of eight bands, including Warfaze, Avoidrafa, Shonar Bangla Circus, Karnival, Aftermath, Plasmic Knock and AK Rahul. But that’s not all! The biggest attraction of this concert will be the living legend Mahfuz Anam James.
1 September 2023, 13:29 PM

Taylor Swift's 'Eras Tour' to hit movie theatres

Taylor Swift holds the record for the highest-grossing tour ever, and she is yet to show any signs of slowing down. The artiste announced on Thursday that her iconic "Eras Tour" is set to captivate North American audiences once again, this time on the big screen through a concert film experience.
1 September 2023, 08:40 AM

'Hok Kolorob' lyricist, Rajib Ashraf, passes away 

He was widely known for his collaborations with the popular singer Arnob, penning lyrics for several hit songs that resonated with music lovers across the country. Some of these tracks include "Hok Kolrob", "Naam Chilo Na", "Prokrito Jol", "Ghum", "Dhushor Megh", "Rod Boleche Hobe", "Prtoddhoni", "Ekta Meye", and "Mon Kharaper Ekta Bikel".
1 September 2023, 08:08 AM

Souls releases new track 'Shagorer Prantore'

Renowned music band Souls has recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. To commemorate this event, the band promised to deliver fifty new songs to the audience. Keeping up with the promise, Souls returns with a new track "Shagorer Prantore".
1 September 2023, 05:32 AM

Abdul Jabbar’s soulful voice had a profound impact on me: Syed Abdul Hadi

"Tumi Ki Dekhechho Kobhu Jiboner Porajoy", "Salam Salam Hajar Salam", and "Joy Bangla, Banglar Joy" stand proudly as three of the most beloved songs to have graced the top 20 all-time Bangla songs list in the 2006 survey conducted by BBC Bangla. These timeless melodies were brought to life by the inimitable voice of the Bangladeshi musical legend, Abdul Jabbar.
30 August 2023, 09:05 AM

Performing with Fuad Almuqtadir is a dream come true: Sanjoy

Bangladeshi-born American producer and pop musician Sanjoy is all set to perform in Bangladesh for the first time, joining forces with noted music director Fuad Almuqtadir in a special show, “Dameer and Fuad Present Sanjoy”, at Dhaka's Aloki.
30 August 2023, 03:00 AM