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Music Is: ABANGSAPAU releases debut single with Def Jam SEA ‘hahaha’

Singaporean artist ABANGSAPAU makes his Def Jam South East Asia debut with an assertive and dominant new rap single titled “hahaha”. The song, produced by Prodbydan, marks an exciting new phase for the bilingual rapper that begins with a trap-inflicted statement of intent, written in Malay and English. While everyone else is chasing clout, he’s carrying his message out loud. The song’s title indicates not … Continue reading Music Is: ABANGSAPAU releases debut single with Def Jam SEA ‘hahaha’

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Music Is: An Interview with YAØ on ‘I Can’t Sleep’ in his Universal Music Singapore debut

It’s not often you come across a local musician whose music becomes an instant earworm, not just for its production, but even in the artist’s voice and lyrics. That’s something we see in YAØ, Universal Music Singapore’s latest signee, who makes his debut with the label with a lush and euphonious self-produced debut single, ‘I Can’t Sleep’. “I think it’s been a blessing, and I’m … Continue reading Music Is: An Interview with YAØ on ‘I Can’t Sleep’ in his Universal Music Singapore debut

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Feeling Down but Falling Up: An Interview with Dean Lewis on his new single

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

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Preview: Resonances – A Double Bill by Bellepoque

Bellepoque is back this May with a brand new, LIVE performance. Titled RESONANCES, the double-bill is an exciting new multidisciplinary and modular performance combining storytelling, movement, video projection, live and pre-recorded music. This follows in the footsteps of their digital presentation of CRAVE in 2020, which adopted a similar multi-disciplinary form. Once again featuring scripts by Verena Tay, RESONANCES reflects upon how human resilience enables us … Continue reading Preview: Resonances – A Double Bill by Bellepoque

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Music Is: Mr Nice Guy releases second EP ‘Vol 2’

Following the releases of the 80’s sounding pop and soul single, ‘Leave This City’ and electronic pop single ‘Bubble’, Hong Kong contemporary singer-songwriter Mr Nice Guy will be releasing his second EP, ‘Vol 2’ on 30 April 2021.  The EP will be released together with a brand-new collaborative single with fellow singer-songwriter, Marienne Felisilda, titled, ‘Holding Back The Tears’. If the first EP, ‘Vol 1’ … Continue reading Music Is: Mr Nice Guy releases second EP ‘Vol 2’

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Music Is: KHAi Launches into orbit with ‘Jupiter’ from forthcoming album

Following the successful release of his debut EP, ‘Strange[r]’ in 2020, Singapore based Alternative-Folk Pop singer-songwriter, KHAi has announced a brand-new single release titled, ‘Jupiter’ – a first out of a string of releases throughout this year and in line with an upcoming debut album, ‘Navy Wishes’.   Slated for release on 23 April 2021 together with an accompanying music video, the single ‘Jupiter’ is … Continue reading Music Is: KHAi Launches into orbit with ‘Jupiter’ from forthcoming album

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Music Is: Amanda Ong releases Malay version of single ‘Leave Me Alone’

Singaporean indie-folk singer-songwriter, Amanda Ong, announces the release of her latest single, ‘Biar Ku Bersendiri’, available now on all major streaming platforms. Originally written in English (titled ‘Leave Me Alone’), she entered the song into the Gala Laga 2020 Open Call and became a finalist. The song was then translated and produced for Wisma Geylang Serai’s Third Gala Laga Festival.  When the opportunity presented itself, … Continue reading Music Is: Amanda Ong releases Malay version of single ‘Leave Me Alone’

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Music Is: Astronauts release collaborative single LMI feat. Disco Hue’s Sherlyn Veronica

Marrying old-school, feel good RnB with current hip-hop and pop offerings, the Astronauts are resolute in their pursuit of all things funky and soulful. Formed in June 2016, the band is a quartet of like- minded musicians. After releasing “Get Close” and “I’m No Good” in 2017, the Astronauts exploded into the scene in 2018 with “Kryptonite” peaking at #4 on Spotify Singapore’s Viral 50 … Continue reading Music Is: Astronauts release collaborative single LMI feat. Disco Hue’s Sherlyn Veronica

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Music Is: Hydeout – The Prelude Announces Phase Two of Immersive Digital Music Experience Platform

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

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Music Is: Yeo explores singledom and abandonment on ‘OBSESSION’

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’

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