This August, Australian artist-producer Dru Chen will be dropping a 4-track EP containing 2 new tracks – ‘Our Story’ and ‘Hold You,’ and 2 re-released tracks – ‘Eiffel Tower’ and ‘Replay.’ The focus track, ‘Our Story,’ is an indie-pop song dealing with all facets of the human experience and the yearning for acceptance that we all seek. As Dru aptly puts it, “When the people … Continue reading Music Is: Dru Chen releases single ‘Our Story’
ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA – OzAsia Festival 2021 will feature more than 300 artists in what is expected to be the world’s most significant showcase of Asian Australian talent, with tickets now on sale for an exciting range of contemporary works. Held from 21st October to 7th November, OzAsia Festival will present around 100 performances and includes 11 world premieres and two Australian premieres across more than … Continue reading Arts Down Under 2021: OzAsia Festival 2021 to feature over 300 artists this year
ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA – The Australian premiere of Destinations by acclaimed Taiwanese-Australian pianist Belle Chen is one of three shows providing a sneak peek at Adelaide Festival Centre’s OzAsia Festival 2021. At the forefront of UK new wave classical music, Chen is as uncategorisable as her music is captivating. Her compositions retain the beauty of classical piano while traversing avant-garde and electronica to embody the world’s natural wonders. Using electric … Continue reading Arts Down Under 2021: OzAsia Festival 2021 reveals new writing and ideas program, comedy night, Australian premiere concert and more
Years ago, Dan Griffith started out his music career just wanting his friends to play it at parties. But today, the artist, better known as Gryffin, has countless hit remixes to his name, a debut album with several chart topping singles, and over 10.7 million monthly listeners on Spotify. Most recently, Gryffin saw a surprising resurgence in popularity for his single ‘Tie Me Down’, featuring … Continue reading Music Is: An Interview with Gryffin
Over the last weekend, Australian Indie Pop act Sheppard was part of short-form content platform TikTok’s monthly live streamed show, TikTok Music Night, bringing together artists from all across Asia, — and in this case worldwide. As part of TikTok Music Night Asia #ChillVibes edition, the stellar line-up included renowned acts including Sheppard (Australia), James Arthur (UK), JP Saxe (Canada), lullaboy (Singapore & Indonesia), Ffion (Singapore), NIve … Continue reading Music Is: Australian Indie Pop Act Sheppard wows in first Asia TikTok Music Night
The last time we spoke to Dean Lewis in 2019, the Australian singer-songwriter had just released his debut studio album A Place We Knew with several hit singles, going on to win Album of the Year, Best Male Artist, and Song of the Year (for “7 Minutes“) at the 2019 ARIA Awards. If anything, Dean proved he was one to watch, and that the hard … Continue reading Feeling Down but Falling Up: An Interview with Dean Lewis on his new single
Immersive digital music platform HYDEOUT has announced a star-studded lineup for The Prelude: Phase Two as a continuation of its globally leading programming. Since its January 2021 launch, HYDEOUT’s goal has been simple: showcase the industry’s most in-demand artists across genres in unique virtual settings while offering a gathering place for music fans around the world. With this ethos at its core, HYDEOUT has kicked … Continue reading Music Is: Hydeout – The Prelude Announces Phase Two of Immersive Digital Music Experience Platform
Continuing in his R&B experimentations, Yeo releases new single OBSESSION – a subversive track that will leave you unsure of whether to laugh or cry. A song about abandonment issues and being perpetually single, Yeo drew inspiration from the likes of Weezer, Joji and Phantom Planet to meticulously craft a soundscape that continues to expand his chameleon-like sound. Starting with fresh beats laid over mellow … Continue reading Music Is: Yeo explores singledom and abandonment on ‘OBSESSION’
ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA – Adelaide Festival Centre is celebrating the success of Students Got Talent and its winners who were crowned on Saturday 13 February at Her Majesty’s Theatre. First place and $5,000 in prize money was awarded to 19-year-old singer Estée Kitingan – the Malaysian-born student is studying a Bachelor of Popular Music at The Elder Conservatorium of Music at The University of Adelaide. Estée Kitingan Estée Kitingan said she was … Continue reading Art Down Under 2021: International Students Entertain Audiences Worldwide from Her Majesty’s Theatre
The latest by invite-only drop-in conversation app, Clubhouse has been a hit in Japan where company head of managements, popular musicians and even politicians have embraced the latest social media phenomenon. Japanese DJ and producer TAAR, alongside with MASAto from next-gen producer duo ANIMAL HACK, created a Clubhouse room at the end of January called “Who wants to make a song together? (Singers welcome)”, as … Continue reading Music Is: ANIMAL HACK and TAAR release song created entirely within Clubhouse App
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