SHEIKH HAIKEL – SINGAPORE
NAME & AKA: SHEIKH HAIKEL AGE: 36 WHERE YOU FROM / LIVE: SINGAPORE. BORN AND BRED. WHAT YOU DO: I DO EVERYTHING AND ANYTHING THAT IS TO DO WITH HIP HOP WHAT’S YOUR PHILOSOPHY / ATTITUDE TOWARDS WHAT YOU DO AND THE WAY YOU CHOOSE TO LIVE: TO LIVE LIFE WITHOUT REGRETS, NEVER SAY THINGS LIKE COULD’VE WOULD’VE AND [...]
I AM DAVID SPARKLE – SINGAPORE
One of the pioneers in the instrumental post-rock scene in Singapore, I Am David Sparkle takes its name from a tongue-in-cheek anglicisation of popular ’70s Malaysian disco king, M. Daud Kilau. Their music however, is an entirely different beast. Best recognised for their hypnotic, dark sounds falling into the categories of indie, shoegaze and post-rock, talent [...]
JUPITER
AWE50ME members James Khing of Bangers and Mash (graphic designs) did a fantastic collaboration with Adrian Yeo of ktone.fm (music production), Clara Teo of Fakenylon(interactive) and Ryan Lee of Frommetofu (video) in the form of an interactive site, Jupiter. The inspiration of the artpiece is designing for, from and with music. It stemmed from James’ background in Zouk and LifeBrandz where he [...]
STEWART BAMRAH – SINGAPORE
NAME & AKA: Stew Bamrah. AGE: 23 WHERE YOU FROM / LIVE: Born in French countryside. English Mother, Indian Father. Currently live in Singapore. WHAT YOU DO: Music wise, I play Didjeridu and Guitar with Sonofa, and with my brother as Bamrah Bros. WHAT’S YOUR PHILOSOPHY / ATTITUDE TOWARDS WHAT YOU DO AND THE WAY [...]
SIXX – SINGAPORE
NAME & AKA: SIXX a.k.a Aarika + Kevin + Kel + Timmy + XH + Joe + Daniel + Shaun + Kong AGE: 23-29 WHERE YOU FROM / LIVE: Lion City, Singapore WHAT YOU DO: Working on being your favourite band WHAT’S YOUR PHILOSOPHY / ATTITUDE TOWARDS WHAT YOU DO AND THE WAY YOU CHOOSE [...]
LEO37
NAME & AKA: Leo Shia/ LEO37 (*Please be sure to spell it with ALL CAPS and NO SPACES) AGE: 26 WHERE YOU FROM / LIVE: Wherever I fall asleep. (a.k.a. Born in Saskatoon, SK; Raised in Toronto, ON; Live on a plane or in a car). WHAT YOU DO: Good. WHAT’S YOUR PHILOSOPHY / ATTITUDE [...]
SYAHEED (BEDSTY) – SINGAPORE
NAME/ AKA: Mohamed Shahid Isahak aka Syaheed AGE: 27 WHAT YOU DO: Make things happen for music WHERE YOU FROM/ LIVE: Singapore WHAT’S YOUR PHILOSOPHY TO HOW YOU LIVE YOUR LIFE: Live honest Tell us about the birth of BEDSTY: People always pronounce it wrong – unless they are from the 50 states – and then [...]
KEVIN LESTER FEAT. AARIKA LEE: KIDHOOD MV
Kevin Lester‘s infectious Kidhood track featuring fellow SIXX member Aarika Lee has made it into full HD glory available for viewing on Youtube. Kudos to the people behind the video and storyline- not only is it well-shot with strong hints of nostalgia, the video shows many familiar backdrops and scenarios we experienced as kids growing [...]
NICK CLARKE/ DJ MONSTER – UK
Old warhorse, internationally dog-eared and battered, superstar DJ Monster. One careful owner, part exchange considered. Started out with CD-J’s in early 90′s. Got first break from Leon Alexander and his TEMPTATION nights at Bristol’s legendary LAKOTA club. Onwards to Club UK in sunny Wandsworth, released a couple of records with recording partner RICHIE WARBURTON on [...]
