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• TUBEWATCH
    It is universally accepted that some of the best screenwriting can be found on the tube nowadays. The latest episode of BBC’s Sherlock (“The Sign of the Three”), it must be said is probably the best one yet. Using the platform of John and Mary Watson’s wedding, the writers manage to push pointed characterization, […]
• SUZANNE VEGA – LIVE IN SINGAPORE [NEWS]
  Suzanne Vega returns to Singapore in April. Only 245 tickets will be available for this special intimate performance. Vega is touring in support of her new album “Tales From the Realm of the Queen of Pentacles”, to be released on 2 Feb 2014. Date : 1 April 2014 Time: 7.30 p.m. Venue: Esplanade Recital Studio Tickets: […]
• THE DOORS: R-EVOLUTION [DVD REVIEW]
  Suffice to say that The Doors is one of the most important rock bands ever and if you’re a rock lover/scholar then one just cannot get enough of this seminal outfit. This DVD strings together The Doors’ use of the visual medium to convey not only commercial messages but also the core values of the […]
• MING BRIDGES – MORPHOSIS PRESS JUNKET
  Singer-songwriter Ming Bridges is a force to be reckoned with – don’t be fooled by her smoking good looks – this young lady has a serious-minded head on her (lovely) shoulders. At this press junket held at Hood Bar on Thursday, 9th January – it was clear that Ming knows how the game is played […]
• LANEWAY SINGAPORE 2014 [NEWS]
  Here’s the schedule for St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival Singapore on 25th January. It’s heartening to see that Singapore acts have been given due respect and equal treatment as they should be.  Apart from The Observatory, Vandetta and Gema, I am looking forward to The Jezabels, Kurt Vile, Frightened Rabbit and Savages. Get your tickets at […]
• PLAYFREELY+ 2014 [NEWS]
  “And now for something completely different…” – Monty Python Three days of workshops, a panel discussion, deejay sets, and three intense sessions that bring together musicians from diverse genres and backgrounds to experiment in spontaneous group composition. This is what one can expect from Playfreely+ to be run over this coming weekend. Playfreely+ is pres […]
• DISCOVERED @ SPOTIFY
  2014 means new albums. Listen at Spotify! STEPHEN MALKMUS & THE JICKS – Wig Out at Jagbags Ex-Pavement frontman, Malkmus returns with a brand new solo LP. Idiosyncratic songs with quirky arrangements but never lacking in memorable tunes. KID INK – My Own Lane Playful and fun. Not too shabby! LEGION OF THE DAMNED – […]
• STAGEFRIGHT X
  Goes without saying that local original music needs more exposure and so I am pleased that STAGEFRIGHT @ Artistry is now into its 10th edition. Tonight, the lineup is - 8.00pm to 8.15pm Che Cereza 8.20pm to 8.35pm Hiroki Sunayama 8.40pm to 8.55pm Richard Philip 9.00pm to 9.15pm The Winged Butter Cats Come on down […]
• SINGAPORE ROCK FESTIVAL [NEWS]
  Here’s a festival specially made for all you metalheads out there. ROB ZOMBIE! KORN! Tickets for the first night on March 5 is on sale now while tickets for the second night on March 6 goes on sale 9:00 AM on January 10 at www.sistic.com.sg Early Bird Doubleshot Package: $198 (both nights) Early Bird Single […]
• DISCOVERED @ SPOTIFY
  Neo-prog. Progressive metal. These are the descendants of the first wave of progressive rock that flowered in the 70s. Check ‘em out at Spotify. THE FLOWER KINGS – Desolation Rose Hailing from Sweden, The Flower Kings have been making symphonic rock (echoing the sound of Yes, Genesis and King Crimson) since 1994. PENDRAGON – Introducing […]