When Bengaluru-based rock band Parvaaz returned after six years with their new single Kauaʻi ʻōʻō, no one really expected the kind of depth and quiet drama it carried. The song draws its soul from an obscure but unforgettable audio recording: the final mating call of the now-extinct Hawaiian bird, the Kauaʻi ʻōʻō. In sampling that […]
Ink Over Spotlight Prerna Gill’s Quiet Revolution in a Family of Legends
Every family has a rebel, the one who doesn’t fight with noise but with quiet conviction. For the Deol dynasty, that person is Prerna Gill, granddaughter of Dharmendra and daughter of Vijeta Gill. While her uncles Sunny and Bobby Deol built their legacies through cinema, Prerna found her rhythm between the margins of a notebook. […]
Albela Swims Out of Grief with His Trap-Jazz EP ‘Bohot Ajeeb Artist’
Some artists chase trends. Others chase truth. Delhi-based rapper Albela clearly belongs to the second kind. With his new EP Bohot Ajeeb Artist, he doesn’t just rap; he reflects, remembers, and rebuilds. Across five songs, he opens a window into grief, loneliness, and rediscovery, backed by moody trap-jazz textures that sound like late-night though
Bgirl Titli from New Delhi on Balancing a 9–5 Life and the Art of Breaking
In the bustling rhythm of New Delhi’s streets, where hip-hop culture continues to grow and redefine itself, one name stands out with a mix of strength, grace, and pure dedication: Shruti Sharma, better known in the breaking community as Bgirl Titli. For the past eight years, Shruti has been dancing her heart out, breaking barriers […]
Manasi: The Mumbai Artist Turning Emotions into Art Through Artsy Cactuss
In a world where art often chases trends, Manasi Jitendra Chandi, the artist behind Artsy Cactuss, paints from the heart. Based in Mumbai, she’s built a small yet soulful space in the Indian art world, one that blends creativity, color, and emotion with every piece she makes. Her work reflects not just her imagination but […]