After making their individual marks in the music scene, Silly Fools and Ebola met and decided to collaborate on a new mis sion, The One Way Concert. We spoke to Silly Fools singer Ben and Ebola frontman Ae to find out how they plan to rock the stadium—hard. (read more...)

Smitthi Bhiraleus Ask the young managing director of MTV about his other passions and chances are he’ll steer the conversation back to his first love, music. (read more...)

Describe the Encanto(Enchantmant) and its many flavors.

Well Encanto in Portugese means Enchantment. It’s about the celebration of Brazillian music. Lots of classic songs. Guest from mostly Brazil but also International artist from places like France, Italy, and the United States. It really is the celebration of diversity. (read more...)

Arak “Pae” Amornsupasiri started out as a guitarist with indie rock outfi t Slur, but gained fame with his bigscreen debut in 2007’s thriller Body. (read more...)

Dear Mr. KIA: Since the CD Warehouse chain recently closed down, I’m at a loss as to where to buy my favorite CDs. In which stores can I find a wide selection of CDs with foreign bands and singers? Thanks for your help—Andy (read more...)

 Powerhouse singer Radklao Amaradit joins jazz septet Denny & Friends, led by Dr. Den Euprasert the Dean of Rangsit University’s Conservatory of Music, at the TrueMusic Hua Hin Jazz Festival. See +out of town page 33. (read more...)

Radio and club DJ for over 20 years and part of the Hed Kandi crew since 2004, David Dunne brings his hottest house vibes to the decks of Q Bar alongside Ian C, percussionist and mastermind
behind Vagabonds Disco. See +nightlife page 26. (read more...)

Wine Not? (read more...)

The Diplomat has a new treat for the summer—Ernesta, who comes from the same family of music as Sly Dunbar. See +music page 25.

Why jazz?

I was raised listening to it. My father Carl Dunbar was a great guitar player and played with musicians like George Benson. My mother was also a singer. I like jazz because it allows more freedom to express yourself and feelings. (read more...)

From the backroom of an Oxford pub, to resident DJ at the infamous Hed Kandi for six years, this producer of three albums is now set to Pukka Up at CM2 (see +nightlife page 22).

Stupidest trend:

Wearing my Hed Kandi tshirt to go shopping at Tesco!

In 20 years: (read more...)