click here for an audio-visual look at the gig highlights

***for full gig listings jump to the bottom***

Greetings:

On Friday night in Phnom Penh, Mirasoul are at The Deck, Brooke Palmer is at Botanico, Tuesday Welders Duo are at The Tin Hat and Zakk Zoot is at The Vine. Noisy Chili presents Knell playing the full album Nevermind by Nirvana [see the interview below], Rhythm Light are at Little Susie, and Montra at Oscar’s on the Corner   

On Saturday in Phnom Penh, the return of The Originals Series [see the other interview below] at The Deck features Muz Muskett, Scott Bywater, Lewis, Gary & Chris, while Adam Marsland is at Botanico, Gaby & Marianna are at The Vine and Rockustic are at Tropico.  Stu Cottom at is downstairs at Oscar’s on the Corner before Cambodia Country Band.  On the coast, Challie Mora is at The Wave: Kep West.

On Sunday, Vince Solomons is at The Vine, the Sunday Sundowners open mic at Tacos Kokopelli is hosted by Scott Bywater, and later on Shaken Spirit are at Oscar’s on the Corner.  In Siem Reap, Rachel is at Sabai Lifestyle.

Department of Touring

As noted last week this month we are welcoming back to Cambodia visitors from India Nilimesh Chakraborty and Arnab Bhattacharya, under the name Rhythm of Ecstasy – check out their Passing Chords mini-profile from last year.

Here’s where to find them:

Also note other international touring acts – with a bias towards both metal and Siem Reap – listed at the bottom of the page.

The LengPleng Interviews

Nevermind revival, this is Knell

This month marks the 34th anniversary of the release of Nirvana’s breakthrough album Nevermind, and to celebrate Phnom Penh band Knell is reforming for a run of shows playing the entire album.  Ahead of the first such show at Noisy Chili on Friday night, Knell guitarist Ryan Wright sat down with LengPleng.

LP:  Aside from the obvious, what was the particular inspiration for this project?

RW:  Within the last six months I started listening to the album a lot, remembering how bad-ass it is.  Every song is super-catchy, and I found I really wanted to play it live.  At the same time, I’ve been looking for a chance to get Knell back together again.

Read the full article here

The chilled launchpad – the return of the Originals Acoustic Showcase

In the revolving door of the Phnom Penh music scene there’s always a groundswell of original music that surfaces from time to time before dissipating, waves breaking on the shoreline so to speak.  For the last couple of years the Originals Acoustic Showcase, first at Back Street Bar and now at The Deck, has been attempting to provide (succeeding!) a platform for a range of artists to perform their own compositions in a welcoming environment.  Ahead of the first of the new series on Saturday, organiser and performer Lewis McTighe sat down with LengPleng to discuss the history and ethos of The Originals.

LP: So The Originals is back!

LM: The Originals never goes away, we just do it in seasons – both musicians and audience often go away for the summer, and it always takes it a while to get it rolling again.  We usually run about nine months of the year.  This is the third season – I don’t remember exactly when the first one was – about two and a half years, roughly.

Read the full article here

Department of Mutual Support:  Friends of LengPleng

    

    

 

 

Being a Friend of LengPleng is open to venues, acts, and even private individuals; if you value the service we provide please consider assisting us financially.   For a modest contribution ($25 for three months, $40 for six months, $75 for 12 months), you get the logo of your choice into the weekly email and onto the weekly wrap page, and an automatically click through to a page on our website for further information, photos, videos and so on – we like to think of it as an alternative to Facebook.

We also pay special attention when you have a good story for us – an upcoming event or an artist you wish to highlight.  Email gigs@lengpleng.com for further details or bail up Scoddy wherever you see him.

Steve Porte Photo of the Week

Mirasol, of Mirasoul, her duo with Phil Javelle, at The Vine on 31 August 2025 – they’re on again this weekend at The Deck on Friday 5.

If you wish to receive LengPleng in your inbox every Thursday please send a subscribe email to gigs@lengpleng.com.

Musicians, venues, punters:  if there are things you know that LengPleng should know, please tell us and we’ll do our best to tell the world.

See you around the traps.
your correspondent,

 

 

Guillermo Wheremount
LengPleng.com
gigs@lengpleng.com (mailto:gigs@lengpleng.com

Weekly Gig Guide – week commencing Thursday 4 September 2025

** residency/weekly

For DJs and clubs, we recommend Phnom Penh Underground

Thursday

Friday

Saturday                                                             

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

*Note that Wednesday events are often not announced until early in the week – check back here for updates*

Coming soon:

Saturday 13 September

Sunday 14 September

  • In the Park #2 featuring Alli G, 6 pm, Koh Nerea
  • Piano recital by James Napoleon Lai, 7 pm, Raffles Le Royal – note ticketed event

Thursday 18 September

  • MeDha Women Drummers, 7 pm, Meta House – note ticketed event

Friday 19 September

Saturday 20 September

  • Grand reopening with JamCha, Jasmine, Cardboard Lo-Fi, DJ, The Vine

Tuesday 23 September

Thursday 25 September

Saturday 27 September

International touring artists in September: 

Rhythm of Ecstasy (Nilimesh & Arnab) (IN)

Scotty Austin (US)

Formerly of Saving Abel

  • Friday 18, 8.30 pm, Atlantis (Siem Reap)

Soundmakers (VN)

“For nearly 20 years, they have explored analog, digital, and hybrid real-time feedbacks, delivering unpredictable and dynamic live performances. Using custom software and an analog mixer, they creates unique sounds tailored to each venue.  They have curated festivals and events across Europe and Asia, collaborating with film, dance, and visual arts. Based in Hanoi, Vietnam, they continues to connect with sound makers worldwide.”

  • Tuesday 23, 8.30 pm, Atlantis (Siem Reap)
  • Wednesday 24, 8.30 pm, Cloud

Noturnall (BR), Illusion Force (JP), Dream Spirit (CH)

  • Thursday 25, 8.30 pm, Atlantis (Siem Reap)

 

By Weekly Wrap