Music
Dhaka awaits concerts by Anjan Dutt and Black
Winter is generally considered to be the season of concerts in Bangladesh. However, lately, concerts featuring both local and international artists are being organized throughout the year. Tomorrow, Friday, Adventor Communications will be hosting the "Rock and Rhythm 4.0: Resurrection of Black" concert at the ICCB Expo Zone. The following day, May 11th, "Anjan in Dhaka Metropolis Vol. 2" will be held at the Dhaka Arena in Purbachal.
35th National Rabindra Sangeet Festival / National Rabindra Sangeet Festival to honour Kalim Sharafi and Sadi Mohammad this year
Two esteemed figures will be specially honoured during the festival and they are, Kalim Sharafi, marking his 100th birthday on May 8, and the late Sadi Mohammad.
Unheard: Hozier’s new EP is a musical manifestation of Spring
Unheard was released on March 22, featuring four songs spanning 14 minutes in total
Eternal Sunshine is the definitive Ariana Grande Album
Every story has a redemption arc, and Eternal Sunshine is Ariana’s.
Music / Linkin Park’s "Friendly Fire": A heart-wrenching reminder of Chester Bennington’s talents
Linkin Park’s latest release “Friendly Fire” was a fitting tribute to the life and exploits of Chester Bennington.
From passion to profession: What it takes to be a music major
Pursuing music can be a difficult choice given the prevalence of familial and societal expectations. Therefore, mastering different skill sets is almost always an instrumental part of a musician’s life.
Listening to music while studying: Is it a good idea?
Despite the obvious positives of listening to music when studying, one must be cautious to ensure that the music doesn’t hinder studying.
FICTION / Stargazing with the Bossanova man
“It’s a type of Brazilian music, this elevator is playing The Girl From Ipanema.”
Musings / Books with playlists: A new trend among contemporary authors?
A question that comes to mind is why does a book even need a playlist? There are two solid answers.
There’s a new book out soon. Is it by Taylor Swift or BTS?
The guessing game began a few days ago, when an anonymous, untitled book scheduled for July 9, “4C Untitled Flatiron Nonfiction Summer 2023”, had Taylor Swift fans so convinced she had written a memoir that they made it a bestseller.
The only way to battle garbage content is to make more music: Bappa Mazumder
Bappa Mazumder last lent his voice to the title track of the film “Leader Amie Bangladesh” starring Shakib Khan and Shobnom Bubly in the lead roles. The film was released this Eid-ul-Fitr.
Rock N Rhythm 3.0: Tribute Fiesta – a show that paid tribute to the legends with passion and pride
The concert featured some of the biggest names in Bangladeshi music.
The Weeknd’s My Dear Melancholy is still heart-wrenching five years since its release
My Dear Melancholy remains a highlight in The Weeknd’s catalogue.
What does AI hold for the future of the music industry?
On the surface, integrating artificial intelligence technology with music might seem like a good idea. But in reality, things may not fare so well.
IVE skydive into stardom with first studio album
IVE’s album is definitely an exciting release which deserves the hype it’s receiving.
17 years of Oniket Prantor – Bangladesh’s definitive rock anthem
It’s been 17 years of 16 minutes 21 seconds.
Jimin strips off all filters to reveal his true self in debut solo album "Face"
For a debut album, Jimin doesn’t struggle at all to establish the escape he aims for.
Rising to success: Shams Ahmed a juggernaut in the world of music
Shams Ahmed, a Bangladeshi-origin music director, vocal producer, and singer is making headlines in the world of Western music for his exceptional composition and extraordinary musical productions. Co-founding various musical properties, including a girl group, Citizen Queen, a kids’ music brand, Acapop! KIDS, and producing for the highly popular a cappella group, Pentatonix, Shams has already left an indelible mark in the music industry.
Popeye comes to town
With his original tracks, the voice behind the project, Raffan Imam, has created a musical entity of his own. Having released his first album in 2010, he is all set to perform his first concert in the country in 13 years on March 9, at the capital’s International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB).
