http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress Mon, 21 May 2012 19:52:06 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2010/12/its-raining-rockers/ http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2010/12/its-raining-rockers/#comments Thu, 23 Dec 2010 22:56:39 +0000 TheBigM http://thebigm.co.in/?p=909 With India being one of the most sort-after destinations for bands across the world, Shikher Chaudhary uncovers the versatile music scene that this year has seen so far… With only six months into it, 2010 has already been a somewhat tumultuous year for Indian rock. From Tehelka articles hoping to expose a ‘make-believe’ scene cultivated [...]]]> http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2010/12/its-raining-rockers/feed/ 0 http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2010/06/celebrating-motherjane/ http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2010/06/celebrating-motherjane/#comments Sat, 12 Jun 2010 05:04:50 +0000 TheBigM http://thebigm.co.in/?p=814 With a presence of over 14 years in the scene and in the press, this article should not be construed as just another reminder of their musical prowess but rather a celebration of a band at its peak and a poignant reminder of the band’s impact expressed in the words of contemporaries, maniacs and international [...]]]> http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2010/06/celebrating-motherjane/feed/ 0 http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2010/05/canadas-favourite-sons-%e2%80%93-the-sam-roberts-band/ http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2010/05/canadas-favourite-sons-%e2%80%93-the-sam-roberts-band/#comments Wed, 12 May 2010 09:21:19 +0000 TheBigM http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/?p=582 Shikher Chaudhary tracks the musical journey of this Canadian Band to find out what sets them apart Triple Juno award recipient and prolific singer/songwriter Montreal native Sam Roberts is often described as the definitive voice in a collection of American and Canadian bands centered on 70’s classic rock nostalgia. But in reality, this former hockey [...]]]> http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2010/05/canadas-favourite-sons-%e2%80%93-the-sam-roberts-band/feed/ 0 http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2010/05/here-comes-avima/ http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2010/05/here-comes-avima/#comments Wed, 12 May 2010 09:04:24 +0000 TheBigM http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/?p=574 There’s a new entry in the list of music awards recognizing talent internationally. However, there’s something that makes these Asian awards truly ‘indie’. Shikher Chaudhary finds out. “We’re not the Grammys, and not even close to the glamour of the MTV Asia Awards, but AVIMA (Asia Voice Independent Music Awards) is perhaps one of the [...]]]> http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2010/05/here-comes-avima/feed/ 0 http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2010/03/mumbai-musicians%e2%80%99-berklee-experience/ http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2010/03/mumbai-musicians%e2%80%99-berklee-experience/#comments Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:48:17 +0000 TheBigM http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/?p=348 The Berklee College of Music based in Boston, Massachusetts has always been regarded as the premier institute specializing in music education in North America. Starting off as a school for jazz in the mid 40’s, Berklee soon adopted more diverse genres ranging from rock to bluegrass and even hip hop. Study of theory as well [...]]]> http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2010/03/mumbai-musicians%e2%80%99-berklee-experience/feed/ 0 http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2010/03/breaking-barriers-midival-punditz-karsh-kale/ http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2010/03/breaking-barriers-midival-punditz-karsh-kale/#comments Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:51:32 +0000 TheBigM http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/?p=392 Midival Punditz Back in 1997 Gaurav Raina and Tapan Raj were bored and tired of the Bollywood- Remix type music which was dominating the scene in India. As a reaction to this feeling they began producing original electronic music and sending out demo tracks to labels and other producers. Simultaneously, their monthly parties ‘Cyber Mehfil’ [...]]]> http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2010/03/breaking-barriers-midival-punditz-karsh-kale/feed/ 0 http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2010/02/indian-ocean/ http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2010/02/indian-ocean/#comments Fri, 12 Feb 2010 05:21:08 +0000 TheBigM http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/?p=276 A few phone calls, a delayed flight and after searching around the D.Y.Patil college grounds in Nerul, I finally spotted Amit Kilam (Drums) on stage. The Band had just arrived from Delhi for the performance, the sound check had been delayed, the scene was typical of any college fest – organized chaos. Looking slightly knackered [...]]]> http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2010/02/indian-ocean/feed/ 0 http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2010/02/what-you-always-wanted-to-know-about-low-rock/ http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2010/02/what-you-always-wanted-to-know-about-low-rock/#comments Fri, 12 Feb 2010 01:08:36 +0000 TheBigM http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/?p=307 Low Rock is a unique combination of equal parts jazz and equal parts blues, displaying a keen melodic pop/rock sense with darkly comic and ironic lyrics. Pioneered by the Boston band Morphine, a guitarless trio that reflected the sounds of the dark, winding, deserted streets after dark, smoke-filled bars and the seedy underbelly of the city, [...]]]> http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2010/02/what-you-always-wanted-to-know-about-low-rock/feed/ 0