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Unchained melodies: DIY culture, AI are helping indie musicians grow

The indie music industry is on a roll. The old song is playing to a new tune

Amit Trivedi, Ananya Dwivedi
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Music director Amit Trivedi (left) launched his independent label, AT Azaad; musician Ananya Dwivedi is building a music platform for content creators (Photos: Social Media)

Anuradha Mishra New Delhi
In the ever-fluid music industry, a revolution is underway — one fuelled by the fusion of DIY (do-it-yourself) culture and cutting-edge technology. From the rise of independent artists to the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), the traditional paradigms of music creation, distribution, and consumption are shifting, giving rise to a new era of creativity and accessibility.
 
Justh, a former chartered accountant turned singer-songwriter, epitomises this newfound independence. His track, ‘Chor’, made it to the top of Spotify’s Viral 50 (India) list, amassing more than 1.5 million views on YouTube and trending on Instagram reels at top three.
 
Justh’s success underscores