Spotify releases podcast ratings globally for listeners to rate their favorite podcast shows

As we near the end of 2021, there’s one more feature Spotify is excited for you to see, one that you (and your fans) have been asking for: podcast ratings on Spotify. With podcast ratings, you can invite fans to show their love for your podcast with a single tap, which can help you quickly gauge how your show is resonating and send a signal to listeners who haven’t yet tuned in.

Radio City and JioSaavn come together for a brand new weekly show

Radio City and JioSaavn have come together to launch a brand new weekly drive time show - ‘Nach le’ to entertain millions of their loyal listeners. The show will be live across Radio City in Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, Lucknow, Jaipur, and Ahmedabad, between 6-8pm, every Saturday and will also be available on the Jio Saavn platform.

Songfest India launches XPlore, a music video IPTO to promote independent artists.

Adding more power to the independent music scene in the country, Songfest India launched the first season of ‘Xplore’ – a quest to give a platform to some of the most talented indie musicians in India. Announced in August this year, the call for entries for Xplore received an overwhelming response with more than 250 original compositions as entries. Six of the most eclectic tracks will take their music to audiences at large.

Singer Tubby releases Christmas song ‘Christmas Time’ along with Samantha Noella.

Christmas season is right around the corner. And what is better than having a new, fresh song that can touch your heart? Inkk Audio’s Tubby knows exactly what you need this season and he is bringing that and so much more.

Global chart-topping artist, Rohan Solomon invokes the festive cheer with a grand year-end single ‘It’s Christmas’.

Global Chart-Topping artist Rohan Solomon recently released a new festive single titled It’s Christmas. Living up to his reputation and annual tradition, the Grammy Submitted musician’s song is an intimate, warm and lush Christmas original for the festive season.

Breezer partners with Mixmag – launches The Lab Goa

Breezer, India’s go-to RTD (ready-to-drink) brand, has joined hands with one of the world’s biggest and longest running music media brand, Mixmag to bring their flagship property ‘The Lab’ to India. Kick-starting on the 9th of December ‘21, the most colourful parties in Goa will take place every Thursday from 4pm – 8pm in Goa, all the way till 10th February ‘22. With ten parties lined up, Breezer brings an unforgettable experience to their audience is Goa, and pushes them to Live Life In Colour.

Fusion guitarist and music composer Ravi Iyer releases new single ‘Flying’

Noted fusion guitarist and music composer Ravi Iyer releases his latest single called Flying. This single is a remake of an old tune of his which he has re-composed with an entirely new arrangement and avatar.

Citi – NCPA offers Scholarship for Young Musician 2022 – 2023 for Hindustani Music

Want to get a scholarship in Music and that too in Hindustani Music, you can try with the Citi –NCPA initiative who are giving a chance to budding musicians. Applications (bio-data) are invited from students for a scholarship in advance training in Hindustani Music (vocal – khayal / dhrupad, melody instruments – flute, harmonium, violin, sitar, sarod, etc.). The value of the scholarship is Rs. 10,000/- per month for one year (April 2022 to March 2023).

Pune, Delhi NCR and Kolkata to host 2-day live editions of Bacardi NH7 Weekender

India’s happiest music festival Bacardi NH7 Weekender, that was held digitally last year due to the lockdown restrictions, is now back with a bang with live editions planned for February 2022 in three cities - Pune, Kolkata and Delhi NCR. Nodwin Gaming, who recently acquired the festival from OML Entertainment, will be organizing the festival. Registrations for the virtual edition as well as bookings for the live festivals opened from 4th December, 2021.

NCPA – CITI to host Promising Artistes Series with Dr. Vikas Bharadwaj and Ms. Ankita Deole Damle

With a mission to encourage the young talent, National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) in association with Citi India announces the Promising Artistes Series 2021-22, that provides a platform to the recipients of ‘Citi-NCPA Scholarship for Young Musicians’ and Shishyas under ‘Citi-NCPA Support to Gurus’ program.