Overtone: September 28–October 4, 2026
Spotify made RAP91 Live a Premium-only show. After a rewards scheme and a 72-hour window, India's free tier is being converted one perk at a time.
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Overtone: July 20–26, 2026
Hanumankind marched, Bloodywood turned up and Delhi's DJs booked a fundraiser in 48 hours. The week Indian music stopped calling itself apolitical.
Overtone: July 13–19, 2026
A composer put a number on his royalties for the biggest Indian song of 2025 — ₹8 lakh — and the maths behind Hindi film music went public.
First Words: The Lyrical DNA of Indian Debut Albums
From KK's Pal to Seedhe Maut's Bayaan — how India's most iconic debut albums carved their identity through lyrical range, theme, and emotional geography.
The State of Music in India: 2025–2026
A comprehensive report on India's music industry — genres, streaming, AI, live music, indie artists, and the scene through March 2026.