Bounce EP – Juxtaposed

‘Bounce’ is the debut EP by Juxtaposed, a Bengaluru-based band that was formed in March 2024. In consisting of four tracks spanning under 20 minutes, leader-bassist-composer-lyricist Osi Gomango appears to be caught in a musical time warp of the late ‘70s, and intentionally so, as the common thread of sax pervades across all songs, including on an instrumental, giving way to the band’s trademark sound: smooth melodies, suave rhythms, and brassy horns.

Contra – Contra

In the heart of Mumbai's vibrant music scene, a new band is gearing up to leave an indelible mark on the city’s formidable rock landscape. CONTRA, born from the reunion of old friends Manas and Dean, released their self-titled debut EP on 20th October, 2024.

I Am Schuman - Tom Schuman

Lest one be uncertain about the man behind the album, American smooth jazz keyboardist (Thomas William) “Tom” Schuman makes a statement by calling his 9th and latest album, ‘I Am Schuman’, which has been released on Bengaluru-based music director Sandeep Chowta’s Namma Music.

Electric – Amyt Datta Electric Power Quartet (Free School Street Records)

If any Indian musician could be a contender for a term synonymous with virtuoso, it would be Kolkata-based guitarist Amyt Datta, who made a rare appearance in Mumbai at the Jio World Centre, BKC, on 1st September, 2023.