Lex Talk Music

Send a text In conversation with Anushka 'Nush' Lewis , contemporary harpist, music education innovator, and academic facilitator at Abbey Road Institute Mumbai. Nush's journey defies conventional paths in Indian music. From accidentally discovering the harp at KM Music Conservatory to releasing three critically acclaimed EPs and opening for The Cinematic Orchestra, she's carve...

Send a text In conversation with Spek —hip-hop artist, cultural bridge-builder, and the founder & CEO of PopArabia and ESMAA. Spek’s trajectory is anything but ordinary. From rapping with Canada’s Dream Warriors and collaborating with Jamiroquai and Nitin Sawhney, he’s evolved into a music-rights visionary who’s reshaping how Arabic repertoire is represented—and paid for—around the world. Afte...

Send a text In conversation with Prarthana Sen and Vishruti Bindal , the founders of Neon Culture and driving forces behind the Deccan Alternative Music Conference (DAMC) . Prarthana Sen and Vishruti Bindal bring a wealth of experience and passion to India’s independent music landscape, making significant strides toward fostering a more inclusive and innovative industry. Prarthana, formerly with S...

Send a text In conversation with  Rafael Pereira and Sushil Chhugani , two key figures advancing India’s independent music movement. As founding members of India Music Exchange (IMX) and active contributors to India International Music Week (IIMW) , they have played a pivotal role in bringing together artists, publishers, and entrepreneurs to expand India’s musical reach worldwide. Rafael, an inte...

Send a text In conversation with Shubha Mudgal , a powerhouse Indian vocalist who has spent decades navigating the vibrant world of Hindustani classical and contemporary music. With an illustrious career that has earned her prestigious accolades including a National Film Award for non-fiction film music in the year 1995, the Gold Plaque Award at the Chicago International Film Festival in 1998, and...

Send a text In conversation with Rumpa Banerjee , Head of Marketing, Communication & Member Relations at the Indian Performing Rights Society (IPRS) . IPRS was established in 1969 and has been a witness to all the major milestones achieved by the music industry. Today, for an artist, registering with a copyright society is a non-negotiable and in this episode we dive into the workings of IPRS,...

Send a text In conversation with Dhruv Singh , founder and head honcho at Pagal Haina . After a degree in film production and valuable stints in theatre, sports management, television, events and film, Dhruv founded Pagal Haina in 2011. Pagal Haina is an artist development agency and record label representing some of the finest independent artists in India including Peter Cat Recording Co., Lifafa...

Send a text In conversation with Tej Brar , currently heading Festivals & Live Events at Nodwin Gaming with an illustrious list of achievements in the music industry. He's been manager to some of the biggest names in the Indian music scene through OML and through his own firm, Third Culture - from Nucleya, Raja Kumari, Dualist Inquiry to J Babe, Kayan and the coolest hippest Indian indie...

Send a text In conversation with Mansoor Rahimat Khan, CEO and co-founder of Beatoven.ai - India's first generative AI music production platforms. Mansoor is a seventh-generation sitar player and was also named in the Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 list in 2023. Beatoven has been gaining as much traction as attention from around the world and as an artist himself, Mansoor has been very particular ab...

Send a text In conversation with Anurag Tagat , music journalist and concert aficionado. Anurag is a name that both the artist and the music buff are familiar with. In his career as a music journalist in the last decade and more, he has written for the biggest publications in India and abroad, including Rolling Stone , Billboard , The Hindu , LiveMint and more. He is currently the Assistant Editor...

Send a text In conversation with Vijay Basrur , founder of OK Listen , India’s first DIY music distribution and digital download platform. OK Listen was a groundbreaking development that changed India’s music industry and offered indie artists a platform where they could showcase their original music, without having to rely on record labels for distribution and without giving up any of their right...

Send a text In conversation with Kaber Vasuki , a prolific songwriter, composer and artist from the Tamizh music & film industry. He was one of the first Tamizh artists to crowdfund his album, Azhagu Puratchi and is also known for the genre-fluid unique work he did with Kurangan , the indie band he co-founded with Tenma. In this (long overdue) second leg of the NFT series in the music industry...

