Modern 9 TV’s Carabao The Series bases each episode on one of the famous songs from the band. The pilot was inspired by “Ngang Ngam Too Krajok,” the story of a girl forced into prostitution to support her family. The song used for the episode’s soundtrack was not the Carabao original, but actually this cover by disco diva Gene Kasidit. Gene replaces the original soft country rock sound with his passionate 80s-inspired electro rock while retaining a melodic guitar to make it both danceable and as moodily tragic as Thierry Mekwattana’s original version.

 

Parin Korawis played acoustic guitar and worked  as a designer for almost 10 years, but this is his first single and he did it all on his own despite “Ploi hai Tua Chan Pai” being released under the artist name Moving and Cut. It’s already on the Fat Radio’s Top 40 chart, and that’s probably due to its simple pop sound and sensibility. Still we still find it emotional (in a heavy kind of way) perhaps because of the smooth blend of his vocals, the keyboard and a vocoder. After a full listen of his debut single, we can guarantee there’s more of this goodness to come.  

 

 

One thing we learned at Haus Are You #2 (Sep 14) is that Spicydisc’s latest member Nap A Lean is another band you should definitely keep an eye on. The duo (Hua on electric guitar, vocal and Toh on acoustic guitar, vocal) are actually pretty intense rockers on stage even though their latest single “Wan Tee Rao” goes from sing-song to lyrics about a heart-broken guy crying about his past. The “official audio” version is actually a bit too sweet, but do try to catch them on stage, where their energy makes things a lot more infectious.

 

 

If you’re a fan of Popscene Live, the Goodcat parties or a regular at Play Yard By Studio Bar, you’ve surely heard The Jogging Boys. This 90s indie-rock inspired band not only does covers of Nirvana and The Strokes but also perform their own stuff. And really, that’s quite impressive given that they’re not even signed to a record label yet. The guitar-picking on latest single “Mai Nan” creates a mood of wonder, while the lyrics tell of heartache, slowly building up to the final line “We will finally be able to let go, just give it some time.” Have a listen on Youtube, the music video is pretty funny—and sexy—too.