Khalil Fong – Because of You
Khalil Fong is back with new single Because of You (因為你 / Yin Wei Ni) from his upcoming sixth studio album under Warner Music Hong Kong, set for a release next April.
Tagged: genre: folk
Beginner’s Guide to Jay Chou
So… you’re looking to get into Jay Chou after seeing The Green Hornet or what not? Maybe you’re planning to start your Mandarin lessons, and even plan into deeping your toes into some Chinese or overall Asian music? Well, what better way to get into Chinese/Asian music than starting with Jay Chou.
Sounds of Stockholm
Valerie Toumayan is a freelance designer that has been interested in Swedish artists and music scene, having now spent 5 years of her life filming their shows.
Huang Ying – Big Sun
Huang Ying(黄英)’s debut single Big Sun (大太阳/Da Tai Yang) blends Chinese folk music with pop rock flare.
YAM – Issue 008
Well, we’ve got reviews for Bright Star, Nine, Princess and the Frog, New York I Love You, Anvil: The Story of Anvil, Sa Dingding’s sophomore album Harmony, SNSD, 2AM, Mosquito-voice Kim JongKook, Modern Family, Nurse Jackie and more!
Plus! We’ve got articles on the direction of Chinese Pop music, our list of actresses that should get a cable show, and our picks that should have been Best Picture nominees at the Academy Awards.
Sa Dingding – Harmony
If there’s interesting talent coming out of contemporary Chinese art, Sa Dingding leads the pack. Her sophomore album contains pieces dealing with self-discovery, mantras and sutras with classical Chinese instruments and electronic beats.
Where is the CPop Scene Going?
Idols. We love to love them, we love to hate them. However, before China’s scene exploded with musical acts, there were the traditional stars. Those that got to where they are not only because of hard work, but also for their vocal ability, talent writing their music, and their natural charisma.
Swell Season, The – Strict Joy
Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova are back with The Swell Season’s sophomore album, Strict Joy, which captures that sort of melancholic vibe from the film Once, so it’s very familiar already.
YAM – Issue 007
On this issue we’ve got a special coverage on the Stockholm Film Fest, including a Q&A with Sin Nombre director Cary Fukunaga, and several reviews from the festival’s films like Precious, Up in the Air, and The Cove which will play a big part on the coming award shows…
