First Trailer for ‘Krishnavataram’ Brings Divine Love Story to Global Screens
The first trailer for *Krishnavataram Part 1: The Heart* debuted on April 15, 2026, unveiling a visually ambitious retelling of Hindu god Krishna’s life. Directed by Hardik Gajjar and starring Siddharth Gupta, the film weaves together the Radha, Rukmini, and Satyabhama narratives with watercolor‑like cinematography. Produced by Creativeland Studios and Athasrikatha Motion Pictures, the movie is slated for a worldwide theatrical release on May 7, 2026. Distribution will be handled by AA Films, the company behind global hits such as *Baahubali* and *K.G.F.*
Meet The Indian Designer Behind Some of Katseye’s Most Iconic Looks
Rohit Mane, a 27‑year‑old Indian‑born, London‑based designer, has become the creative force behind Katseye’s striking looks in the “Pinky Up” music video, as well as outfits worn by global stars such as SZA, Lara Raj and Raveena Aurora. After a...
‘Bloodhounds 2’: What Does It Actually Mean to Be a ‘Bloodhound’ Now
Netflix’s “Bloodhounds 2” redefines the series’ signature term, turning the “bloodhound” from a street‑level slur into a state‑controlled weapon. The sequel follows former debt‑collector boxers Geon‑woo and Woo‑jin as they rise to a pro title, only to be targeted by...
From South Africa to Brazil, World Jazz Festival 2026 Brings Global Talents to India This Week
The World Jazz Festival 2026 will tour five Indian cities from April 17 to April 25, featuring a diverse lineup of international jazz talent. Organized by the World Jazz Network and Banyan Tree Events, the festival showcases artists from the...
Remembering Asha Bhosle’s Legacy Through 20 Years of Conversations
Rolling Stone India reflects on two decades of interviews with Asha Bhosle, charting her evolution from a 1950s playback singer to a cross‑generational icon. The piece highlights her 1998 MTV award, Grammy‑nominated "Legacy" album, and recent collaborations with Gorillaz and...
BTS Bring the Hits, Brave Torrents of Rain at Tour Kickoff
BTS launched the Arirang stadium tour at Goyang Stadium near Seoul, performing to roughly 40,000 fans despite torrential rain. The setlist covered most of the new Arirang album alongside signature hits, with elaborate pyrotechnics, lasers and rain‑proof staging. Fans braved...
Roger Waters Fired His Son. Now He’s Looking for a Singer to Front Son’s Pink Floyd Tribute Band
Roger Waters publicly fired his son Harry from his touring band in 2023, a move that sparked media attention. Harry has since assembled a Pink Floyd tribute act called Legacy, which will showcase the band’s classic era and Waters’ solo...
Vilen Announces Restart India Tour 2026
Pop artist Vilen has unveiled a 10‑city Restart India Tour that runs from April 26 to May 30, 2026, kicking off in Jaipur and concluding in Delhi NCR. The itinerary includes major markets such as Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Ahmedabad, with tickets already...
Gorillaz Announce India Debut in January 2027
Gorillaz announced their first-ever Indian performances for January 2027, with shows scheduled in Bengaluru on Jan 23 and Mumbai on Jan 27. The concerts will feature material from their newly released India‑inspired ninth album, The Mountain, which was recorded with local musicians....
Heeseung Begins His Solo Era as Evan
Former Enhypen main vocalist Heeseung has officially left the group and relaunched his career under the moniker Evan. Belift Lab introduced new social channels and a minimalist visual concept that emphasizes raw authenticity. The rebranding highlights his personal history, with...
Taylor Swift’s ‘Showgirl’ Merch Under Fire in Trademark Fight
Las Vegas performer Maren Wade, who owns the trademark “Confessions of a Showgirl,” sued Taylor Swift over the latter’s use of the phrase “The Life of a Showgirl” on merchandise. Wade argues the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office rejected Swift’s application...
Suga of BTS Shocks Bandmates with a Long-Kept Secret Behind His Name
BTS member Min Yoongi, known as Suga, disclosed that his stage name derives from legendary boxer Sugar Ray Leonard, not the long‑rumored basketball “Shooting Guard” story. The revelation came during a Wired interview, where he explained that HYBE founder Bang Si‑hyuk selected...
