Plus, Insecure Men’s debauched pop debut and primal rhythms from Chilean psych-rockers Föllakzoid, who will play in Hong Kong on March 7
6 Mar 2018 - 12:46PM videocam
Plus, strong debuts from Irish rapper Rejjie Snow and indie industry stalwart Richard Russell
Plus, recent releases from Scottish indie darlings Franz Ferdinand and Simple Minds
Younger Now has its moments but the forays into country-pop are lightweight and aimless
5 Oct 2017 - 6:00PM videocam
New Zealander Amelia Murray, who will perform in Hong Kong on October 17, pulls off effortless guitar-pop melodies at once melancholy and bright
29 Sep 2017 - 8:33AM videocam
British rapper’s gruff delivery adds welcome menace to his new-found contentment
28 Sep 2017 - 8:03PM videocam
British electro-goth rockers embrace the big chorus on most intriguing album to date
27 Sep 2017 - 8:02PM videocam
French singer-songwriter to play Mom Livehouse, in North Point, on September 29 & 30
25 Sep 2017 - 8:02AM videocam
Russian rockers, who will perform in Hong Kong on September 22, push indie-pop melodies while sticking to Joy Division roots
15 Sep 2017 - 5:31PM videocam
The Brooklyn rock band, whose goal of creating a ‘flawed and imperfect’ album has been achieved with their latest, will be playing in Hong Kong on September 14
2 Sep 2017 - 6:02PM videocam
Uptown Funker adds a layer of pop sensibility on a rock record you’ll want to dance to
1 Sep 2017 - 5:17PM videocam
The many-splendoured thing inspires the debut disc by the princes of West Coast R&B, a slick and dreamy affair that will divide as much as it unites
4 Aug 2017 - 8:31AM videocam
The London duo, who play Kitec on Friday, have broadened their jubilant sound with a dash of hip-hop.
28 Jul 2017 - 8:31AM videocam
Ahead of their Kwun Tong gig next weekend, the mainland rappers show off their fresh and contemporary take on hip-hop.
2 Feb 2018 - 2:47PM videocam
Pedalling around the country’s rugged, windswept coast demands dedication, focus and fitness – unless you’re the one driving the support vehicle
Inspired by punk and garage rock, the local trio’s sound bristles with lo-fi charm and seriously tight musicianship
21 Jul 2017 - 10:31AM videocam
This compilation of dance and electronic music from the region won’t get the purists very excited but it shows a good range of commercial sounds with plenty of local connections
13 Jul 2017 - 8:01AM videocam
Nostaligia sees Filipino group in combative mood, dropping funky, colourful compositions
30 Jun 2017 - 5:08PM videocam
The new project from King Ly Chee frontman Riz Farooqi show off their heavy hardcore sound on debut EP, which gets launched at Focal Fair, in Causeway Bay, on July 1
Hyukoh have been fixtures in the Korean charts since they arrived in 2014, but their first album shows an unexpected breadth and depth
19 Jun 2017 - 8:01AM videocam
The American progressive-metal outfit are playing Hong Kong on June 11 as part of a world tour marking 10 years since their first release
9 Jun 2017 - 8:00PM videocam
The Argentinian folktronic composer uses her expressive vocals to super spooky effect
Former One Direction puppet’s attempt to go legit is not a complete failure. Who knew?
Former Lemonheads frontman is bringing his jangly pop antics to Hong Kong
Sting’s most recent album revs up and rocks out, but it’s really a journey to nowhere new and leaves plenty of roadkill behind
26 May 2017 - 8:01AM videocam
The incendiary post-hardcore outfit from Texas still bludgeon the senses, mixing venomous vocals and razor-sharp guitar
25 May 2017 - 6:00PM videocam
Pleasure was recorded while the Canadian indie star was battling depression, and it’s her most personal and pleasurable release to date
25 May 2017 - 1:02PM videocam
The virtual band’s fifth album is perfect to ring in the apocalypse, with the kind of amazing guest list we’ve come to expect
19 May 2017 - 10:01AM videocam
The indie rock band have toned down the weirdness on this release, but this album is hardly a bid for commercial success
18 May 2017 - 10:02PM videocam
If the acclaimed Minnesota band get to play Hidden Agenda, it could be one of the gigs of the year
19 May 2017 - 11:11AM videocam