Interviews
Read below about some of the biggest artists in the business before they come to perform in Hong Kong and Macau.
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The sexiest ladies from Ukraine were in town! Changing their name from âV.I.A.Graâ to âNu Virgosâ, doesnât make the three of them any less controversial. For those hungry male who have been dying to get closer to the girls, hereâs your chance. Not only we let you know more about these three hot moms (YES! Theyâre all mothers, and theyâre at the average age of 22!), we also tell you what they did before becoming sex-icons, what makes them go wild, and even, what âV.I.A.Graâ means to them, right here, on HKClubbing.com !
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After 25 years, after selling 70 million records, after different band members coming and going, Simon LeBon, Roger Taylor, John Taylor, Andy Taylor and Nick Rhodes decided to get back together, with the original line-up, to create the whole new album âAstronautâ. Throughout the whole of South East Asia, Duran Duran chose Hong Kong to be the city to host the one and only press conference. More than a hundred media representatives from China, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore etc. were joint together to meet the band. So why did it take so long? How did they manage to call each other up in 24 hours to reunite? Whatâs the new sound like? We bring you the in-depth conversation, right here on HKClubbing.com !
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HKClubbing.com caught up with the talented DJ Mason before he visited Hong Kong to DJ and play his violin at the same time with Godskitchen. He talks about DJing in a plane to partying at the Liquid rooms in Singapore.
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LoDown Magazine has always been the trendy guide for skate boarding, graffiti street art, music, snowboard and fashion. While the man whoâs behind this leading magazine, Sven aka âFortyouncesâ Fortmann, doesnât only have a busy life being an editor, a DJ, a music fanatic and a movie buff, but he manages to enjoy his life and make it count everyday.
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The most valuable elements of the Heinekenâs Found@Thirst events, is the connection that people make through the series. Finding new talents, and making their dreams come true, by teaming them up with the worldâs top DJs and producers, Daniele Davoli, as an example, found his prodigy Miss Motif on this tour. Being the lead singer of an up-and-coming band, signed by EMI, Miss Motif joins Daniele Davoli to tell us all about this ride-of-a-lifetime.
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One of the fastest rising star from Melbourne, Australia â Luke Chable, is not just another progressive house and breaks producer. With all the projects that heâs involved with, Luke has developed his talents beyond producing and DJ-ing. At the age of just 25, letâs find out his music achievements.
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He’s been in Japan with fans who danced like crazy though they couldn’t manage to hit the beat; He’s been to LA where girls were flashing it all out in front of the DJ’s booth. After all these amazing experiences, does Ferry Corsten miss us HKClubbers? Well, if he doesn’t, he wouldn’t have came back!
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Joining us this time on HKClubbing.com, we have the winners of this yearâs Battle Of The Bands - Audiotraffic. You might have heard of them as âCryâ, and might have even got their CD, but this time, they come back with a whole new sound, a whole new line-up, even a new name. We asked them on feelings for winning, for performing at Rockit, and why they donât join big record labels.
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Tim Lyall has been with Slinky since the beginning, now the club night has become a Globally successful name, giving him the chance to return to Asia, to show Hong Kong his skills on the decks and lets us know what's on his shopping list!
HKClubbing: So what have you been up to since your last Asia Tour?
Tim: just been DJing all over went to Brazil, which was cool and just loads in the UK I have also been doing my own radio show!
HKClubbing: How would you describe the set you plan to play in Hong Kong on Saturday 11th May?
Tim: Well I play allsorts really as long as its good and I think the clubbers will dance, I will play it, but at the moment I am playing tech-house, progressive and tuff tribal stuff.
HKClubbing: From what you have seen, what do you think of the Asian scene compared to that of the US or UK scene?
Tim: Really good if not better than England I think clubbers are more into the music in the Asian scene.
HKClubbing: Anything you plan to do or buy in Hong Kong on your stop over?
Tim: Everything, no I am after some trainers and also a new phone if I can find one.
HKClubbing: Now Ministry of Sound has set up a club over in Bangkok, Thailand, can you ever see Slinky setting up any clubs in Asia?
Tim: Well all I can say there, is look out its not far off at all!
HKClubbing: Slinky has been running now for 5 years, can we expect another 5?
Tim: Yes, no probably, maybe 10!
HKClubbing: Any planned releases or special events where you plan to appear this year (e.g. Slinky in Ibiza)?
Tim: Well doing Ibiza ever 3 weeks though out the summer also Tenerife ever 3 weeks also Homelands and V2002 and loads more going to be a really mad summer!
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This Asian American Pop/ R&B group, who have only recently hit the music scene within the last few years appearing on 3 released music videos which has attracted a large fanbase in the Vietnamese community worldwide. Read on and get to know the guys just that bit better, you can also hear samples of their music on their site.
1. How was your group formed? Or how did you get into the business?
Cardin auditioned at Asia Entertainment, one of the 2 large Vietnamese Music production companies in Southern California. Asia wanted him to start a group and after a few months of searching, another singer introduced Spencer and Evan to Cardin and the initial group was formed. After a few trials and auditions, James, the last member joined the group.
2. What are your ultimate goals and/or dreams?
Our goal is to express ourselves musically whether in the Vietnamse market or the Asian American market in general. We want all Asians to know and respect who we are as Asia4. But our ultimate goal would be to go International and appear on Asiaâs MTV and radio stations.
3. What advice do you have for other upcoming artists?
Be humble and always try your best to be everything you can be. Luck comes to those prepared so always practice your craft.
4. Who are your biggest influences? (Musical and/or non-musical)
We would say our family is our biggest influences. Without their love and support for our dreams we wouldnât have followed our dreams. Musically speaking, it would have to be Michael Jackson, Babyface, Max Martin, etcâ¦
5. What inspires you?
Just being on stage performing and hearing the fans admirations for you.
6. What are some of the biggest challenges that you have faced?
Our biggest challenges are probably overcoming this skeptical
mentality from people thinking that we are trying to be like the other boy
bands out there. Which is not true, we write and produce our own
materials from scratch to finish.
7. What do you enjoy doing outside of work? Hobbies and leisure activities?
We like to hang out with friends and socialized like everybody
else, have fun, and also playing basketball, golf, football, etc...
8. Do you have a significant other?
Some of us do, some do not, but we consider that as private
info, hehehe.
9. What are your favorite movies/TV shows
Hmm...there are too many to choose and with the 4 of us, there are different
choices. But among those things, we have to say for movies:
Brave Heart, The Last Mohican, American Pie, etc...for tv shows:
Married with children, the Simpson, Spin City, Friends, etc...
10. What are your favorite foods?
Thatâs the great thing about being Asian, we have a great variety to
choose fromâ¦like Pho (Vietnamese beef noodle soup), Chicken noodles, pasta, any type of seafoodâ¦.they are all great.
To find out more about Asia4 you can visit their web site at www.asia4.net
