A salon directory meets booking engine online, is a welcome effort, to make our lives, a bit easier. We're told that is site is already home to 150 salons so far and all of them have been personally vetted by the BookTheSalon team. In all, once a few basics are in place, this could be a handy site to bookmark for sure.
Same same but different
So, we know that the Drug problem in Punjab is real and growing. Out of the several attempts made by 'the knowns' of the society, two in particularly have been flooding our timelines over the last couple of days. Punjabi singer Jasbir Jassi (the guy who sang Dil Le Gayee Kudi Gujarat Di), posted a positive,... Continue Reading →
Fuzz Culture release their debut album with a packed national tour
They're one crazy act. And going by their debut album strongly (and aptly, so we feel) titled NO, the good crazy is here to stay. Here's the dope on the album. Sample the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6JBHvDQp4M Known for their wild and energetic performances, Fuzzculture was formed in 2012 by guitarist/ vocalist Arsh Sharma and drummer Srijan... Continue Reading →
Lucky date this Friday!
There are shows and then there are shows. A huge differentiator — between the very expensive international shows, where we pay several times more ticket money, than an average show in India — is the production. Timbre, a Mumbai based entertainment and talent management firm, chose to bridge that gap with a arduous task of multi-dimensional top... Continue Reading →
When Pleats Dance: A run through the glorious ages and styles of Bharatanayam Costumes
Among all the salsas, freestyle forms and the mixed bag of foreign and pop-culture sprouts such as Bollywood style dancing, we've somehow lost the sight of our ever so graceful traidtional dance forms such as Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi and Kathak... Perhaps in an attempt to re-ignite the interest of the young folks or given them a... Continue Reading →
Midival Punditz release their much-awaited 4th studio album titled Light
Lets just say it; the Punditz got swag. They made us wait a couple of years but then the refreshing sounds of Light, have made the wait worth its time. From the packaging to the theme, craft and to the treatment, these pioneers of Indian Electronica have got the mix absolutely right. The album cover fits in... Continue Reading →
Dates for Jodhpur Flamenco & Gypsy fest announced!
#FestAlert Between the 3rd and 5th of April 2015, The Jodhpur Flamenco and Gypsy festival comes back to the city of Jodhpur with its 2nd edition that will bring together world-renowned musicians playing at the awe inspiring Mehrangarh Fort. https://www.facebook.com/altcueindia/photos/a.1081855141831454.1073741828.875201745830129/1087010607982574/?type=1&theater Preview soon on @altcue www.altcue.com
Top 5 soundtracks from Pakistani soaps we can’t stop listening to!
I’ve been tripping on these gorgeous tracks!!!
Just as wonderful as their lingering short series, the accompanying soundtracks are equally imactful. If the success of Zee Zindagi is anything to go by, we already know that the sophisticated, well-shot Pakistani soaps are a breath of fresh air over over-dramatized, over-killed everything Indian soaps. Here’s a list of some of our favourites, that always leave us wanting more and more:
1. HUMSAFAR:
Sung by Qurat-ul-Ain Balouch aka QB, whose quite the Diva (more on her soon, we promise!)
Lines we heart: ‘Adaavatein thi, Taghaaful thaa, Ranjishein theen Magar… Bicharne wale main sab kuch tha bewafai na thi…
Other takeaways: The gorgeous Fawad Khan, need we say more!
2. Mere Qatil Mere Dildar:
Sung bySara Raza Khan Sohail Haider
Lines we heart:Chahe Tum Mujhko Sawaro, Chahe Barbad Karo, Bhool Jayo Mujhe Tum Jake, Mujhe Yaad Karo…
Mere Qatil Mere Dildar, Mere Paas Raho
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Crazy Weather forecasts an Eclipse…
Nah, this is not about the Met Dept or weather update. We're talking about Ex Them Clones' ace axeman, Gucci Singh's latest single with his new act called Crazy Weather. We'll catch up with them on more in due time, but meanwhile, check out the track. Crazy Weather with the release of Eclipse ranked No.... Continue Reading →
Top 5 soundtracks from Pakistani soaps
Just as wonderful as their lingering short series, the accompanying soundtracks to Pakistani soaps are equally powerful. Despite the controversy over banning Pakistani artistes, the sophisticated, well-shot Pakistani soaps on Zindagi are a breath of fresh air from over-dramatized, over-killed everything Indian soaps. Here's a list of some of our favourites, that always leave us wanting more:... Continue Reading →
Suitcase & a Song 