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Blessed be the funk
Life, John Clewley, Published on 18/06/2025
» Last week, two giants of US popular music passed away. Beach Boys legend, composer/songwriter Brian Wilson, and funk pioneer Sly Stone of Sly & The Family Stone fame.
Setha dies aged 77 of cancer
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/02/2022
» Singer Setha Sirachaya of The Impossibles has died of lung cancer. He was 77.
Singer Setha Sirachaya dies of cancer, aged 77
Online Reporters, Published on 20/02/2022
» Singer Setha Sirachaya of The Impossibles has died of lung cancer. He was 77.
Look for the light
Life, John Clewley, Published on 01/09/2020
» Record Store Day arrived on Saturday a little more subdued than in previous years. The one-day event, which began in 2008, normally drops on a Saturday in April but with the Covid-19 pandemic the date was delayed; two further dates -- Sept 26 and Oct 24 have been added so that independent record stores can generate some much-needed revenue.
The Impossibles say farewell
Life, Published on 23/10/2018
» It's been 52 years since The Impossibles kicked off their first show in Bangkok. The string combo of the 1970s had performed at leading nightclubs across the city and also toured Europe. Many of their early hits remain popular. However, next week the band will bid farewell, with what they say will be their official last concert.
Cruise's latest 'Impossible' tops box office
AFP, Published on 30/07/2018
» LOS ANGELES: Improbable? Maybe, but "Mission Impossible -- Fallout," the sixth and latest stunt-filled edition of the Tom Cruise action franchise has topped the weekend box office in North America, outperforming the five earlier "Impossibles."
Out of the shadows
Life, Joe Cummings, Published on 17/05/2018
» Khruangbin, a trio from Houston, Texas, who came together over a common love of 60s and 70s Thai funk, electric molam and "Shadow music" (Thai bands influenced by British instrumental band The Shadows), are landing in Bangkok for a rare performance this coming Sunday at EmQuartier.
Remembering Kak Channthy
Life, John Clewley, Published on 03/04/2018
» The news last week that the lead singer of the Cambodian Space Project, Kak Channthy, had died in a car crash in Phnom Penh has shocked her fans in Cambodia and across the globe. She was 38 years old.
Voice of a queen
Muse, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 10/06/2017
» After almost four decades in showbiz, it's safe to say that pop diva Nantida "Tu" Kaewbuasai has accomplished almost everything. She is a veteran singer and actress with numerous hits under her belt. And very soon, Nantida is set to undertake her newest role yet -- lend her voice to the Thai dubbed version of the highly-anticipated HBO megahit Game Of Thrones Season 7.
Time for a reboot
Asia focus, Published on 03/03/2014
» If there is one thing that Malaysia Airlines (MAS) needs at this stage, it is a reset and restart after yet another heavy financial loss.