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Keeping up with Norah Jones
B Magazine, Chanun Poomsawai, Published on 26/07/2020
» Does anyone recall the precise moment when jazz finally crossed over to mainstream pop? Here's a hint if your memories prove a little hazy: "My heart is drenched in wine/ But you'll be on my mind... Forever."
Prepare For Takeoff
B Magazine, Chanun Poomsawai, Published on 12/07/2020
» As their name implies, Khruangbin ("airplane" in Thai) primarily drew inspiration from the musical heritage of Thailand, particularly during the glorious 60s-70s.
Songs for life, for life
B Magazine, Chanun Poomsawai, Published on 28/06/2020
» Say what you will about Carabao and their sometimes questionable politics, there's no denying that they remain one of the most influential phleng phuea chiwit (songs for life) pioneers Thailand has ever seen.
A whole lot of vibes, but not much else
B Magazine, Chanun Poomsawai, Published on 21/06/2020
» "When I look around my heart, I can see the doors have closed," LA-based singer-songwriter Martin Roark sings in the opening verse of In Dreams, his best known single popularised by the cult-favourite HBO series High Maintenance.
In Plain Language
B Magazine, Chanun Poomsawai, Published on 07/06/2020
» "And that's fine/ I'm wasting away," vocalist Ian Devaney announces over nervy guitars on Tournament, the opening track to Nation of Language's debut album, Introduction, Presence. "I took the long road home/ And it never paid off for me."
His Way
B Magazine, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 24/05/2020
» Since taking part as one of the artists at the official press conference of the expansion announcement of legendary hip-hop label Def Jam Recordings, which launched its new Def Jam South East Asia label in Singapore last September, Prinya "Way" Intachai, a former member of Thai hip-hop pioneers Thaitanium has finally released his major label debut, DaBoyWay.
Live From the Internet
B Magazine, Story by Chanun Poomsawai, Published on 17/05/2020
» When Thai singer-songwriter Apiwat "Stamp" Ueathavornsuk, announced what he called a "live virtual birthday concert" on his Facebook page two weeks ago, the comment section was suddenly abuzz with excitement and anticipation (that and some genuine concerns over the technology involved -- "I'm so ready for this.
When Hollywood comes to town
B Magazine, Story by Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 26/04/2020
» After being given ear plugs and goggles, we were ready for some action.
Closer to home
B Magazine, Chanun Poomsawai, Published on 29/03/2020
» "Sister, I promise you I'm changing/ You've heard broken promises I know," Dan Snaith wastes no time wearing his heart on his sleeve on Sister, the opening track to his latest album as Caribou, Suddenly.
What's happening on Thailand's music landscape this week
B Magazine, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 15/03/2020
» Sun of Morning (March 16)