Mumbai-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Pritpal Sudan has released his latest album in 2024 titled ‘Sudan’. It is a 13-track album aiming to play a pivotal role in shaping the sonic identity of him done with production and mastering engineering as well. Sudan is no new-kid in the Indian music scene and in his decade-long musical journey, he has spent most of his time in the studio mastering the sonic projects of other artists. This new 13-track album is a delightful experience of song texture assortment, electrop ..read more

Faridkot, the dynamic pop-rock duo from New Delhi, have been crafting their unique “Confused Pop” sound since 2008. Comprising IP Singh and Rajarshi, their music seamlessly blends indie, pop, and folk elements, resonating with audiences worldwide. With acclaimed albums “Ek” and “Phir Se,” and hits like “Nasha” and “Kaala Doriyaa,” they’ve earned millions of streams. Their latest EP, “IBTIDA,” showcases enchanting love ballads with artists like Jubin Nautiyal. Join us as we delve into their journey of passion and innovation, exploring the heart and soul behind their captivating music. How did t ..read more

Though many singers have tried their luck in the charming world of Hollywood, only a few have received the coveted accolade for their acting performances. Here is the complete list of those singer-turned-actors who won the Academy Award.  Will Smith, King Richard (2021) Will Smith plays the role of Serena and Venus Williams’s father, whose eccentric behaviour was perfectly executed. Smith, who had previously been nominated for other movies as well, is already considered one of Hollywood’s most popular actors. This Best Actor award sealed the deal for his skills as a versatile actor, which ..read more

An unfiltered glimpse into the working of a genius at play distinguishes these legendary music documentaries from other attempts. A music lover who wants to dive headfirst into the innate lives of their favourite musicians should surely watch these extraordinary pieces of cinematic wonders. Gimme Shelter (1970) Giving an insightful gaze at the culminating week of The Rolling Stones’ 1969 U.S. Tour, which saw the disastrous Altamont Free Concert where Meredith Hunter was killed. This incident was recorded and included in the movie, which made the movie one of the best music documentaries. The d ..read more

Some songs are so evergreen that their renditions continue to make an appearance time after again and here are some such coveted tracks. ‘Yesterday’, Beatles  This legendary track is considered to be the most covered song of all time since its release in 1965. The dreamy melody, which is emulsified with the vocals of Paul McCartney, resonated with the audience in such a capacity that it shifted the Beatles to experiment more with emotive music. The simplistic song, which is devoid of the rock arrangement in the band’s previous outings, made the song even more profound. Heavyweights like E ..read more

Irfana Hameed grew up in Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu. This emcee, singer and trumpet player started with Carnatic vocal and veena training in her early years. Cut to college, and she found poetry and hip-hop. The rest is history.  Irfana began to sing solo as well as one-half of the duo Irfana and Taslina. She has already tasted the first sips of success with the clinically acclaimed EP with Taslina, Ko-Lab. You can also hear her voice on Netflix’s Masaba Masaba – the title track I am your King. Her song Kannil Pettole from the Malayalam movie Thallumaala made it extremely clear that her hip-h ..read more

The internet as we know it is changing. And thanks to metaverse technologies, online experiences are fast becoming much more immersive and realistic, with the potential to transform forever how we engage with our favourite artistes.  Music is one creative industry that has the potential to be transformed,  and disrupted the most. In the current digital music landscape, revenue from streaming is insignificant for a large number of artistes, and discovery of great art is lost in the massive influx of new content daily.  Artistes are in dire need of platforms where they can directl ..read more

NAMM 2024 has been all over the buzz in the music industry in the global arena and Pete Johnston has everything to say about how his marketing team made sure NAMM 2024 reached larger audience to bring more awareness about the event. Being a musician himself who plays French Horns, Piano, Jazz, he also has amazing knowledge of sound and experimenting on digital sounds and the future of music. Score had the pleasure to interview Pete, who gave us some deep and valuable insights about not just music, but also about how important marketing is for promoting the event. Read on this exclusive convers ..read more

Hosting a global event especially pertaining to creative field such as music and gadgets is not an easy task. There should be a vision, a target on what exactly the participants would benefit from.Segregating different divisions of music right from artists. Songwriters, sound engineers, gadget enthusiasts, sound producers: the list is incredibly endless. NAMM 2024 has been a never before organised show that brought all the music related people from beginners to experts under one roof where they can interact and gain useful knowledge about upcoming trends, transformation happening in music and ..read more

What inspired you to pursue a career in the music industry? I spent most of my childhood and teen years scavenging the internet for new music. There is something to the thrill of finding a new artist/sound and going down the rabbit hole of their discography. It really started with stumbling upon Metallica and The Beatles (on the same day for some reason). I wanted to do something that gave me a lot of joy personally but could also make it accessible to others. So a career in the music industry, in roles that connect artists to their fans was a natural fit. As the head of TuneCore for South Asi ..read more