Music

17 years of Oniket Prantor – Bangladesh’s definitive rock anthem

It’s been 17 years of 16 minutes 21 seconds.
1 April 2023

Jimin strips off all filters to reveal his true self in debut solo album "Face"

For a debut album, Jimin doesn’t struggle at all to establish the escape he aims for.
29 March 2023

Rising to success: Shams Ahmed a juggernaut in the world of music

Shams Ahmed, a Bangladeshi-origin music director, vocal producer, and singer is making headlines in the world of Western music for his exceptional composition and extraordinary musical productions. Co-founding various musical properties, including a girl group, Citizen Queen, a kids’ music brand, Acapop! KIDS, and producing for the highly popular a cappella group, Pentatonix, Shams has already left an indelible mark in the music industry.
18 March 2023

Popeye comes to town

With his original tracks, the voice behind the project, Raffan Imam, has created a musical entity of his own. Having released his first album in 2010, he is all set to perform his first concert in the country in 13 years on March 9, at the capital’s International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB).
3 March 2023

Can lo-fi music actually help you study?

Lo-fi videos claim to have solved a timeless question: how to improve your grades easily. And like a moth to a flame, hordes of students have flocked towards music’s holy grail.
1 March 2023

How to cope with burnout as a musician

The feeling of emptiness isn't something wrong to feel as a musician.
1 March 2023

Celebrating classical Music with Dhaka Classics

On Sunday evening, 26 February, Dhaka Classics hosted The Dhaka Classics Media Salon, where they announced their official launch to promote western classical, jazz and traditional music from home and abroad. During the event, the guests got to enjoy the performances of celebrated singer Neil Mukherjee and one of the board members, Kelley Michelle Taylor.
1 March 2023

Artcell scales new heights with Otritio

Artcell’s Otritio doesn’t shy away from making a bold statement.
24 February 2023

How I learned the magnificence of Bangla through lyrics translation

Bangla has taught us how to properly imitate our minds through words and expressions with its presence.
21 February 2023

The appeal of small-scale acoustic concerts

The biggest selling point behind these shows lies in their interactive nature.
20 February 2023

Coke Studio Bangla Season 2: Expectations and the start

After a memorable run last year, Coke Studio Bangla is once again back for its second season. The premier track was released on 14 February with a song called ‘Murir Tin’ and if the first piece is anything to set a standard, we can expect Season 2 to be explosive.
15 February 2023

Chester’s memory lives on with Linkin Park’s “Lost”

In classic Linkin Park fashion, “Lost” delivers resoundingly. For fans, those 3 minutes and 18 seconds are a trip down memory lane.
11 February 2023

TXT “The Name Chapter: TEMPTATION” and its temptations left undelivered

The new EP includes five songs which encapsulate different styles and genres under one concept.
30 January 2023

SOS: Rediscovering SZA

The joy of finding familiarity in something you always thought was never your jam is almost spiritual.
21 January 2023

Arctic Monkeys stay true to themselves with The Car

The album flows smoothly in a relaxed way without lacking intensity.
19 January 2023

Thank God It’s Friday: Healing the mind, body, and soul

If you want to do something other than have an outing at yet another restaurant, have a look at these upcoming events, and make plans to have an even better time.
12 January 2023

Japanese musicians to check out if you're into musical storytelling

If you’re into musical storytelling, you should definitely check them out.
5 January 2023

Aurthohin’s Phoenix Er Diary-1 is a masterclass in composition and storytelling

Aurthohin has finally released its first studio album after six years, titled Phoenix Er Diary-1.
5 January 2023
1 January 2023

A new book revisits guitar legend Niloy Das

Talking about the artist, co-author Milu Aman said, "Although he was admired in the world of music, many generations did not know him. This is our initiative to spread the word about the 'unsung hero' of our music, Niloy Da, and to get to know him a little more.’’
1 January 2023