DEAN FUNK BAST*RD – SINGAPORE
NAME: Dean Chew (Some call me the Funk Bast*rd) AGE: 35 WHAT YOU DO: Running FUUR, an architectural design practice with my partners, Dj-ing, producing, promoting parties and running a label! WHERE YOU FROM/LIVE: The tropics. Currently residing in the depths of Chinatown. WHAT’S YOUR PHILOSOPHY TO LIFE AND HOW YOU CHOOSE TO LIVE IT? [...]
AYA SEKINE – SINGAPORE
NAME: Aya Sekine AGE: 39 WHERE YOU FROM / LIVE: Born in Osaka, Japan/ Living in Singapore WHAT YOU DO: Jazz pianist / keyboardist / small events WHAT’S YOUR PHILOSOPHY / ATTITUDE TOWARDS WHAT YOU DO AND THE WAY YOU CHOOSE TO LIVE: Being yourself and doing what you want to do, is probably the [...]
BRENDON P – SINGAPORE
NAME & AKA: BRENDON P….. for now, until I start a band or new artist project, just simply, BRENDON P AGE: Old Enough WHERE YOU FROM / LIVE: Singapore, in the East WHAT YOU DO: Professional Freelance DJ, and Producer…. amongst other things. WHAT’S YOUR PHILOSOPHY TO LIFE: Life is either a daring adventure, or [...]
TOP BILLIN – HELSINKI
NAME: TOP BILLIN AGES: 30 somethings WHERE YOU FROM: Born and bred in Helsinki, Finland WHAT YOU DO: We work hard, play hard and recommend people to harden the fuck up. WHAT’S YOUR PHILOSOPHY: The trouble with the rat race is that even if you win, you’re still a rat. YOU’VE MANAGED TO STRADDLE BOTH [...]
TOM KELLY – SCOTLAND
NAME & AKA: Tom Kelly AKA Tom Shellsuit AGE: 33 WHERE YOU FROM / LIVE: Scotland / Singapore WHAT YOU DO: Art and music WHAT’S YOUR ATTITUDE TOWARDS WHAT YOU DO AND THE WAY YOU CHOOSE TO LIVE: Try and focus on what really matters and forget the rest. Accept that a lot of things [...]
KO FLOW – SINGAPORE
NAMES: Wayne Liu / DJ KoFlow AGE: 29 WHERE YOU FROM: Lion City Singapore WHAT YOU DO: DJ/Turntablist/Beat Maker WHAT’S YOUR PHILOSOPHY: Understand the old Skool to see the new skool, Being Fresh, Original and no biting. LATEST WORK? Latest work, would be the Youth Olympic Games which i have a hand in remixing a [...]
THA TRICKAZ – FRANCE
NAME & AKA: Julien aka Pho / Thu aka Dj IRaize AGE: 28 and 30 WHERE YOU FROM / LIVE: We come From Paris and live in Paris (18th Arrrondissement). WHAT YOU DO: We produce music and electronic live performances. We also do our own graphics and videos. WHAT’S YOUR ATTITUDE TOWARDS WHAT YOU DO [...]
KAYE – SINGAPORE
NAME & AKA: Kaye (Cosa Nostra) AGE: 32 WHERE YOU FROM / LIVE: Singapore/Singapore WHAT YOU DO: Musician/DJ/Music Producer/live electronic musician ATTITUDE: Always keep an open mind TELL US ABOUT YOUR LATEST PROJECT? I’m in the midst of expanding my solo live electronic setup to include more musicians. It gets lonely on stage sometimes. HOW [...]
SYAFII GHAZALI – SINGAPORE
NAME: Syafii Ghazali AGE: 28 WHERE ARE YOU FROM: Singapore WHAT YOU DO: I write television scripts, make music and DJ. I also plan parties (like “Good Times” and “808”) with my mates from the Bedsty crew. WHAT’S YOUR PHILOSOPHY BEHIND WHAT YOU DO: Not to sound trite, but I do whatever that piques [...]
