Daniel Rahman pioneered the Bangladesh’s radio industry with Radio Foorti and gave Bangladeshi youth a platform that truly represented them by blending music and everyday street culture.
It’s hard to picture the city’s nightlife without the thumping beats of electronic music that now energise its party scene. However, rewind to the late ‘90s and the scene didn’t exist. It all started with a group of youth known for crafting the perfect mixtapes for friends. One such individual, Ali Arsalan, now known as RCBD, went from curating birthday playlists to igniting a movement that would put Bangladesh on the global electronic music map.
Linkin Park returns with new vocalist Emily Armstrong.
Movements leave an indelible mark on the psyche of the people, and thus, the culture. As people are pushed to the brink of intolerance through oppressive measures,
Bangladesh recently witnessed a significant level of unrest due to the consequences of violent clashes which followed the quota reform movement. Over the past week, violence erupted across the country, especially turning the capital city into a battlefield. However, the situation is now being strictly monitored with the enforcement of curfews.
Music is deeply connected with human emotions and often acts as therapy, which helps heal the mind and soul. Apart from listening to different forms of music, musical films is a popular genre in cinemas, where the narrative is highly depended on melody.
Runa Laila is a globally acclaimed artiste who has made her mark with various achievements including being honoured with the coveted Independence Award. This esteemed artiste, famed especially in the subcontinent, began her singing career 60 years ago, observing six decades in music today.
The genre-defying girl group prides itself on feeding everything and anything into their music
Legendary singer and composer Kumar Bishwajit is enduring another woeful birthday as his only child Nibir, remains hospitalised after a severe road accident. The renowned singer is anxiously awaiting Nibir’s quick recovery.
Lo-fi videos claim to have solved a timeless question: how to improve your grades easily. And like a moth to a flame, hordes of students have flocked towards music’s holy grail.
The feeling of emptiness isn't something wrong to feel as a musician.
On Sunday evening, 26 February, Dhaka Classics hosted The Dhaka Classics Media Salon, where they announced their official launch to promote western classical, jazz and traditional music from home and abroad. During the event, the guests got to enjoy the performances of celebrated singer Neil Mukherjee and one of the board members, Kelley Michelle Taylor.
Artcell’s Otritio doesn’t shy away from making a bold statement.
Bangla has taught us how to properly imitate our minds through words and expressions with its presence.
The biggest selling point behind these shows lies in their interactive nature.
After a memorable run last year, Coke Studio Bangla is once again back for its second season. The premier track was released on 14 February with a song called ‘Murir Tin’ and if the first piece is anything to set a standard, we can expect Season 2 to be explosive.
In classic Linkin Park fashion, “Lost” delivers resoundingly. For fans, those 3 minutes and 18 seconds are a trip down memory lane.
The new EP includes five songs which encapsulate different styles and genres under one concept.
The joy of finding familiarity in something you always thought was never your jam is almost spiritual.
