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Sachal Jazz: A meeting with melody
The orchestra is the only organised one in the country
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Karavan’s music legacy comes to an end
The band’s break up may be demotivating for upcoming musicians but it will not affect the music industry at large.
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Unappreciated folk artists: Rare talent and pinched pockets
Performers at Lake View Park barely make ends meet.
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Grunge rock from across the border
White City kick off their ‘Big in the Stans’ tour at Kuch Khaas.
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Amy Winehouse found dead
Troubled British singer was found dead at her North London home, officials term the death as "unexplained".
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‘De Babu Rao Thand’: The Pakistani punk video
Zuj launches his 18-rated music video to mark the beginning of punk rock in the Pakistani music scene.
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Shahbaz Zaidi: Orbiting around Saturn
Up close and personal with the band’s lead vocalist Shahbaz Zaidi.
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The music industry’s new frontier
The trend of globally-telecast live online performances is catching up in Pakistan.
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Overload: ‘Mujra is a cultural reality’
For their latest song, Overload takes inspiration from a Lollywood film Choorian.
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Make way for Goher Mumtaz
Jal’s lead singer makes his acting debut in ‘Kountry Luv’.
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‘Coke Studio 4’ concludes
Featured artists share their inspirations, perspectives and experiences.
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Bumbu Sauce: Punking it the Punkjabi way
The punk-rock band from the capital has a candid tête-à-tête with The Tribune Magazine.
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‘Our music is for the world’
Josh’s Rupinder Magon talks about Beyond Kismat, the band’s latest album.
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Sajjad Ali: Saving pop music
Pakistani artists will slowly fade away from the country’s pop music scene, says Sajjad Ali.
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Fete de la Musique: A festival for the soul
A popular tradition gleaned from France, the Fete is now an annual event in the Philippines.
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Inside the world of Christian music
Music plays an important role in Christianity and is a part of weekly church proceedings.
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Ali Khan: A one-hit wonder?
‘Saathiya’ singer tells his tale of hardships while trying to release his debut album.
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Lucky Ali: ‘Five years of doing nothing and everything’
Lucky Ali talks about his upcoming album set for a September release.
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‘Coke Studio @ MTV’ moves away from Bollywood music
The show still struggles to amass an Indian audience.
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LA and back: Rousing return for home-grown rapper
The night was filled with an eclectic taste of music that kept the audience entertained and enthralled throughout.
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Barry Manilow on his new album
The ‘Can’t Smile Without You’ hitmaker talks about his latest album.
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Fuzon makes a patriotic comeback
Pakistani rock band Fuzon believes patriotic songs are needed in the current crises.
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Video launch: Saturn returns with ‘Kuch Nahin’
The band releases its music video at Kuch Khaas on Thursday.
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Bringing percussion to the forefront
Alan Simon, founder of percussive fusion band Taal Karisma, remains unmatched in this genre.
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The Sketches: Recovering the true essence of Sindhi culture
The Sketches hope to educate the general public through their music.
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Make way for freestyle percussions
Will there be a shift in musical trends amongst local musicians?
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Violin music: Fading melodies
Is the violin disappearing from the local music scene?
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Punjab Lok Rahs: Did someone say classical?
Three-month summer workshop to learn flute, tabla, harmonium and vocals.
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Ali Zafar: From ‘Channo’ to charity ...
Ali Zafar aims to imparts music lessons to less privileged children.
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Coke Studio: Musical voyage through various languages
The latest episode of ‘Coke Studio 4’ showcased an assortment of folk and contemporary music.
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Tribute: Music soiree for a Left guru
Farrukh Yar had arranged the musical soiree in honour of Ashfaq Salim Mirza.
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Jimmy Khan: Music therapy
New kid on the block Jimmy Khan is inspired by Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan.
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Classical music: Paving the way for Bollywood?
Are Pakistani classical singers following a typical formula for success?
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Promodoro tribute series: Made to honour
Tribute entertainment comes to Lahore as Julia Martin kick-starts her three-day show.
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Kokaaf: Mending broken hearts
Local rock & roll band focuses on blues.
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Music bands: What’s in a name?
Local bands reveal the inspiration behind their names.
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‘Coke Studio @ MTV’ reverts to Bollywood music
The show’s second episode offers nothing new to audiences.
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Aunty Disco Project bows out
The band says goodbye with their last group performance in Karachi.
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Make room for Slo
An exclusive interview with Islamabad-based singer Salmaan Ahmed Shaukat.
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World Music Day: A night to remember
Lahore celebrates World Music Day with eclectic performances from renowned musicians.
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Musical night: Rahim Shah, young artists delight audience
Shah, Moon and Farieha performed to a well-receptive jam-jacked audience.
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Pakistan’s emerging rap scene
The development of the rap scene in the country seems to be all about fighting stigmas regarding the genre of music.
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‘Coke @ MTV’: A good first attempt
First episode of the Indian show incorporated diverse musical instruments and sounds.
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MAD goes up in Flashes and Sparks
Percussive guitarist Usman Riaz features percussionists Joshua Fernandes at MAD School
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Flash mobbing to promote entertainment
Quardrum and Origami teamed up to hold a percussion-based flash mob
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‘Coke Studio’ Season 4 Episode 3: Great discoveries and wasted talent
The latest episode showcases diverse performances.
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World Music Day: For the love of rock
World music day celebrated with gusto in the city.
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In Ghalib’s shoes
Ali Zafar turns to Mirza Ghalib’s poetry in his new video which highlights a grim picture of Pakistani society.
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Aag: Off to a fiery start
Aag talks about their unique sound and aspirations.
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A trip through ‘Daanah Pah Daanah’
The song featured in ‘Coke Studio 4’ is more than just a catchy tune.