Sabrina Carpenter, Margaret Qualley, Madelyn Cline Make Grand Larceny Glam in ‘House Tour’ Video
Sabrina Carpenter’s new “House Tour” music video, co‑directed with actress Margaret Qualley, showcases a tongue‑in‑cheek mansion burglary starring Carpenter, Qualley and Madelyn Cline. The trio raids a lavish L.A. estate, pilfering wine, jewels and even a Grammy trophy before exiting...
Zendaya Thinks ‘Euphoria’ Will End After Season 3: ‘That Closure Is Coming’
Zendaya told The Drew Barrymore Show that she believes Season 3 of HBO’s hit drama Euphoria will likely be its last, hinting at an upcoming closure for the series. HBO has not officially confirmed the series will end, leaving the network’s...
Yashraj, Abdon Mech, Divyam Sodhi and All The Songs to Know This Week
Rolling Stone India’s weekly roundup spotlights a wave of fresh releases from India’s indie scene, including Mumbai rapper Yashraj’s genre‑bending single “Mujhe Yeh Gaana Pasand Hai,” which signals a forthcoming larger project. Singer‑songwriters Radhika Mohite and Dhruv Visvanath team with...
Def Leppard’s Rick Allen on How Wellness Retreats in India and ‘Mind Fitness’ Have Shaped His ‘Future Reality’
Rick Allen, Def Leppard’s one‑armed drummer, attributes his calm demeanor and renewed stage energy to a decade‑long wellness journey that began with retreats at India’s Oneness University. The experience introduced him to “Mind Fit,” a meditation‑based ethos championed by monk...
BTS’s ‘2.0’ Music Video Is The Definitive Visual of Their New Chapter
BTS’s new single “2.0” from the album *Arirang* marks a deliberate reset, pairing their early hip‑hop roots with polished, mature production by American hitmaker Mike WiLL Made‑It. The accompanying music video channels Park Chan‑wook’s *Oldboy* with noir‑inspired visuals, shifting from sleek suits to...
Top Seven K-Drama Releases To Know in April 2026
April 2026 brings a packed K‑drama slate with seven high‑profile releases, ranging from gritty action to supernatural horror. Season 2 of *Bloodhounds* returns with Rain as a new villain, while *Perfect Crown* pairs IU and Byeon Woo‑seok in a contract‑marriage romance‑noir....
Dialled In Announces Label, Signs Ahadadream, Excise Dept
London‑based cultural platform Dialled In has launched Dialled In Records, a label dedicated to elevating South Asian artists on the global stage. Its first signees are co‑founder Ahadadream and the Mumbai/Delhi‑area collective Excise Dept, and the debut single “Bass Dhol”...
Justin Bieber Delivers ‘Daisies’ and ‘Yukon’ at First U.S. Show in Four Years
Justin Bieber performed his first U.S. concert in four years at the Roxy Theatre in Los Angeles, delivering a 25‑song set drawn entirely from his 2025 Swag and Swag II albums. The show featured a full band set, an acoustic interlude,...
India’s Folk and Tribal Musicians Are Getting a YouTube-Sized Stage
On March 25, 2026 the Indian Ministry of Culture signed a Memorandum of Understanding with YouTube to bring folk, tribal and traditional musicians onto the digital platform. The agreement will equip artists with training in content creation, channel management, monetization,...
From Serbia to Miami, Varijashree Venugopal on Taking Her Music Worldwide
Indian singer‑composer and flautist Varijashree Venugopal is on a global jazz‑fusion tour, performing in New York, Belgrade, Miami and Cape Town. She has re‑imagined tracks from her debut album *Vari* with collaborators such as Snarky Puppy, Serbian veteran Slobodan Trkulja...
Kim Nam-Gil Stars in Upcoming Sci-Fi Thriller ‘Nightmare’
South Korean actor Kim Nam-gil is set to star as Detective Kim Tae-yi in the upcoming sci-fi thriller series “Nightmare,” which blends crime drama with futuristic technology that imprisons criminals in their own nightmares. Co-star Lee Yoo-mi portrays Jang Gyu-eun,...
ThirumaLi Is Redefining Nostalgia in Malayalam Hip-Hop
Kerala rapper ThirumaLi’s new video “Kulasthree” fuses Carnatic flute, classic Malayalam‑era visuals and modern hip‑hop, creating a nostalgic yet fresh sound. The track, released through Def Jam India, has amassed over 10 million YouTube views and 13.4 million Spotify streams, while his...
