Music Is: Iman Fandi bursts onto music scene with single ‘Timeframe’

Universal Music presents a brand new artist signed to their label – multi-hyphenate talent and compelling songwriter Iman Fandi. She joins some of the most celebrated names in the tapestry of modern Singaporean music with the likes of Yung Raja, Fariz Jabba and ALYPH, she is poised not only for an illustrious music career, but to be the next female popstar in a new generation … Continue reading Music Is: Iman Fandi bursts onto music scene with single ‘Timeframe’

Review: A Grand Tour for Winds by re:Sound Collective

A welcome return for wind instruments onstage. For the past year, wind instruments have been unable to take to the stage due to the increased restrictions on live performance. So to have them onstage again is certainly cause for celebrating. Kicking off their 2021 season, re:Sound Collective presented a “Grand Tour” of wind quintet music, featuring works by Franz Danzi, Jacques Ibert and Carl Nielsen … Continue reading Review: A Grand Tour for Winds by re:Sound Collective

Music Is: Jean Tan releases remix of single ‘Oak Cherry Wine’

As a follow up to her recently-released 5-track EP, ‘Blooms’, Singaporean singer-songwriter Jean Tan will be releasing a remix of her spellbinding single, ‘Oak Cherry Wine’. Produced by Singaporean music producer, Feng Lee, the synth-pop-soul remix is a collaboration with Korean Youtube artist 양중은Yang Jung Eun and will be available on all music platforms on 29th January 2021. Written in her distinctive, bluesy vein, ‘Oak Cherry … Continue reading Music Is: Jean Tan releases remix of single ‘Oak Cherry Wine’

Music Is: Naomi G releases new song “Prey”

Singapore-based artist Naomi G has released her contemplative pop single “Prey” in an attempt to reclaim greater tenure as a woman knowing her worth in a relationship. The track, invocative of Banks’ chilling despair on some notes and The Weeknd’s midnight sentiments on others, resolves itself by criticizing structural behaviors that oppress women and upholding virtues that are necessary to curb patriarchal pressures.  As Naomi … Continue reading Music Is: Naomi G releases new song “Prey”

Review: As The Winds Blow by Singapore Symphony Orchestra

Putting SSO’s Woodwind and Brass Ensemble in the spotlight after a lengthy hiatus.  Of all the families of instruments that have been most maligned during the COVID-19 period, it is the wind instruments that have taken the longest hiatus, owing to how they’re perceived to be the group posing the highest risk of spreading transmissions. But eleven months on since their last live performance in … Continue reading Review: As The Winds Blow by Singapore Symphony Orchestra

Music Is: Bangkok-based Korean producer Saint Nine drops tropical electro-pop single “Don’t Call Me Sugar”

Bangkok-based Korean electronic producer Saint Nine has officially released his new single, “Don’t Call Me Sugar.” The eclectic artist is the newest addition to the growing roster of Umami Records, an independent record label based in Singapore. A tropical electro-pop track infused with Latin-Cuban melodies, suave instrumentation, and a vocal performance by an unnamed two-time Grammy nominee, “Don’t Call Me Sugar” deep-dives into a compelling … Continue reading Music Is: Bangkok-based Korean producer Saint Nine drops tropical electro-pop single “Don’t Call Me Sugar”

Preview: ROCK 21! at the Esplanade Concert Hall

With the announcement of Phase 3 of our circuit breaker taking effect from 28th December, it’s good cause for a (safe) celebration this New Year. And for fans of Singapore Malay rock, you’re in for a treat, as the Esplanade presents ROCK 21! Bring out those leather jackets and come on down to the Esplanade Concert Hall on 1st January 2021, New Year’s Day to … Continue reading Preview: ROCK 21! at the Esplanade Concert Hall

Music Is: Shye releases debut album ‘days to morning glory’

Electro-pop singer, songwriter and producer Shye has her debut album ‘days to morning glory’ via Where Are The Fruits. A follow up to the 2018 release ‘Augu7ine’ EP, the 14-track album consists of 10 new tracks plus the previously-released singles “too well”, “don’t be shy”, “love u” and “feeling like”. The album is a mixture of folk, techno and indie pop, infused with R&B, modern rock and classical elements, all of which Shye gravitates towards and … Continue reading Music Is: Shye releases debut album ‘days to morning glory’

Music Is: Asian-American hip-hop artist Blahza and Seira release single ‘GPS’

Asian-American hip-hop artist Blahza and newcomer Seira have released a new emo-rap single, “GPS.” Reminiscent of Juice WRLD with its chill, spacey touch and laid-back delivery, the vibey bop follows the rapper’s journey to finding his way back to love. According to Blahza, the song is a reassurance of his loyalty and romantic affection for the love of his life despite having to spend days … Continue reading Music Is: Asian-American hip-hop artist Blahza and Seira release single ‘GPS’

Music Is: Eve Alai collaborates with Naomi G on new single ‘Who? (Ah Vi)’

Singapore electronic producer Eve Alai links up with dark pop songstress Naomi G on a crossover track about the dark side of losing ourselves in the new digital age. ‘Who? (Ah Vi)’ is what you get when house music collides with the brooding, more ethereal end of pop music.  A confident attempt to flood the virtual clubs with smoke-and-lasers treatment, the thumping pop banger touches … Continue reading Music Is: Eve Alai collaborates with Naomi G on new single ‘Who? (Ah Vi)’