Music Is: MJ Kuok releases new single ‘Infinity’, from forthcoming album ‘Atlas’

Singapore-born, Hong Kong-based DJ and producer MJ KUOK is poised to announce a brand new release with the arrival of ‘Infinity’, lifted from the forthcoming album ‘ATLAS’ due this September. Fusing elements of ambient soundscapes, deep-house melodies over an uplifting, silky production, MJ Kuok says: “I wrote ‘Infinity’ during an early morning studio session in Hong Kong, where I’m currently based in. I was filled with a … Continue reading Music Is: MJ Kuok releases new single ‘Infinity’, from forthcoming album ‘Atlas’

Music Is: The Foundation launches inaugural 10-year Music Commissioning Series

Local arts charity Foundation for The Arts and Social Enterprise (“The Foundation”) has launched a 10-year commissioning series for works across various genres of music, with Cultural Medallion winner Kelly Tang (Dr) as the first composer in this inaugural series. This iconic initiative will make significant contributions to Singapore contemporary music, with the commissioning of major works by Singapore composers and systemically building up a … Continue reading Music Is: The Foundation launches inaugural 10-year Music Commissioning Series

Music Is: DEON releases new single ‘Breathe In’

Since releasing his last album ‘eulogia; eulogy’ in 2019, and an acoustic ‘Prologue; Eulogia’ in 2020, together with a heart-felt collaborative refreshed take on ‘Fix’ with Japan’s soul-pop artist Shohey Uemura (THREE1989), Singapore’s maestro and veteran singer-songwriter DEON has announced the release of a brand new single, ‘Breathe In’. Made available on all major digital streaming platforms on 3 September 2021 via Singaporean independent music label, Where Are The Fruits, … Continue reading Music Is: DEON releases new single ‘Breathe In’

Music Is: ALYPH releases solo EP ‘III/III’

After welcoming the new phase in his music-making career following ‘Adakah Kau Mendengar’, ALYPH is dropping a brand-new EP, ‘III/III’. The sounds of this three-track odyssey are the result of years of sharpening his craft and shaking off expectations — as a rapper, a singer, and a beat-maker. All three qualities are on full display in this exciting new EP, the first of several projects down … Continue reading Music Is: ALYPH releases solo EP ‘III/III’

Music Is: Singaporean chillwave artist Houg releases single ‘Metro (4:35)’

Following the superlatively excellent debut EP, ‘The Oscillation Scene’ release, the year 2020 saw Singaporean Chillwave artist-producer, Houg, pushing his pop sensibilities and creative process through luscious grooves, collaborations, and an ever-growing canvas of visuals and vibrant textures that top each other with every single song release. This time, Houg has announced the release, ‘Metro (4:35)’. Out on 27 August 2021, Friday on all major digital … Continue reading Music Is: Singaporean chillwave artist Houg releases single ‘Metro (4:35)’

Music Is: The Itchyworms release new song “Eto Na (Ang Maliligayang Araw)”

The Itchyworms celebrate their era-defining legacy with the release of their new single “Eto Na (Ang Maliligayang Araw)” and the six-part series, Worms Upon A Time: An Itchyworms Podcast as part of the band’s continued 25th anniversary celebration.  The year-long musical treat follows the success of Waiting For The End To Start, which was pressed on vinyl and immediately sold out upon its release, and … Continue reading Music Is: The Itchyworms release new song “Eto Na (Ang Maliligayang Araw)”

Music Is: Gareth Fernandez releases album docuseries on YouTube

Gareth Fernandez is slated to drop a two-part docuseries inspired by the success of his full-length album, Lost In You, which was released early this month. The ‘Lost In You’ docuseries made its debut on Wednesday, 25th August at 8pm SGT (first episode), with the second episode premiering on Tuesday, 31st August at 8pm SGT. The two-episode video series will feature exclusive performances by Gareth … Continue reading Music Is: Gareth Fernandez releases album docuseries on YouTube

Music Is: Indonesian singer Rinni Wulandari releases her album ‘Skins’

Indonesian artist Rinni Wulandari represents everything that is independent. Since breaking away from a music label setting, to discarding the Pop genre to embrace her love for R&B and all things collaborative, and now back after a 2-year hiatus, the ‘Independent Girl’ has released her part-English and part-Bahasa Indonesian album, Skins on all major digital streaming platforms. Skins is a deeply intimate and honest album that stems from Rinni Wulandari’s life experiences of … Continue reading Music Is: Indonesian singer Rinni Wulandari releases her album ‘Skins’

Music Is: Thaddeus Lin releases single ‘Grass Field’

Local singer-songwriter Thaddeus Lin has released a new single ‘Grass Field’, a dreamy nostalgic lullaby that brings listeners into a state of tranquility. It conveys a sense of nonchalance in escaping societal pressures and to allow oneself to embark on a quiet getaway, gradually arriving at a state of solace. The track is a blend of ebb and flow of plucked guitars paired with a … Continue reading Music Is: Thaddeus Lin releases single ‘Grass Field’

Music Is: Katz releases EP ‘Only You’

Following the success of his 2019 single release ‘Back From Nothing’ (featuring JANEVA), Melbourne-based songwriter and producer Katz returns with his stunning new EP, ‘Only You’. With a litany of impressive features from names such as Fractures and Charlie Lim, and collaborations with Japanese Wallpaper and Kllo’s Simon Lam, the ‘Only You’ EP will be available on all major digital streaming platforms on 13 August … Continue reading Music Is: Katz releases EP ‘Only You’