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BANGKOK — Dodge Cupid’s arrow and celebrate the love Tuesday with some interesting Valentine’s Day alternatives.

With a user base that includes the likes of Skrillex, Diplo, Daft Punk – and even your humble scribe – Ableton Live has become a revolutionary tool for both making and performing music.

CLEVELAND — Bon Jovi reunited with former members Richie Sambora and Alec John Such for a powerful performance on Saturday night as the band earned a spot in the prestigious Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

BANGKOK — Southeast Asia’s only composer festival returns Monday to inspire young musicians and entertain audiences.

Few artists from Thailand have made it big in the international scene. One of those is Flim, a techno DJ whose signature style of abstract, dissonant beat-making has earned him praise in the international techno community and brought him a long way from high school cover bands.

BANGKOK — Giant smurfs, free kids’ flicks and dinos await the little ones this coming Children’s Day in Bangkok.

BANGKOK — American singer Joe Jonas, formerly half of The Jonas Brothers, and his dance-oriented rock quartet will perform their first show in Bangkok this August.

BANGKOK — Of all his alleged glorious talents, filmmaking held a special place in the heart of late North Korean leader Kim Jong-il. Problem was, his isolated nation made terrible films, so he concocted a simple plan.

The monsoon is once again back in full swing, and that means flooded streets and even heavier traffic. This weekend don't expect to get the kind of sunny weather Bangkok is known for, as most folks will prefer to stay high and dry. For those who are willing to to venture off into the Venice of the East’s flooded roadways, this weekend offers many everything from DJ battles to Indie. Here are some of my picks for gigs to check out.

BANGKOK — Thailand marked the beginning of Buddhist Lent on Friday with ceremonies nationwide. In Surin province, in the northeast, 67 monks rode 34 elephants...