Music
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.
One Last Plainsunset: An Interview
September 1, 2016
One Last Plainsunset: An Interview
As one of Singapore’s most influential bands, Plainsunset has had a momentous career, playing on stages big and small. Even without releasing new tracks, the band managed to pull some of the biggest crowds as headliners for Baybeats 2016. This year marks their twentieth as a band — a remarkable feat that is in true fashion to the enduring quality of punk rock. Plainsunset has recently released a new single, ‘6/4‘, which will be part of their upcoming album, “Both Boxer & Benjamin”. Watch the music video for ‘6/4‘ here, produced in collaboration with videographer Fandy Razak: https://youtu.be/JmxFTudVb1Q DANAMIC.ORG speaks to…
Get “Patriotic” this National Day with Zouk’s We the Citizens Fest
July 24, 2016
Get “Patriotic” this National Day with Zouk’s We the Citizens Fest
We know that the National Day Celebrations don’t really get you hyped up anymore. So maybe Zouk’s We the Citizens Fest may just be the party you’ve always wanted on August 9. The music festival was originally planned for a beach theme at the brand new Palawan Green but has since been rebranded and moved to Zouk itself. Fortunately, the date and lineup remain unchanged. If you’re in the mood for hard-hitting club beats and mellow party tunes, the event is sure to deliver. Headliners Mark Ronson and Ta-ku are esteemed beatmakers and are well-known for their impressive DJ sets. Other…
Panic! At the Disco: Death of a Bachelor, Life of a Performance
July 5, 2016
Panic! At the Disco: Death of a Bachelor, Life of a Performance
The last time American rock band Panic! at the Disco came to Singapore was eons ago, dating all the way back to 2008. Back then, they were a still quartet – consisting of Ryan Ross, Spencer Smith and Jon Walker. Remember the good old days when they helped to popularise “guyliners”, emo haircuts and face paint? Panic! at the Disco‘s iconic song, I write sins not tragedies, says it all as well. 8 years on from the last performance here, we can safely say that the band has evolved tremendously – in terms of member count, musical style and overall…
Greyson Chance On His Rebranding, The Story Behind “Afterlife”, and the US Election
June 21, 2016
Greyson Chance On His Rebranding, The Story Behind “Afterlife”, and the US Election
His third and latest single, “Back on the Wall”, has already garnered more than half a million views on YouTube. But more importantly, Greyson Chance is also back on his quest to slay the pop music industry after a hiatus of five long years. Greyson rose to prominence when talkshow host Ellen Degeneres discovered his rendition of Lady Gaga’s “Paparazzi” on YouTube. Since then, he has been blessed with a bundle of musical opportunities – including a record deal under Ellen herself. Many may still see him as a baby-faced talent who graced the world with his mellifluous, pre-pubescent voice…
Get To Know bittymacbeth: 6 Questions And A Debut Album
June 16, 2016
Get To Know bittymacbeth: 6 Questions And A Debut Album
Some things you only dream of, some things you set out to do. Some things you remember for the rest of your life, when that one thing came true. The last day of May will be such a case for local singer-songwriter bittymacbeth, as her debut album “Beauty For Ashes” was launched to a sold-out crowd at the Esplanade Recital Studio. Supported by well-known local acts such as Benjamin Kheng, Inch Chua, Ariane Deborah, Dru Chen, Shak’thiya Subramaniamm, and more, the diverse repertoire showcased the talent of bittymacbeth and that of her musician friends. View this post on Instagram @thisisinch, @arianedeborah, @benjaminkheng, and more join @bittymacbeth…
SCANDAL: Something New, Something Familiar
June 11, 2016
SCANDAL: Something New, Something Familiar
It might have only been a year since the All-Female Japanese Rock band, SCANDAL, was in Singapore but on their return they’ve brought plenty of new fuel for fans with their new album, YELLOW. Chasing a new direction in their music, SCANDAL delivers with the same vibe but a different tune. Performing at The Hard Rock Hotel’s The Coliseum (A venue we’re growing to enjoy with bigger and bigger names playing there), SCANDAL showed up on stage amidst fans yelling, jumping, pumping their fists and general merriment. Though there was an arduously long queue prior to seeing the girls, their…
Queen, Kylie Minogue, Pentatonix & More: “Round 1” Of Singapore GP Concert Performers Revealed
June 6, 2016
Queen, Kylie Minogue, Pentatonix & More: “Round 1” Of Singapore GP Concert Performers Revealed
It’s that time of year again when the big brass from the Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix unveil the acts that will perform in front of more than 260,000 fans from across the globe. Previous editions have seen some big names such as Rihanna, Justin Bieber, and Maroon 5 (who took “encore” a bit too seriously and played for 2 years), and this year’s lineup looks to be another stellar cast. BREAKING! #SGPConcert Round 1 – Strap yourselves in; you’re in for an epic weekend at #SingaporeGP! pic.twitter.com/EhA4Xapzo8 — SingaporeGP (@F1NightRace) June 6, 2016 1) Queen fronted by Adam Lambert Queen??? With Adam Lambert??? We’re…
Doing The Impossible: Interview With Oh Wonder
May 25, 2016
Doing The Impossible: Interview With Oh Wonder
This article first appeared on Native Entertainment and is reprinted with permission as part of a content collaboration agreement. Consisting of Josephine Vander Gucht and Anthony West, Oh Wonder are a London-based alt-pop duo. Native Entertainment spoke to them while they were on tour and here’s what they found out: 1. Could you give us an introduction to your music? We are Oh Wonder, a songwriting duo from London, UK. We write alt-pop songs that are infused with soft electro beats and unison vocals. 2. When writing songs, do you wait for any specific feelings or simply have a writing session?…
Can Ariana Grande’s “Dangerous Woman” Conquer Summer 2016?
May 21, 2016
Can Ariana Grande’s “Dangerous Woman” Conquer Summer 2016?
“I’ve made my decision, to test my limits” After a painfully-extended promotional run, pop’ music’s four-octave fave Ariana Grande has finally released her third full-length album, “Dangerous Woman”. The album is preceded by the singles “Dangerous Woman” and “Into You”, along with many other bops that we’ll get to later. The wait for #AG3 could have been a lot shorter. After scrapping 2015’s “Focus” over online criticism about it sounding too similar to her 2014 Iggy Azalea collab “Problem”, Ariana took a few months off to realign her chakras, lick some donuts, and post more cryptic tweets, Snapchats, and Instagrams as punishment for our audacity…
News From 2020: The Future Of Beyoncé, Fifth Harmony, Selena Gomez, and More Music Stars
May 12, 2016
News From 2020: The Future Of Beyoncé, Fifth Harmony, Selena Gomez, and More Music Stars
There’s never a boring day in pop music. Spoil yourself on the advancements these pop stars will be making in their career within the next 5 years, as told by our real legit $9.90 crystal ball! This is the totally accurate, 100% true first edition of News From 2020. Beyoncé We don’t mention Her name anymore ever since she ascended into Heaven in an elevator 2 years ago in The Sécond Coming. Jay Z Staged The Sécond Coming and sold it on TIDAL (now RIPPLE) as an IMAX visual album. Was last photographed in Malibu next to Becky With The Good Hair…