Peony Hirwani

London, Southern Asia

Senior Editor at Rolling Stone India

26, Senior Editor @RollingStoneIN. Send me tips on [email protected]. Dedicated follower of rap and hip hop music. Sausage dog mom.

Articles

Medaina Festival, Wadi Rum and Petra

1 week ago | rollingstoneindia.com | Peony Hirwani

It’s 5:15 am in Jordan when I look up to see the sky slowly swirling from deep navy to soft lavender, before erupting into warm hues of peach and gold. A gentle light spills all over the red rock formations as I stand in the middle of a desert landscape that could quite easily be mistaken for the surface of Mars. And as the crowd around me sways to a sunrise set by Mind Against at the Medaina Festival, for a brief moment, it’s as if I have slipped into an alternate reality.
New Music Festival Debuts in Petra, One of the Seven Wonders

3 weeks ago | rollingstoneindia.com | Peony Hirwani

A brand-new festival is set to launch in Jordan this May, bringing music, art, and culture to two of the country’s most breathtaking locations—Petra and Wadi Rum. Running from May 21 to 26, 2025, the first-ever Medaina Festival will showcase a global lineup of top electronic music artists.
Mega-Concerts Are Powering India's Next Economic Boom

1 month ago | rollingstoneindia.com | Peony Hirwani

The recent Coldplay concerts in Ahmedabad, which drew over 222,000 fans to the Narendra Modi Stadium, were revealed in a new report from EY Parthenon and BookMyShow to be a significant economic driver for the region. The report, titled “India’s rising concert economy,” details how the record-setting event generated a substantial ₹641 crore (approximately $77 million) and provides a blueprint for India to leverage the expanding global concert market.
COVER STORY: Gini is The Quietest Revolution in Indian Pop

1 month ago | rollingstoneindia.com | Peony Hirwani

Tags: cover star, Future of Music, Gini, Independent Artists Her music doesn’t try to be larger than life—it tries to be as large as one life can be Peony Hirwani 1 minute ago On a humid afternoon in Mumbai, as traffic drones in the distance and a ceiling fan clicks lazily above us, Gini sits on the office couch, cradling a cup of chai. There’s a stillness to her in this moment—but if you listen closely, you can almost hear the symphony of stories she carries within her.
When a Chance Encounter Led Me to Arijit Singh Live

1 month ago | rollingstoneindia.com | Peony Hirwani

Some of the best plans come together without any planning. I was in Goa, a day before our panel discussion at IIMW, when I met Alaap Gosher—the driving force behind TM Ventures and Arijit Singh’s manager. We bonded almost instantly. Within minutes, we were deep in conversation about our shared love for food, trading notes on the best restaurants across the country, and debating which dishes were worth traveling for.
In Pictures: Crowds greet Charles and Camilla as they visit Dante’s Tomb

1 month ago | independent.co.uk | Peony Hirwani

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the worldSign up to our free Morning Headlines emailSign up to our free Morning Headlines emailAfter planting a tree at the ambassador’s residence in Rome, where they have been staying, the King and Queen flew to ancient Ravenna on the final day of their state visit to Italy. Charles and Camilla visited the final resting place of the famous Italian literary figure Dante.
Hashbass Elevates the Game with a Powerhouse Mixtape

2 months ago | rollingstoneindia.com | Peony Hirwani

Hashbass has released his debut mixtape, House of Hashbass Vol. 1, now streaming on all major platforms. This project, released via Misfits Inc., features 11 tracks covering emotions such as love, rage, and self-reflection. It includes collaborations with artists like Saniya MQ, The Siege, Rashmeet Kaur, Pho, Yugsta, Rak, PYRX, AGH, and Pahaad. The album opens with a violin intro by Raaginder and moves through a mix of melodic rap, alternative sounds, folk influences, and powerful lyrics.
Miyazaki Rejects AI, But the Internet Keeps Recreating His World

2 months ago | rollingstoneindia.com | Peony Hirwani

Hayao Miyazaki has always believed that animation should have a soul. That’s why his films, from My Neighbor Totoro to Spirited Away, are all carefully drawn by hand. The subtle movement of wind rustling through grass, the flickering glow of lanterns, and the gentle rise and fall of a character’s breath that characterize the films are only possible because of the meticulous attention to detail from its makers.
What Do Indian Musicians Owe Their Audience?

2 months ago | rollingstoneindia.com | Peony Hirwani

Music, at its core, is an exchange—an artist pours their soul into their work, and in return, the audience offers their time, energy, and often their hard-earned money. Whether it’s a live performance or a studio album, Indian musicians—like their counterparts worldwide—owe their audience something beyond just a song or a concert ticket. But what exactly is that? Authenticity over TrendsIn an era where streaming numbers dictate careers, it’s easy to get caught in the trap of chasing trends.
Parmish Verma Leads a Punjabi Music Revolution in ‘Kanneda’

2 months ago | rollingstoneindia.com | Peony Hirwani

Tags: Canada, JioHotstar, Kanneda, Parmish Verma, Punjabi music, TV Show The actor and musician brings ‘Kanneda’ to life with a soundtrack that captures the grit, rebellion, and evolution of Punjabi music in Canada’s underground scene Peony Hirwani 3 minutes ago Punjabi music has never been about just one place. It moves with its people, evolving in new directions with every destination, while holding on to its roots.