Music Industry

'Dushtu Kokil' hits 200m views, sets new record for Bengali film song

The film “Toofan”, starring Shakib Khan, Mimi Chakraborty, and Nabila, hit theatres last Eid-ul-Azha and quickly garnered significant attention from audiences nationwide. Directed by Raihan Rafi, the film sparked interest even before its release, especially with the launch of the song “Dushtu Kokil” on June 26, which was featured on two prominent YouTube channels. 

Shafin Ahmed laid to rest atop his father’s burial site

Shafin Ahmed, the legendary figure in the music industry, was laid to rest atop his father's burial site, with the grave of his mother renowned singer Firoza Begum nearby. 

Oni-Mizan reunite to honour parents with new track

Mizan Rahman and Oni Hasan, the two popular figures in the country's music industry reunited for a song after 10 years. The duo has been teasing the drop of their latest track for quite some time. The song titled "Tomake Chara", was finally released last Friday. 

Rising to success: Shams Ahmed a juggernaut in the world of music

Shams Ahmed, a Bangladeshi-origin music director, vocal producer, and singer is making headlines in the world of Western music for his exceptional composition and extraordinary musical productions. Co-founding various musical properties, including a girl group, Citizen Queen, a kids’ music brand, Acapop! KIDS, and producing for the highly popular a cappella group, Pentatonix, Shams has already left an indelible mark in the music industry.

Striving for place in the band music industry

Unlike days of old, creating and releasing music is easier than ever. However, with the ease comes oversaturation, to the point that it is difficult for new, talented artistes to differentiate themselves in the market. We talk to some promising bands from the new generation of artistes on their take on how to go about producing and releasing music.

Legendary AC/DC drummer sentenced to house detention

Phil Rudd, a drummer with rock group AC/DC, is sentenced in New Zealand to eight months in house detention for drug possession and making threats to kill.

Oscar-winning Titanic composer dies in plane crash

James Horner, the Hollywood composer who wrote the score for the Oscar-winning film hit Titanic, has died in a California plane crash aged 61.

August 28, 2024
August 28, 2024

'Dushtu Kokil' hits 200m views, sets new record for Bengali film song

The film “Toofan”, starring Shakib Khan, Mimi Chakraborty, and Nabila, hit theatres last Eid-ul-Azha and quickly garnered significant attention from audiences nationwide. Directed by Raihan Rafi, the film sparked interest even before its release, especially with the launch of the song “Dushtu Kokil” on June 26, which was featured on two prominent YouTube channels. 

July 30, 2024
July 30, 2024

Shafin Ahmed laid to rest atop his father’s burial site

Shafin Ahmed, the legendary figure in the music industry, was laid to rest atop his father's burial site, with the grave of his mother renowned singer Firoza Begum nearby. 

June 22, 2024
June 22, 2024

Oni-Mizan reunite to honour parents with new track

Mizan Rahman and Oni Hasan, the two popular figures in the country's music industry reunited for a song after 10 years. The duo has been teasing the drop of their latest track for quite some time. The song titled "Tomake Chara", was finally released last Friday. 

March 18, 2023
March 18, 2023

Rising to success: Shams Ahmed a juggernaut in the world of music

Shams Ahmed, a Bangladeshi-origin music director, vocal producer, and singer is making headlines in the world of Western music for his exceptional composition and extraordinary musical productions. Co-founding various musical properties, including a girl group, Citizen Queen, a kids’ music brand, Acapop! KIDS, and producing for the highly popular a cappella group, Pentatonix, Shams has already left an indelible mark in the music industry.

May 15, 2022
May 15, 2022

Striving for place in the band music industry

Unlike days of old, creating and releasing music is easier than ever. However, with the ease comes oversaturation, to the point that it is difficult for new, talented artistes to differentiate themselves in the market. We talk to some promising bands from the new generation of artistes on their take on how to go about producing and releasing music.

July 9, 2015
July 9, 2015

Legendary AC/DC drummer sentenced to house detention

Phil Rudd, a drummer with rock group AC/DC, is sentenced in New Zealand to eight months in house detention for drug possession and making threats to kill.

June 23, 2015
June 23, 2015

Oscar-winning Titanic composer dies in plane crash

James Horner, the Hollywood composer who wrote the score for the Oscar-winning film hit Titanic, has died in a California plane crash aged 61.