Listening to Singaporean singer-songwriter Linying’s latest single “All of Our Friends Know,” one can’t help but feel enveloped in a pastel-tinted dream. Rising to fame following the glowing reception of her debut Paris 12 EP in 2016, Linying continues to enthrall fans with her knack for releasing promising viral hits. Although there is a departure […]
Although somewhat under a cloak of anonymity in the virtual realm, Australian musician Aquila Young projects a commanding presence in her latest single, “Closer”. “Closer” opens to a barely audible tinkling that slowly builds to encompass a striking drum beat and full-on orchestral accompaniment. Despite the beautifully composed instrumental that creates an atmosphere of tension […]
Budding singer-songwriter Sam Kaiser’s first EP Different Fires is like a breath of fresh air. For those looking to escape the “sound pollution” of songs reliant on heavy dance beats or less-than-wholesome lyrics, the 18 year-old’s stripped-down tracks are a welcome change of pace. Inspired by Kaiser’s own life experiences such as moving from Hong […]
Rising producer and singer-songwriter keshi (Casey Luong) is definitely one artist to keep tabs on this season, especially following the release of his 4-track EP THE REAPER on Nov. 13. A relatively low-key celebrity in the chill beats community, Luong refrains from being boxed in by lo-fi hip hop standards and explores a more versatile style […]
On Nov. 8, I had the pleasure of witnessing the materialization of the “Ghostboy” himself. Robotaki (Preston Chin) has spent the better part of this season touring across the US and Canada performing “The Experiment–Live” and charming fans with his infectiously groovy beats and feel-good tunes. If you checked out my previous article on his […]