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The grey area
B Magazine, Chanun Poomsawai, Published on 10/11/2019
» To this day, no one can really say for certain what happened to Dear Tommy, a supposed follow-up to Chromatics' stunning 2012 opus Kill For Love. According to the popular (and, perhaps, most credible) myth, the record and its previously released singles were scrapped entirely by the band's producer Johnny Jewel, re-recorded, and then … silence. Dear Tommy, it seems, is being put on the back burner, and in its place we have their latest release, Closer To Grey, instead.
Driving ambition
B Magazine, Chanun Poomsawai, Published on 13/10/2019
» Brisbane-born singer-songwriter and rapper Grace Shaw is not afraid to dream big. "Anything is possible if you just say that you're going to do it. That's honestly such a lifehack," she said recently in an interview with Fader. Shaw, who performs as Mallrat, went on to mention that she hopes to one day write songs for artists like Rihanna, Beyoncé and Camila Cabello. Her aspirations may sound rather ambitious, especially for a relatively new talent. But looking at the 21-year-old's resume, which includes two solid EP releases, a tour with fellow Aussie rapper Allday and opening for Post Malone, you can't help but wonder that she might be on to something.
Top 20 singles of 2018 (Part 1)
B Magazine, Chanun Poomsawai, Published on 23/12/2018
» As is tradition, we're wrapping up the year with a special two-part series featuring some of the best music to have come out locally and globally over the past 12 months. Culled from our 40-plus playlists stretching back to January, these tracks represent trends, cultural highlights and states of mind that reflect the times we're all living in (and trying to make some sense of). We present to you this week the bottom half of our annual round-up, a vibrant batch consisting of pop mainstays like Mariah Carey and exciting newcomers like Hana Vu and Now, Now. And with that said, here's to a new year of fewer whales choking on plastic bags, of nobody getting trapped in a cave, and maybe -- just maybe -- of an election.
Taking The Plunge
B Magazine, Chanun Poomsawai, Published on 12/11/2017
» Despite a seven-year hiatus following her debut, Fever Ray remains just as enigmatic yet even more restless on her sophomore album.
Taking Jazz Back to the Masses
B Magazine, Chanun Poomsawai, Published on 08/10/2017
» On his new EP, tenor saxophonist and composer Kamasi Washington reaffirms his status as a genre-blurring king of the new jazz generation.
Third Time's a Charm
B Magazine, Chanun Poomsawai, Published on 18/12/2016
» On her latest EP as Stoondio, indie-folk darling Chotika Kamwongpin trades her usual airy acoustics for a punchier production.
A Restrained Take on Electro Sound
B Magazine, Chanun Poomsawai, Published on 04/09/2016
» Roosevelt's full-length debut is pastel-coloured electropop swathed in retro disco grooves and soft rock influences.
Saying Hello to Hailstorms
B Magazine, Chanun Poomsawai, Published on 27/12/2015
» The year might have felt like it flew past like the ephemerally cool breeze of December, but a lot of great music was released along the way. From Janet to Blur, comebacks were all the rage this year, and none were more anticipated than Adele. But while heavyweights delivered, there were plenty of surprises too. Closer to home we witnessed the emergence of shoegaze/post-rock from excellent acts such as Inspirative and Ziriphon Fireking, as well as welcoming exciting newcomers like Phum Viphurit. Here, in no particular order, are the top 20 singles we think best encapsulate the year in music.
All aboard Ezra's maiden voyage
B Magazine, Chanun Poomsawai, Published on 10/08/2014
» With a gravelly, whisky-drenched voice that belies his young years, George Ezra delivers a captivating debut album that will take you on a journey
Year of the comeback
B Magazine, Chanun Poomsawai, Published on 29/12/2013
» The year has proved to be yet another exciting one for music. It's officially the year of comebacks, as we saw new releases from some of the biggest names in rock, dance and pop _ including David Bowie, Daft Punk, Justin Timberlake, Lady Gaga, Mariah Carey and, quite unexpectedly, Beyonce. This year also brings us a thrilling array of newcomers, both homegrown and imported, like Chladni Chandi, Part Time Musicians and Lorde. As 2013 draws to a close, we round up some of the best singles that we've featured in the past 12 months to remind you of how great it all has been. So, with no further ado, here's our Top 20 singles of this year (in no particular order). Enjoy _ and we'll see you next year.