Kom Kom

29/09/2023

Really sad to wake up to the news that Melodic Distraction is having to shut its doors. Followers of my page will know that I've been one of their radio residents for just over a year, which I've enjoyed immensely. Much love to all the team there, who no doubt are still trying to process the news.

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26/09/2023

I'm playing some music at this new night that is starting in Sheffield. Come on down cos it will be fun.

21/09/2023

I'm playing some music on Saturday with DJ Nutzo. Come on down to Hagglers for a dance. Free entry.

30/08/2023

You can listen back to this month's edition of East Beat for Melodic Distraction here: https://www.melodicdistraction.com/episodes/east-beat-20230825?id=63996

30/08/2023

You can listen back to this month's edition of East Beat for Melodic Distraction here:

East Beat is an exploration of music from East and South East Asia and the diasporas, with a particular focus on the experimental electronic side of things. It is hosted by Kom Kom, who is a British-Khmer DJ currently based in Sheffield, UK. This month, Kom is back in the booth with a diverse range....

31/07/2023

latest edition of East Beat for Melodic Distraction up here-

East Beat is an exploration of music from East and South East Asia and the diasporas, with a particular focus on the experimental electronic side of things. It is hosted by Kom Kom, who is a British-Khmer DJ currently based in Sheffield, UK. This time, the focus is on Mongolia – tune in for an [.....

29/06/2023

If you're heading to Shambala Festival this year, you can catch me playing soca and dancehall in Back A Yard, and then house and techno in Rebel Soul. Hopefully catch some of you on the dancefloor.

28/06/2023

I recently contributed a mix to 5/8 : radio. You can have a listen here:

Winter evening. You lie in your bed beneath an absurdly heavy blanket. The TV is on in the next room — Jose Ignacio and Laura seem to be flirting. Your eye itches, but your hands feel so enormous that

26/05/2023

East Beat day today - broadcasting on Melodic Distraction shortly. Usual mix of experimental ESEA electronics.

27/04/2023

That time again...

27/03/2023

Come to this workshop!

09/03/2023

Archive of my East Beat shows for Melodic Distraction is up here:

Kom Kom is a British-Khmer DJ based in Sheffield, UK. She is a founding member of the Barang! Collective (party music from wherever) and a resident DJ for Rebel Soul at Shambala Festival. She plays ma

23/02/2023

Back with East Beat for Melodic Distraction tomorrow! Usual mix of music from East and South East Asia and the diasporas.

23/02/2023

Very pleased to be playing at this excellent little festival in gorgeous Wales.

Tonnau Festival is proud to announce our first lineup for July '23! Featuring some exclusive artists from around the world, set in one of the most stunning festival locations the UK has to offer and all at affordable prices! We're now half way through the Tier Two tickets, so don't hang about if you want to secure yours! Tickets: www.tonnaufestival.uk 🔥🥥🍍🌴🍹
Alogte Oho & His Sounds of Joy Mad Professor Xaman X Los Chichanos Drymbago Racubah Vibrations Luzmira Zerpa LIGHT UP Morgan Elwy Akolá Tambó Caine Jones-Williams Village Cuts Carreglwyd Estate

27/01/2023

East Beat this afternoon. Join me later on for an hour of the usual goodness from East and South East Asia and the diasporas. Plenty of Japanese fusion in this one.

25/12/2022

https://youtu.be/fTQmMt7eqgQ

Soca Parang music video for the song "Merry Christmas Everyone" by The Soca Parang Serenaders a group that features all these amazing soca parang artistes on...

19/12/2022

Last East Beat of 2022. You can have a listen here:

East Beat is an exploration of music from East and South East Asia and the diasporas, with a particular focus on the experimental electronic side of things. It is hosted by Kom Kom, who is a British-Khmer DJ currently based in Sheffield, UK. Kom closes out 2022 with another cracking edition of East....

23/11/2022

It's East Beat time again - this Friday 4-5pm, UK time on Melodic Distraction

25/10/2022

I'm back with another episode of East Beat for Melodic Distraction this Friday, 28th October, 16:00 - 17:00 UK time. So good, the picture has posted twice and there's nothing I can do about it. 🤣

21/10/2022

If you missed me on Vibrations Radio, you can catch up here: https://www.mixcloud.com/Vibrations/roaming-charge-w-kom-kom/

17/10/2022

Radio duties for Vibrations this Friday teatime. I'll be roaming all over the genres, BPMs and countries of the world to bring you some lush beats.

03/10/2022

You can listen back to my Hanoi Community Radio show here: https://www.mixcloud.com/H%C3%A0N%E1%BB%99iCommunityRadio/the-connect-w-melodic-distraction-east-beat-290922/

29/09/2022

29/09/2022

Delighted to be on Hanoi Community Radio later on today as part of their link up with Melodic Distraction!

You can listen here: https://www.hanoicommunityradio.com/
My show is on at 16:00 - 17:00 UK time.