TV

GEEK OUT! HOW WESTWORLD HAS RE-INVIGORATED SCIFI TV

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This post contains spoilers!

Serialised story-telling in science-fiction TV really took off – we would suggest – in the early 1990s with Star Trek: The Next Generation and Babylon 5. The success of these space operas resulted in a flurry of similar type series, including two from the Star Trek franchise viz. Deep Space Nine and Voyager and the successful re-imagining of the Battlestar Galactica (BSG) movie franchise into a edgy, thought-provoking drama that reflected the times succinctly.

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MUSIC

PoPTV – THE NEW ROCK N ROLL FT. DREAM VERSION, DRUGZNDREAMZ, MONOGOLD & DEAL CASINO!!!

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Rock ‘n’ roll might not have the same commercial or cultural impact it used to have but we promise to keep fighting the good fight.

Here are videos of new music that express the spirit of rock ‘n’ roll. Discover! Enjoy!

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MUSIC

SINGAPORE MUSIC NEWS: AGING YOUTH PRESENTS MUSIC MANAGERS SHARING SESSION

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Get together with a bunch of Music Managers as they share how they develop and work with their music artists. They will give some insights on how artists can build their own brand and develop an audience. 

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MUSIC, PERSONAL

THE LONG AND WINDING ROAD: KAYMAC

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Ye faithful editor is back to regale you, dear PoPster, with his latest shenanigans in the world of popular (sic) music.

KayMac. Something new, something old. This is the moniker I will be using for the electronic art-pop instrumental music I will be making for the rest of my life. Somewhat distinct from the watchmen stuff, which will have lyrics and vocals. Continue reading THE LONG AND WINDING ROAD: KAYMAC →

MUSIC

SINGAPORE MUSIC SPOTLIGHT: MARICELLE & FORBIDDEN PLANET

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MARICELLE – LUCKY ONES

2nd single release ahead of her EP launch in January, Maricelle’s “Lucky Ones” is a wondrously constructed track with a melody that will twist and turn right into your heart.

Buy now: Amazon | iTunes

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FORBIDDEN PLANET – CAN I BORROW YOUR BASS

Animated video of “Can I Borrow Your Bass” from Forbidden Planet’s debut album, From the Bedroom to Oblivion: Two Decades of Obscurity (2015).

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… still there’s more …

COMEDY

LIVE NEWS: EDDIE IZZARD FORCE MAJEURE TOUR IN SINGAPORE!

Photo credit: Amanda Searle
Photo credit: Amanda Searle

One of the world’s most famous and respected comedians, Eddie Izzard, will bring his record breaking live comedy show, ‘FORCE MAJEURE’ to Singapore for the first time on 27 February, 2017 at the University Cultural Centre (UCC) Hall, NUS.

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MUSIC

THE LISTENING BOOTH – THE NEW ROCK N ROLL FT. SLOUCHER, HIGHLY SUSPECT, ERIC FRISCH & THE BLACK CLOUDS!!!

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Rock ‘n’ roll might not have the same commercial or cultural impact it used to have but we promise to keep fighting the good fight.

Here are streams of new music that express the spirit of rock ‘n’ roll. Discover! Enjoy!

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MUSIC

ROCK HISTORY: IF NINETIES ROCK WAS SIXTIES POP

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In our humble opinion, the Nineties represented perhaps the final great rock decade before being utterly overwhelmed by hip-hop music as the defining modern cultural zeitgeist. But what is interesting to note is that in many ways, much of the rock music made in the Nineties reflected nostalgically the pop music of the Sixties. Here are some examples for your consideration.

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MUSIC

LIVE NEWS: ANTI FLAG (USA) – Live in Singapore

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Anti Flag was formed in 1988 in Pittsburgh by Justin Sane and Pat Thetic. This punk rock band is well known for political activism, focusing on anti-war activism, anti-imperialism, class struggle, human rights, and various sociopolitical sentiments. 

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MUSIC

LIFE ON THE ROAD: DEON @ INDIE WEEK CANADA 2016

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You have got to hand it to Deon Toh and his merry band DEON. For the last couple of years, the singer-songwriter has built a steady following at home and made a life for himself and his band as touring musicians. Read what Deon has to say about his latest adventure in Toronto.

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MUSIC

PoPTV – THE NEW ROCK N ROLL FT. VAN HALST, NEGATIVE SKY, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE & PUSSYCAT AND THE DIRTY JOHNSONS!!!

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Rock ‘n’ roll might not have the same commercial or cultural impact it used to have but we promise to keep fighting the good fight.

Here are videos of new music that express the spirit of rock ‘n’ roll. Discover! Enjoy!

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MUSIC

BLURB-O-RAMA FT. TOBIN SPROUT, THE WEDDING PRESENT, DANIEL LAND AND WHOOP-SZO

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On the edge of tomorrow’s musical imaginings, rock ‘n’ roll continues to be re-invented phrase by phrase. Discover why we need to constantly look back to move forward. 

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LANEWAY SINGAPORE 2017 – SIX BANDS YOU CAN ROCK OUT TO!

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Contemporary indie music festivals can now boast of a wide range of musical styles and Laneway Singapore 2017 is no exception. If you need something different from what the electronic and hip-hop artists at Laneway Singapore 2017 can provide – though these are of course, excellent in their own way – then these are our ROCK recommendations.

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MUSIC

ROCK HISTORY: QUEEN – ON AIR

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Although the legendary British rock band Queen effectively ended with the tragic death of lead singer Freddie Mercury over 20 years ago, the legacy of the band remains vital and strong. Now, add this previously unreleased set of recordings to the must-have with list of every diehard Queen fan.

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FILM

GEEK OUT! ALIEN: COVENANT – PROMETHEUS SEQUEL REVEALED AS THE FIRST PART OF AN ALIEN PREQUEL TRILOGY. OH WHEN WILL WE EVER LEARN?

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Bound for a remote planet on the far side of the galaxy, the crew of the colony ship Covenant discover what they think is an uncharted paradise, but is actually a dark, dangerous world, whose sole inhabitant is the synthetic David, survivor of the doomed Prometheus expedition.

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MUSIC

LISTENING BOOTH – THE NEW ROCK N ROLL FT. THE WEDDING PRESENT, NICE MOTOR, FREDERICK THE YOUNGER AND GUTXI BIBANG!!!

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Rock ‘n’ roll might not have the same commercial or cultural impact it used to have but we promise to keep fighting the good fight.

Here are streams of new music that expresses the spirit of rock ‘n’ roll. Discover! Enjoy!

Continue reading LISTENING BOOTH – THE NEW ROCK N ROLL FT. THE WEDDING PRESENT, NICE MOTOR, FREDERICK THE YOUNGER AND GUTXI BIBANG!!! →

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