Rock ‘n’ roll might not have the same commercial or cultural impact it used to have but we promise to keep the flag flying.
Here are streams of new music you should be listening to that expresses the spirit of rock ‘n’ roll. Enjoy!
Month: July 2016
SINGAPORE MUSIC SPOTLIGHT FT. HUBBABUBBAS & THELIONCITYBOY
Before the rock underground can thrive, one must first have a successful pop mainstream. So the sheer amount of Singapore pop music getting traction amongst the young in 2016 is cause for optimism. So check out the new S-POP darlings with new releases.
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LIVE NEWS: ELVIS COSTELLO – DETOUR (UK) LIVE AT THE ESPLANADE CONCERT HALL
The legendary singer-songwriter Elvis Costello returns to Singapore for his third solo performance as he brings his Detour (UK) to our shores.
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PoPTV – THE NEW ROCK ’N’ ROLL FT. ALEX VANS, TAOTSS, LISA PRANK, EXPLODED VIEW & WE USED TO MAKE THINGS!!!
Rock ‘n’ roll might not have the same commercial or cultural impact it used to have but we promise to keep the flag flying.
Here are videos of new music you should be watching that expresses the spirit of rock ‘n’ roll. Enjoy!
NETFLIX AND THRILL: THE GET DOWN
If you were disappointed and let down by HBO’s Vinyl, Netflix original series The Get Down hopes to deliver an authentic 70s music show, for your pleasure.
GEEK OUT! TRAIN TO BUSAN
Synopsis
Fund manager Seok-woo and his daughter Su-an are travelling from Seoul to Busan onboard the KTX. But the train is overrun by zombies which kill several of the train staff and other passengers. Seok-woo is in the fight of his life to survive and to save Su-an.
POWER OF POP INTERVIEW – LOOK PARK
Ever since it was announced that singer-songwriter Chris Collingwood would release a new album under the Look Park moniker, there has been speculation online about the status of Fountains of Wayne, the band with which he made his name. Via email, Collingwood touched upon this issue and how Look Park signals a new era of music making for him.
LIVE NEWS: Remember Nizam – A Celebration in Music
Pioneering musician. Award-winning filmmaker. All-round loveable guy. The local music, movie and creative scenes were devastated when, on 14 June, influential DIY figure, Abdul Nizam Hamid, unexpectedly passed away from liver, lung and pancreatic cancer. Nizam, as his friends called him, was only 50. Bonded in grief, his friends have come together to organise a special tribute concert and fund- raising commemoration to this singular, inspiring and dearly missed man.
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GEEK OUT! BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE
Background
Adaptation of the 1988 one-shot graphic novel featuring the characters Batman and the Joker written by Alan Moore, illustrated by Brian Bolland. The film is directed by Sam Liu and written by Brian Azzarello. Stars the voices of Kevin Conroy, Mark Hamill, Tara Strong and Ray Wise.
LISTENING BOOTH – THE NEW ROCK N ROLL FT. THE LEMON TWIGS, CORBU, NOTS, TELE NOVELLA & ALDOUS HARDING!
Rock ‘n’ roll might not have the same commercial or cultural impact it used to have but we promise to keep the flag flying.
Here are streams of new music you should be listening to that expresses the spirit of rock ‘n’ roll. Enjoy!
POWER OF POP INTERVIEW – JULIA VIDAL/THE SALT RIOT
Seattle’s The Salt Riot released one of the most memorable albums in recent times – Dead Star – that lives up to the promise of what we call ‘The New Rock N Roll’. We connected with lead singer-songwriter and guitarist Julia Vidal via email to gain insight into this intriguing emerging band.
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ALBUM REVIEW: VARIOUS ARTISTS – GUILT BY ASSOCIATION 4
Background
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of 1966 – a watershed for pop music – brand new label Team Mensch invited a wide array of current artists to do fresh renditions of songs from 1966 for Guilt By Association Volume 4.
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PoPTV – THE NEW ROCK ’N’ ROLL FT. STEEL CRANES, THE DIRTY NIL, WISCON, KEVLAR & PLEASURES!
Rock ‘n’ roll might not have the same commercial or cultural impact it used to have but we promise to keep the flag flying.
Here are videos of new music you should be watching that expresses the spirit of rock ‘n’ roll. Enjoy!
