Singaporean producer and singer-songwriter yams has dropped  2-part single titled ‘day/dreams & tears’ with an accompanying music video which will be released on 20th April 2021 via his Youtube With his earlier single, ‘do you drive a nice car’ released just last month, which touches on the theme of dreaming and confrontation, this 2-part single is a thematic follow up, leading into the aftermath of … Continue reading Music Is: yams releases singles ‘day/dreams & tears’

Indonesian singer-songwriter Rama Davis will be releasing his debut EP titled, ‘Here It Goes…’,  on April 9th, 2021 on all major digital streaming platforms. The EP, ‘Here It Goes…’ is Rama’s gift to his fans. It also serves as a  brief reminder to the artist himself of what has happened in his life personally in these recent few years. Self-written and with the help of some help from music industry … Continue reading Music Is: Indonesian Singer-songwriter Rama Davis releases Debut EP ‘Here It Goes…’

Yung Raja‘s foray into the U.S. begins with the release of “Mami”, alongside Alamo Records, home to some of the hottest hip-hop acts such as Lil Durk and Smokepurpp. The artist, who has been dubbed as Southeast Asia’s next avant-garde hip-hop artist known for his tasteful unification of English and Tamil lyricism, breaks into the global market today with the psychedelic, trap-heavy new single produced by long-time … Continue reading Music Is: Yung Raja becomes first Singaporean to appear on NME Hot 100 list with single ‘Mami’

Acclaimed producer Wovensound, rapper Ihasamic!, and alt-pop songstress Jeena have recently teamed up for a song about two lost souls crying for help as they struggle to find their place in a world that invalidates their feelings and actions.  Released under Umami Records, “Lonely Shores” comes from a place of emotional pain and confusion—a track written by Ihasamic! in his attempt to “reflect on times … Continue reading Music Is: Wovensound, Ihasamic!, and Jeena release single “Lonely Shores”

Zack Tabudlo is rewriting kundiman with a contemporary pop flair on his latest single, ‘Binibini,’ out now on various streaming platforms via Island Records Philippines/MCA Music Inc. Symbolizing love as dance, the young producer/singer-songwriter penned ‘Binibini’ at the peak of a romantic relationship with a former flame. “She was the binibini that I would dance with in the middle of the rain, in the middle … Continue reading Music Is: Zack Tabudlo releases reimagined kundiman with single ‘Binibini’

With a second EP to be slated in April this year, Hong Kong singer-songwriter Mr Nice Guy has released a brand new single titled, ‘Bubble’. The single and accompanying music video is today on all major digital streaming platforms.  The self-produced single, ‘Bubble’ sees Mr Nice Guy out of his comfort zone exploring a slightly more electronic pop sound compared to his previous singles which … Continue reading Music Is: Introducing Mr Nice Guy

Local rock outfit Electrico are back with a collection of renewed songs from their last three albums: We Satellites (2008), Hip City (2006) and So Much More Inside (2004). The decision to breathe new life into their earlier songs for their new EP, B-sides Live at the Power Station, was made spontaneously. It led to the trio’s original members – David Tan (vocals and lead guitar), Desmond Goh (bass guitar) and … Continue reading Music Is: Electrico releases B-sides from last three albums