Archive for November, 2008
Rockers, Feel the Nostalgia at the Rock Pub [CLASSICS]
(Nov 29, 2008) Newer bands seem to be lacking the quality of older, classic bands. The Rock Pub is this throwback place, which exists in a parall...
Indie Taipei – The Rise of Siren Rock Sounds
(Nov 27, 2008) Part I, Part II, Part III The younger generation has seen an outbreak of talent. With over a decade under their belts, indie venu...
Microwave – The Escape of Underground Rock
(Nov 25, 2008) (Microwave and their debut album) I first heard Microwave’s songs on their very first album, Lối thoát (Escape). Microwa...
Underground Hip-Hop in Shanghai – Part 4: Media, Crossover, Brands
(Nov 24, 2008) This is the fourth post in a 4-part series on rock in Shanghai. Here are links to other posts in the series: Part 1: DJs, MCs; Pa...
Underground Hip-Hop in Shanghai – Part 3: Venues, Nights
(Nov 24, 2008) This is the third post in a 4-part series on rock in Shanghai. Here are the links to other posts in the series: Part 1: DJs, MCs...
Underground Hip-Hop in Shanghai – Part 2: Influences, People
(Nov 21, 2008) This is the second post of a 4-part series on rock in Shanghai. Here are the links to other posts in the series: Part 1: DJs, MCs...
Ethereal Voices Filling the Tokyo Underground- Part 3: Brands and Collaborations
(Nov 20, 2008) Link to: PART 1, PART 2 As I’ve already mentioned in the past 2 posts, these artists usually work with other creators (ofte...
From Indie to Mainstream. PART ONE: Small to Big
(Nov 19, 2008) <The compilation of Taipei New Music Festival 1989, 1990 Crystal Records> Part One, Part Two, Part Three, Part Four There a...
Underground Hip-Hop in Shanghai – Part 1: DJs, MCs
(Nov 19, 2008) This post is the first of a 4-part series on Rock in Shanghai.” Here are links to other posts in the series: Part 2: Influe...
From Indie to Mainstream – PART FOUR: 1976, Stepping into the Mainstream When They Sign with SONY BMG
(Nov 19, 2008) <1976, photo from SONYBMG’s official website> Part One, Part Two, Part Three, Part Four As I mentioned in my little s...
Energee, the Favorite Drink of Mumbai’s Youth
(Nov 19, 2008) From the time I was in school, Aarey’s Energee drink has been the only soft drink that I’ve been hooked on. Unlike th...
From Indie to Mainstream. PART TWO: Getting Big
(Nov 19, 2008) <The debut album of Sodagreen> Part One, Part Two, Part Three, Part Four Sodagreen Sodagreen has been a lucky band ever sinc...
When Music Comes Across Human Rights in Taiwan – PART ONE: PRELUDE
(Nov 15, 2008) < Old Taiwanese map, Valetyn/Kaart van het Eyland Formosa en de Eylanden van Piscadores, 1724-1726> Part One, Part Two, Par...
The Evergreen Irani Cafes in Mumbai
(Nov 14, 2008) The ever-popular Irani cafes of Mumbai have been part of the city’s cultural heritage, and still remains one of the few pla...