27/01/2026
Bangkok Music City (BMC) last week was excellent — the kind of event that feels busy in the best way: real conversations, real intent, and a lot of smart people building the ecosystem forward. Huge thanks to the organizers (Py, Top, David, Neil, Dom - LIVE NATION) and staff for pulling off a strong conference + showcase.
Some personal highlights:
Learning more about the Japan music market, the speed meetings where effective, meeting Christine Su in person (after years of messaging and industry talks online), reconnecting with former CD Baby colleague Keith Tan, seeing some really great acts (S.O.L.E, The Young Lion and Manic Monkee were standouts) — and probably the most surprising moment: when asked if I was Darryl Hurs from INDIE WEEK. Turns out Amil had played INDIE WEEK about 10 years ago with the Indonesian group Lightcraft.
You never know when you’ll run into people you’ve met along the way.
I made a ton of new contacts — now the follow-up work begins.
Let’s see what comes out of it. More talks to be had.
If we connected at BMC, message me here — I’d love to continue the conversation.