The best live acts in the world, from Springsteen to McCartney to Kendrick Lamar, Delhi electronica act Midival Punditz\'s new album, Sonic Youth\'s Lee Ranaldo on touring India, Mumbai death metal band Reptilian Death goes worldwide, Mumbai guitarist and producer Randolph Correia puts a reggae spin on his electro rock band Pentagram\'s songs and American rapper Macklemore\'s rise to success in the September issue of Rolling Stone India.

“You want to show your artillery as an actor because you’ve worked hard for it.” 

Our October cover features the fine and formidable actor Divyenndu, who returns as the dreaded Munna in 'Mirzapur Season 2' on Amazon Prime Video.

“I had this dream of becoming a pop star and doing my thing globally,” says Armaan Malik, our September cover star. The singer-songwriter opens up about the business of taking risks, stepping away from the safety net of Bollywood and why it’s time for India to take its place on the international pop stage...

For our August cover story, we spoke with Ritwik Bhowmik and Shreya Singh Chaudhry, the lead actors of ‘Bandish Bandits,’ a show that takes a refreshing dive into the culture of traditional and modern music in India. Out on Amazon Prime Video, ‘Bandish Bandits’ also marks composer trio Shankar Ehsaan Loy’s music debut in a web series

How does Bad Bunny spend his lockdown? Hanging out with his girlfriend, watching 'Toy Story' and surprising the world. For our July cover story, the Latin-pop superstar talks about dropping two new albums a few months apart, his fight for justice in Puerto Rico and more. "There was no real meaning behind it," he says of his latest surprise-release, 'Las Que No Iban a Salir.' "I just thought, Damn. What people need is entertainment."...

Rolling Stone India is proud to present its June 2020 #PrideIssue featuring India’s most pathbreaking icons and vital LGBTQI+ voices.

From sports to fashion, activism and art, each of our cover stars are path breakers in their respective fields and in the community, using their position to amplify those of others and call for equality.

Gracing our cover is the renowned Olympic athlete and India’s fastest woman Dutee Chand Olympian, model Anjali Lama, singer and drag artist Sushant Divgikar aka Rani Ko-HE-Nur, sculptor, artist and activist Durga Gawde and equal rights activist Harish Iyer.

Our May 2020 cover features artists that have been part of our #ArtistsWFH series who continue to let their art shine even during these strange times...

Greta Thunberg appears on the cover of our special Climate Crisis Issue. In the in-depth profile, we explore how the Swedish teenager armed with a homemade sign ignited a crusade and became the leader of the global climate movement. “It seems like the people in power have given up,” she says

Our 12th Anniversary cover features the magnetic Raja Kumari. The Indian-American rapper opens up about the hurdles faced by women in music, her conflicted relationship with the diaspora, signing a record deal with NAS' Mass Appeal India and why it’s time for the world to listen to Indian hip-hop. Also in this issue are stories about blues legend Buddy Guy, South Korean megastars BTS, German producer Helena Hauff and more.

Our February cover star is New Delhi singer-songwriter Prateek Kuhad who opens up about loving his haters, his road to global recognition and being part of former U.S. President Barack Obama's Favorite Music for 2019. Other stories include Billie Eilish, Sons Of Apollo, Keb Mo and more.

We kick off 2020 with India's most fearless rapper Prabh Deep on our January cover. “I love to mix and match and bringing two different cultures together and see how people react to it," says the New Delhi artist. Other stories feature The best music of 2019, Chris Martin and more.

Our mammoth December cover features the celebrated composer A.R. Rahman along with India’s most promising musicians who he mentored as part of the nationwide talent hunt NEXA Music. The Top 24 featured acts include singer-songwriters, duos, trios and bands. Nexa Music is presented by NEXA in partnership with Qyuki.

Our November cover star is American pop sensation Katy Perry who talks to us exclusively about her upcoming Mumbai show at OnePlus Music Festival, topping charts and dealing with the pressures of showbiz. Other stories feature Dua Lipa, Opeth, Kanchan Daniel and more.

Our October cover star is pop sensation Guru Randhawa whose rise from the Punjabi regional music scene to mainstream Bollywood is nothing short of extraordinary. Other stories feature Parikrama, Green Day and more.

“I think this is the best time to be an artist in India. This is the best time for Indian cinema and Indian music,” says our September cover star Ayushmann Khurrana. Other stories feature Steel Banglez, Jacob Collier, #AmericanMusicTrail and more.

#CinemaSpecial: Bollywood actor Siddhant Chaturvedi is our August cover star. It's been years since an unknown face broke into the Hindi film industry and grabbed it by the collars the way he did via the critically acclaimed 'Gully Boy.' Also featured are some of the fresh new faces of Indian cinema; actors like Sobhita Dhulipala, Jatin Sarna, Jim Sarbh, Kubbra Sait, Shashank Arora, Radhika Madan and Aditya Seal found recognition this year through their exemplary work across film and television. Other conversations in this issue include those with ATEEZ, Lou Bega, DEATH BY FUNGI, Shubhangi Joshi Collective and more.

Gracing our July cover is none other than Bhuvan Bam aka BB Ki Vines! The comedian and musician opens up about being grateful for haters and why all that glitters on social media isn't quite gold. Also featured in this issue are conversations with Sum 41 and Aman Jagwani plus exclusive backstage access from the sets of American Idol and South Korean group VAV's special India debut photoshoot with Rolling Stone India.

Our June cover story features social media icons who have managed to tick all the boxes to Internet dominance. YouTubers Nikhil Sharma (Mumbiker Nikhil), Ritu Agarwal (Voice Of Ritu), rapper Emiway Bantai and TikTok sensation Faisal Shaikh (Mr. Faisu) open up about what it takes to turn your passion into a career.

