Sing’Theatre organises fundraising initiative SINGATHON for the needy

In line with the National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre’s Giving Week, local theatre company Sing’theatre is launching a unique fundraising campaign, with SINGATHON on Sunday, 20th December 2020. “If people can run a Marathon for a cause, why not sing for a cause, for a Singathon? Especially when the cause is to bring live music to the patients in the hospitals,” explains TJ Taylor, Sing’theatre’s Associate … Continue reading Sing’Theatre organises fundraising initiative SINGATHON for the needy

Music Is: Shye releases new single ‘i’m fine, no’

Electro-pop singer, songwriter and producer Shye has unveiled her hypnotic new single “i’m fine, no”. Written as a response to the restrictions of being cooped up at home during the pandemic, the track touches on the underlying pressure and social norm that comes with often-overlooked everyday question “how are you?”. “When we get asked, “How are you?” we almost automatically reply we are fine even if that’s not … Continue reading Music Is: Shye releases new single ‘i’m fine, no’

Music Is: Jean Tan releases new EP ‘Blooms’

Singapore singer-songwriter Jean Tan has released an alternative soul 5-track EP, ‘Blooms’’, available on all major digital streaming platforms. The EP includes already released singles, such as ‘Serenade’ and ‘Oak Cherry Wine’, as well as two new interpretations of her past songs as fitting bookends of the EP, ‘Everything I Love’ and ‘All Things New (Blooms)’. Jean shares: “Only through the winter of Hideaway can … Continue reading Music Is: Jean Tan releases new EP ‘Blooms’

Music Is: Jonny Ong and Inch release new single ‘Taking Silence’

‘Taking Silence’ is the first collaborative effort released from neo-psychedelic maestro Jonny Ong’s upcoming album. Taking cues from New Orleans jazz and trip hop, as well as the psychedelic rock roots for which Ong is known, this track transcends the foundations he has laid for himself – reaching out into orchestral instrumentation and cinematic soundscapes (with the help of his trusty handpan) to create a … Continue reading Music Is: Jonny Ong and Inch release new single ‘Taking Silence’

Music Is: New band whirring release debut single ‘if you’d have me’

Brand new indie pop band whirring has arrived, and they’re ready to announce it with the release of their debut single, ‘if you’d have me’, available on all streaming platforms on 20th November 2020. Alternating between quiet insecurity and aching, swelling choruses, whirring takes a deep dive into the uncertain waters of infatuation with ‘if you’d have me’, a captivating electronic-pop track. With punchy 808s … Continue reading Music Is: New band whirring release debut single ‘if you’d have me’

Music Is: Chasing Daylight releases new single “Heartbreak”

Following their much-awaited comeback, local indie rock band Chasing Daylight is back to end the year on a high note, with their new single “Heartbreak”. Slated for release on 27th November 2020, together with a fan collaboration music video premiering on 2nd December, Chasing Daylight will also be showcasing an exclusive “behind-the-song” video will be showcased and selling limited edition merchandise on their website. In the … Continue reading Music Is: Chasing Daylight releases new single “Heartbreak”

Music Is: Lincoln Lim and Houg release new single ‘(Feel Like) Dancing Alone’

Local singers Lincoln Lim and Houg have released new single ‘(Feel Like) Dancing Alone’. The two-track release celebrates the duality of the artists, showcasing two radically different mixing and mastering approaches to the same track. After conversations during their individual forays in Australia, with Lincoln being one of the Singaporean representatives to perform at BIGSOUND 2019 in Brisbane and Houg building his fanbase over in Melbourne, … Continue reading Music Is: Lincoln Lim and Houg release new single ‘(Feel Like) Dancing Alone’

Preview: CRAVE by Bellepoque

While they may have a preference for European music from 1870 to 1940, local arts group Bellepoque is set to take these art songs into the modern realm, with their first ever digital project streaming for free this November. Titled CRAVE, the project comprises two interconnected short movies, each one dealing with a group of artists struggling to find purpose amidst confusion and loss, in a world … Continue reading Preview: CRAVE by Bellepoque

Preview: The TENG Ensemble Pushes to Showcase Dialect Culture with new video

On 27th November, the TENG Ensemble (TENG) is set to release a music video of the traditional Teochew lullaby Ong Ah Ong to re-invent music for dialect traditions and ignite new interest for Teochew culture and music. The piece is born as an extension of the Forefathers Project and pays homage to the dialect and its heritage. Set to be released on TENG’s social media … Continue reading Preview: The TENG Ensemble Pushes to Showcase Dialect Culture with new video

Preview: Together We Stand, Live Again! by Ding Yi Music Company

While they may have already had their first ticketed (online) concert in October, fans of Chinese chamber music will be pleased to know that Ding Yi Music Company will finally be making a long awaited comeback with their first LIVE concert of the year. Following their last few months of digital content, from their #dingyiwithyou initiative, educational programmes to a special concert on Teresa Teng … Continue reading Preview: Together We Stand, Live Again! by Ding Yi Music Company