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Welcome to the Music vertical! Here you will find the latest news on the music world and all its antics, musings on the latest releases from your favourite local and international acts, and discover our constant internal struggle as self-conscious advocates for quality pop music.
Rekindle the Teochew Heritage: The TENG Ensemble
October 27, 2020
Rekindle the Teochew Heritage: The TENG Ensemble
The TENG Ensemble is paying tribute to Teochew culture and music as they attempt to ignite new interest for it with their new music video.
This Just In: Singapore’s Indie-Pop Singer Amanda Ong Steals Your Hearts with Debut EP, Amanda
September 28, 2020
This Just In: Singapore’s Indie-Pop Singer Amanda Ong Steals Your Hearts with Debut EP, Amanda
Singapore-bred musician Amanda Ong is on a mission to be a household name to all Singaporeans with her newl self-titled debut EP, Amanda.
The New Self-Love Anthem is Out Now, With the Next Hollywood Sensations Winona Oak and Taska Black Paving the Way
September 22, 2020
The New Self-Love Anthem is Out Now, With the Next Hollywood Sensations Winona Oak and Taska Black Paving the Way
Winona Oak's new self-love anthem, "With Myself", is out and now has a banging new remix in collaboration with artist Taska Black!
The Heck Is: Lewis Capaldi?
January 15, 2020
The Heck Is: Lewis Capaldi?
Ah, Lewis Capaldi. I don’t even remember when I first encountered him. Or rather, his body of work. Before going for his press conference, I recalled his name as an up-and-coming UK artist with a current smash hit. I dismissed him as an Ed Sheeran type. No offence to Sheeran, of course, but ever since he came into the scene, there have been a few copycats that have cropped up. If you are into UK pop music, a few artists might have popped into your mind. https://www.instagram.com/p/BzTm0jNBWBH/ It was easy to dismiss Capaldi because I never really knew his songs.…
Neon Lights Festival 2019 review: No Halsey, No Problem
November 26, 2019
Neon Lights Festival 2019 review: No Halsey, No Problem
All those joyless souls lamenting the cancellation of Halsey’s set must have eaten their words after the two-day Neon Lights Festival has come to an end. Despite invariably being plagued by wet weather and technical difficulties, the enthusiasm for a weekend of indie music and dancing appears to be at an all-time high. Neon Lights kicked up quite a bit of controversy a few days before the festival when it was announced that the second-day headliner, Halsey, would no longer be performing due to “unforeseen circumstances” without giving further details. Halsey was also scheduled to perform at Hong Kong’s Clockenflap…
Soundbites with Yeo: Telling it like it is
October 23, 2019
Soundbites with Yeo: Telling it like it is
Malaysian-Australian artist Yeo is a bit of a mixed bag. A singer (although he still doesn’t really consider himself one), a songwriter, a producer, a DJ, a music director and an absolute legend on the bass and keytar… the list goes on. Yet amongst this wealth of identities, the artist still manages to find his own method to the madness; creating a unique, ever-evolving brand of sound that intersperses bleak pictures of reality with glimmers of the purest hope you’ll find. Coupled with his Asian diasporic background and his love for travel, there’s just something about his songwriting that pulls…
The Vamps ‘Four Corners’ Tour in Singapore: A night of surprises and celebrations with the Vamily
September 4, 2019
The Vamps ‘Four Corners’ Tour in Singapore: A night of surprises and celebrations with the Vamily
Back after three years, British pop-rock band The Vamps set base at The Coliseum, Hard Rock Hotel Singapore once again. Held on 15 August 2019 as part of their Four Corners Tour 2019, The Vamps enthralled fans with their high-energy performance and electrifying setlist filled with songs both new and old. The night also saw the quartet – consisting of vocalist Bradley Simpson, James McVey on guitars, Connor Ball on bass and drummer Tristan Evans – join the vamily for a night of celebrations, such as Tristan’s birthday and even a wedding proposal! At slightly after 8pm, The Vamps took…
IT’S THE SHIP 2019 releases full artiste lineup: Darren Styles, Hyo of Girls Generation, and more
August 29, 2019
IT’S THE SHIP 2019 releases full artiste lineup: Darren Styles, Hyo of Girls Generation, and more
For the sixth year running, IT’S THE SHIP takes the open waters by storm once again! Held from 13 November to 15 November 2019, IT’S THE SHIP 2019 boasts a high-octane, uninterrupted 3D2N experience onboard the award-winning Genting Dream, along with an electrifying roster of widely-acclaimed headliners and talented music artistes. Nervo IT’S THE SHIP’s larger-than-life headlining acts will see electronic dance music duo Nervo return to rule the dance decks, alongside modern UK dance music legend Darren Styles – best-known for blazing the path for hardstyle crossover to the mainstream. Joining the star-studded lineup are EDM artistes Brooklyn, Indigo Starlight,…
If rojak could sing, it’ll only sing local music
August 8, 2019
If rojak could sing, it’ll only sing local music
It’s absolutely mind-boggling how much local music has transcended over the years that it’s difficult to form opinions surrounding it since any conclusion gathered becomes obsolete quickly. I’ve been a fan for 15 years now, but *pfft*, it’s still not enough to scratch the surface of our music. So anyway, danamic. kick-jolted me from my slumber, hypnic jerk-style – requesting a write-up out of the Spotify playlist they created called ‘Local Delights’ (which sounds like a canteen tuckshop from your primary school days). However, a confession before I get into the meat of the article though: danamic. didn’t really specify…
Halsey to headline second night (24 Nov) of Singapore’s Neon Lights Festival!
August 5, 2019
Halsey to headline second night (24 Nov) of Singapore’s Neon Lights Festival!
Grammy nominee and multi-platinum American superstar Halsey joins Mumford & Sons and Honne as one of the headlining acts at Neon Lights Festival, held from 23 November (Saturday) to 24 November 2019 (Sunday). Since her professional debut in 2014, Halsey had been nominated for multiple awards and won at Billboard Awards, iHeartRadio Music Awards, and even set three Guinness World Records in April 2019 with ‘Boy with Luv’, a collaboration with K-Pop sensation BTS. The 24-year-old has gained recognition for her efforts as an activist for various causes and is renowned for her unapologetic lyrics and multi-platinum hits such as…