Too Many DJs Spoil The Set

We all know that one guy that recommends Taylor Swift in the middle of a DJ’s hip-hop set. And now, technology is on his side with the emergence of an app that allows you to suggest and vote for music to a DJ. Will it undermine the craft of DJing? Or will it enhance the experience for event-goers a…

Gig Watch: “Konsert M. Nasir Satu Hikayat: 40 Tahun Perjalanan”

Dato' M. Nasir has been a household name in the local music industry for the last several decades. In conjunction with his 40 years of doing music, he is throwing a huge concert this weekend and Ali Johan managed to chat with the legend himself to find out more. -- Moon Duo - Eternal Shore Gig W…

Not Kidding Around with Musical Prodigies/Geniuses

From Mozart to young drummer Yoyoka, child prodigies/geniuses have always captured our imaginations (and our envy) with their intelligence and skill. In this Universal Children’s Day special, we pull apart our obsession with musically-gifted children and ponder upon the psychological stigma that’s …

Pop Music Is A Happy Pill

Whether it’s your pick-me-up, guilty pleasure or pet peeve, pop music is said to be able to induce musical pleasure that can lift your spirits from a bad mood, according to a study published by Current Biology and led by Vincent Cheung. We talk about how this study could mould the future of chart-t…

Pop Music Is A Happy Pill

Whether it’s your pick-me-up, guilty pleasure or pet peeve, pop music is said to be able to induce musical pleasure that can lift your spirits from a bad mood, according to a study published by Current Biology led by Vincent Cheung. We talk about how this study could mould the future of chart-toppe…

Remembering the Legendary Roy Hargrove

A year ago, the jazz world lost a gem. Roy Hargrove was recognised by many for leading the 1990s jazz rejuvenation with on-stage energy, influences of American pop and bebop, and notable collaborations with other artists such as Erykah Badu and D’Angelo. These days, it’s hard to find a musician who…

YouTube Music Has Joined The Chat

YouTube Music and YouTube Premium have finally arrived at our sandy shores. But as it stands, we’re not short of music streaming platforms, with Spotify, Apple Music, Joox, and other platforms dominating the scene. How will YouTube Music and YouTube Premium stand out and compete against the rest? …

Just Sing The Damn Song

Speak-singing is not a new technique but is emerging to be a successful method of expression for new bands such as Dry Cleaning, La Dispute and Talk Show, to name a few. Some say the lack of focus on vocals makes the lyrical journey more personal and genuine, others find it too pretentious and crin…

Hip-Hop Is Still King

Kanye West’s gospel-inspired album, Jesus Is King, has reached No.1 of the Billboard 200, which is also his ninth time in a row to reach this position. Whether you love or hate Yeezy, you can’t deny that he is amongst a stream of hip-hop and/or rap artists that have dominated both the music industr…

Hip-Hop Is Still King

Kanye West’s gospel-inspired album, Jesus Is King, has reached No.1 of the Billboard 200, which is also his ninth time in a row to reach this position. Whether you love or hate Yeezy, you can’t deny that he is amongst a stream of hip-hop and/or rap artists that have dominated both the music industr…