Rolling Stone India

BTS (@bts.bighitofficial ) are Rolling Stone India’s March/April 2026 cover stars. How did the world’s biggest band reclaim their crown? By overcoming doubt and returning to their roots on an adventurous new album. Link in bio to read our full cover story, which deep dives into everything from their new album to reuniting as a group. Link in bio for the full cover story. Writer @hiattb Photographer @pakbae Editors in Chief @seanfwoods & @shirleyhalperin Executive Music Editor Christian Hoard Creative Director @joe_hutchinson Director of Photography @jennsantana Director of Social & Video @waiss_aramesh Associate Director of Social Media @leahluser Executive Producer @chriskimfilm Senior Product Designer @nthompson89 Senior Visuals Editor @photoeditorjoe Producer/colorist @mitchsaavedra Styling @yeyewrks Hair @bit.boot_hansom @bit.boot_kimhwayeon @ozikc Makeup @da_a_reum @shinae.lee Set Designer @yeabyul Production by @_nuhana Nuhana Executive Producer @sooh_hwang Nuhana Producers Producer @sebbbing @Kalegno Nuhana Line Producer @_justcallmecherry RS video DoP @mikebeechfilm Gaffer/Camera Operator Wonman Kim Camera Operators: Byeong Hwi Min, Churl Gwon, Hyunsuh Paik DIT : Jiwoon Lee Sound operator : Min Jae Lee Digital Technician Huijin Kim Photo Assistance: Soojung Oh, Minhyuk Lee, Minjun Kim, Jihyun Oh, Juwan Kang, Junhyung Yang Set Design assistance: Sohyun Won, Yunseon Choi, Junhyuk Sim Production assistant Seohyun Yoon Video Post-Production @glossnewyork Rolling Stone India team Executive Editor: @shazamgram Art Director: Nandkishor Sawant Senior Editor: @anuragtagat Senior Writer: @debashree.dutta Social Media Coordinator: @green_yearn [BTS, Arirang, Cover, RM, Jin, Jung Kook, Jimin, V, Suga, J-Hope, Rolling Stone India]

Gorillaz (@gorillaz ) are Rolling Stone India’s January/February 2026 cover stars. As they prepare to release ‘The Mountain’ on Feb. 27, 2026, co-founders Damon Albarn (@damonalbarn ) and Jamie Hewlett (@hewll ) reflect on how grief, India, and Eastern philosophies around death and reincarnation brought them back on the same creative wavelength after years, and shaped their most powerfully poignant album to date. Link in bio for the full cover story. Stay tuned for the Reset Issue. Writer: Anurag Tagat (@anuragtagat ) Artwork: Gorillaz Executive Editor: Shamani Joshi (@shazamgram ) Photographers: Blair Brown (@blairbbrown ) and Reuben Bastienne-Lewis (@reuben.bl ) Art Director: Nandkishor Sawant Special Thanks Robach Music Group (Gorillaz’ India Marketing Partner) (@robachmusic ) [Gorillaz, The Mountain, Damon Albarn, Rolling Stone India, Cover Story, Reset Issue]