Chris Cornell’s Daughter Lily: How Mental Health Treatment Saved My Life
Lily Cornell Silver, daughter of late Soundgarden frontman, formed the band Josie on the Rocks while in college, using music as a therapeutic opposite action. After the tragic death of drummer Graham Derzon‑Supplee, she faced severe depression and entered inpatient...
Inside The Making of Aditya Rikhari, Kutle Khan and Ravator’s ‘Ae Ajnabee’
Coke Studio Bharat’s Season 4 launches with “Ae Ajnabee,” a collaboration between pop hitmaker Aditya Rikhari, Rajasthani folk‑fusion vocalist Kutle Khan, and producer Ravator. The track merges Marwari folk vocals, classical sargam, and rock‑energy, backed by sarangi virtuoso Vanraj Shastri, drummer...
Symphony of Santoor Review: A Confluence of Two Classical Traditions
Renowned santoor virtuoso Pandit Rahul Shivkumar Sharma teamed up with a 35‑piece Czech‑affiliated chamber orchestra to stage the “Symphony of Santoor” in Bengaluru and Mumbai. Organized by luxury hospitality brand Banyan Tree, the production featured 42 musicians, including a rhythm...
Rashmeeet Kaur, Janisht Joshi, Iykki Berry and All The Songs to Know This Week
Rolling Stone India’s weekly roundup spotlights a surge of new releases across genres, highlighted by the deluxe edition of UK producer Steel Banglez’s album *One Day It Will All Make Sense* featuring the track “Dangerous” with Rashmeet Kaur and Boj....
Hybe India Announces Nationwide Search for ‘The Next Generation of Artists’
Hybe India announced its first nationwide audition program, seeking vocal, rap and dance talent through online submissions and in‑person events across ten major cities. The initiative follows the launch of Hybe India in Mumbai in September 2025 and the recent...
Watch Jennie Perform Tame Impala’s ‘Dracula’ in Hong Kong
Jennie took the stage at Hong Kong’s Complex Live festival to perform her first live rendition of the Tame Impala remix “Dracula.” The solo set highlighted tracks from her debut album Ruby, released in March through Odd Atelier and Columbia Records....
LANY Want to Stay ‘Soft’ in a World That Doesn’t
LANY has launched Soft 2, their fifth studio album, featuring the confessional track “When Did You Stop Loving Me.” The band highlighted the song during recent shows at the GRAMMY Museum and Lollapalooza India, underscoring their commitment to honest, emotionally raw...
BTS Releases ‘Swim’ and We’re Not Just Streaming, We’re Soaking It In
BTS has officially returned with their comeback album Arirang, marking the first group release since the members completed military service. The lead single, “Swim,” departs from their trademark high‑energy choreography, offering an alternative‑pop sound layered with warm guitar riffs and retro...
Lngshot: How Jay Park’s Newest Rookies Are Calling Their Own Shots
Lngshot, the first boy band launched by Jay Park’s More Vision agency, debuted on January 13, 2026 with the EP Shot Callers and lead single “Moonwalkin.” The quartet—Ohyul, Ryul, Woojin and Louis—came together through a mix of rap‑battle exposure, agency transfer,...
Taylor Swift Helps U.S. Vinyl Sales Surpass $1 Billion for First Time Since 1983
U.S. vinyl sales broke the $1 billion revenue barrier in 2025, the first time since 1983. The surge was driven largely by Taylor Swift’s *The Life of a Showgirl*, which moved 1.6 million units across eight specialty editions. Overall vinyl units rose 7.9%...
Opeth Announce India Tour in October 2026
Swedish progressive metal giants Opeth announced two Indian dates for their The Last Will and Testament Tour, playing Mumbai on October 3 and Bengaluru on October 4, 2026. The shows are presented by Bighorn and produced by the SkillBox platform, marking the band’s...
Park Hyung-Sik Returns to His Rom-Com Roots in ‘A Proper Romance’
Park Hyung-sik returns to his rom‑com roots with Netflix’s upcoming series *A Proper Romance*, portraying arrogant CEO Na Jeong‑seok. He is paired opposite Park Gyu‑young, who plays his former military superior now working under him, creating an enemies‑to‑lovers dynamic. The...
