"[2] It began as an informal newsletter for bands and grew to become a magazine and events company that nurtured the scene.

It sponsored college fests, coaxed pubs into hosting bands on certain nights, and organized its own rock festival.

[3] And thus RSJ was born to bring a sense of community among these struggling musicians, the first issue published from Allahabad in January 1993.

Over the years RSJ changed the overall approach to the content and now covers an array of varied music and concerts.

The latest initiative however is the Breaking Boundaries Split EP series which features music from across the globe and renowned bands.

The first edition featured Textures, New Way Home and Indian metal legends Bhayanak Maut, Scribe and Undying Inc.

It is usually held in Delhi in the month of February, in the 11th year of GIR; Norway's biggest Black Metal Act Enslaved were headlining.

This year the Pubrockfest is bigger going to 20 cities with 60 gigs and also features two international artistes from Australia and Canada respectively.