POWER OF POP INTERVIEW – CHARLIE KERR/JPNSGRLS
Vancouver quartet JPNSGRLS gave us Circulation two years ago – Power of Pop’s Album of 2014 – and new album, Divorce, proves that Circulation’s artistic success was not a one-off. We caught up with vocalist Charlie Kerr (far right, above) via email to talk about the stories behind Divorce.
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EP REVIEW: THE BY GODS – PHONE CALLS EP
Background
An alternative rock trio (Natalie Pauley, Tye Hammonds & George Pauley) from Nashville that brings to mind the early to mid-90’s. This EP follows closely on the heels of their sophomore full-length Get On Feelings that came out in late January.
LISTENING BOOTH – THE NEW ROCK N ROLL FT. SLOTHRUST, CHRIS STAPLES, MARK ALLEN-PICCOLO, THE VELLAS AND INC. NO WORLD!
Rock ‘n’ roll might not have the same commercial or cultural impact it used to have but we promise to keep the flag flying.
Here are streams of new music you should be listening to that expresses the spirit of rock ‘n’ roll. Enjoy!
ALBUM REVIEW: THE SALT RIOT – DEAD STAR
Background
Hailing from Seattle, The Salt Riot (viz. Julia Vidal, Jack Machin & Nick La Pointe) released its debut EP Bystander in 2013, with Dead Star being their debut full-length.
GEEK OUT! STAR TREK BEYOND
Synopsis
The USS Enterprise crew explores the furthest reaches of uncharted space, where they encounter a new ruthless enemy who puts them and everything the Federation stands for to the test. directed by Justin Lin from a screenplay by Simon Pegg and Doug Jung. Starring Chris Pine (Captain Kirk), Zachary Quinto (Spock), Karl Urban (Leonard ‘Bones’ McCoy), Zoe Saldana (Uhura), Simon Pegg (Scotty), John Cho (Sulu), Anton Yelchin (Chekov) and Idris Elba (Krall).
PoPTV – THE NEW ROCK ’N’ ROLL FT. FINGERTIPS, THE TEEN AGE, BEAUTY IN THE SUFFERING, WEATHERS & GURR!
Rock ‘n’ roll might not have the same commercial or cultural impact it used to have but we promise to keep the flag flying.
Here are videos of new music you should be watching that expresses the spirit of rock ‘n’ roll. Enjoy!
ALBUM REVIEW: JPNSGRLS – DIVORCE
Background
Vancouver quartet returns with a new LP after a change in personnel. Oliver Mann left the group after recording the album, with new guitarist Colton Lauro now onboard joining vocalist Charlie Kerr, bassist Chris McClellan and drummer Graham Serl. This sophomore effort, follows Circulation, Power of Pop’s Album of 2014.
LISTENING BOOTH – THE NEW ROCK N ROLL FT. SD3, IJI, MAGIC TRICK, HOOD SMOKE & NATURAL CHILD!
Rock ‘n’ roll might not have the same commercial or cultural impact it used to have but we promise to keep the flag flying.
Here are streams of new music you should be listening to that expresses the spirit of rock ‘n’ roll. Enjoy!
SINGLE REVIEW: MARK BACINO – NOT THAT GUY
Background
After devoting the last few years to producing and mixing for various artists, composing for television-film-advertising and writing for publications such as Songwriter’s Market and Guitar World, Mark Bacino finally returns to his post as power pop, singer-songwriter with the release of a new single.
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PoPTV – THE NEW ROCK ’N’ ROLL FT. BIG EYES, SYD ARTHUR, MY, WHITE LUNG & ACTIVE BIRD COMMUNITY!
Rock ‘n’ roll might not have the same commercial or cultural impact it used to have but we promise to keep the flag flying.
Here are videos of new music you should be watching that expresses the spirit of rock ‘n’ roll. Enjoy!
GEEK OUT! DOCTOR STRANGE – TRAILER 2
The casting of Benedict Cumberbatch seemed a masterstroke and the early set photos set the internet abuzz.
GEEK OUT! THE FLASH SEASON 3 COMIC-CON TRAILER
“NOW, WHO’S THE VILLAIN, FLASH?”
At the end of Season 2, the Flash went back in time and prevented the Reverse-Flash from killing his mother and therefore unravelling the timeline.
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