Author Archives: Amit Gurbaxani
Bar Review: Cafe Marina
Colaba’s newest terrace bar may not be the most inventive of establishments but it’s got the basics down pat. Read More »
The Secret of Swarathma’s Success
The widely popular folk-fusion rock group, which launches their sophomore album in our city tonight, is a great case-study for any fledgling Indian indie act. Read More »
Bar Review: The Bar Above Yellow Tree Cafe
Bandra’s newest “secret” nightspot is a grown-up drinker’s delight. Read More »
Retro Fitted
Melbourne-based “vintage Bollywood” band Bombay Royale composes music inspired by the eclectic sounds of R. D. Burman and Kalyanji-Anandji. Read More »
The Weird and Wondrous World of Sridhar/Thayil
The indie electro-pop act will perform tracks from its debut album this Thursday, April 26, at Blue Frog. Here’s why you shouldn’t miss the gig. Read More »
Should You Watch MTV’s New Show “Sound Trippin’”?
The youth channel’s new show is roughly The Dewarists with a twist. Read More »
First Look at F Bar, Lounge and Diner
The long-awaited Mumbai outpost of the Delhi nightclub is slated to open during the third week of April. Read More »
The Making Of ‘Shit People Say In Mumbai’
The duo behind the viral video talk to us about documenting our idiosyncrasies. Read More »
A Guide To Blue Frog’s Singer-Songwriter Night
Seven guys and two girls with guitars will take the stage tonight. Here’s what to expect. Read More »
Bar Review: Three Wise Men
Santa Cruz has got a pub that’s just like all the other retro bars in this city. Read More »
Oldie But Goodie: Oceania at Rangsharda
The terrace bar at the Rangsharda hotel in Bandra offers a spot of quiet in the frequently noisy suburb. Read More »
Karsh Kale Talks ‘Cinema’
The composer, DJ and multi-instrumentalist speaks to us about his new album, and comparisons to Sting and Nitin Sawhney. Read More »
Gig Review: David Guetta, Eristoff Invasion Festival, Pune
Your enjoyment of the French DJ’s performance was inversely proportional to your age. Read More »
Bar Review: Lagerbay
Zenzi’s retro music-playing replacement scores high on ambience and service. Read More »
Curator’s Gallery: British Council’s Tasneem Vahanvaty
The woman in charge of music projects at the cultural organisation talks to about the intricacies of her job, and why she believes so passionately in the Indian indie music scene. Read More »
