WinL: The New Face of Kazakh Pop Music – Exclusive Interview

Kazakhstan’s music scene has never fit neatly into one category. Ancient throat singing exists alongside lush classical arrangements; R&B blends naturally with modern pop. Artists like Dimash and boy groups such as Ninety One and Alpha have shown the world just how wide and expressive the country’s musical identity can be. There is genuinely something…

Singapore International Film Festival: “The 4PLY Clandestine System” Review

Directed by the emerging talent Natalie Sin, The 4PLY Clandestine System has earned its place as one of Singapore’s five standout short films at the 36th Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF), competing in the Southeast Asian Short Film Competition. The film’s strength lies not only in its craft but in its local soul; it re-examines…

JIB DREAM FANMEET – Rome Gears Up for Triple Thai BL Fanmeet

This autumn, the heart of Rome will be filled with excitement as JIB Dream Fanmeet returns with not one, but three spectacular Thai Boys’ Love (BL) events – between August 2025 and August 2026. Hosted at the Hilton Rome Airport Hotel in Fiumicino, these gatherings are not only about the stars, but also about the…

Experience The Festival of Korean Dance Across the UK

The Festival of Korean Dance 2025 is an exciting annual event presented by the Korean Cultural Centre UK and The Place, which returns for its eighth year, offering audiences a chance to experience contemporary dance from South Korea. This year, the festival will present five leading South Korean dance companies and features an impressive lineup,…

Riaan & Dane: Promising Soloists Make Their Debuts

2024 has been a fantastic year for Asian musicians. BABYMETAL are still going strong, Beabadoobee, Audrey Nuna, Laufey, Peggy Gou, Griff, Sarah Kinsley, and ATARASHII GAKKO! all dropped huge albums, and beloved artists of their niches like yeule, ONE OK ROCK, two of the three DPRs (and endless others) all made releases in the past…

BIGONE and BAEKHO Collaborate For New Project Single, “LOVE OR DIE”

A few days ago, the K-pop music scene welcomed BIGONE and BAEKHO their latest project single, LOVE OR DIE. In this collaboration, listeners are treated to a great mix of the artists’ musical skills, each offering their own perspectives on love. This exciting venture was orchestrated under the creative direction of music publisher PRISMFILTER, a…