Also in this issue are conversations with Chris Shiflett, Zelo, Adil Manuel, Ditty and many more.

Our May issue features Bollywood’s biggest name Ranveer Singh and desi rappers Kaam Bhaari, Spitfire and SlowCheeta. With all three artists signed to Singh's new music label IncInk Records in the wake of 'Gully Boy,' it's a new era for Indian hip-hop.

Also in this issue are conversations with Alan Walker, Harshit Misra, Nush Lewis and many more.

The April 2019 edition of Rolling Stone India is an Indipop special issue featuring four of the top artists today: Badshah. Harrdy Sandhu, Aastha Gill and Akasa Singh. The cover story explores the growing influence of pop music across India and how digital superstars are ruling the roost. 
Also read interview with comedian Abish Mathew, electro stars Midival Punditz, singer Nadia Nair and more.

Our March cover star is the breakout music sensation Darshan Raval, who discusses Bollywood, YouTube and the politics of creativity in an exclusive interview. Also featured in this issue are conversations with Ateez, Plini, Polyphia, Anisha Lakshmanan and many more.

We've come full circle this February as Divine and Naezy grace our cover for the second time. The duo were last on the cover of Rolling Stone India back in August 2016, with fellow rappers Ace, Stony Psyko and Bob Omulo, when Indian hip-hop was at the cusp of explosion. Now as two of India's biggest hip-hop superstars, the rappers tell us about how much life has changed and the things that have remained the same.

This issue also features conversations with filmmaker and actor Jordan Peele, South Korean rapper Mino, Indo-Canadian Bollywood singer Jonita Gandhi, U.K. electro-funk band Jungle, New Delhi dance rock act Mosko, Mumbai singer-songwriter Sunit Zadav and more.

We kick off 2019 with global chart-toppers Imagine Dragons on our January cover. Ahead of the release of their latest album ‘Origins’ at a special concert hosted by Corning Gorilla Glass in their hometown of Las Vegas, the band—Dan Reynolds (lead singer), Daniel Platzman (drums), Wayne Sermon (lead guitar), Ben McKee (bass)—sat down for an exclusive chat with Rolling Stone India.

In this issue we also list our picks for the best Indian indie albums, singles, EPs and music videos from last year. We also choose some of our favorite K-pop albums of 2018 with releases from BTS, iKON, EXO, 선미 SUNMI and more.

Other stories featured include conversations with Enkore, Raghav Meattle, Travis Scott and Aaron Spears to name a few.

Indian pop rock band Sanam appear on the December issue of Rolling Stone India. The four-member group tell us about their rise to the top via YouTube, the future of digital entertainment and their plans for a bigger, bolder 2019.

This issue also features our Hot List of several personalities and events which have shaped music and pop culture over the past year--Zoë Kravitz, Robyn, disastrous award shows and the expanding phenomenon of 'weed chefs' all make an appearance. Other stories include South Korean singer Nam Taehyun's journey from K-pop idol to rock rebel, Lady Gaga's tremendous movie star reinvention, Irish post-rockers God Is An Astronaut's excitement around their upcoming India debut and an analysis on the rising power of Korean group BTS's Indian fan base.

The November issue of Rolling Stone India features the Mandarin pop star Lay Zhang on the cover. We take a look at his determined effort to make Chinese Pop the next big story to come out of Asia, after the worldwide craze for K-Pop.  The issue also features Mikal Gilmore's definitive tribute to the legendary Aretha Franklin who passed away in August, and a story on Yoko Ono’s new book Imagine John Yoko which offers revealing insights into her enduring relationship with John Lennon. You will also find, amongst others, stories on the new albums by Indian bands Daira and Blackc, and a pictorial on the iconic album cover art by English designer Storm Thorgerson.

The October issue of Rolling Stone India features the cast and crew of #SingIndiaSing, India’s most ambitious English musical. In this exclusive feature we take an in-depth look at a show eight years in the making. Also read about Tiffany Young's journey as a soloist plus a special tribute to soul queen Aretha Franklin.

The September issue of Rolling Stone India features India’s favourite international rock star Bryan Adams on the cover. In the exclusive chat, Adams talks about his fifth tour of India, his success story and challenges. Also read about Sia and her struggles, and iconic comedian Stephen Colbert in this issue.

The August issue of Rolling Stone India features the global superstar Johnny Depp, who talks about his multimillion-dollar lawsuits, broken marriage and reckless life. The edition also carries the 100 Greatest Songs of the Century so far, as well as a no-holds-barred feature on Cardi B. Also read exclusive interviews with Dave Grohl and Jaden Smith in the magazine.

The July edition of Rolling Stone India features the breakout pop star Camila Cabello on the cover. In the exclusive interview, Cabello discusses her metereoric rise to global stardom in the competitive music industry. Also read about Anushka Manchanda's newest project NUKA, and what Shawn Mendes is up to these days.

The June 2018 edition of Rolling Stone India features American singer/rapper/actor Janelle Monae on the cover. Janelle discusses sexuality, her music dreams and biggest idols. The edition also carries exclusive interviews with Arctic Monkeys, Chvrches and Arctic Monkeys. Another must-read is the gripping feature on 5 budding global artists to watch out for.

The May issue of Rolling Stone India features India's most exciting rock band Parvaaz on the cover. The band has to its name a super successful album 'Baran' and are currently recording their next album at Yash Raj Studios in Mumbai. Parvaaz's brand of soulful pop rock have won them fans all over the world. Also read exclusive interviews with The Rock, Dwayne Johnson, Jared Leto, K-pop group Winner and more.

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