Posts Tagged ‘rock street journal’
My Last RSJ Column
This is the last column piece I wrote for Rock Street Journal before saying goodbye. It is long - 2000 words or so. You have been warned. ----------------------------------------------- Dear Reader, this column is twice its usual size because it will be my last one for the magazine that I have been writing in for the past four and a half [...]
The Mix Tape Misadventure
This is one of the pieces I wrote for my column on Rock Street Journal in its April 2011 issue. It is more personal than most posts, which is why I think I enjoyed writing it so much. As someone who considers himself a connoisseur of the written word, it is quite surprising that I have read very few books related to music writing. Sure, [...]
2010: The year that was – Part 1
I'd written a post at the start of last year to document personal milestones / accomplishments / fun things that took place in my life in 2009 and when I look back on it, I realize that the content in that post brings back memories of times that have been relegated to the back of my head, primarily due to other, more immediate things that seem to [...]
Of Writing and Travel and Travel Writing
There are many reasons why one would like to travel to a particular place. I can’t say for sure what motivates other people, but I am inspired to visit places that are on the cooler side (temperature-wise), that have rich history and culture, aren’t particularly crowded or over-run by the average ignoramus camera-toting, loud-mouthed [...]
Notes About Nothing – The Gurgaon Chronicles Continued…
So I return yet again with a continuation of the 'Notes About Nothing' series, after spambots hogged my website bandwidth for the second month in a row. I was initially taken aback by the fact that I was getting 509-ed (getting a bandwidth exceeded error) despite having very poor traffic, but the use of some plug-ins will hopefully stem the [...]
Summer Storm 2010 – Lamb of God LIVE in India!
So it finally happens. After much speculation and debate, the next big live concert in India will play host to Lamb of God.Come 15th May 2010, our very dear Palace Grounds in Bangalore will have Lamb of God performing to a packed audience. This event is being brought to you by Overture India, a brainchild of Arpan Peter and Vinay Venugopal. [...]
IIT M Saarang 2010 Update
Last heard from the organizers at IIT Madras, Hammerfall, the Swedish power metal band was scheduled to perform at this year's edition of Saarang. You'd have no doubt read about it online in one of many websites, including, possibly an article here. In a recent development, it turns out that it is not only Hammerfall, but also Skid Row that [...]
Hammerfall at Saarang 2010
The Swedish metal invasion at IIT Madras is on in full force this year as well, with Gothenburg based power metal act Hammerfall being the main performing act. This, followed by last year's brilliant concert featuring Opeth, about which reams has been written (even by Mikael Åkerfeldt who had a mouthful to say about the whole main sponsor related [...]
