Before reading it, drop everything! Because this article will need your full attention. GEMINI, BLASÉ, Kwaca and DJ Pool blew my mind at their London show! DJ Pool just took us straight to the disco world, and it felt like stepping into Fabric or Ministry of Sound on a Saturday night, bass in your chest…
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82MAJOR Step Up: Bold Sound, Bigger Vision on 3rd Mini-Album “SILENCE SYNDROME”
82MAJOR are on the run. Well, at least they are in their latest music video to TAKEOVER, accompanied by their 3rd mini-album SILENCE SYNDROME. If it’s your day one with 82MAJOR, six prison escapees getting down on a train track while dressed in soft pink pyjamas with bunny motifs will be the first impression you…
BTS’ j-hope Rewrites History with Groundbreaking Solo Show at BMO Stadium in LA
As one-seventh of BTS, arguably the most influential K-pop phenomenon of the 21st century, j-hope has long mesmerised global audiences with his insane charisma and, without a doubt, kinetic dance mastery. From stadiums packed with ARMYs to solo headliner sets at Lollapalooza, the South Korean rapper, dancer, and producer has continuously reshaped the possibilities of…
Fresh Boy Group NEWBEAT On Living Up To Their Name
We’ve witnessed pineapple hair, wolf howls, and crazier; with K-Pop, there’s no limit to how weird and wonderful things can get. Newest kids on the block NEWBEAT have decided to spark their debut with something very fitting to their name: real hiccups recorded on their predebut release of the same name. At a recent press…
39th BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival: In Conversation with Kim Si-a – Exclusive Interview
At just 16, Kim Si-a proved she is a truly talented young actress with her superb performance in Summer’s Camera, directed by Divine Sung. She beautifully portrayed the emotions of a teenager experiencing grief and self-discovery through her first love. After the world premiere at the 39th BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival, we sat…
39th BFI FLARE: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival: “After the Snowmelt” Review
Taiwanese-born director Yi-Shan Lo’s latest documentary, After the Snowmelt (2024), which premiered at the 2024 Visions du Réel festival in the Burning Lights Competition, and was also shown at this year’s BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival, is an emotional and visually striking exploration of grief, survival, and identity. After the Snowmelt challenges traditional storytelling…
39th BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival – “Việt and Nam” Review
If you’re a Vietnamese filmmaker, presenting a story to the world about two star-crossed lovers nicknamed Viet and Nam is all but asking the audience to interpret the trajectory of their relationship as a metaphor for the nation itself. The third film from writer/director Truong Minh Quy attempts to avoid this straightforward categorization due to…
ONE PACT: The Rising K-Pop Group You Need to Know – Exclusive Interview
ONE PACT, a South Korean boy group under Armada Entertainment, has quickly established itself as one of the most exciting rookie groups in the K-pop scene. Comprising Jongwoo, Jay Chang, Seongmin, TAG, and Yedam, the group’s formation is the result of experienced artists with diverse backgrounds coming together to create something fresh and powerful. They…
Discover ZOLAR: Thailand’s Rising 13-Member T-Pop Group – Exclusive Interview
ZOLAR is a group of many talents, a 13-member group from Thailand that brings everything you want in a group. Good vocals? Check. Choreography that is so good that it makes you want to attempt to dance along? Check. And of course, stylistically they are a burst of colour that makes them a joy to…
Queer Voices in Pop: The Rise of Mad Tsai – Exclusive Interview
Mad Tsai has emerged as one of the most compelling voices in modern pop, using his music to explore identity, queerness, and the emotional turbulence of coming-of-age. His songs often subvert the traditional narratives of high school romance and self-discovery, reshaping them from a queer perspective that challenges heteronormative ideals. Through his storytelling, Mad Tsai…
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