Idina Menzel and Michael Buble sing “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” and other best renditions of the Christmas classic
With the weather cooling down and Christmas just around the corner, Idina Menzel and Michael Buble have released their own rendition of the holiday classic “Baby, It’s Cold Outside”. The music video features some cute kids dancing to the conversation. Menzel and Buble also make brief cameos. Since it was first written in 1944 by...Continue reading
Jay Chou confirms relationship with girlfriend Hannah Quinlivan
Taiwanese pop-star Jay Chou publicly confirmed his love for girlfriend Hannah Quinlivan for the first time today. This marks a big step for the 35-year-old singer-songwriter-actor, who is characteristically quiet about his personal life. He posted two photos with Quinlivan to his Mr. J restaurant Facebook page along with this caption: “After my latest concert...Continue reading
Butterfly Boucher: A pop-rocker from down under
So, I recently came across another artist that caught my interest named Butterfly Boucher. While her name terrifies me (Yes, I used to have a slight fear of butterflies as a child… long story. Well, it’s short, but let’s just say butterflies aren’t as pretty and friendly as you would think.) Anyway, Butterfly Boucher is...Continue reading
The Memoir of a Cowgirl’s Mainstream Success: Taylor Swift’s 1989
By now you may have heard, Taylor Swift’s new album, 1989, which released for iTunes on October 24th and in record stores on October 31st, has become the fastest-selling album in the last 12 years. It topped the Billboard 200 chart in the US, selling 1.287 million copies in its first week of release, a...Continue reading
Ben Sollee: The Hollow Sessions
There’s a lot of music out there that we just don’t play on the air here at ICRT. In fact, most of my favorite bands of all-time are quite unknown to the masses, and I wish they’d get more exposure. I’m always hunting for new music and new sounds, and when I find something good...Continue reading
OK Go – I Won’t Let You Down
Known for their catchy tunes and one-take, viral music videos, OK Go has done it again with their latest video for their song “I Won’t Let You Down.” Honestly, I was pretty impressed with the magnitude of this video and how flawless it was. Check out some of their other music videos below. Their...Continue reading
YG Popstars Wrap Taoyuan Performance
South Korean pop sensation Psy and other performers from the country left Taiwan yesterday, after a performance at Taoyuan County Stadium. The “YG Family 2014 Galaxy Tour: Power in Taiwan” concert a day earlier featured Psy, BIGBANG, girl group 2NE1, alternative hip-hop group Epik High and male group WINNER, among others. The entertainers belted out...Continue reading
Mariah Carey to Arrive in Taiwan on Saturday for Sunday concert
#84380966 / gettyimages.com American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey is due to arrive in Taiwan on Saturday October 25 for her concert Sunday night at the Nangang Exhibition Center in Taipei. This is her first visit to Taiwan in 16 years. Organizers say she will perform her trademark songs “Hero”, “Always Be My Baby” and...Continue reading
Elephant Gym Leads Indie Music Award Nominations
Taiwan band Elephant Gym leads the pack with eight nominations for the 5th Golden Indie Music Awards. The Ministry of Culture’s Bureau of Audiovisual and Music Industry Development sats the bass-driven band from Kaohsiung received nominations for best album, best band, best rock single, best jazz single, album with the best style and single with...Continue reading
Yo-yo Ma and Silk Road Ensemble to perform in Taiwan in November
Renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma and his Silk Road Ensemble will come to Taiwan in November for two concerts, one in Taipei and one in Kaohsiung. The multiple Grammy-winning Ma and his ensemble are scheduled to perform at the National Concert Hall in Taipei on Nov. 6th and at the Jhihde Hall in Kaohsiung the following...Continue reading
Lily Allen to Perform in Taiwan in January 2015
#481934839 / gettyimages.com British singer Lily Allen will be coming to Taiwan next January as part of her Sheezus tour. There was some speculation that Lily would be coming to Taiwan after some attendees of the Ellie Goulding’s Taipei concert in August received a handout teasing a Lily Allen concert in Taipei. Some fans of...Continue reading
Dawn of Soul from France: Ben L’oncle Soul
Many consider soul music to be a product of the most glorious chapter in American music history, the 60’s. It birthed from the vigorous brass sections of jazz, matured with the smooth harmonies of gospel and transcended with the rhythmic groove of blues. Soon after iconic legends like Al Green, Marvin Gaye and Aretha Franklin...Continue reading
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