The deal gives UMG exclusive global distribution and publishing rights for Excel's film and TV soundtracks moving forward. By Dan Rys The Universal Music Group has kicked off 2026 with the first big ...

A trove of tapes discovered in a cupboard at the country’s National Institute of Design showcases artists composing early synth recordings on their own terms. By Hugh Morris When the musician and ...

As part of the deal, which values Excel at $290 million, Universal Music Group will receive global rights to all future original soundtracks attached to projects produced by the fast-growing Indian ...

Bhumika Malathesh Iter, a nine-year-old from Haveri, Karnataka, has become recognized for singing 65 Kannada songs. She ...

NIIIK, born Nikhil Aryan Sharma, has built his artistic identity around an unusual musical combination — bringing the familiar melodies of Bollywood into the world of German pop production. His music ...

India‘s paid music streaming subscriber base could grow to between 28 million and 30 million by 2028, up from an estimated 14 million as of December 2025, according to the EY and the Indian Music ...

Warner Music India has launched season two of “Maati,” its folk music franchise, opening on Sept. 3 with the Sufi qawwali “Jalwa-e-Jaanaan” as the eight-track season begins rolling out across eight ...

H-Pop refers to the music and poetry of Hindu nationalism in India. And critics are warning of what they say is H-Pop's destructive power ahead of Indian elections expected this spring. South Korea ...

The songs pulled include "Apna Bana Le" from the hit film "Bhediya," which was the most-streamed track on the service over the past two weeks. By Amit Gurbaxani MUMBAI – Spotify has removed Indian ...