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What's spinning on GURU FM
Guru, Catherine Faulder, Published on 05/08/2016
» "Without music, life would be a mistake", said existentialism's darling, Friedrich Nietzsche. Guru does solemnly agree. And who pushes a significant portion of music in this city? Bangkok's live DJs, of course! They're like our unsung heroes, our hidden gems. They really do hold the keys to our city!
The ascent of Pyra
Muse, Catherine Faulder, Published on 02/07/2016
» 'You need those storms to test whether your ship will sink or sail," said Peeralada Sukawat, known by her stage name Pyra. Named Apple Music Thailand's New Artist of the Month, the independent singer-songwriter and producer was contacted by tech giant Apple in April after it heard her song Fire. What unfolded in June was Apple's exclusive release of her first EP, Stray.
Thumping beats in historic Chinatown
Life, Catherine Faulder, Published on 29/10/2015
» The idea that good music should be imported into Thailand is somewhat baffling. A lot of us spend our time chasing the international string of DJs, artists or bands that regularly come to show Bangkok some love. Whatever each of our musical tastes are, we're obsessed with what's going on in music scenes around the world, from techno in Berlin to jazz in New Orleans; punk or dubstep in London to live music in Austin. Fair enough, these all have a long established reputation for good music, so it makes sense that we do.