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…
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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…
Singapore International Film Festival: “10s Across the Borders” Review
10s Across the Borders is a pan-Asian documentary feature directed by Chan Sze-Wei, spotlighting the ballroom scene culture in Southeast Asia. Starring three pioneers Xyza Pinklady Mizrahi, Teddy Oricci, and Aurora Sun Labeija from the Philippines, Malaysia, and Thailand, it uncovers this fascinating subculture derived from African and Latinx communities in New York in a…
Matt Walst on Touring, Two Voices, and Twenty Years of Three Days Grace – Exclusive Interview
For more than twenty years, Three Days Grace have been a fixture in modern rock. The band has always delivered intense musical arrangements with powerful vocals, whether in the early days with Adam Gontier, during Matt Walst’s leadership after Adam left, or now with both sharing the stage together. Tracks like I Hate Everything About…
Three Days Grace Deliver a Superb Show in London – Concert Review
There’s something sacred about a near-final tour date. The exhaustion is real, but so is the release; the untamed force that comes from knowing the tour is almost over, the last roars still to come, the fire still burning. At a sold-out O2 Academy Brixton, Three Days Grace not only played a show, but they…
Discover YECHAN: A New Wave in South Korea’s Music Scene – Exclsive Interview
South Korea’s music scene has long drawn the world’s attention through K-pop, but it also shelters an entirely different universe of artists who slip through the cracks of that “typical” market. These musicians create something fresh, and while not for everyone’s ears, there is an undeniable uniqueness to their sound – new textures and new…
Robert Smith Unveils All-Star Lineup for 2026 Teenage Cancer Trust Concerts at the Royal Albert Hall
The lineup for the 2026 Teenage Cancer Trust concert series has officially been revealed by this year’s guest curator, Robert Smith. Running 23–29 March 2026, the week-long series will welcome an extraordinary number of artists handpicked by The Cure frontman: Elbow, Mogwai, Manic Street Preachers, my bloody valentine, Garbage, and Wolf Alice. A packed night…
JIB DREAM FANMEET 6: From Supporting Roles to Leading Stars: Aou & Boom’s Journey – Exclusive Interview
When Aou Thanaboon and Boom Tharatorn first appeared together in Vice Versa, it was a brief supporting role for Aou, and Boom was still finding his footing in the BL world. Yet fans immediately noticed something special on-screen: a chemistry that felt effortless. Looking back, Aou reflects on that early moment with warmth. “Honestly, that…
Crystal Lake Unleash “Neversleep” feat. Myke Terry Ahead of New Album “The Weight of Sound”
The countdown is officially on: Japanese metalcore power Crystal Lake are just weeks away from dropping their long-awaited album The Weight of Sound, out 23 January 2026 via Century Media Records. And, a few days, the Tokyo heavy hitters have released Neversleep, an intense new single featuring Myke Terry (Volumes / Fire From The Gods)….
Japanese Rock Legends GLAY Release New Single “Dead Or Alive”, the Theme for Netflix’s “Record of Ragnarok III”
Japanese rock legends GLAY roar into their 31st year with the release of their long-awaited 63rd single, Dead Or Alive, out today alongside a striking new music video. The track marks the band’s first single in nearly two years, following their milestone 30th anniversary celebrations. Written expressly for the opening theme of Record of Ragnarok…
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