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Steve Albini, studio master of '90s rock and beyond, dies at 61
New York Times, Published on 09/05/2024
» NEW YORK - Steve Albini, a rock musician and revered studio engineer who played a singular role in the development of the sound of alternative music in the 1980s, '90s and beyond — recording acclaimed albums by Nirvana, PJ Harvey and Pixies, along with hundreds of others — while becoming an outspoken critic of the music industry, died Tuesday at his home in Chicago. He was 61.
New releases for your streaming pleasure: May 8-14
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 08/05/2024
» Looking for a title to binge-watch this weekend? Here's our pick!
Changing lives
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 08/05/2024
» After Savitree Phongpratuang noticed that her youngest son, Kullapat, did not have verbal skills to communicate, she decided to take him to see a paediatrician at the age of two. The results showed that his development was normal, so he was sent for a test and was diagnosed with hearing loss.
Mango Art Festival returns to RCB
Life, Published on 08/05/2024
» After tremendous success last year, Mango Art Festival has returned to take everyone into a world of art without borders, at River City Bangkok, Charoen Krung 24, until Sunday.
Imagining a world without cash
Life, James Hein, Published on 08/05/2024
» How safe are you in a purely digital economy? If you are carrying cash, someone can of course rob you, or you can lose it or give it to someone. You can also have a stash of it at home for emergencies or for buying something from a garage sale. For the most part, you retain control over any cash you manage. Electronic cash can still be stolen and your ability to spend it can be taken by someone else if your details get into the wrong hands. However, it's convenient, just tap and go, or in some cases, just wave your smartphone over a pad. While you have no idea where your money actually is, a small piece of plastic, your watch or a phone can retrieve it for you for a payment. You can even use it to get cash from a wall.
Travel into the future with Central Embassy
Life, Published on 08/05/2024
» Central Embassy celebrates its 10th anniversary with a world-class immersive showcase which will take viewers 1,000 years into the future, from today until July 14.
Sweet and savoury
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 07/05/2024
» Since November, Patisserie Rosie has relocated from Thong Lor 10 to Bambini Villa, a family-centric community mall.
Taylor Swift draws 5 times as many US travellers as Olympics
Bloomberg News, Published on 07/05/2024
» Paris authorities have spent years readying for the almost 2 million international visitors expected for the 2024 Summer Olympics, but they may have overlooked a far bigger phenomenon now coming to the city: Taylor Swift.
City reflections
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 07/05/2024
» It has been 242 years since Bangkok was established on the eastern banks of the Chao Phraya River in 1782 by King Rama I. Things have changed considerably since then and to showcase modern Bangkok in its various aspects, including society, urban landscape, lifestyle, art and culture, the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre invited 13 artists, creators, activists and researchers from various fields to reflect on the city through creative works, archives, activities and contemporary media at an exhibition titled "Bangkok 242, A Space For Sharing".
Kurdish artist tops World Music Chart
Life, John Clewley, Published on 07/05/2024
» The top spot on the Transglobal World Music Chart for May 2024 is held by Turkish-born Kurdish singer, composer and instrumentalist Aynur Dogan. She infuses Kurdish folk music with mainly Western music, and has collaborated Yo-Yo Ma and The Silk Road Ensemble among others.