Inevitably for me, Day Three of most year’s Baybeats tend to be a little anti-climatic. After the hustle and bustle of the first two days, fatigue sets in and it has not been uncommon for me to sometimes entirely miss Day Three. So with that in mind, I decided Continue Reading
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BAYBEATS 2014: DAY TWO
Typically, I find that the second day of Baybeats is the best of the Festival. I guess it’s part of the programming being on a Saturday and all that. But for me personally, it was day of discovery as well as pride in our local musicians (now, that’s a Continue Reading
BAYBEATS 2014: DAY ONE
For me, this year’s Baybeats is all about people. Watching aspiring musicians grow into great bands and artists and getting the response and acclaim that they so richly deserve. Wishing the very best for them on stage as they take another step towards fulfilling their musical dreams. Last night, I was Continue Reading
BAYBEATS 2014: PoP RECOMMENDATIONS
Which bands/artists will Power of Pop be focusing on during the next three nights of Baybeats 2014? Friday 27th STOPGAP | Powerhouse 7.30pm SPHAERAS | Arena 8.00pm DEON | Chillout Stage 9.15pm JAIME WONG | Chillout Stage 10.15pm GIANTS MUST FALL | Arena 10.15pm Saturday 28th ENEC.E | Chillout Stage 5.00pm LOST Continue Reading
BAYBEATS 2014 – SPHAERAS
“A sphere is an ultimate expression of unity, completeness, and integrity” – so begins Sphaeras’ self-description! So it’s certain that its responses to our FIVE questions about Baybeats 2014 should be a hoot! Why should fans check out your performance at Baybeats? We are the only instrumental band to have Continue Reading
BAYBEATS 2014: ENEC.E
I remember the first time I saw Enec.e (pronounced “Enecdote”) in performance, I thought to myself that they were the perfect fit for Baybeats. So I am pleased as punch to see that that my instincts were spot-on! But then again, I am slightly biased, as Lisa, Michelle, Alek and Continue Reading
BAYBEATS 2014: THEY WILL KILL US ALL
The Malaysian band with the enigmatic name returns to our shores for Baybeats. Amir Shazlan braves our FIVE questions about Baybeats 2014 on behalf of They Will Kill Us All. Why should fans check out your performance at Baybeats? We always have fond memories when playing Singapore. All the time, it Continue Reading
BAYBEATS 2014: LIGHTCRAFT
How can you not be intrigued by a band that describes itself as “an antidote for rainy days, sleepless nights, mournful moments, lovelorn phases and sleepy mornings”. With that in mind, let’s see how lightcraft dealt with our FIVE questions about Baybeats 2014 (via Imam). Why should fans check out Continue Reading
BAYBEATS 2014: PITCH FEATHER
The first proper musical performance to be given by Pitch Feather! That’s just so special!! Let’s see what the band has to say about our FIVE questions about Baybeats 2014 – via Alberta Leong. Why should fans check out your performance at Baybeats? It will be our very first live appearance as Continue Reading
BAYBEATS 2014: JAIME WONG
First met Ms Wong maybe three years ago as the the first-ever winner of the Noise-Timbre Singer-Songwriter Programme. She also bagged the $5,000 Noise prize as well! And now she’s playing at Baybeats! Well-deserved. So let’s see how Jaime copes with our FIVE questions about Baybeats 2014. Why should fans check Continue Reading
BAYBEATS 2014: GIANTS MUST FALL
I first saw Giants Must Fall at Baybeats 2007. Glad to see that they are still alive and kicking as Jean answers FIVE questions about Baybeats 2014! Why should fans check out your performance at Baybeats? This will be our first full band performance in four years and after the Continue Reading
BAYBEATS 2014: SSIGHBORGGG
The intriguing duo of Sean Patrick Maylone & DeAnthony Nelson Jr. (aka Ssighborggg) answers FIVE questions about Baybeats 2014. Why should fans check out your performance at Baybeats? DeAnthony: They don’t want to miss these beats.. Sean: It’s a pretty, fruity ruckus. Why are you excited about playing at Baybeats? DeAnthony Continue Reading
BAYBEATS 2014: TWO MILLION THANKS
To get us all ready for Baybeats 2014, we posed FIVE questions to various bands playing at the upcoming festival. First up, Thailand’s Two Million Thanks! Why should fans check out your performance at Baybeats? We think if it’s possible people should watch every band performs as well as our Continue Reading
BAYBEATS 2014
There was a time when the Baybeats Festival was the only indie rock festival in town. But thankfully, times have changed to such an extent that it’s almost easy to lose sight of the festival’s significance. In that respect, it’s good to know that the Esplanade has pushed to include Continue Reading