From an indie song becoming a protest anthem to rappers gaining visibility, discover eight moments that revealed how India’s 2026 protests reshaped music discovery.

Madhur Sharma and Inayat Kaur Bajaj's ‘Ruswa’ is a soulful Universal Music India single produced by Hiten about love and heartbreak. WATCH!

Oh Womaniya’s ‘Sorriyaan’ turns heartbreak into a bold anthem of revenge, self-worth and independence, celebrating a woman’s refusal to settle. WATCH!

The Rolling Stones return to the studio after Foreign Tongues as Courtney Pine reveals a recent session with Mick Jagger, fuelling speculation about new music.

ADÉLA brings her Red Bottoms Tour to Los Angeles as KATSEYE members reunite with the singer amid the success of her debut album PRIMA.

Lorde calls out Robert Kraft with a “Free Palestine” jacket amid the ongoing controversy over Macklemore’s removal from Ed Sheeran’s tour.

Young Thug announces a Mary J. Blige-inspired R&B album for 2026 and teases new collaborations with Drake, including a possible joint project.

Talwiinder teams up with Kidjaywest for ‘Mangda Wapis Kyun’, the second release from ‘Paiinted Feeliings’. WATCH!

Description: Malayalam rapper STIC begins his Def Jam India journey with ‘KINGMOVES’, a bold new single celebrating his roots, individuality and authentic hip-hop sound. WATCH!

Shreya Ghoshal expands her independent music journey with ‘Bairi Piya’, a contemporary pop single blending warm synths, gentle rhythms and Indian classical touches. WATCH!

Aastha Gill releases her debut Punjabi EP Wild Card, featuring ‘21 Shots’, ‘Farebi’ & ‘Calgary’, celebrating her roots & independence. WATCH!

Mumbai, 9 th October 2026: Shreya Ghoshal and Sonu Nigam reunite for ‘Tujh Mein Basi Meri Jaan’, a soulful romantic song from Prahaar – The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam. Presented by T-Series, the ...