Music Is: Austrian synth-pop band Lucy Dreams releases single ‘Dreamland’

Vienna-based Dream Pop trio Lucy Dreams unveil their new single and music video “Dreamland”, the first taste of their upcoming debut album Götterfunken. Consisting of David Reiterer, Philipp Prückl and an independent system of digital and analogue effects, Lucy. An A.I. born out of David and Philipp’s time in the studio tinkering away with music recording software, the group’s relationship with one another has grown … Continue reading Music Is: Austrian synth-pop band Lucy Dreams releases single ‘Dreamland’

Music Is: Matilde G releases new single ‘Milk N’ Honey’

Following the release of her infectious pop anthem, ‘Doorbell’ at the beginning of this year, Singaporean-based Italian-born artist, Matilde G is back with an unapologetically cheeky new Summer single. Titled ‘Milk N’ Honey’, the single will be released on all major digital streaming platforms on 4 June 2021. With Matilde G’s unique and brazen pop vocals, the single touches on the wanderlust fantasies of a teenager eager to live … Continue reading Music Is: Matilde G releases new single ‘Milk N’ Honey’

Music Is: lullaboy releases single ‘gone too long’

Indonesian-American raised and Singaporean based singer-songwriter and producer lullaboy has been consistently releasing music every month over the past 6 months. His upcoming single, ‘gone too long’ will be his 7th single. Distributed by Believe Digital, the single ‘gone too long’ will be part of an upcoming album in the works, which is slated for release at the end of this year. While staying true to lullaboy’s … Continue reading Music Is: lullaboy releases single ‘gone too long’

Music Is: Marian Carmel releases single ‘You Like The Chase’

Following up from harmony-driven “Rose”, released in November 2020, the Singapore-based Filipina born singer-songwriter Marian Carmel returns with a second single from her upcoming debut album. “You Like The Chase”. “You Like The Chase” is Marian’s take on relationships and heartbreak. Written on a whim after a conversation with a friend, Marian channelled her frustrations and anger into the song, which birthed a complex piece that … Continue reading Music Is: Marian Carmel releases single ‘You Like The Chase’

Music Is: Eve Alai and Senara team up for “Swiping Right”

Electronic producer Eve Alai teams up with soulful vocalist Senara on a tropical club anthem that examines the difficulty of confronting one’s mental and emotional headspace.  Released under Umami Records, “Swiping Right” delivers an inescapable jam that hits home. With its afrobeat-inspired rhythms and laid-back production, the song finds human connection on the dance floor, embracing the vulnerability that comes with escaping reality and navigating … Continue reading Music Is: Eve Alai and Senara team up for “Swiping Right”

Music Is: Wave Producer spli+shifts releases debut single “Synthesis”

Breaking onto the local music scene is Spli+shifts, a wave trap producer from Singapore, with his debut single “Synthesis”. An architect and landscape designer by day, Spli+shifts adopted his name as a moniker to constantly remind himself of the never-ending hustle between work and passion, is an electronic producer based in Singapore who explores on genre bending sounds with drops of trap and hiphop influences. … Continue reading Music Is: Wave Producer spli+shifts releases debut single “Synthesis”

Music Is: fern. releases music video for Baby Rye

Filipino singer-songwriter and producer fern. has released a music video for his smooth R&B track “Baby Rye”—released under Island Records Philippines and MCA Music Inc. Informed by starkly vulnerable lyrics and suave production, “Baby Rye” plays into the idea of fern.’s complicated relationship with romance, and how commitment entails risks that may or may not be worth having in your life. According to fern., the … Continue reading Music Is: fern. releases music video for Baby Rye

Music Is: Universal Music Indonesia introduces noui to lineup

Universal Music Indonesia and Wonderland Records have added Singapore-based Indonesian singer-songwriter noui, who debuted with her new single “everytime we fall feat. Heiakim”. noui, Indonesian singer-songwriter born in 1996, first began her singing journey through the internet, where she used to do song covers on her YouTube channel. With her love and passion in art, as well as her hobbies in singing-songwriting and writing poetry, she … Continue reading Music Is: Universal Music Indonesia introduces noui to lineup

Music Is: An Interview with Gryffin

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

Music Is: Australian Indie Pop Act Sheppard wows in first Asia TikTok Music Night

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