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  Entertaining the masses

  Life, Onsiri Pravattiyagul, Published on 18/06/2015

  » Steve Aoki didn't seem to be in the best of moods prior to his sold out headline show for Together Festival in Bangkok last month. He appeared to be in a heated argument with his manager, but for sake of politeness, we tried our hardest not to listen.

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  Off the mainstream musical map

  Life, Onsiri Pravattiyagul, Published on 03/02/2015

  » Indie music lovers should rejoice, and build a bonfire to dance around, now that Live Nation Bec-Tero is bringing the Hostess Club to Bangkok. The gigantic promoter's step into indie territory is a bold move as they normally handle large-scale concerts from Lady Gaga to One Direction.

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  Wonderfully fruity

  Life, Onsiri Pravattiyagul, Published on 25/12/2014

  » The first ever Wonderfruit Festival was picture perfect. And perfect pictures continue to flood social media. You can't really blame the "Wonderers" as the first lifestyle festival of its kind in Thailand was just plain pretty. There weren't any spots, even though it could use a bit more greens, that weren't Instagram-worthy.

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  Gonna make ya sweat

  Life, Onsiri Pravattiyagul, Published on 14/11/2014

  » As Thais, we love to dance. Within a space of just one month starting on Nov 22, there will be four full-scale dance music festivals that, although similar in terms of musical genres and DJ line-ups, will be produced, presented and themed in a variety of different styles.

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  Mariah who-cares-y?

  Life, Onsiri Pravattiyagul, Published on 04/11/2014

  » As one of the most memorable and praised pop vocalists of her time, there's no denying that Mariah Carey's vocal prowess is second to none, with her ability to go beyond the seventh octave and her signature whistle register. When at the top of her game, Carey's sense of pitch and acrobatic whispery vocals are revered, and have given pop music a new sense of entitlement.

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  Lucky number 13

  Life, Onsiri Pravattiyagul, Published on 07/10/2014

  » For the past 13 years, Apartmentkhunpa has hardly disappointed when it comes to delivering a great live performance. The band has honed its craft over the years, from a sharp musical skill set to natural showmanship. We’ve seen the band performing countless times over the years, as it’s an indie darling that has always rendered support to the local music industry.

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  Thirteen years, same Apartment

  Life, Onsiri Pravattiyagul, Published on 30/09/2014

  » Thirteen years ago, Apartmentkhunpa was born out of the debris of legendary indie rock bands Siam Secret Service and Araija. We thought the new outfit wouldn't last for long, but four full-length albums, countless collaborative work across all disciplines and 13 years later, Tul Waitoonkiat (vocals), Piyanart Jotikasthira (guitar), Gun Rujinarong (guitar), Pukan Sunsuriya (bass) and Tassarerk Limsila (drums) are still doing what they do best: making music and playing to still-growing, appreciative crowds.

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  Bold, blonde and all alone

  Life, Onsiri Pravattiyagul, Published on 19/08/2014

  » In a transformation that has taken over a decade, Gene Kasidit has gone from iconic androgynous frontman of the now-defunct legendary dance punk group Futon to a full-blown alternative gender-bending electronic rock diva. A lot has happened over the course of Gene's career, but his first full-scale solo concert last Saturday re-cemented his carefully crafted world of rule-breaking fashion, music and hedonism.

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  Mini festival, major sounds

  Life, Onsiri Pravattiyagul, Published on 22/04/2014

  » After the unfortunate cancellations of bands Primal Scream and Two Door Cinema Club last year, Godung is bouncing back next month with “Tiger Translate Presents Godung Mini Fest”.

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  Paradise found

  Business, Onsiri Pravattiyagul, Published on 03/04/2014

  » Thanks to Maft Sai and Chris Mentis of ZudRangMa Records, roots music has been back in vogue for quite a few years now. With their combined adamant effort in sourcing long lost Thai grassroots music, from early molam to arcane luk thung, we are able to enjoy what was thought-to-be-lost music on the label’s numerous compilations sold worldwide.

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