HereSay Episode 1: On Thin Ice
Listen This episode features four stories told during the Taipei Story Slam event in May, all on the theme “on thin ice.” We aired this one November 6th. We’re going to be running a new hour long program every Thursday night at 9 PM this November. Episode two will air November 13th; the theme next...Continue reading
Taichung lauded as movie capital by website
A local website is lauding Taichung as Taiwan’s “capital of the new movies,” as the city’s shooting locations account for half of those on the list of the “10 top locations for made-in-Taiwan movies.” The DailyView used the frequency of key words used in searches between April and Oct. to gauge netizens’ responses to the...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
Sophia Loren Visits Taiwan to promote Damiani jewelry
#492459397 / gettyimages.com World-famous Italian movie star Sophia Loren arrived in Taiwan yesterday for the first time for a promotional event. Upon her arrival at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport from Dubai, Loren waved and blew kisses to reporters. The legendary actress is in Taiwan to promote a line of jewelry created in her honor by...Continue reading
Click for Cute (10/31/2014)
Happy Friday everyone! Time to get out of the office for the weekend!Continue reading
Golden Horse Film Festival – Biggest Film Festival in Taiwan
Map of the Stars The biggest film festival in Taiwan, the Golden Horse Film Fetsival, is right around the corner (11/6 ~ 11/27) and if you have not managed to get the tickets, you may not need to bother. I tried to get hold of just ONE ticket for the restored “Paris, Texas” and the new...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
Click for Cute (10/22/2014)
Hey all! I know it’s been a long time, but here’s some more cuteness to brighten up your day! Where’s your tongue?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
Jeremy Lin pranks customers in Taipei as Adidas store sales employee
Los Angeles Lakers point guard Jeremy Lin recently fooled fans in Taipei by donning a wig and pretending to be a sales clerk at an Adidas store. Video footage of Lin in the store shows his wig stunt fooled quite a few people into believing he was an Adidas employee. The video has gotten nearly...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
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