Electronic
Throw Down Your Crown, with Jean Tan’s ‘Crowns’
Music
February 19, 2017
Throw Down Your Crown, with Jean Tan’s ‘Crowns’
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…
Get “Patriotic” this National Day with Zouk’s We the Citizens Fest
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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…
Interview With midst: An Ambient Gem Among Us
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January 17, 2016
Interview With midst: An Ambient Gem Among Us
With just 3 singles made available online, midst have been raising a delicate storm with their exquisite offerings. Combining the chordal sensibilities of a baroque choral piece with the introspection of painfully self-aware indie artists, the 3-piece band are blessedly releasing their first body of work in an EP – arriving 23rd January 2016. Their debut single, “Captivate” ,certainly captivated audiences (sorry, we couldn’t resist) here and abroad. Released just last September, the track has garnered over 5,000 plays on YouTube – a laudable feat for a fresh-faced local act. Across what we’ve heard so far, midst’s atmospheric, “yoga retreat soundtrack” vibe…
Cleaning House with Clean Bandit
Music
November 30, 2015
Cleaning House with Clean Bandit
As part of their #BanditAsia tour, British four-piece band Clean Bandit took to the stage at The Coliseum at Hard Rock Hotel on 25 November 2015. Performing their unique mix of classic and electro-pop music, the Bandits brought upbeat stage presence and their compelling vocals to boot for their fans. The band belted out tunes from their debut studio album, “New Eyes” (which peaked at number 3 on the UK Albums chart). With familiar hits such as “Extraordinary“, “Real Love” and the massive pop earworm “Rather Be“, the audience (and our) hearts were captured as they bounced along. After a moderate delay, the…