I am based in New Delhi, India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I work at the global digital music company Believe, in their Artist Services and Development department. I am an A&R Manager. I also run an online music publication that talks about independent music in India – The Indian Music Diaries<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I usually gravitate to listening to Deep House sets during work hours as they help me focus and stay positive. This Never Happened<\/a> is one my favourite labels in this genre. Other than that, I listen to a lot of rock, singer-songwriter and Indian independent music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I keep a close eye on the programming that DSPs like Spotify and Apple Music do in my territory. They are great ways to get exposed to new music. Music blogs and developing a network of people who are interested in new music also helps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I only listen to music on Streaming Services as that is the easiest and most effective option. I will surely want to build myself an analog setup one day hopefully with loads of vinyl and cassettes if they keep making a comeback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n “I think listening to music digitally is great! I often get amazed by the ease at which I can discover music. From Ethiopian Jazz, something I discovered recently, to hearing music released in the 1930s, a lot of valuable music is at your fingertips and I feel that\u2019s amazing.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n I do most of my listening at work, although I work from home. My commute for meetings also involves me listening to new music and\/or albums through and through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In my territory, the practice of listening to pre-release music is not that strong. Although, my job does involve musicians sending me demos of their upcoming music. They usually send it on one of these 3 channels: Email, WhatsApp (if we’re already connected there) or use SoundCloud<\/a> links.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I think listening to music digitally is great! I often get amazed by the ease at which I can discover music. From Ethiopian Jazz, something I discovered recently, to hearing music released in the 1930s, a lot of valuable music is at your fingertips and I feel that\u2019s amazing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I often curate my own playlists and if I like something I add it to my library. I can easily find it later.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat are you listening to?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How do you discover new music?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What formats do you usually listen to? LP, CD, Cassette, Digital, Streaming Services? Why?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Where do you do most of your music listening?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How do you find and listen to pre-release music?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What are your frustrations with listening to music digitally? Any benefits?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How do you keep track of everything you are listening to?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n