Interview: Mala on Keeping Music Real, Dubstep Fresh
It was only in the mid-2000s that Mark Lawrence – then a relatively unknown producer – gained worldwide fame as a South London dubstep icon.
First Saudi Movie Theater Opens With Black Panther Screening
RIYADH — The lights dimmed and the crowd of men and women erupted into applause and hoots as Hollywood's blockbuster "Black Panther" premiered in Saudi Arabia's first movie theater.
Dance, Dig for Vinyl Saturday on Record Store Day
On Saturday, record stores worldwide will go all out for a day of meet and greets, as staff get to meet their customers, bands meet and perform for fans and – most importantly – limited edition vinyl, album re-issues and CDs are made for a day dedicated to old school music platforms.
Kimbra Showcases Impressive Range on ‘Primal Heart’ Album
If there's any musical justice, Kimbra's third studio album should be the one that finally catapults the New Zealander to the acclaim she deserves.
Isaan-style Songkran in Bangkok? Here It Is. (Photos)
BANGKOK — After checking out a Mon-style Songkran on Friday, we didn’t think we could find another authentic Songkran experience closer to central Bangkok – until we did.
Songkran Goes Off Wet, Wild and Spirited in Bangkok (Photos)
BANGKOK — If revelers voted with their feet, the usual street scrum of water fighting on Khaosan Road proved a stronger draw than a government-sponsored cultural event nearby in Bangkok's old quarter.
Culture Clash and Chaos at Silom Songkran (Action Photos)
BANGKOK — Traditional garb and garlands brushed shoulders with tank tops and water guns Friday where Lumphini Park meets Silom Road.
Vendors Cash In Before Traditional Garb Fad Fades
BANGKOK — On the eve of the first day of Songkran, clothing sellers said the raging fad for traditional attire would likely fade with the popular soap opera that inspired it.
Outdoor Market Coming to Doomed Race Track’s Infield
BANGKOK — Get a first or final look at a century-old race track later this month when an open-air flea market takes it over for its fifth annual outing.
Abramovic to Headline 75 Talents at Bangkok Art Biennale
BANGKOK — Watch out and make way: The “grandmother of performance art” and “queen of polka dots” are coming to Bangkok.
