Getting More Rock Into Hong Kong
Wall Street Journal, January 2012 (Website)
I speak with Hong Kong indie music promoter Justin Sweeting on the state of Hong Kong's alternative music scene.
I speak with Hong Kong indie music promoter Justin Sweeting on the state of Hong Kong's alternative music scene.
The World Is Our Playlist
Los Angeles Times Magazine, June 2011 (Website)
I'm one of the regional music critics for LA Times Magazine's monthly section on popular music around the globe.
I'm one of the regional music critics for LA Times Magazine's monthly section on popular music around the globe.
They came, they saw, they rocked
Sunday Review, December 2011 (PDF)
From living legends to pop royalty to indie darlings, 2011 was arguably Hong Kong's greatest concert year ever. I talk to industry insiders and veteran music critics about this live music boom.
From living legends to pop royalty to indie darlings, 2011 was arguably Hong Kong's greatest concert year ever. I talk to industry insiders and veteran music critics about this live music boom.
Special K - idols unlimited
Sunday Review, January 2012 (JPEG)
South Korean pop music--best known as K-pop--is growing in worldwide popularity, reaching heights unattainable by other Asian pop industries. I speak to South Korean journalists and insiders about why, and how, K-pop has become South Korea's chief export.
South Korean pop music--best known as K-pop--is growing in worldwide popularity, reaching heights unattainable by other Asian pop industries. I speak to South Korean journalists and insiders about why, and how, K-pop has become South Korea's chief export.
Take it to the Mani
Time Out Hong Kong, March 2010 (PDF) (Website)
Former Stone Roses and Primal Scream bassist Mani talks about his career, the Madchester movement, and the British music scene.
Former Stone Roses and Primal Scream bassist Mani talks about his career, the Madchester movement, and the British music scene.
Film reviews
Beats Magazine, August 2008 (PDF)
For two years, I ran the film section of Beats. This is a sample of the section.
For two years, I ran the film section of Beats. This is a sample of the section.
The Secret Machines
Time Out Hong Kong, March 2010 (PDF) (Website)
I was supposed to talk to Josh Garza -- drummer of New York indie rockers The Secret Machines -- about their upcoming gig in Hong Kong. Instead we were talking about how Avartar shouldn't win Best Picture.
I was supposed to talk to Josh Garza -- drummer of New York indie rockers The Secret Machines -- about their upcoming gig in Hong Kong. Instead we were talking about how Avartar shouldn't win Best Picture.
Lost in music
Music that's played for keeps
Hip pop, hooray
South China Morning Post, January 2010 (PDF)
I talk to seminal rap group LMF ahead of their reunion as Hong Kong's pop rap scene takes off.
I talk to seminal rap group LMF ahead of their reunion as Hong Kong's pop rap scene takes off.
The show just go on
South China Morning Post, February 2011 (PDF)
With Hong Kong's number-one TV station, TVB, locked in a dispute over royalty payments with leading record labels, the local music industry is in disarray.
With Hong Kong's number-one TV station, TVB, locked in a dispute over royalty payments with leading record labels, the local music industry is in disarray.
Film Studies: Akira Kurosawa
South China Morning Post, December 2009 (PDF)
Okay, I gotta be honest here -- this story's header is misleading. This piece isn't an analytical film study of the great Akira Kurosawa, but rather a straight up preview piece of his exhibition. I'm a huge film geek but I'm no film critic, and I respect that group too much to try to pass this piece off as a "film study". It is not.
Okay, I gotta be honest here -- this story's header is misleading. This piece isn't an analytical film study of the great Akira Kurosawa, but rather a straight up preview piece of his exhibition. I'm a huge film geek but I'm no film critic, and I respect that group too much to try to pass this piece off as a "film study". It is not.
Film Studies: Gay cinema
South China Morning Post, November 2009 (PDF)
Celebrations for the 20th anniversary of the Hong Kong Lesbian and Gay Film Festival have been muted by the mourning of one of its founders.
Celebrations for the 20th anniversary of the Hong Kong Lesbian and Gay Film Festival have been muted by the mourning of one of its founders.
Strike up the bands
South China Morning Post, November 2009 (PDF)
The live music scene of Hong Kong doesn't have the best reputation, but dedicated venues owners are working hard to improve the scene.
The live music scene of Hong Kong doesn't have the best reputation, but dedicated venues owners are working hard to improve the scene.
Who will watch the Watchmen?
Beats Magazine, March 2009 (Jpeg)
Okay, this is complicated. Our correspondent in LA did an interview with director Zack Snyder but only sent us the Q and A transcript. I took that and churned out this piece.
Okay, this is complicated. Our correspondent in LA did an interview with director Zack Snyder but only sent us the Q and A transcript. I took that and churned out this piece.