It all started with the idea of creating a platform for everyone related to Indian indie music to reach their respective targets, be it the youth, fellow musicians, the corporate world or audiences across borders and regions. It’s been two years now and we couldn’t be more proud;

The Big M, over the last twenty four months, has grown into a loved, respected and most importantly a trusted source when it comes to music. And we owe this to you, our readers.
Thank you!

In our cover story this month, we look back at the most defining events and trends in the last couple of years that have and continue to shape India’s indie music industry.

Being part of the scene and having watched talent from close quarters, Aalok Padhye from Something Relevant shares his take on the bands to watch out for in the coming year.

Also, we catch up with Eva Dowd and Denise Wilcke as we try to figure out just how exactly they manage to
promote independent talent sitting across a few continents.

A quick look at the Submerge Goa Project that has brightened up Goa’s new year, an interview with Karnivool, a preview of IIT Madras’ annual fest Saarang and lots more lined up inside.

We’d like to wish our readers a very happy and musical new year! Your support is what drives us, and we promise to keep going, bringing you the best of indie in the years to come!

Until the next issue then,
Sing Along!

The Big M Team
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Also, don’t forget to flip through last month’s issue online, which can be found in the Previous Issue section.