NAV (@nav ) is Rolling Stone India’s November/December 2025 cover star. In a rare, unguarded conversation, he looks back on growing up brown in Canada, the years of listening too closely, and the moment he chose to shut the noise out. From Rexdale basements to global stages, NAV talks about closing the chapter on “Old NAV,” protecting his mental health, and why peace, control, and clarity matter more than chasing expectations. Hit the link in bio to read the full story and to check out photos. Jewellery by IRIS Fine Jewels (@irisfinejewels ) Writer & Creative Director: Peony Hirwani (@peonyhirwani ) Photographer and Editor: Samrat Nagar (@samrat.02 ) Executive Editor: Shamani Joshi (@shazamgram ) Creative Producer: Prachee Mashru (@pracheemashru ) Stylist: Rushi Honmore (@_rushhii ) Hair & Makeup: Bugz Hairmafia (@bugz_hairmafia ) Motion Cover Director & Editor: Jonathan Mathew (@jonamathew , @madebyjona_ ) Production Assistant: Dalia Nouf Shaikh (@dalianoufshaikhh ) Junior Editorial Associate: Sharanyaa Nair (@sharanyaakiduniya ) Photography Assistants: Zahrah Vahanvaty (@zahrahvahanvaty ) & Suraj Seksaria (@beeingsus ) Cover Layout: AK Digitals (@ak_digitals ) Styling Team: Pyu Mishra (@pyumishra ) & Shriyaa Kirdat (@shriyakirdat ) Dressman: Mukhtaar Shaikh DOP: Vivan Shukla (@vivan.here ) Colorist: Vedant Kothari (@pnikau ) BTS: Vivan Shukla (@vivan.here ) Interactive Video: Jonathan Mathew (@jonamathew , @madebyjona ) Editorial Intern: Shradha Raul (@bb_polarbearr ) Brand Team: Agent, Sebastian Shaji (@sebastianshaji_ ) Head of Brand Partnerships & Experiences: Esha Singh (@ediosinghcrasy ) Business Head: Pawan Thukral (@pawanthukral ) Luxury Partner: Range Rover (@rangerover ) Clothing: Leather coat @rajeshpratapsinghworks ; Denim @outbreaklab ; Sunglasses @chromeheartsofficial via R. Kumar Opticians @rkumaropticians ; Jewellery @irisfinejewels ; Shoes @balenciaga Catering Partner: Hundo Pizza (@hundopizza ) Location: Vitamin Studio, Andheri Stay tuned for Rolling Stone India’s festival issue, dropping soon.

Ahead of releasing “Mujhe Rok Lo,” the single that closes his two-part concept album ‘Alif Laila,’ we sat down with Farhan Khan (@farhankhanmusic ) for a Mic Check. [Farhan Khan, Sheeba Chadha, Kumud Mishra, Rolling Stone India]

Composer and producer Anurag Saikia (@anuraag_psychaea ) has signed a landmark publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music (WCM) @warnerchappellmusic , making him one of the first Indian artists to partner with the global major — a significant moment for the country’s music composers who thrive within and outside of the film and OTT space. Saikia is best known to OTT audiences for scoring TVF’s beloved comedy-drama Panchayat including the song “Paheli,” and for “Ishq Hai,” the smash 2024 single from the third season of Mismatched. His film work spans socially charged Bollywood titles including Thappad and Article 15, while his most personal project — Project Borgeet, his 2019 recordings of ancient Assamese devotional songs arranged for an 85-piece Macedonian orchestra and a choir from Shillong — leans into his folk-fusion side. Under the agreement, WCM will represent Saikia’s catalog and future works across key global markets, likely opening new pathways in film, television, and mainstream music. The deal comes shortly after Warner Chappell Music launched direct operations in India, allowing signings to happen on the ground rather than through international intermediaries. Link in bio for more details. [Anurag Saikia, Warner Music, Music Publishing, News, Rolling Stone India]

Right off the bat, it’s clear that Colombian megastar J Balvin (@jbalvin ) and Colm Dillane, the creative force behind streetwear brand KidSuper (@kidsuper ), have the kind of unfiltered chemistry that only comes from a deep, sometimes delusional, level of belief in both themselves and each other. We hang out with them in a tucked-away bar space above KidSuper’s Brooklyn studio on a drizzly day in New York as the longtime friends gear up to launch a new collaboration as part of Jameson Irish Whiskey’s (@jamesonwhiskey ) ‘It’s What You Bring’ campaign. Link in bio for the full story. [J Balvin, KidSuper, Football, Fashion, Music, Reggaeton, Rolling Stone India]

