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…
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…
Christy Lee Rogers: Art, Myth, and Light Beneath Water – Exclusive Interview
Christy Lee Rogers moves through the world like a storyteller suspended between centuries. Speaking with her in London, on the eve of her luminous new immersive exhibition, Myths and Legends, felt like entering one of her underwater worlds. Rogers has long been drawn to the place where human emotion meets the sublime, and in this…
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…
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…
Mumford & Sons Returns to BST Hyde Park 2026
British Summer Time Hyde Park – the annual summer concert series that transforms London’s historic park into one of the world’s premier live music destinations – has announced another major homegrown moment for 2026. American Express presents BST Hyde Park is thrilled to welcome Mumford & Sons back to the Great Oak Stage on Saturday,…
Exploring Themes of Love in SUMMER’s “Little Kitty” – Exclusive Interview
SUMMER is back, and she’s bringing that wonderful spring breeze with her. The dancer-turned-vocalist, known for her refreshing energy and million-view dance covers, revealed her newest single, Little Kitty, a Korean–French collaboration born from her 2024 Choreo Awards win. With French producer Thibaut Pezzo, the RGBY team, and PAINTER behind the track, SUMMER delivers soft…
The “Supernatural” Reunion You’ve Been Waiting For: JIB 16 Calling All Winchester Fans to Rome (24–26 April 2026)
Have you ever wished you could step into the world of monsters, angels, and the legendary Winchester brothers? Well, now’s your chance – the legendary TV show Sam Winchester and Dean Winchester might be fictional, but thanks to the next Jus In Bello (JIB) convention, you could meet the actors behind them, and hear stories…
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