Music

Singapore R&B musician, Sam Rui, performed on the first day of Skechers Sundown Festival 2019 (19 April). Sam Rui was the headliner act at the Eden Stage to a stunning turnout of festival goers who were ready to party and rave all night. Before her set, we caught up with her to tell us more about a particular infamous Ultra incident, her future plans on her music career, and more. 1. How do you feel about being able to perform at the Skechers Sundown Festival? Is there any artiste here in particular that you wish to work with? Sam: It’s…

Ed Sheeran will be headlining at the mammoth National Stadium on Friday, 26 April 2019. It comes as no surprise seeing how he performed to sold-out shows at the 5,000-capacity Star Theatre in 2015, and two nights at the 10,000-capacity Singapore Indoor Stadium in 2017. Performing his largest tour yet, Ed Sheeran’s return to Singapore is part of his ‘Divide World Tour’, which spans over two years. The global sensation should require little introduction: In just last year alone, Ed Sheeran won two Grammy Awards and clinched the Billboard Music Awards for both Top Artist and Top Male Artist. He…

Skechers Sundown Festival – Asia’s definitive music and arts festival – will be back in Singapore for its 10th edition from 19 to 21 April 2019 at Siloso Beach Sentosa. Organized by Red Spade Entertainment and presented by Skechers, the festival’s biggest event to date is designed for anyone with a love for Asian music and its diverse entertainment scene. The festival is programmed to celebrate all things Asian and promote its values and spirit during the 3D2N event, through an exhilarating lineup of music, food, art, and culture. Catch award winning design architects, films and musicians representing China, India,…

Sabrina Carpenter will be making her first appearance in Singapore as part of her Singular Tour on 11 April 2019 at the Kallang Theatre. The 19-year-old singer-songwriter’s music career started four years ago with the release of her debut album ‘Eyes Wide Open’, which reflected her life over the previous three years. She then went on to release ‘EVOLution’, which launched her first sold-out fall 2016 EVOLution Tour, travelling across over 35 cities in the United States. In 2017, Sabrina co-wrote and released her RIAA-certified gold single ‘Why’, which became a hit on Top 40 radio and was hailed as…

Forget March Madness – we’re bringing you music madness! Here’s a line-up of music performances happening this month. 22 Mar – Dreamcatcher Concert: Invitation From Nightmare City To everyone who requested for Dreamcatcher to perform in Singapore at MyMusicTaste, your wishes have been answered! Be prepared to be thrilled by the members’ dark, edgy, yet irresistible charms and unparalleled performances. This tour marks the South Korean girl group’s third tour that were made through fan requests on MyMusicTaste, an online service that allows fans to request their favourite bands to their cities. This comes as no surprise, given how their…

Singapore’s sustainable music and picnic festival, Garden Beats, returns for its fifth year anniversary this Saturday on 9 March 2019. For the first time ever, Garden Beats has specially curated new back-to-back programmes alongside its stellar line-up of artistes to keep you going all day long! The Music Lineup This year, Garden Beats will be broadening its music horizon with veteran English Indie band, The Kooks, and a brand new mix of R&B acts, Alina Baraz and Masego. For the festival’s core electro-loving crowd, Black Coffee, Alle Farben and Coran will be gracing the stage alongside Disco Funk artist, Yung…

Canadian rock band Nickelback will finally be making its live debut in Singapore on 20 February 2019 at ZEPP@BIGBOX, as part of their Feed The Machine Tour. Released in June 2017, Nickelback’s highly anticipated, ninth studio album Feed The Machine clinched a spot in the Top 5 on the Billboard charts. Since its release, the band has spent the better part of 2017 and 2018 in their Feed The Machine Tour; with over 80 sold-out shows around the world. Formed in Alberta, Canada in 1995, Nickelback currently consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Chad Kroeger, Ryan Peake on guitars, Mike…

Two-time Grammy Award-winning duo ‘for KING & COUNTRY’ will be performing at Gateway Theatre on 11 February 2019. Comprised of brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone, the duo is currently in the midst of their world tour titled after their latest release, Burn The Ships. We’ve recently sat down with Joel Smallbone over Skype, who told us more about their lil’ crazy obsession with Crazy Rich Asians, and teased about a new film in the works. How would you describe your music to those who have never heard of ‘for KING & COUNTRY’? It’s theatrical, and it’s got a lot of…