Send a text In conversation with Vishakha Singh, founder and VP of the WazirX NFT Marketplace . It's not everyday you come across a powerhouse that juggles multiples roles with flair - actor, producer, creator and crypto buff, Vishakha has worked across the spectrum of the entertainment industry. NFTs, cryptocurrency and blockchain are not just all the rage, but definitely here to stay. Join...

Send a text In conversation with Atul Churamani, founder and Managing Director of Turnkey Music & Publishing . With an illustrious career spanning more than three decades, Atul has seen it all when it comes to the music industry in India, and therefore safe to say that he is truly an expert when it comes to how things works in the business - whether it's about music publishing, distributi...

Send a text In conversation with Yama Seth and Anirudh Voleti, artist managers at one of India's best artist management firms, Big Bad Wolf . Having managed the likes of the finest indie names in the business like Indian Ocean, Karsh Kale, Prateek Kuhad, Parvaaz, both Yama and Anirudh have a ton of stories, which makes each of their experience as an artist manager so much more insightful. Art...

Send a text In conversation with Jataneel Banerjee , a multifaceted music industry professional — he wears many hats: music producer, composer, copyright consultant, founder of the Grand Philharmonic Orchestra and relationship manager at PRS for Music, UK handling memberships for songwriters from Southern Asia. Given the growing importance of the digital media in music, copyright societies play a...

Send a text In conversation with Padmanabhan NS (aka Paddy), an industry veteran who has worked with some of the biggest names in the music business, be it EMI, Universal, Radio City and now with Spotify India. His experience with the evolution of the digital music industry in India adds to his vast profile and every musician knows him to be a friend and a genuine well-wisher of  the entire music...

Send a text In conversation with Amit Gurbaxani , one of India's few music journalists and perhaps the only one focusing on industry insights, business trends in India and abroad. He has written for some of the world's leading publications, including Billboard, Musically, Rolling Stone, The Guardian and others. Join us as we deep dive into the music business, how streaming works, Amit&ap...

Send a text In conversation with Sanjeev T , music producer, singer, rock star guitarist and founder of Rainbow Bridge , a production studio and music academy that is all about encouraging the musician community. Join us as we talk about everything music -- working in the film industry, his experience with the Indian indie scene in the last 20 years and a whole lot more. For more information or in...

Send a text In conversation with Ritnika Nayan , Head of CD Baby India and founder of Music Gets Me High (MGMH), an artist management consultancy and the only establishment to offer a dedicated course on the music business in India. Join us as we talk about her book on the India indie music industry, her experiences as an artist management and festival curator, the Guns & Roses tour in India,...

Send a text In conversation with Manojna Yeluri , entertainment lawyer and founder of Artistik License , a pioneer business & legal consultancy for creative professionals. Join us as we talk about the indie music industry in India, the challenges faced by indie artists, how to deal with them and the benefits of collective bargaining. For more information or inquiries write to hello@lextalkmusi...

Send a text In conversation with Priyanka Khimani , one of India's leading media & entertainment lawyers and founder partner at Khimani & Associates, Mumbai. Join us as we talk about the law affecting the music business: performer’s rights, plagiarism, industry practices, contracts, licensing and some other interesting inside information, including the importance of metadata and getti...

Send a text A look at how to use samples, make remixes and produce covers the right way, along with the realities of unauthorized use and potential issues. For more info, please write in to hello@lextalkmusic.com. The Lex Talk Music theme is written and composed by Sanjeev T . This podcast is purely for informational purposes and should not be construed as legal advice. Kindly consult a legal prac...

Send a text A primer on what copyrights are, how they apply to music, who they include and an overall look at royalties & revenue generation for musicians. For more info, please write in to hello@lextalkmusic.com. The Lex Talk Music theme is written and composed by Sanjeev T . This podcast is purely for informational purposes and should not be construed as legal advice. Kindly consult a legal...