Music
BTS’ Indian army raises Rs 3 lakh for Palestine medical aid
In celebration of J-Hope's birthday on February 18, fans united and raised a substantial sum of approximately Rs 3 lakh for medical aid in Palestine.
‘Pagol’: Folk, funk-rock song questions the sanity of the ‘normal’
The LKG Quartet released their first original single, "Pagol," on Friday, March 8, 2024. Prior to this, the band unveiled a cover of Sachin Dev Burman's "Shoite Pari" in 2023, the year of its inception.
Taylor Swift named IFPI 2023 global recording artist of the year
The "Anti-Hero" singer scooped the award for the second year running.
Lana Del Rey announces new country album ‘Lasso’
Popular alternative pop star Lana Del Rey has officially announced that her next musical venture “Lasso”, a new album due out in September, will feature a collection of country songs.
Taylor Swift not searchable on X amid graphic AI photo scandal
Presently, X users encounter an error notice when attempting to search for her name.
Taylor Swift surpasses Michael Jackson with highest-grossing concert film
“Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” claimed its position as the highest-grossing concert and documentary film ever.
Nasa selects 3 BTS songs for 2024 lunar mission playlist
Nasa (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) has chosen three of BTS songs for the upcoming lunar mission
BTS' V and UMI's ‘wherever u r’ sweeps global iTunes chart
BTS member V's recent musical collaboration with American singer UMI, titled "wherever u r," was released on his 28th birthday, yesterday (December 30).
A K Rahul bids farewell to band Trainwreck after 11 Years
Guitarist, drummer, and music composer A K Rahul has officially said goodbye to the band, Trainwreck after an incredible 11-year musical journey. Rahul took to Facebook to share this significant decision with his fans and followers.
Coke Studio Bangla's 'Dilaram' unveiling today
Coke Studio Bangla is set to enchant the audience with another new track "Dilaram"
'No intention to insult': BTS star RM addresses 'Bad Religion' controversy
Yesterday, BTS leader RM went live on Weverse to explain his stance on the "Bad Religion" controversy. Earlier this month, the popular rapper shared Frank Ocean's song, "Bad Religion", on his Instagram Stories.
Khilgaon street named in honour of Fakir Alamgir
The enduring memory of the legendary folk singer Fakir Alamgir will now be etched forever in the very streets he called home. Today, on the second death anniversary of this eminent musician, Road No 6 of Chowdhurypara in Khilgaon has officially inaugurated as "Fakir Alamgir Road" in presence of Dhaka North City Corporation Mayor, Md Atiqul Islam.
Scrounging revelations out of music
I don't remember at what point in life I learned to recognize the fallacy behind the not-like-other-girls phenomenon and discarded it for an all-encompassing love for female friendship and solidarity, in acceptance of femininity in all its forms. But I do know that Taylor Swift played a significant role in it.
Ten years later, Daft Punk’s “Random Access Memories” is officially a modern classic
This month marks 10 years of the legendary album.
There’s a new book out soon. Is it by Taylor Swift or BTS?
The guessing game began a few days ago, when an anonymous, untitled book scheduled for July 9, “4C Untitled Flatiron Nonfiction Summer 2023”, had Taylor Swift fans so convinced she had written a memoir that they made it a bestseller.
Billboard removed from Ayub Bachchu's Rupali Guitar sculpture
After much criticism, authorities of Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) have removed a billboard from the Rupali Guitar sculpture premises at Prabartak Mor in the port city
‘O mon Ramjan er ei rojar sheshe elo khushir Eid’: On Nazrul and his ode to Eid
Written almost a century ago, Nazrul’s song till today adheres to the cultural conscience of Bengali Muslim society.
Of ‘BONOBIBI’ and music as a form of storytelling
The verses remind us that a withering, war-torn Earth can still birth new life and hopes of freedom.
