Anurag Tagat

Bangalore

Assistant Editor at Rolling Stone India

Freelance Writer at Freelance

Journalist/Critic @RollingStoneIN, @the_hindu, @RedBullindia. It's called an epiphany.

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Articles

Vasundhara Made a Self-Help Song for Artists

2 days ago | rollingstoneindia.com | Anurag Tagat

While independent artists grapple with the relentless demands of social media algorithms and the mental toll of digital validation, jazz powerhouse Vasundhara Vee tries a different tack with her latest release, “Junk The Blame.”The song acknowledges the all-too-familiar struggle but also intends to offer a way to heal. “The song is half a self-help song, really,” Vasundhara says over a Zoom call.
Savera on How Grief, Boarding School and Goa Inspired His EP

3 days ago | rollingstoneindia.com | Anurag Tagat

Unlike most musicians who are constantly buried in projects and rarely leave their studios, Savera has been living a different kind of life in Goa—surfing, walking his dog, hiking, and making music along the way. Raised in Mumbai for the most part, Savera says he’s begun to “see life from a different lens, especially by living a slower life” for the last five years.
Earphones for Gamers

4 days ago | rollingstoneindia.com | Anurag Tagat

India’s gaming sector has rapidly evolved into a thriving ecosystem over the last few years. A report by venture capital firm Lumikai stated that the gaming industry in the country generated $3.8 billion in revenue in the financial year 2024, and is projected to reach $9.2 billion in the next five years. India’s gamers—whether on phone, console, or PC—are levelling up fast, with some even going global in the eSports arena.
#ReviewRundown: KR$NA, Seedhe Maut, Gauley Bhai and More

1 week ago | rollingstoneindia.com | Anurag Tagat

Mumbai-based, Punjabi-origin hip-hop artists SMG have seen a meteoric rise with singles like “C.R.E.A.M. Posse” and “Bexley .Road”. They’re now quick to follow up their February EP Sidewalk to Stardom with a new set of six songs, on Let’s Create The Time EP via Mass Appeal. The trio, comprising Farmaan, Big Kay and Baggh-e, are clearly keen on keeping their form strong, and they do just that.
When Artists Advocate For Change, Who’s Really Listening?

1 week ago | rollingstoneindia.com | Anurag Tagat

At one of Rain In Sahara’s earliest shows in 2019, the Guwahati nu-metal/electronic rock band started by broadcasting a message in big, bold letters: “This is an emergency,” the LED read as they stepped on stage. It wasn’t just for effect or metal posturing, but a message about the state of the Earth in the face of environmental decline. It was music for a cause.
Sijya on Signing To the Same Label as Björk and New Song 'Tabla'

1 week ago | rollingstoneindia.com | Anurag Tagat

New Delhi composer-producer and vocalist Sijya has dropped her new downtempo single “Tabla” after signing to One Little Independent Records, who will release her upcoming EP Leather & Brass this September. The track marks a big move for Sijya, who released her debut EP Young Hate in 2022 via London label Accidental Records. With One Little Independent (OLI), the artist is on the same roster as the likes of Björk, U.K. artist Laura Misch, and American dream pop artist Glasser.
Emiway Bantai's New Track Pays Tribute to Sidhu Moose Wala

1 week ago | rollingstoneindia.com | Anurag Tagat

Released earlier this week, Mumbai hip-hop artist Emiway Bantai’s “Tribute To Sidhu Moosewala” comes just as the world remembers the late Punjabi hip-hop star on his third death anniversary.
Bengaluru welcomes rock with a cause this weekend

1 week ago | thehindu.com | Anurag Tagat

Bangalore Death FestMay 30, 6:30pm onwardsIgnite Super Club, HSR LayoutEntry: ₹1,900 onwards via Skillboxes.comIf there is anything this city loves about its death metal, it is that it has got to be fast and relentless, with a nod to the old school. The third edition of Bangalore Death Fest is bringing in exactly those kind of bands, headlined by American death metal veterans Massacre, with support from Mumbai trio Atmosfear and city-based band Regicide.
Where to Find Music Grants and Residencies in India

1 week ago | rollingstoneindia.com | Anurag Tagat

If the Indian music industry needed more of an ecosystem in the last couple of decades, one has now steadily emerged. In this evolving landscape, music grants and residencies become even more important. Often a creative breeding ground for music across the board, we’ve seen the rise of several initiatives that either offer financial backing to indie artists or give them a space to thrive, collaborate, and feel more like a community.
Manipur Is Slowly Rebuilding Its Live Music Scene

2 weeks ago | rollingstoneindia.com | Anurag Tagat

On Saturday, May 24, 2025, ShiRock, the rock festival taking place as part of the Manipur state government-sponsored Shirui Lily Festival, comes to a close after hosting the likes of folk-indie act When Chai Met Toast, metallers Inner Sanctum, Gutslit, and more across five days. On ground, photos and videos show thousands in attendance, but footage also shows a heavy security presence throughout the city of Ukhrul, the home of ShiRock.