Donald x Childish G.

it doesn't get any better from here on out

Apologies for the late post, but I'm at a serious crossroads in another phase of my precious, little life.

Anyway, anyone who doesn't know about the Smiths should check this out. Feeling very uninspired and restless, but I did promised myself a blog post a week. So here it is. Please don't let my lack of words take away this beautiful song. This is an oldie...

future is bleak but filled with hopeful possibilities

Another weekend, another new piece of music.

Ever since I discovered the ever-amazing Charlie Lim last year at the annual Singapore Night Festival, I've been on a rampage searching for more local musicians. And to my surprise, I found a lot of exciting bands and singers. Just gonna namedrop from the top of my head, some of which you've already heard me raving about them.

ANECHOIS
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Stopgap
Spacedays
Cashew Chemists
Gentle Bones
Shigga Shay
The Sam Willows
The Steve McQueens
The Good Life Project
MONSTER CAT
Caracal
The Great Spy Experiment
Plainsunset
b-quartet
Kevin Lester
Sapporo Safaris
wyd:syd

And so much more out there! Honestly, I never thought much about Singapore's music scene, but after one year of attending local gigs and youtubing videos, I am assuredly positive that it is alive and kicking all kinds of asses. For once in my life, I am really excited for the future of local music and this is a great time to be involved in its infancy stage. These talented beings need our support and I'll be giving it my all.

So for today's band, I'll be introducing another local band (no surprise there) to my list of great local acts: Pleasantry

Pleasantry's music can only be described as innocence with some wild, indie/folksy elements added to it. It is pure, innocent energy and I loved their performance at Blu Jaz Cafe last friday. It was so much fun with people singing along, and such a vibrant sound you can sense through their playing. It is simply magical. I hope you enjoy this video below as much as I did. Cheers~

Aussie Has Talent

My good man, Farhan Shafie, introduced me to Kimbra, an Australian-based singer/songwriter, by showing me this particular live performance. I was just blown away by the great restrain of her powerful voice; sultry, soulful and kinetic. The song was so fresh at that time when I first heard it, and it is still one heck of a good tune. Though it's geared towards pop, I think it's a great spin on the pop genre and the sounds coming from various instruments melded nicely into it.

So yup, Kimbra for this weekend. Cheers...

deep affection never ends

Abandoned, but not forgotten. You two were the rays of sunshine, providing me warmth and deadly UV rays. I loved you all the same.

To dear Ronnie and N.