Srishti Das

MENA Featured

HIVE INDUSTRY SESSION #03: Samer Jaradat (NEST) - Empowering Artists representing the MENA region to Shine on the Global Stage

NEST Music Incubator: Transforming Regional Music Talent into Global Music Success Stories

Artist Sessions

Artist Sessions #19 - Anhad + Tanner on bridging worlds through music and collaboration

Today, we’re peeling back the layers of Anhad & Tanner's creative journey, exploring the early sparks that lit their passion, how they work together, and what inspires them to push the boundaries of their sound.

Artist Session #18 - Spryk (IND) Unveils Afterglow: A New Chapter in Audiovisual Innovation

For years, we’ve followed Spryk’s journey, from Strange Movements to his latest EP, Afterglow. Mumbai-based Tejas Nair blends electronic music, real-time visuals, and tech, creating immersive soundscapes. Afterglow explores emotion, tradition, and futurism, pushing India’s music-art boundaries.

Emerging markets

Hivewire #16: What will drive more Indian Artists On The World Stage? (Part 2)

The Digital India revolution transformed the music industry, making India the second-largest streaming market globally and spotlighting independent artists beyond Bollywood. With affordable data and global inspiration, India is embracing artist-first strategies to compete on the world stage.

Emerging markets

Hivewire #15: What will drive more Indian Artists On The World Stage?

Indian music is shifting from a Bollywood song economy to an artist-first approach. Explore how this evolution shapes global success. #Hivewire

ARTIST SESSION #17: Between Two Worlds - Sparklmami (US) on Reclaiming Identity, Blending Cultures, and Finding Her Voice

Half Indian, half Mexican, and based in Chicago, Sparklmami's sound weaves together the rhythms of Mexican Bolero, the groove of Funk, and the improvisational spirit of Jazz.

Artist Sessions

Artist Session #16 - Kunal Merchant from Indo Warehouse: Merging South Asian Heritage with Global Electronic Music

In today's interview, Kunal has openly reflected on the underrepresentation of South Asian artists in global electronic music scenes.

Artist Sessions

Artist Session #15 - Musa's (IND) Journey Through Love, Loss, and Kashmir

We kicked things off by talking about what he calls his "loverboy" era, starting with ‘Jaane Jaana’ and how that song marked a turning point for him creatively.

palestine

Artist Session #14: Echoes From Palestine - Bashar Murad on Music, Resistance, and Identity

Bashar Murad is a Palestinian Pop artist, known for his music that challenges norms, embraces diversity and explores the Palestinian experience from a unique lens.

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A&R Spotlight #04 - Ranbir Kapoor navigating through the growing and diversifying Hip-Hop Scene in India

An engaging conversation with Ranbir Kapoor from Mass Appeal India, who has been the main man behind some of the top Malayalam Rappers in the Indian Music circuit. We delve into his journey from a childhood steeped in diverse musical influences to becoming an A&R

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ARTIST SESSION #13: Arjuna Harjai’s journey from Bollywood to independent and his One Minute Composer Series

Since Arjuna's return, he has started a series on his YouTube vlog channel and Instagram called “One Minute Composer,” which has been the origin of many of his new singles, including Mangoge Na and Winter Ayun Waliye. Both featured on the Top 50 Viral charts on Spotify in Pakistan and India

Diversity

HIVE INDUSTRY SESSION #02: Building a new and diverse music industry

MIDiA Research with Tunecore and Believe launched the fourth annual edition of the ‘BE THE CHANGE” report that aims to expose the reasons behind Gender inequities in the industry and create tangible solutions to combat them.

Artist Session #12: GoodMostlyBad talks about musical roots, access, and finding power through sound

GoodMostlyBad, London-based Mehar Bedi’s musical alias remains determined to carve out space and challenge societal norms through her unapologetic brand of electronic music.

Artist Session #11: Talal Qureshi on steering the future of Pakistani music and cross-border collaborations

Talal Qureshi's journey into the world of music is as unconventional as it is captivating. His trajectory is a testament to the transformative power of passion and perseverance.

Artist Session #10: Sheherazaad (USA) on crafting ethereal soundscapes and reclaiming cultural narratives

Her debut album ‘Qasr’ explores themes of home, displacement, her mother tongue, and imagined homelands as a second-generation immigrant in North America.

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Artist Session #09: Natasha Noorani (PK) on her sense of liberation in carving her own path in the Golden Era of the modern Pakistani music scene

We have always had this strange relationship with older tunes from an era of Indian and Pakistani Cinema (‘Bollywood’ and ‘Lollywood’). These songs have been a massive part of shaping our understanding of music and also help us understand each other through a lens of unity and oneness. Previously, I

Ditty

Artist Session #08: Ditty (India) On Finding Home In Different Skins

Folk and Pop coalesce on Skin by Ditty (India), for evocative musings on finding comfort in life and the world around us.

ARTIST SESSION #07: Lapgan’s (USA) Musical Journey in Creating Cultural Sounds with a Fresh Spin

Lapgan is the backward-spelled moniker of Gaurav Nagpal. My neuro-divergent self took some time to figure that one out, but what resonated instantly was the first track of his I accidentally came across on Spotify. When I came across his second beat tape, ‘Duniya Kya Hai’, I instantly reflected on

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HIVE INDUSTRY SESSION #01: Mago Hits - Aggregating The Sounds Of Francophone Africa

Cedric Mangosa and Mago Hits are on a mission to unearth Francophone's musical talent.

Artist Session #06 - Zequenx (India) on Paving the Way for Inclusivity and Innovation in the Indian Electronic Scene

Zequenx has been a part of some path-breaking communities and collectives which prioritise making space for women and queer artists and a shared love for electronic music and ‘The Rave’.

HIVE CULTURE #06 - Bridging Beats and Borders – Stories and Insights from Sam 2024’s Journey Through Africa

Africa is the future is talk of the past. Africa is NOW.

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HIVEWIRE #14: Diversified Portfolios: Placing Emerging Artists At The Intersection Of Venture And Social Capital

In an industry marked by volatility and the cyclical nature of success, the debate arises: is a laser focus on the primary mode of income the key to financial success, or should artists adopt a diversified strategy to safeguard against unforeseen dips in popularity and market-related changes?

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HIVEWIRE #13: Beyond Nomenclature: Redefining Music Industry Priorities through Cultural Competency

Whether it's a launch for a CPG product or an artist listening party, the best events and content campaigns are created by those who live in the same realities as the buyers, listeners, users, and audiences. We don’t have to rely on Luminate or Nielsen to tell us who we are.

Artist Sessions Featured

Artist Session #05 - Molotof (EGYPT) delves into the Roots of Music, Mahraganat, and the importance of Collaborations

Mahraganat is one of those music scenes I have been paying attention to, thanks to my friends at PopArabia. As I indulged in the new age of the Egyptian sound, Molotof emerged as my clear favourite, truly a gem within the Mehraganat scene. Having heard glowing praises from friends and

HIVE CULTURE #05 - Fashion & Music Are Forging New Cultural and Sub-Cultural Identities

By Yatin Srivastava With the ever-expanding nature of the music industry at large, its amalgamation with other industries has been historically relevant. With all of our conversations about sub-cultures, underground movements and the power of all of these movements to create a new sense of community, which in turn will