Music

The Beatles' lyrics are going to the British Library

Associated Press | Thursday May 23, 2013

Shakespeare, the Magna Carta and now some of John Lennon's finest lyrics. The august British Library has added substantially to its already formidable collection with handwritten lyrics to Strawberry Fields Forever, She Said She Said and In My Life.

Is Sony un-Japanese enough to entertain change?

Reuters | Wednesday May 22, 2013

Daniel Loeb wants CEO Kazuo Hirai to sell a fifth of the Sony's money-making entertainment arm - movies, TV and music - to free up cash to revive an electronics business.

Music review: Ramaiya Vasta Vaiya

Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday May 22, 2013

The music album of director Prabhu Deva's Ramaiya Vasta Vaiya has six tracks and composer duo Sachin-Jigar has given elements of love and fun their due importance.

Hariharan gets Lata Mangeshkar award

Press Trust of India | Tuesday May 21, 2013

Noted playback singer Hariharan was honoured with the National Lata Mangeshkar award at a ceremony.

Ray Manzarek, founding member of The Doors, dies at 74

Associated Press | Tuesday May 21, 2013

Ray Manzarek, a founding member of the 1960s rock group The Doors whose versatile and often haunting keyboards complemented Jim Morrison's gloomy baritone and helped set the mood for some of rock's most enduring songs, has died.

Rapper Honey Singh booked for singing offensive songs

Indo-Asian News Service | Friday May 17, 2013

With the Punjab and Haryana High Court coming down heavily on the offensive lyrics of songs sung by singer-rapper Honey Singh, the Punjab Police on Friday booked him for singing vulgar songs in public.

Miley Cyrus posts picture wearing her engagement ring

Press Trust of India | Friday May 17, 2013

Actress-singer Miley Cyrus has tweeted a picture of herself wearing her engagement ring to put an end to the rumours surrounding her engagement with Liam Hemsworth.

Music lover Hrithik Roshan to endorse car audio products brand

Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday May 16, 2013

Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan, who has been roped in to endorse car audio and accessories brand Ground Zero in India, hopes the association reaps mutual benefit.

Google launches All Access music subscription service for $9.99 a month

Agence France-Presse | Thursday May 16, 2013

Google Play All Access combines the Internet giant's music catalog with users' personal collections in a radio station-style subscription service.

A R Rahman calls Rajinikanth's Kochadaiyaan "epic"

Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday May 16, 2013

Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman, who managed to have a glimpse of one of the songs from superstar Rajinikanth-starrer Tamil period-drama Kochadaiyaan, describes it as "epic".

Google I/O announcements: Music streaming, Google+, Gaming, Maps, Search, Chat, Developer Tools, Schools, and a new Phone

Associated Press | Thursday May 16, 2013

Google used its annual conference for software developers to unveil several new products, services and features.

Google debuts music service for mobile gadgets

Agence France-Presse | Thursday May 16, 2013

Google rolled out a music service for smartphones and tablets powered by its free Android software, in a challenge to streaming radio firms such as Pandora and Spotify.

Google launches streaming music service ahead of Apple

Thursday May 16, 2013

Google Inc launched a music service on Wednesday that allows users to listen to unlimited songs for $9.99 a month, challenging smaller companies like Pandora and Spotify in the market for streaming music.

Micromax Canvas Music A88 smartphone with bundled JBL Tempo headset launched for Rs. 8,499

Anupam Saxena | Wednesday May 15, 2013

Micromax has launched a new Android smartphone, the Canvas Music A88 for Rs. 8,499.

Fukrey music launched with band, baaja, horses

Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday May 15, 2013

The music of forthcoming movie Fukrey was launched with the lead actors of film making a grand entry at the venue on horses here on Tuesday.