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All you have to do is say the name Steve Aoki once and the models, the hipsters, the students, tourists, gangsters, and ravers all flock from behind their rocks or holes (seriously, where did half those people come from?) and become BFF’s for an entire evening spent sardined together jumping up and [...]

Massive Attack left a MASSIVE impression in Taipei on Wednesday July 28th at the Nangang Exhibition Center. The psychedelic trip hop rock collective was the second string of a four day concert series called the TWinkle Rock Festival. Hypnotizing vocals, a riveting light show, and a clear cut dreamy sound all created a chilled out [...]

It rained, it poured, and people danced. Just right for Reggae Beachfest, which drew hundreds despite a not so jammin forecast. Because true to the reggae spirit, all the rain did was add a little bit more soul into reggae heads who swept in from all over the island. More importantly, it brought out the [...]

So Digital came and played at VU. It was always gonna be tough competing with the Soccer World Cup but all who were there had a wicked night. The majestic Sir Vigar came with his camera all funky and fresh after not having his artillery for NO PHOTOS the previous night. After a little confusment [...]

People often boast that they’ve attended, or thrown, the party of the year. Only every weekend. But Fantasia 2010 will long be remembered of this status, with the after party unarguably winning best after party of all time. The LOOP pulled out no stops for their 10th anniversary bash. Taking over the Forumosa Fun Coast [...]

Taiwan’s 2010 River Bash was a nice start to the party season in Taiwan. Roving photo-journalist Steven Vigar was on the scene and prepared as usual.

Taiwanese pie-faced cherub Lin Yu Chun, 林育羣; born March 9, 1986 in Taipei belts out a version of Whitney Houston’s “I will always love you” that could lead you to fear he is a modern day castrati. His ability and homely looks have drawn comparison to England’s Susan Boyle of Britain’s Got talent fame.

Islandjam Reggae Beachfest is a one day reggae festival featuring Taiwan’s reggae stars and special guests . Walilei provides a great rain or shine venuefor all night party by the beach. this year will featureJECK PIPIL & PEACE PIPE from Philippines, CARIB ROCKS and recording artist MIFFER from Japan and Taiwan’s SKARAOKE, MATZKA. Taiwan’s rising [...]

April 17th - Islandjam and Hunter’s Gold present Unity Sound Live for the first time in Taiwan. Unity is a worldclass sound system playing all the best in reggae. The sound has branches in Atlanta it’s home, UK and now in Japan. They have played with some of the biggest sounds in [...]

FIRERAMA - Taiwan’s biggest reggae dancehall party
February 27th, 2010 @ THE WALL
450nts+1drink - door open 11pm
Address: B1, 200 Roosevelt Rd Sec 4, Taipei (台北市羅斯福路四段200號B1)

http://www.thewall.com.tw/home

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Islandjam brings back Taiwans biggest Reggae Dancehall party.
Taiwan’s sound system Black Reign Intl Sound will team up again
with two of Japan’s master soundmen, Dj Taro Japan and
Dj Yahman out of Tokyo. [...]

Here is a sneak peak at a foreign artist living in Taiwan.  If you like heavy metal music then check out this MP3 and don’t forget to see any shows when they play out.
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MONN TANNO MONDO
THE SPIRIT THE MUSIC
MONN TANNO MONDO is Ed Montano II. Drummer, [...]