The first encounter with Asta Bria’s new single, “Dragonfly,” is a calculated disorientation. For an artist who once cozied up to funk’s leisurely sway, this is a sharp turn onto a rain-slicked digital highway. The song’s intent for the dance floor is immediately apparent; a commanding, four-to-the-floor beat acts as a gravitational field, pinning you to the present moment. But hovering just above it...

The latest release from the gifted soloist and Mumbai’s indie music spotlight, Kamakshi Khanna, will become the choice of many rock lovers. Her English single, ‘Love Is Not A Fucking Game’ has already made its place in the music world. This is not only the one track that was born out of her lockdown series ‘The Green Room Sessions’ but it also perfectly does its job...