The first-ever India performance by Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has been called off just over a week before the planned Delhi show on May 23. The one-night-only performance, which was slated to bring his new globe stage to the country, was set to take place at Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. In a statement, organizers said the show “has been officially cancelled following security advisories and directives issued by the concerned government and law enforcement authorities amid the current high-alert situation in the capital.” The organizers also said that full refunds will be issued to all ticket holders, adding that they are currently working with the artist’s team to explore new dates and venues. The news comes amid a string of cancellations and setbacks for Ye across the U.K. and Europe following backlash over his past antisemitic remarks. The rapper also recently lost a copyright infringement trial over an uncleared sample used in versions of his song Hurricane. [Ye, Kanye West, India Tour, News, Rolling Stone India]

After a relatively quiet stretch following 2023’s ‘Mulaqat’, Prateek Kuhad (@prateekkuhad ) is back with a new full-length project. The singer-songwriter has announced his third studio album, Full Moon Chamber, out on July 10 via Atlantic Records, alongside the release of its lead single, “Blush.” The new track leans into the intimate, emotionally charged songwriting Kuhad has built his career on, opening with gentle guitar riffs before unfolding into a hazy meditation on infatuation. “It’s that heady feeling of infatuation that comes with meeting somebody and falling for them hard,” Kuhad said in a statement. The music video for “Blush” echoes the “cold/mess” singer’s signature understated, lo-fi aesthetic, cutting between Kuhad strumming his guitar in a stripped-back room and grainy close-ups capturing the vulnerability of new romance. Click the link in bio for more details on the upcoming album. [Prateek Kuhad, New Album, Blush, Rolling Stone India]

Meghalaya hip-hop artist Reble’s (@rebleofficial ) new single “Praying Mantis” sees the rapper and songwriter go from strength to strength, with visuals by filmmaker Vimal (@vilssaro ) taking us to Reble’s home ground, with the artist surrounded by stunts and joined by friends. [Reble, hip-hop, Rolling Stone India]

British death metal pioneers Carcass (@carcassband ) will return to India to headline the 14th edition of Bangalore Open Air (BOA) (@bangaloreopenair ) on Oct. 10, 2026. The metal festival also marks the India debut for U.K. doom legends Paradise Lost (@officialparadiselost ), Australian deathcore act Thy Art Is Murder (@thyartinstagram ), veteran Norwegian metal band 1349 (@1349official ), Brazil-origin thrash metallers Nervosa (@nervosathrash ) and the return of German post-metal/prog band The Ocean (@theoceancollective ). Indian acts rounding out the lineup include folk-metallers The Down Troddence (@thedowntroddence ), who just launched their new album ‘As You All Know, This Is How It Is (AYAYTIHIS)’ and Mumbai prog/sludge band Midhaven (@midhaven.ind ), who are coming in after their debut Europe tour. Tap the link in bio for the full story. 📸 Mariano Regidor/WireImage (Carcass), Mariano Regidor/Redferns (Nervosa), Javier Bragado/Redferns (Paradise Lost) [Bangalore Open Air, metal festival, Paradise Lost, Rolling Stone India]

After two years, Drake (@champagnepapi ) fans can rejoice, the embattled rapper has finally released his new album ‘Iceman’ featuring cameos from Shane Gillis and DJ Akademiks. At the end of the Iceman livestream, Drake pulled out three hard drives, and text on the screen revealed: “I made this so that I could make this.” Another display showed the title of two more surprise albums: ‘Habibti’ and ‘Maid Of Honour.’ All three LPs simultaneously dropped on Friday. Hit the link in the bio to read more. 📸 Getty Images [Drake, Iceman, Rolling Stone India]

Shakira (@shakira ), Madonna (@madonna ), and BTS (@bts.bighitofficial ) will headline the first ever halftime show at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. Coldplay’s Chris Martin, who curated this year’s artists, announced the news in a social media video alongside Sesame Street‘s Elmo and Cookie Monster with Kermit, Miss Piggie, and more beloved characters from The Muppets. The July 19 event will take place MetLife Stadium in New Jersey and raise funds for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, an initiative working to provide access to quality education and football for children worldwide. Hit the link in the bio to read more. 📸 Pakbae for Rolling Stone [BTS, Shakira, Madonna, 2026 FIFA World Cup, Rolling Stone India]