The Monthlies: June
If the artist line-up in June is anything to go by, it sure seems to only get hotter. Some surprises along the way with a double-bill featuring Steve Aoki and Marcus Schossow. And while indie fans rejoice with Hot Chip and The Jezabels set to rock our stages, the more discerning sound of Ellen Allien and Flight Facilities will garner their own brand of in-tuned punters.
The Monthlies is the only list in Singapore that gives you full access to the parties and concerts happening every month. Also check out Top 10 Things to do This Week for your daily dosage of top-notch entertainment.
Note: Click the links on the poster (activated on mouse-over) for more details. For full-screen, click here. Download high-res poster here. Be safe!
Disclaimer: All dates and artists are correct as of release.
Correction: Flight Facilities at Velvet Underground is on June 29. Mouse over the links for updated info.
Win a Pair of Sony XBA-1 Headphones
Stand a chance to win a pair of Sony’s XBA-1 in-ear headphones. But what’s the hype about? Sony’s recently launched XBA series uses Balanced Armature technology (smaller, lighter and higher sound resolution than a dynamic driver) to create one of the most powerful and lightweight in-ear headphones in the market.
Sony invited Kevin Mathews (music critic and musician), myself and a few other opinion makers to test out the full-range of Sony XBA headphones.
Win Tickets to Soundcrash All-Dayer
For Kiss My Culture’s friends over in London, we are giving away a pair of tickets to a lucky winner for Soundcrash’s All Dayer held at Oval Space, Hackney on June 3. The 12-hour party hits the bank holiday with a stellar line-up of some of the most forward-thinking acts around. More eclectic than their usual hip-hop centric shindigs, there’s reggae from Trojan Sound System, hip hop, soul and bass from DJ Vadim, electronica from Anchorsong (live), acoustic ditties from Ruby Wood and much more. Kickstarting with a barbecue on the rooftop and live painting all day long. Mint!
How to win:
1) “Like” Kiss My Culture’s Facebook page.
2) Go to our Giveaway tab.
3) Follow the instructions there.
Good luck!
Top 10 Things to do This Week (May 28-Jun 3)
Lady Gaga - The Born This Way Ball
Singapore Indoor Stadium l $288 from Sistic
May 28, 29 & 31, 7.30pm
All tickets for the Singapore show are snapped up except for the $288 priced even after organizers Live Nation managed to put out an extra date for her “little monsters” on the 31st. This doesn’t come as a surprise as the Queen of Pop has been selling out shows faster across Asia than she can change out of her costume. The Born This Way Ball is expected to include theatrics that only Lady Gaga can muster. Think pyros and laser shows. The kids will go, well, gaga.
This week also features: Steve Aoki, Josh Wink, Marcus Schossow, Fritz Kalkbrenner, Jon Hopkins, Max Lane, Masterpiece, Brandon Tay, Uncle Johnny, KFC, Dodgy Yamamoto, Aidan Bamrah, The Electric Ambassadors, Elvin, Catsoncrack, Jah, Nez, Garuda, Ajay, Amrit, 3how and The Sets Band.
Beerfest Asia 2012: A rollicking good time
Savour 350 labels of beers while bands like AC/DC, The Beatles and Rolling Stones entertain you. Sounds like heaven, but from June 7 to 10 at the Marina Promenade, all this will be a reality at Beerfest Asia 2012. And with a larger list of brews and a greater number of bands (well, tribute bands at least) in the festival’s fourth year, attending all four days seems like the only logical thing to do.
Top 10 Things to do This Week (May 14-20)
For the full listing in May, check out KMC’s The Monthlies.
Asia Fashion Exchange After-Parties
Various locations l Check with venue
May 14-20, multiple timings
The week-long event will feature some of the top and emerging fashion designers and labels from Asia and across the globe. From the Blueprint trade show to a business conference at the Asia Fashion Summit, and Audi Fashion Festival design showcase to its design competition called the Star Creation, the AFX is regarded as the most-anticipated fashion event in South East Asia. And what’s a fashion fest without some party feasting? Check out the list of official after-parties happening throughout the week.
Belvedere Vodka Audi Fashion Festival After-Party feat. The Misshapes and Michaelangelo L’Acqua (W Hotels Global Director)
Secret Venue l By invites only
May 16, 11pm
Tonight We W.E.D
Blueprint Welcome Party feat. Timo Weiland
Loof l Free
May 17, 11pm
Audi Fashion Festival 2012 After-Party feat. Patrick Oliver
Pangaea l $40
May 17, 11pm
Blueprint Trade Wrap Party feat. Joseph Quartana
The Butter Factory l $23-28 includes two drinks
May 18, 10pm
Zouk presents Heartsrevolution
The Official AFX After-Party with E! Entertainment
Velvet Underground, Zouk l $25/32 includes two drinks
May 19, 9pm
This week also features: James Zabiela, George Fitzgerald, The Axis of Awesome, Marcin Czubala, Soumik Datta & Bernhard Schimpelsberger, Mara Carlyle, Unjin, Vanessa Fernandez, Don Richmond, T’ang Quartet, Rani Singam, Eddie Niguel, Brian O’Reilly, OrkeStar Trio, Hafez Masterpiece, Jah, Mera Jin and Catsoncrack.
Top 10 Things to do This Week (May 7-13)
For the full listing in May, check out KMC’s The Monthlies.
[PICK OF THE WEEK] Morrissey
Fort Gate, Fort Canning Park l $88, $98-250 from Sistic
May 8, 8pm
The Zeus of outcasts has been instrumental in defining the indie genre with his artist-first approach towards his craft. Morrissey’s wit, unwavering opinions and thought-provoking lyrics has helped him achieve cult status. His debut in Singapore is one of the most-anticipated events of early 2012; if not, the entire year.
This week also features: Sasha, Alex M.O.R.P.H, Oliver Twizt, Sied van Riel, Kelis, Kurt, The LFK, Zushan, Master Race, Jerls, Reiki, Saigon Kat and Sporkey, MC Dandee and DJ ONO and Zeum.
6 bilingual bars in Singapore
[inSing.com] From dishes of a multi-ethnicity variety available in the same kopitiam to emergency announcements in four different languages, Singapore is indeed –pardon the cliché– a cultural melting pot. While our hawker centers are the great social equalizer, these bilingual bars are the lifestyle equivalent offering entertainment that crosses all borders, subtitles not included.
Radar: Caracal
[NYLON Singapore] My article on Singapore’s favorite rock band, Caracal is out now. And if you’re into fashion, there are tons of style-centric articles to dress you up with. Grab a copy at newsstands or alternatively, purchase the digital version.
The Monthlies: May
When I was sussing through the list of acts this month, I had a mini spasm. With headliners from Morrissey to Jamie Jones, Arty to Morgan Page, I wanted to make sure Kiss My Culture readers don’t miss out on their favorite acts. The Monthlies is the only list in Singapore that gives you full access into the parties and concerts happening every month. Also check out Top 10 Things to do This Week for your daily dosage of top-notch entertainment.
Note: Click the links (activated on mouse-over) for more details. For full-screen, click here. Download high-res poster here. Be safe!
Disclaimer: All dates and artists are correct as of release.
