Songs

The sound of 2021: English music of this past pandemic year hasn't been all doom and gloom

If anything, the year has seen albums too short, songs too long, egos too big, and debuts too exciting, spoiling us for choice, and pushing us to redefine our own understanding of an album as we lumbered back onto our post-lockdown lives.

Oops! I did it again to Britney Spears: Why I can't help but forget the OG 'Toxic' song after discovering Melanie Martinez's cover

If Britney Spears' 'Toxic' transported you to a seedy dance floor with flashy lights and strangers grinding to the music, Martinez’s version gently pulls you into a very private space, probably with a DND sign hanging on the door.

Anand Bakshi, the storyteller: In new book, son Rakesh reflects on the poet's 'life and lyrics'

In the new book Nagme, Kisse, Baatein, Yaadein, Rakesh Anand Bakshi looks back at his father, legendary songwriter Anand Bakshi's illustrious career that spanned over five decades.

On World Music Day, Javed Akhtar says old songs should be protected from 'vandalisation': They're our cultural heritage

On World Music Day, Indian Performing Right Society, chaired by lyricist Javed Akhtar, has launched a two-week social media campaign #CreditTheCreator.

From 'Lemon Incest' to Prince's 'Sister', songs that make you wonder, 'What were they thinking?'

Like “Eastern”, “Northern” and “Southern” songs, “Western” songs can sometimes be pretty problematic. There are songs about incest! Violence! Murder! Homophobia! Racism! These songs are a veritable cornucopia of problematic awesomeness.

Row over Christian 'appropriation' of Carnatic music aims to further the divide between the art and common people

The recent outrage about the Christian appropriation of Carnatic music is yet another tool and tactic of persons with a narrow worldview who aim to further increase the divide between classical music and the common people.

Akhil Sachdeva talks about making independent music in Indian cinema and his journey

Catch singer and composer Akhil Sachdeva live in conversation with Imran Ismail about his new song and more.

Watch: Lana Del Rey, The Weeknd make us lose our 'Lust For Life'

Lana Del Rey releases her new single 'Lust For Life's music video featuring The Weeknd.

International Women's Day 2017: Celebrate womanhood with these five amazing songs

It's International Women's Day, and these songs celebrate the power of womanhood

Firstpost Playlist: Listen to DJ Shadow, Cigarettes After Sex, Petit Prince and more

It's that time of the week again when we recommend some beautiful music to you on Firstpost Playlist.