Music

Super Whatevr – a trio-project started by Skyler McKee to encompass his musical poetry, together with bassist Thomas Waale, and drummer Luke Mensink – have released their debut album “Never Nothing”! The concept of which, “is that (what might be wrong with you) is never nothing!” By studying the craft of songwriting with the help of a friend, Mckee penned his own songs – many of which originated from dark places. Reversedly, he hoped his songs would become reflective slithers of hope amidst one’s life-struggles – a fundamental theme of the album. “All my songs are happy,” McKee explained. “They have a sad tone, but it’s all in a…

Entering the pop genre for the first time, Maria Muller, a 57-year-old classically trained contemporary singer brings forth her reworked pop version of the newly titled track “Lost” to welcome 2018! Originally titled “Lost In Your World”, Muller explained that she wanted her message to be clear: “Many of us have gone through a time when we needed the strength to choose ourselves over a love that made us lose sight of who we are. For those who have gone through it, I hope the song allows your heart to heal and keep your resolve to stay brave.” Currently based in the United…

As with previous years, Laneway Festival Singapore 2018 – also the 8th Laneway in Singapore – promises to be a full sensory experience for music fans, with a focus on the best new and established live acts in the game! Focusing on the closer locale, they’ve added a varied line-up of Asian artistes – 8 groups from 4 countries: Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Singapore. From break-out bands to established musicians, here’s the full low-down on these 8 Southeast Asian acts! ALEXTBH Producing music from his early teens, 21-year-old ALEXTBH has since made his mark in Malaysia’s electronic music scene with…

Chart-topping Singapore pop artist Falling Feathers is capping 2017 off with a remix of his hot major label debut single “Hush”, featuring a collaboration with Canadian rapper, Dizzy, as well as Singaporean producer, Thievves (who worked on the original track)! “I first met Dizzy at Music Matters 2017 when we were performing for the festival,” explains Falling Feathers. “We hit off extremely well and I asked him if he wanted to rap a few verses on this remix. He spontaneously agreed and this remix was set in motion!” “I was a little uncertain of what to expect going into the collaboration,…

The Singapore Raffles Music College (SRMC), has been one of Singapore’s most established institutions of higher learning for music and dance education since 2001, and now they’ve officially launched their new campus! Mr. Hu said, “Traditionally in Singapore, music and dance has been viewed more as a hobby and less so as a viable career option. With Singapore actively promoting the performing arts, and the recent success of talent imports into other music markets, it is about time we recognise that in today ’ s economic climate, the arts can serve as a viable career path. We aim to give students a…

It’s time to welcome a new band to the Singapore scene, as indie rock band No Duff debuts with their single: ‘Exile’! ‘Exile’ explores the tensions in relationships and separation contrasted against the band’s signature style of high-energy tones and rhythm, blended together with award-winning music producer, Edric Hwang of GRYD. Set to be released on 24th November, ‘Exile’ will be available on all digital platforms, with an accompanying Music Video dropping on 1st December! Formed at the beginning of 2016, No Duff was the brainchild of frontman and lead singer Matt Yeo, who decided to put together a group to write and perform…

Singapore-based electronic pop/synthpop duo Cosmic Armchair released their debut album: “CONTACT’ yesterday on Friday, November 17. A synthwave-induced melting-pot, “CONTACT” comes with 15-tracks influenced by band’s Asian roots, human “contact” with the citizens of planet Eart, and their cosmic dreams of the future. It’s an interesting mix of modern synthwave with a palate of melodic synthpop, New Wave and electronica – a pretty cosmic experience for all who come in contact with this marvelous album. In midst of their planning and recording for “CONTACT”, the duo managed to juggle having a baby, their respective day jobs and make good on their family responsibilities – a triumphant…

If you’re looking to unwind and pick up an easy listening track, look no further than Singapore singer-songwriter Jean Tan‘s latest single, ‘Crowns’! Arranged by Kevin Foo of Beep Studios (who’s worked with the likes of Linying and Charlie Lim), ‘Crowns’ is an easy listening tune that blends breezy folk guitar with a beautiful electronic soundscape and a merry little trumpet lead – incredibly fitting for Jean’s soulful vocals. Going deeper, Jean akin’s ‘Crowns’ as the imagery of things we hold dear in life, and as a reflection of the inner struggles with loss, when our hands are emptied of…

Ffion Williams may be a newcomer to the scene in Singapore, but after her strong introduction last year with ‘With U’ and ‘Over’ (featuring Jeff Hue), she’s definitely an R&B artist you’d wanna keep tabs on. Following up, Ffion has released her music video for ‘I Miss U’. Directed by Ah Hock and with Ryan Foo as her opposing male lead, ‘I Miss U’ has been stylized with faded colours and slow scenes that contradict, in a bid to demonstrate her longing, wistfulness and general ambivalence that show through her lyrics. Giving her take, Ffion explains that ‘I Miss U’ was…

*SCAPE’s The Ground Theatre was fit to burst as fans of pop rock trio Against the Current thronged for the band’s third performance in Singapore. The youthful crowd was filled with dedicated fans who had been following the band from their Youtube days, all hoping to catch the new songs from their debut album In Our Bones. The night kicked off with local outfit The Summer State warming up the crowd with their energetic brand of pop punk laced with a little local flavour. The band seemed to be right at home as they pumped out fan favourites “Trying Was…