Archives for the ‘news’ Category

ASIMO conducts “The Impossible Dream”

By Shay • May 15th, 2008 • Category: Features, news3 comments

Honda’s ASIMO robot recently conducted the Detroit Symphony in a performance of “The Impossible Dream”. Time to add ‘conducting an orchestra’ to the long list of of things ASIMO can do.



Hotei + KREVA + Kameda = THE THREE

By Shay • May 9th, 2008 • Category: news3 comments

What happens when a famous guitarist, rapper, and bassist team up to make the theme song to a remake of an Akira Kurosawa film? Find out and be amazed.



SPACE SHOWER Music Video Awards ‘08 winners

By Shay • Mar 16th, 2008 • Category: news1 comment

Who won at this year’s SPACE SHOWER Music Video Awards? See who won in each of the 20+ categories and which artist took home the top prize of BEST VIDEO OF THE YEAR!



Incheon Int’l Airport ranked #1

By Shay • Mar 11th, 2008 • Category: news3 comments

Incheon International Airport was ranked the “Best Airport Worldwide” by the Airports Council International (ACI). It’s worth noting that all the top 5 best airports were in Asia.



All Japan Goith ‘loves you’ & more

By Shay • Mar 8th, 2008 • Category: Check it Out, news0 comments

It’s been a while since we’ve heard from All Japan Goith. Thankfully they’re back with two releases a month apart. The ska/rock band from Okinawa gives us a maxi single and an album this time around.



Yoon Band to play at SXSW

By Shay • Mar 7th, 2008 • Category: news0 comments

YB (Yoon Band, Yoon Do Hyun Band) will rock out at this year’s SXSW (South by Southwest). This is the quartet’s second year playing at the American music festival and they are the lone Korean band there. YB is yet another of the dozens of reasons to go to SXSW…



The Hsu-nami’s rockin’ interview

By Shay • Feb 24th, 2008 • Category: news0 comments

Erhu rock fusion band The Hsu-nami never cease to amaze. The New Jersey-based rockers’ debut album, Entering the Mandala rocked and they’re back at it again. This time with a live DVD.



SG Wannabe to sing for Japanese film

By Shay • Feb 21st, 2008 • Category: news0 comments

The popular Korean R&B trio SG Wannabe is set to sing the theme song to the upcoming Japanese movie, Hanakage. This comes as much-needed good news for many SG Wannabe fans.



More PiKA PiKA light-doodling coolness

By Shay • Feb 16th, 2008 • Category: news0 comments

Everyone’s favorite light doodlers are coming back with a new movie for release in March. Their new short film, “Light On” will come out March 7, 2008. A 30-second teaser features a ground camera with light doodles popping in and out.



Masta Wu’s radio interview

By Shay • Feb 15th, 2008 • Category: Features, news0 comments

Korean emcee Masta Wu recently did a radio interview with Jennifer of Alchemy, on SBS Radio in Australia.
In the interview, Masta Wu talks about his upcoming album and more.