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Bob Geldof and Brian May mark Live Aid's 40th at London musical
Published on 14/07/2025
» LONDON - Musicians who performed at Live Aid, the transatlantic concert that raised millions for famine relief in Ethiopia, reunited in London on Sunday to mark the event's 40th anniversary, attending a special performance of the musical "Just For One Day".
Singers who inspire the plant kingdom
Roger Crutchley, Published on 16/03/2025
» In last week's item about Thailand's talented Blackpink singer Lisa I failed to mention that Chiang Mai University researchers have named a newly discovered flower after her. It is of the custard apple variety and scientifically named Friesodielsia lalisae.
Punk's not dead!
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 18/02/2025
» How often do we get the chance to see our favourite band visit our country and perform live, especially when they come from halfway across the globe? Last Thursday, American pop-punk legends Green Day returned to Bangkok for the first time in 15 years. The expansive Impact Arena in Muang Thong Thani transformed into a high-energy haven for rock fans, who packed the venue from wall to wall, singing, jumping and screaming along as Green Day delivered an electrifying two-hour set.
Chic in the city
Life, Published on 04/09/2024
» Buckle up Bangkok, as on Sept 17, Nile Rodgers & Chic will take the stage at UOB LIVE, Emsphere, for what promises to be an electrifying night. For the first time ever, Rodgers and his band will bring their unique blend of funk, disco and dance music to Thailand, offering fans a chance to experience a legacy that has defined the sound of an era and influenced generations of musicians and listeners alike.
Legendary Nile Rodgers & CHIC Live in Bangkok!
Published on 19/07/2024
» Buckle up, Bangkok! The iconic Nile Rodgers & CHIC are bringing their electrifying live show to Bangkok for one unforgettable night. Mark your calendars for this 17 September at UOB LIVE, Emsphere as Nile Rodgers and his incredible band CHIC ignite the stage with their timeless grooves.
Adieu to legendary singer-songwriter Francoise Hardy
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 17/06/2024
» After a six-decade career, Francoise Hardy, the iconic French singer-songwriter who captivated fans since the 1960s, passed away at 80 after a prolonged battle with lymphatic cancer.
Properly playful
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 31/05/2024
» 'I'd probably just die one day on the job!" is what Sir Paul Smith says when asked if he is ever looking to retire. "Not today I hope, although it is quite comfortable on this sofa. When I retire would be when I feel like I can't contribute to the business any more. But at the moment, I hope and still think I can contribute. Or you can ask Michael [from my team], I'll keep my ears closed."
What is a song?
New York Times, Published on 03/05/2024
» NEW YORK - For most music fans, a song is a simple thing to define: It is the melodies, the lyrics, the grooves that come out of your speakers.
Compiling it all into sight and sound
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 27/09/2023
» Thanachai "Pod" Ujjin, is best known as the frontman of Moderndog, the pioneer of Thailand's alternative rock bands. Aside from being a singer-songwriter, Thanachai has been passionate about creating abstract paintings for a decade.
The curious case of the missing column
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 16/04/2023
» Many thanks to readers who expressed concern about the non-appearance of PostScript last Sunday. Some feared Crutch might have been under the weather or had even departed for the Great Typewriter in the Sky. Others thought I had fled the scene in a bid to escape Songkran, which in retrospect would not have been a bad idea.