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The 50 Best Indian Songs of 2025

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The 25 Best Indian Albums and EPs of 2025

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From mixtapes by seasoned artists like rap maverick KR$NA that shut the haters up to gentle and meditative reminders to oneself by singer-songwriters like Tanmaya Bhatnagar, Anika, Ditty and Taba Chake, 2025 gave us stellar EPs and albums by seasoned and new artists alike.  It’s clear in hearing these records that these artists have not … Read more

Inside the Making of ‘Dhurandhar’s Explosive Soundtrack

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Bollywood action movie Dhurandhar has stirred up plenty of critical acclaim, box office revenue, and controversial opinions, but the Aditya Dhar-directed film’s music is spawning a fanbase of its own. Rightly so, considering composer Shashwat Sachdev dug into righteous rap, dollops of synth-led pop that turn into stomping numbers and even flipped a few beloved … Read more