In 2025, the echoes of classical music feel distant — like a melody fading in the noise of modern beats. Once celebrated for its depth, discipline, and divine connection, classical music now competes with short-form trends, remixes, and algorithm-driven playlists. The soulful strains of the sitar or the intricate rhythm of the tabla struggle to find space in a world that scrolls faster than it listens.
What was once an art of patience and practice is now overshadowed by instant virality. Fewer young artists choose to dedicate years to mastering ragas when digital fame feels more rewarding. Yet, within this decline lies hope — artists experimenting with fusions, digital archives preserving old masters, and audiences slowly rediscovering authenticity.
Music keeps evolving, and while the classics may fade, every sound — from a raga to a remix — adds its own rhythm to the story of time. After all, every trend is just another expression of what music has always been — a language that never stops speaking
