Through the night, hidden basement clubs in Tokyo keep the sound alive until dawn, where small crowds build a scene far bigger than their numbers suggest. Among them is Banshimoku, the Tokyo-based two-piece formed by vocalist and guitarist Shion Chiga and drummer Yamato Iohara, making music so good it makes you want to pack your…
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Debbie Returns with “The Rain Isn’t Over”: Her Most Moving Single Yet – Exclusive Interview
On any given evening in South London, the area hums with endless possibilities. Move from Brixton to Peckham, from Deptford to Lewisham, and you’ll hear it: voices spilling out of basement studios, choirs rehearsing in church halls, and street performers singing their hearts out. London has always flourished with incredible artists from Black communities, many…
Dept To Bring His “Dream Age Tour” to London on April 27th
South Korean singer-producer Dept is ready to rock the UK. Known for his beautiful production style, articulate songwriting, and cross-border collaborations, the artist born Lee Hojeong is expanding his reach across Asia and Europe with an intimate London concert, showing just how far his music now travels. According to updated platform data as of March…
2Z, South Korean Rock Band, to Perfom in London on April 3rd
Against all expectations, 2Z came together to do what they do best: make music. Junghyun, Hojin, ZUNON, Bumjun, and Nua each brought their own influences and uncertainties into the room, and somehow, through persistence and hard work, those differences turned into one common goal – a rock band. READ MORE: 2Z on Their New Musical…
Pavel and Pooh at Milan Fashion Week: Thai Stars on Gucci, Tod’s, Italian Food and Their Next Big Chapter – Exclusive Interview
Milan Fashion Week has a particular kind of chaos. Not the stressful kind, but the cinematic kind – alright, maybe a little stressful too. The kind where the streets around Via Montenapoleone and Via della Spiga feel permanently gridlocked, where espresso becomes a survival strategy, where publicists murmur into headsets like air-traffic controllers, and where…
Inside the Musical Beauty of EL CAPITXN – Exclusive Interview
Behind the alias EL CAPITXN stands Jang Yi Jeong, whose career has evolved across nearly every corner of the industry: idol, songwriter, topliner, producer, and now a fiercely independent solo performer. Born in South Korea and first introduced to audiences as a member of HISTORY, he has become one of the most trusted creative forces…
Reira Ushio Release Her Second EP “HB2U”, and it’s Wonderful
Tokyo-born singer-songwriter Reira Ushio has quickly become one of Japan’s most interesting new voices. She is known for not only crystal-clear vocals but also for articulated lyrics. As a teenager, she first stepped into music simply to confront her fear of performing, joining her school band almost by accident, but that small step gradually revealed…
76th Berlin International Film Festival: In Coversation with Kilian Armondo Friedrich, Director of “I Understand Your Displeasure”
Premiering in the Panorama section of the Berlin International Film Festival, I Understand Your Displeasure, directed by Kilian Armando Friedrich, is a wonderful work. Known for his background in documentary cinema, including Nomades du Nucléaire, which debuted in Berlin and later won the German Short Film Award, Friedrich brings the same observational intimacy and ethical…
76th Berlin International Film Festival: “Paradise” Review
Paradise is a cinematic odyssey spanning two distant countries. Directed by Jérémy Comte and co-written by Will Niava, this debut feature interrogates the seduction of deception while celebrating the stubborn, unquenchable beauty of human life. The film confronts the shadowed world of scams and street crime, yet both directors remain committed to portraying the vibrancy,…
JUNHEE Set for London Fan Meeting at The Garage, Presented by Korean London
London’s K-pop fans are getting something special this spring. JUNHEE will meet fans up close and personal at an exclusive fan meeting in the capital, organised by Korean London, bringing an afternoon built around conversation and unforgettable one-on-one moments. Set to take place on 12 April 2026 at The Garage (venue changed), the event offers…
LYKN to Head to Europe for the First Time – DUSK & DAWN World Tour 2026 to Begin on 29th of March in Poland
Thai boy group LYKN are now stepping confidently onto the global stage. These T-pop rising stars have already taken over their side of the world, and now it’s time for them to share their music with the West. Formed through Project Alpha, the reality competition launched by GMMTV, the five-member group officially debuted on May…
JIB DREAM Fanmeet 6.5: Welcoming Emi & Bonnie in Rome on May 23
Thai rising stars Emi Thasorn Klinnium and Bonnie Pattraphus Borattasuwan are bringing their wonderful chemistry to Italy this spring. The beloved Girls’ Love duo – affectionately known by fans as EmiBonnie – will meet European fans for the first time in Rome on May 23 as part of the JIB DREAM FANMEET 6.5, with passes…
Huta Steps Forward: Lee Minhyuk’s Next Chapter Begins in Europe
Lee Minhyuk, a.k.a Huta, is at a new chapter in his career, standing on the edge of the stage, ready to step forward with a clearer sense of who he is and the kind of artist he wants to be. For years, most people knew him as Huta of BtoB: the rapper, the athlete who…
XLOV Deliver Heart and Heat at Troxy in London – Concert Review
Even before XLOV stepped on stage, Troxy already felt alive; the venue was packed top to bottom, and rightfully so. The evening opened with a series of dance cover stages, a mix of young dancers interpreting familiar choreography. When XLOV finally appeared, Troxy was the perfect home for them. The spacious layout worked to their…
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