Music Is: Japanese Pop Outfit UQiYO Releases Collaboration with Malaysian artist Froya

Having collaborated with many outstanding creators locally and internationally in the music industry, Japanese Pop Music Project UQiYO has announced the release of a cross-border collaboration single with Malaysian singer-songwriter, Froya, titled, ‘invisible’. The single is now available on all digital streaming platforms, ahead of the band’s full album which is slated for release on 26th March 2021. Having met in Niigata, Japan for a co-writing session, the … Continue reading Music Is: Japanese Pop Outfit UQiYO Releases Collaboration with Malaysian artist Froya

Music Is: Jason Yu releases EP ‘Ideals’ this March

Singaporean singer-songwriter, Jason Yu has announced the release of his debut EP ‘Ideals’ on 12th March 2021. Available on all major digital streaming platforms, ‘Ideals’ will be released together with a new single titled, ‘I Miss You’ on the same day. Home can mean different things to different people, be it a physical place or state of mind or the people in your life. With stripped-down lyrics and an … Continue reading Music Is: Jason Yu releases EP ‘Ideals’ this March

Music Is: Eve Alai, Arjun Ratwatte and Madaid release single “Summer”

Singapore-based electronic artist Eve Alai teams up with UK based artist Arjun Ratwatte and Sri Lankan producer Madaid on the laid-back jam “Summer”—out on all digital platforms now via Umami Records. A much-welcomed departure from Eve Alai’s deep house numbers, “Summer” strikes gold with the sound of California sunset coasting through fizzy, retro-funk arrangements and feel-good tropical vibes.  By now, it’s clear that Eve Alai … Continue reading Music Is: Eve Alai, Arjun Ratwatte and Madaid release single “Summer”

The Banter: Iman Fandi finds her voice with her music career

Iman Fandi has almost always taken after her parents. Born the only daughter of local football star Fandi Ahmad, it was perhaps no surprise that she excelled in sports, having attended the Singapore Sports School as a track and field athlete. But couple that with her experience in the world of fashion and modelling since her early teens (following in the footsteps of her mother Wendy … Continue reading The Banter: Iman Fandi finds her voice with her music career

Arts of the UK 2021: Sister Act The Musical postponed to 2022

LONDON – Due to the current and ongoing pandemic restrictions and the knock-on effect this has had to the international production’s schedule, Jamie Wilson and Whoopi Goldberg, the producers of Sister Act The Musical, have sadly come to the decision that it is impossible to open the show in London this summer and have postponed performances at the Eventim Apollo until 2022. The new dates for … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: Sister Act The Musical postponed to 2022

Music Is: HK singer Mr Nice Guy releases single ‘Leave This City’

Leading up to the release of his second EP, Hong Kong contemporary singer-songwriter, Mr Nice Guy, has announced his latest single, ‘Leave This City’, which will be made available on all major digital streaming platforms on 19th February 2021. An accompanying music video for the single will be made available the following week on 26th February 2021.  Marrying elements of 80s pop and soul, the … Continue reading Music Is: HK singer Mr Nice Guy releases single ‘Leave This City’

Music Is: ANIMAL HACK and TAAR release song created entirely within Clubhouse App

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

Music Is: TRI.BE release debut singles “DOOM DOOM TA” and “Loca”

Ready to make international history, Universal Music Group Korea’s very first K-POP idol group TRI.BE haved unveiled their two-song debut album, TRI.BE Da Loca. TRI.BE Da Loca features their debut singles, “DOOM DOOM TA” and “Loca.” The first-of-its-kind quadrilingual group, TRI.BE consists of seven members—SONGSUN, JINHA, HYUNBIN, SOEUN, KELLY, JIA and MIRE — and speaks and sings in English, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. One of the most famous … Continue reading Music Is: TRI.BE release debut singles “DOOM DOOM TA” and “Loca”

Music Is: Perth artist Reuben de Melo releases ‘How Does It Feel?’

Perth-based indie singer-songwriter, Reuben De Melo, has released his long-awaited single, ‘How Does It Feel’.  Inspired by the artist’s past relationship experiences with his partner, ‘How Does It Feel’ is about the human nature of wanting more. With an unsettled heart, broken pride and a handy ukelele, this song was written to be a form of catharsis for the indie singer-songwriter, as he makes peace … Continue reading Music Is: Perth artist Reuben de Melo releases ‘How Does It Feel?’

Music Is: Yeo brings back signature keytar solo on “U IN?”

Continuing to explore the boundless realms of R&B, Yeo shares his first single of 2021, U IN? just in time to herald in Lunar New Year. Be it new beginnings or familiar faces, U IN? tells the story of an unexpected conversation leading to a potential relationship with someone that has been in and out of your life for years. Infusing laidback melodies and rapid-fire verses with ‘90s-inspired bass … Continue reading Music Is: Yeo brings back signature keytar solo on “U IN?”