Mr Wilson Chee, perhaps like many others, was not satiated with just watching his favourite performers over a drink at a bar. His gripe: few patrons would stop everything they are doing to behold the talent on stage, sending the live music into the backdrop with chatter and ongoings. In order to give these music… Read More
“I could never quite place Daniel.” “He grew up in Surabaya, he listens to Cannonball Adderley and Sergio Mendes – he is just weird – I say it in a good way. He is not trying to imitate anybody. He has his own style,” says Julian Cheong, the singer, about Daniel Purnomo the guitarist. “If… Read More
They are almost turning 10. If you did not catch them on TV, at Esplanade or at a local bar, their name would still ring a bell. They are a delight to have, though not in your stomachs, their name might tickle your palate. Presenting the Singapore Char Siew Bao.
Ahoy! Our new series Talent of the month will feature one notable band/musician each month to bring them into the spotlight. This June we have a bunch of singers that will show you how vocal harmony can be appreciated in new ways. As their name suggests, the The Apex Project is making their way to… Read More
Photos by alviealive Yelle’s debut performance in Singapore landed as a double bill, on 12 and 13 May. This Francophone electropop trio dishes out dancey tunes in their native language and one would think that would limit their listeners to only French speakers, but no, this band is one of the rare French acts… Read More
Crystal Castles visited our sunny shores not too long ago at Neon Lights, but they are convinced that they could gather a crowd again. Why not? Since they have been hopping around the region. They are a persistent in reminding us about Crystal Castles, knowing well that the latest album Amnesty (I) is not as… Read More
How has 2016 been for you? To be honest, it’s been tough year but it’s been getting better lately. I have always believed in this saying “if there’s a will there’s a way”. Sometimes through all hardships, you’d learn something out of it and I’m proud to say I learned a few new things this… Read More
THIS BUBBLY GIRL DOESN’T SEEM LIKE SHE NEEDS CHEERING UP, BUT IF YOU WANT TO BRIGHTEN UP HER DAY, OR DATE, JUST BRING HER TO A SUMPTUOUS TREAT OF JAPANESE CULINARY DELIGHTS. HARDLY A TOUGH PALETTE TO CRACK, THE WAY TO HER HEART AND SMILE IS THROUGH HER WASHOKU STOMACH. “I’m a foodie, do you know?”… Read More
WE’VE HEARD ABOUT KOOKY ATTEMPTS OF HUMANS DESIRING TO ACHIEVE ANIMALISTIC GOALS, SAY, HIBERNATE LIKE A POLAR BEAR. BUT THIS LADY, HAVING MULTIPLE FACETS TO HER IDENTITY, STEPS UP A NOTCH IN HER FANTASY TO METAMORPHOSE INTO A FELINE. Electronically charged Her real name is Kendra, but her alias, ElectroKat, may… Read More
YOU CAN THINK OLYMPICS. THIS LADY HAS RUN THE RACE FOR DECADES WITH FIERY DEVOTION IN AREAS MOST IMPORTANT TO HER – GOD, FAMILY, MUSIC. This petite lady packs a punch. You probably knew that when you saw her small physique belt majestically on stage. The discrepant truths do not end there. A stay-home mom… Read More
SHE HAS BEEN LURKING IN THE SHADOWS FOR TOO LONG. OF HER SEEMINGLY ACRIMONIOUS FAÇADE AND THE STAGE PERSONAE OF ZSA+CLAIRE, WHICH WAS A MARRIAGE OF PERSONALITIES SO DISPARATELY DIFFERENT. LATELY, SHE HAS BEEN SHAKING THAT MISCONCEPTION ABOUT HER ON STAGE; NOT JUST BY HER SHINY MOVES AND PUMPED UP KICKS, BUT ALSO OFF STAGE,… Read More
THE GIST OF THIS LOVE STORY IS TYPICAL – BOY MEETS GIRL, FALLS IN LOVE, GETS MARRIED; BUT PEEL OFF THE ‘BAO SKINS’ AND YOU WILL REVEL IN MANY SUBPLOTS – STRUGGLING MUSICIANS; SOCIETAL PRESSURE; RELIGIOUS EPIPHANIES. JACOB AND RUBY OF SINGAPORE CHAR SIEW BAO! UNMASK THEIR INTROVERTED IDENTITIES FOR A MAUDLIN ROMANCE. Unbeknownst to… Read More