Review: susurrus – Ultra Orange EP
The first three minutes on Singaporean math-rock trio susurrus's Ultra Orange EP are immensely satisfying. With golden guitar riffs cascading into each other, a spunky drum accompaniment, and of course, the…
Review: St. Humain – EMOTIONAL SAUNA EP
Singaporean pop musician St. Humain seems to have the modern pop formula down pat. On the 7 songs off of his debut EP, EMOTIONAL SAUNA (yes, all caps!), there's not…
Linying – “All of Our Friends Know”
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…
An Interview With Pennacky, Indie Japan’s Most Stylish Music Video Director
Grainy film. Stark blue skies contrasted with grey concrete. Vintage camcorders and 90s headphones that have been dusted off just to be put in front of the camera once again.…
cues – “Atlas”
Singaporean math-rock band cues haven't been around long, but their debut single "Atlas" is a brisk jam session that holds a lot of potential. Influenced by guitar-heavy rock giants like…
Vira Talisa – “Down in Vieux Cannes”
The 60s were an interesting time for culture. Psychedelia blossomed, counter-culture movements sprung up all around the world, and the most famous band in the world was at the peak…
Miya Folick – “Thingamajig (Live)”
If there's one thing that we hope you got from our review of Miya Folick's Premonitions that came out earlier this month, it's that Folick has one of the most dynamic…
Interview: Liance
Liance is an intrepid wanderer. Just one listen to any of his projects--whether that's The Golden Flesh EP or his debut LP Bronze Age of the Nineties--and you'll hear how clearly his many life…
Review: The Fur. – Town
What is Taiwan's underground music scene like? That's a hard question to answer, especially if you don't really speak Chinese. There's no doubt that it's a growing scene (Midnight Ping…
Review: Justus Proffit & Jay Som – Nothing’s Changed EP
Working on a project with friends can be a bit difficult. It can be frustrating juggling partnership and friendship at the same time, and there are bound to be some…