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When East meets West
Life, John Clewley, Published on 17/01/2023
» In 2017, the Japanese band Minyo Crusaders released their debut album, Echoes Of Japan (P-Vine, Japan), to great acclaim. The band's reworking and updating of Japanese folk music, or minyo, on a rhythmic bed of Caribbean, Latin and Afrobeat was truly inspired, and perhaps pointed the way for other fusion bands in East and Southeast Asia. The aim was to revive minyo as "music for the people", as quoted by World Music Central.
Live thrills
Life, Published on 25/12/2018
» It's been an eventful year for live music. Life takes a look back at some of the highlights, and looks ahead to what 2019 has to offer.
What's trending and happening this week
Muse, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 28/04/2018
» 1 The popular American thriller series Westworld has returned for a second season. On this occasion, HBO Asia is treating its fans to a number of activities, including a Maze Game that can be played on a dedicated micro-site (hboasia.com/HBO/shows/westworld). The Maze Game allows fans to explore more of the Westworld universe, while participants have until June 25 to direct the ball to the centre of the maze, with 12 levels to clear. Fans who obtain the 10 top scores will win exclusive Westworld merchandise and prizes. If you're planning a visit to Singapore next month, HBO Asia is also holding a virtual reality event from May 10 to May 19.
Have Some Compassion
B Magazine, Chanun Poomsawai, Published on 04/06/2017
» After a four-year wait, Forest Swords finally returns with his most polished, cohesive piece of work yet
The importance of being human
B Magazine, Chanun Poomsawai, Published on 11/09/2016
» The sonic experimentation from the Oxford foursome continues on the second LP, but this time it's personal.
It's Time to Man Up
B Magazine, Chanun Poomsawai, Published on 01/05/2016
» Actor-turned-artist Raleigh Ritchie comes through with a solid debut, filled with radio-ready catchiness and plenty of quirks.
Settling out of their comfort zone
B Magazine, Chanun Poomsawai, Published on 25/10/2015
» The viral a cappella sensations break away from their usual quirky cover versions to deliver a debut LP packed with pop bliss.
Off The Script
Life, Onsiri Pravattiyagul, Published on 02/06/2015
» It all started with a boy band. Danny O'Donoghue and Mark Sheehan, childhood friends, were once in Irish boy band Mytown, but with the help of Glen Power on drums, awoke from their adolescent dream to form the popular pop rock band The Script.
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.