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The Stuff of Legend
B Magazine, Chanun Poomsawai, Published on 11/12/2016
» The R&B singer's new album offers a lovely balance between his signature sentimentality and inevitable gloom, with a pinch of noir.
The GURU compilation
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 25/11/2016
» So far this year we've featured many of the freshest sounds of Thailand's music scene. Musically, 2016's been good, with many indie acts finding success and recognition. As the year wraps up, we want to show you even more talents that deserve love (and listening to) from us.
Getting a bit too close to the sun
B Magazine, Chanun Poomsawai, Published on 13/11/2016
» The synth pop duo's latest album lets their flamboyant personas do the heavy lifting
Prince Buster tribute: don't call me Scarface
Life, John Clewley, Published on 20/09/2016
» 'Al Capone's guns don't argue" declares the singer, Prince Buster, at the beginning of the classic ska track Al Capone. Then in comes the drums, the choppy guitar on the afterbeat, not the downbeat, punchy brass and the chukka-chukka rhythm vocalised by the band. Welcome to the ever-popular world of ska music, one of Jamaica's most potent musical exports, and the forerunner of rocksteady and classic roots reggae, the latter of which would take the world by storm and elevate Bob Marley to global stardom.
Jennifer Kim departs as The Voice Thailand returns
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 06/09/2016
» September 2010 saw the premiere of TV show, The Voice Of Holland, whose signature format -- the blind audition and battle rounds -- made it more gripping than other singing reality show competitions. Now with many countries having their own versions, The Voice franchise has become an esteemed entertainment institution, and in every country the quartet of coaches usually pull in strong TV ratings.
The BeastsUntamed
B Magazine, Chanun Poomsawai, Published on 14/08/2016
» Electronic influences and uninhabited lust reach their peak on British art-rockers Wild Beasts' latest studio offering.
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 Real Deal
B Magazine, Chanun Poomsawai, Published on 24/07/2016
» Shura's debut brilliantly showcases her bedroom musicianship through a tapestry of smooth R&B-tinged electronica and '80s stylings.
Plastic Fantastic
B Magazine, Chanun Poomsawai, Published on 17/04/2016
» Step into the candy-coloured world of this endearing brother-sister folk-pop duo.
The Truth ofthe Matter
B Magazine, Chanun Poomsawai, Published on 10/04/2016
» After a decade, the former Harajuku girl's latest solo album finds her playing catch-up to today's ever-evolving pop trends.