After a one year hiatus, Indonesia’s largest rock festival Java Rockin’land is set to return in 2013! Faced with various challenges in putting on last year’s that it was eventually scrapped, 2013 seems to be the year it makes its comeback, with the promise that it is going to rock the fans harder than ever. The festival has been scaled down to just two days instead of three, but with an incredible alumni such as Vertical Horizon, Mew, Third Eye Blind, Mutemath, Stereophonics, Smashing Pumpkins, The Vines, 30 Seconds To Mars, Neon Trees, and more, there is no doubt that its official fourth installment will be just as great as its predecessors. Festival details as follows: Continue Reading
Jessica Sanchez & Colton Dixon Live in Philippines, February 2013
Jessica Sanchez, runner up of the 11th season of American Idol, will return to the Philippines for a headlining show with fellow Top 10 contestant, Colton Dixon, this February. Both have recently performed in the country on the American Idol Live! Tour with the remaining Top 10 participants in September 2012. Concert details as follows: Continue Reading
Concert Review: Regina Spektor Live in Singapore, December 2012
Our final gig review of 2012 is of Regina Spektor‘s stunning performance at Singapore’s Esplanade Theatre on December 22nd. The Russian-born singer and pianist was promoting her sixth studio album, What We Saw From The Cheap Seats, and Singapore was fortunate to be her only concert in Southeast Asia, drawing fans from all over the region for this show. Check out our review of the concert in the link below. This event was made possible by Greenhorn Productions (@Greenhorngigs).
Review: Regina Spektor Live in Singapore by Ken Wong
Concert Photos & Review: Anthony Raneri & Chris Conley Live in Singapore, December 2012
December saw a unique and intimate concert by the frontmen of Bayside (Anthony Raneri) and Saves The Day (Chris Conley) in which they each performed a special acoustic set at Singapore’s Home Club – a rare treat for fans of these musicians and of the bands they were a part of. With this being the duo’s only show in the region, the gig drew fans from around Southeast Asia, with many seizing the opportunity to have their records and memorabilia autographed by them after the show. Check out our photos and review of the show in the links below. This event was made possible by Snowbird Productions (@snowbirdmusic).
Review: The Sound Sessions – Anthony Raneri & Chris Conley Live in Singapore by Maisha G.
THE SOUND SESSIONS: ANTHONY RANERI & CHRIS CONLEY
Home Club, Singapore
7th December 2013
Photos by Kenneth L.
Concert Review: 65daysofstatic Live in Malaysia, January 2013
Sheffield’s instrumental post-rock band 65daysofstatic returned to Southeast Asia and played their only concert in the region in Malaysia last Tuesday. It has been a long time coming for fans, as the band’s first show in KL slated for March 2010 had been cancelled. Supporting the group was KL’s Deepset, and this combination made for a great first concert for Malaysia in 2013. Check out our review in the link below. This event was made possible by the peeps at The Bee (@TheBeeMY).
Review: 65daysofstatic Live in Malaysia by Liz
FUN. Live in Singapore, March 2013
New York’s Fun. will be performing a headlining concert in Singapore this March, a day prior to their appearance at Future Music Festival Asia. The rock group had released their sophomore effort, Some Nights, in February 2012 which spawned the popular title track and saw the record peak at Number 3 on the US Billboard 200 chart. Concert details as follows: Continue Reading
How To Dress Well Live in Malaysia, March 2013
The Bee‘s Upfront Series continues with How To Dress Well in March. The musician from Brooklyn has released his second album, Total Loss, last September, which made Stereogum‘s list of top 50 albums of 2012 at #33. Concert details as follows: Continue Reading
Concert Review: Sigur Rós Live in Singapore, November 2012
In November, Icelandic favourites Sigur Rós made their way to Southeast Asia for their first shows in the region. Singapore had the honour of being the country they had their first show at, followed by Malaysia just two days after. The group were touring in support of Valtari, which was released earlier in the year. A fascinating show to say the least, the concert had such an ethereal feel, and conjured many emotions amongst the fans. Check out our review in the link below. This event was made possible by LAMC Productions (@lamcproductions).
Review: Sigur Rós Live in Singapore by Fadhil R.
Sigur Rós Live in Indonesia, May 2013
Iceland’s Sigur Rós will perform in Indonesia for the first time this May, having played a sold out show in Singapore and at Malaysia’s Urbanscapes Festival this past November. The group released their sixth studio record, Valtari, in May 2012. Concert details as follows: Continue Reading
Motion City Soundtrack Live in Philippines, March 2013
Minnesota’s Motion City Soundtrack will perform in the Philippines this March, after their run on Soundwave Festival in Australia. The group had previously played a special double bill show with Boys Like Girls in Malaysia last July at the third Rockaway Fest showcase in 2012. MCS released their fifth studio album, Go, last June. Concert details as follows: Continue Reading