Diljit Dosanjh, Prabh Deep, Sai Abhyankkar and All The New Songs to Know This Week
Rolling Stone India’s weekly music roundup spotlights a surge of cross‑genre collaborations, headlined by Diljit Dosanjh joining global pop icons Sia and David Guetta on the Punjabi‑dance track “Ranjha.” The list also features Prabh Deep’s ambitious 47‑song project with Dhruv Visvanath, doom‑metal outfit Dirge’s...
Rhythm Shaw Goes At It With ‘Nothing to Lose’ on Towering New Album
Indian guitarist‑composer Rhythm Shaw releases his sophomore album, Nothing to Lose, an 11‑track instrumental journey that weaves orchestral grandeur, jazz improvisation, and prog‑metal aggression. The record features a 42‑piece Budapest Symphony Orchestra and up to 14 layered guitar tracks, some...
Def Leppard’s Phil Collen on How India Continues To Inspire Them
Def Leppard will embark on their first India tour, playing Shillong on March 25, followed by Mumbai and Bengaluru. The three‑city run adopts the high‑tech setlist and production from their recent Las Vegas residency, promising a theatrical rock experience. Guitarist Phil...
7 Easter Eggs From Our Conversations With Gorillaz About ‘The Mountain’
Rolling Stone India uncovers seven behind‑the‑scenes Easter eggs from Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett about their 2026 concept album *The Mountain*. The duo’s Indian pilgrimage inspired lyrical themes, visual motifs, and a reverence for local culture, while a decade‑old idea...
Quincy Jones’ Estate Sells Catalog, Including Stake in Michael Jackson Classics
Quincy Jones' estate has sold his extensive music and publishing catalog to HarbourView Equity Partners, encompassing his production stakes in Michael Jackson’s Off The Wall, Thriller and Bad, as well as iconic compositions like “Soul Bossa Nova,” “Give Me the Night,”...
Astrobeats: Which New Song Releases Match Your Zodiac Sign?
Rolling Stone India’s "Astrobeats" pairs twelve newly released Indian indie tracks with zodiac signs, matching each song’s vibe to astrological traits. The piece spotlights artists such as RANJ, Naam Sujal, Chaar Diwaari and emerging producers, highlighting genre‑fluid blends of R&B,...
How BTS’ ‘Arirang’ Comeback Is Shaping a Global Fan-Driven Marketing Play
BTS’s highly anticipated "Arirang" comeback is being amplified by a multi‑channel fan‑centric marketing push. Spotify’s global "SWIMSIDE" campaign pairs an interactive "Decoding Arirang" experience in the app with offline river‑cruise events in Seoul, unlocking exclusive video messages from each member....
Mochakk Announces Debut India Tour in May 2026
Brazilian electronic producer Mochakk (Pedro Maia) will debut in India with a four‑city tour from May 7 to May 10, 2026, hitting Goa, Mumbai, Delhi NCR and Bengaluru. The shows are promoted by Hyderabad‑based Sound Simplify, with tickets starting at ₹2,500 and ₹3,333...
Guneet Monga-Backed Women in Film India Launches Cannes Scholarship for Female Producers
Women in Film India, backed by producer Guneet Monga, has launched a Cannes scholarship for emerging Indian female producers. The program, in partnership with impACT Lab, targets women who have completed at least two short films and are developing their...
Park Bo-Gum to Lead Epic Period Film ‘The Sword: A Legend of the Red Wolf’
South Korean actor Park Bo-gum will headline the upcoming epic period film “The Sword: A Legend of the Red Wolf,” directed by veteran filmmaker Kim Han‑min. Set in 668 AD, the gritty historical thriller follows Chil‑seong, a memory‑less slave who discovers...
SZA on How Yoga and Meditative Experiences in India Have Influenced Her Creative Process
Grammy‑winner SZA has credited yoga and meditation practices at India’s Isha Foundation for reshaping her creative workflow. A viral moment at the Mahashivratri celebration highlighted her public embrace of the spiritual retreat, while a 30‑day silent Samyama program deepened her...
What Author Ajay Mankotia Learnt From a Lifetime of Chasing Rock ’N’ Roll
Ajay Mankotia, a former Indian Income Tax commissioner turned author, releases *Not Just Rock ’n’ Roll*, a memoir that chronicles his lifelong obsession with rock music and his rare backstage encounters with legends like David Gilmour, Robert Plant and Ian...