Bad Bunny, ‘Despacito’ and How Latin Music Ended Pop’s English Rule
For decades, the surest route to international success for a Latin artist was to record in English. At…
How Japan’s Kawaii Culture Went Global by Refusing to Change
Japan’s kawaii culture didn’t go global by adapting to Western tastes – it did it by doubling down…
Richard Craker on Producing Jolin Tsai’s ‘Pleasure’ and ‘Ugly Beauty’
The secret to Jolin Tsai‘s most celebrated albums, according to British producer Richard Craker, has less to do…
Asia Live Music Boom: Sweeting and Yen on What’s Driving the Surge
Each year, Taiwan’s Golden Melody Festival conferences, which take place before the Golden Melody Awards, bring together local…