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Global dominance
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 30/12/2025
» This year was another in which K-pop continued global expansion. Let's start with Netflix's animation, KPop Demon Hunters, which features the popular soundtrack Golden, sung by Huntr/x, a trio girl group. Written by Ejae, a Korean American singer-songwriter and Mark Sonnenblick, Golden ranked number one on the Billboard Hot 100 for eight weeks. Golden was not only a popular animation soundtrack, but also received four Grammy nominations: Song of the Year, Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, Best Song Written for Visual Media and Best Remixed Record.
The best concerts of 2024
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 18/12/2024
» This year has been nothing short of monumental for live music in Thailand. The country witnessed an incredible resurgence of international artists, drawing fans from all walks of life to celebrate the universal language of music. From global superstars like Bruno Mars, Coldplay and Olivia Rodrigo to indie icons such as Slowdive and AIR, the year has proven that music knows no boundaries. Beyond major headliners, Thailand's growing independent concert scene also brought in a remarkable variety of smaller, alternative acts, enriching the local music landscape. As the New Year approaches, let's look back at some of the standout concerts that captivated audiences throughout 2024.
Chic in the city
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 04/09/2024
» Buckle up Bangkok, as on Sept 17, Nile Rodgers & Chic will take the stage at UOB LIVE, Emsphere, for what promises to be an electrifying night. For the first time ever, Rodgers and his band will bring their unique blend of funk, disco and dance music to Thailand, offering fans a chance to experience a legacy that has defined the sound of an era and influenced generations of musicians and listeners alike.
The voice of Zimbabwe
Life, John Clewley, Published on 21/05/2024
» Thomas Mapfumo, the Zimbabwean singer, bandleader and songwriter, is one of Africa's most respected musicians known not only for his hypnotic chimerenga music but also for his steadfast support for human rights, political dignity and social justice. Chimerenga is the Shona -- Mapfumo's ethnic group -- word for liberation and is based on the sacred and iconic instrument, the mbira (thumb piano or sanza), which is at the heart of Mapfumo's music.
Seventeen will be first K-pop group to perform at famed Glastonbury Festival
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 25/03/2024
» Here's the latest K-pop news this week. Seventeen will become the first K-pop group to perform at Glastonbury Festival and BamBam will hold his solo world tour finale at Rajamangala National Stadium.
Coldplay across the universe
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 07/02/2024
» The latest Coldplay concert in Bangkok was a feat of photogenic spectacles designed to bedazzle, complete with light-blinking wristbands, sci-fi-warped animation on spherical screens, balloons in the shape of planets and exploding fireworks above the roof of Rajamangala National Stadium ("The football field not often used to play football on," as a Thai national squad member noted.)
Airbnb offers stays at Gassho House
Life, Post Reporters, Published on 29/06/2023
» Airbnb recently announced it is offering guests the opportunity to have an overnight stay in the Gassho Houses at the World Heritage Site Gokayama, Japan.
Coldplay adds Bangkok concert to extended Asia tour
Life, Post Reporters, Published on 15/06/2023
» Following the sell-out success of their November 2023 Asia/Australia shows, Coldplay is staging a second run of Asia dates for January and February next year, as part of their record-breaking "Music of the Spheres World Tour". The good news is that the dates include a show at Bangkok's Rajamangala National Stadium on Feb 3.
Around the world
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 20/12/2022
» The past year was a good one for the K-pop industry. Both the kings and queens of K-pop -- BTS and Blackpink -- celebrated their successful breakthrough in the American music industry.
Iceland's Sigur Rós brings unique sound to Bangkok's Moonstar Studio
Life, Gary Boyle, Published on 25/08/2022
» A band known for unforgettable live performances makes its Thai debut this Sunday. Iceland's four horsemen of the post-rock apocalypse Sigur Rós are bringing their singular live experience to Bangkok with a show at Moonstar Studio.