Why India Deserves Better Music Merch?

The Fan Experience is Broken

Let’s set the scene. You just got back from a killer concert. Your voice is gone, your camera roll is full, your heart's still beating to the last encore. And you want one thing to seal the night: official merch. A hoodie. A tee. Something that says, "I was there. I felt that."

But what do you find? Nothing. Or worse, fakes.

India’s music fans have been left out for too long. We listen more. We stream more. We go to more shows than ever before. And yet, we still don’t have access to the one thing every fan deserves: authentic, artist-backed merch.

The Knockoff Problem

Let’s be real. The Indian market is flooded with bootlegs. From shady Instagram pages to overpriced street stalls, it’s a game of guessing:

• Is this design even approved?

• Why is this tee fabric thinner than the ticket stub I kept?

• Why does it cost more than the concert itself?

And let’s not forget the heartbreak of international artist merch priced at ₹4,000+—plus customs, plus shipping, plus the 2-week wait.

What Real Fans Want

We talked to fans across genres. Here’s what they said:

"I’d love to wear legit Taylor merch, but finding anything authentic here is such a struggle." — Ishita, Swiftie

"After DJ Snake’s Sunburn set, I searched everywhere for a legit tee or cap. It’s all fake knockoffs online." — Aakash, EDM fan

"I want Billie Eilish oversized tees so bad, but it’s either overpriced imports or sketchy copies here." — Priya, Gen Z fan

It’s not just about clothing. It’s about identity. About repping your sound. Your vibe. Your era.

The Global Merch Boom We Missed

Globally, artist merch has evolved. It’s not an afterthought anymore—it’s a fashion statement. Travis Scott, Kanye, Billie, Justin Bieber—they've all launched lines that rival full-fledged streetwear brands.

But India? Still stuck between shady knockoffs and overpriced imports.

Enter TNC: Built by Fans, for Fans

We got tired of waiting. So we built it.

The Noise Culture is India’s first music-first fashion platform. With exclusive licensing from Universal Music India, we bring official, artist-approved merch straight to your closet.

• Designed in India, approved by the artist.

• Fast fashion speed, without compromising on quality.

• Sold via our D2C site and select drops on Swiggy, BookMyShow, and more.

We’re not just printing logos. We’re creating fashion that feels like the music you live by.

Strumwear: A New Category

We call it Strumwear. Not merch. Not fanwear.

Strumwear is fashion coded by genre, crafted for everyday rebellion, and rooted in fandom. It’s what you wear from the pit to the street, from playlist to pavement.

No More Settling

This isn’t about profits. It’s about purpose. It’s about never having to settle for a knockoff again. It’s about walking into a venue, or a cafe, or your own mirror and feeling like your playlist just got stitched into your fit.

This is for the fans who never had a real way to show it. This is for you.

--> Discover your artist. Discover your fit.
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