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Preaching to the faithful
B Magazine, Chanun Poomsawai, Published on 12/07/2015
» The 'Sound of 2015' winners' debut album oozes pop brilliance, but lacks originality.
The Future Sound of British Club Culture
B Magazine, Chanun Poomsawai, Published on 21/06/2015
» The xx beatmaker’s long-awaited solo debut offers an impressive spectrum of sonic palette that both reflects and celebrates the UK’s iconic club culture
From rock icon to retro
B Magazine, Chanun Poomsawai, Published on 14/06/2015
» The second solo album by The Killers’ frontman pays homage to the ’80s in style
In exile on mainstream
B Magazine, Chanun Poomsawai, Published on 10/05/2015
» Trading in their banjos for cliched rock sounds has not served Mumford & Sons well on their third record
Time With an african music icon
Life, John Clewley, Published on 03/03/2015
» They are gone now but during the 70s and 80s, Africa's two great dance music masters, Franco and Tabu Ley Rochereau were in a friendly rivalry (sometimes strained) for the title of best Congolese artist. Franco, the child guitar prodigy, whose band defined the rumba Congolese sound with his band OK Jazz, came first; Rochereau, whose sweet tenor was honed in choirs, favoured a softer more international sound.
Molam is the new black
B Magazine, Published on 11/01/2015
» The Paradise Bangkok Molam International Band adds an impressive 21st century twist to the Thai folk sound on their dynamic debut album
Hot gigs 2015
Life, Onsiri Pravattiyagul, Published on 07/01/2015
» The next three months usher in a bright start for Thailand in terms of musical activities and events. This year is slated to be the year of EDM, with various electronic music festivals set to erupt throughout 2015.
When everyday robots swing from chandeliers
B Magazine, Published on 28/12/2014
» The past year of music has served up some incredible sounds. In 12 months, we have witnessed the comeback of local goofballs Samurai Loud, the allure of FKA twigs, and the reinvention of Taylor Swift. And while old pros like Damon Albarn and St Vincent lamented the monotony of technology-dominated modern life, disco grandmaster Giorgio Moroder persisted on the dancefloor. Slinky basslines were all the rage, and '80s nostalgia still sells. To relive all those amazing moments in music, here, in no particular order, are our top 20 singles of 2014.
London Calling
B Magazine, Published on 30/11/2014
» The American soul diva emerges with an album featuring some of the most exciting players on the UK music scene
Cue the revolution
B Magazine, Chanun Poomsawai, Published on 23/11/2014
» The Lorde-curated 'Hunger Games' soundtrack mostly thrills, and makes for a perfect companion to the movie.