Local band SIXX hops in a MINI Cabrio and spread their bootie-shaking tune down the road of Singapore. Find out more from the MINI Traffic Jamming website.
5 poshest bars in Singapore
[inSing] Swank, style, and substance. These are the three characteristics that make a posh bar posh. From chic ambience to classy décor, and exclusive memberships to expert services, bars of such calibre are a few and far between. We invite you into the opulent compounds of 5 bars that epitomize a lifestyle of fine and exquisite taste. Live vicariously through us.
Interview: Pocket Magik
[ThinkMaven] Kurt aka Clash The Disko Kids and upcoming music producer Melvin Betaphats have come together to create unpretentious, stripped and feel-good dance music in the form of Pocket Magik. Awaiting the release of their much-anticipated self-titled debut album, I had a chat with the duo about their production work and what to expect.
Pocket Magik interview on ThinkMaven.
Download: Vadoinmessico’s “Teeo (Crystal Fighters Remix)”
The London-based 5 piece band makes music that is totally out of place in today’s commercial landscape, but is as tasteful and rare as they come. Vadoinmessico curates Latin-folk music, but the band is made up of an international breed of musicians which includes Italians Giorgio Poti and Alessandro Marrosu, Austrian Stefan Miksch, Englishman Joe White and the closest they have to someone being remotely Latin, co-founder Salvador Garza from Mexico. To add some Balearic flair to “Teeo” is Spanish-influenced Brit trio, Crystal Fighters on remixing duties. Play the length of the track and expect some shoulder popping along the way.
Vadoinmessico - Teeo (Crystal Fighters Remix) by Crystal Fighters
Download: DāM-FunK’s “I Want A Girl / Some People”
Los Angeles’ “Ambassador of Boogie Funk,” has been hard at work since the mid 80s instigating all things boogie. The DJ, producer, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist has garnered massive buzz from both traditional and alternative media for his funk production tweaked to modern sensibilities. His latest release comes in the form of two self-recorded songs on cassette made in the late 80s that has never been distributed, but now is free to download. “I Want A Girl / Some People” is a feel-good, funky piece formed with robotic synths and slapping basslines but rooted in the tradition that has made him who he is today.
DāM-FunK - I Want A Girl b/w Some People ~ 1988/’89 (unreleased) by DâM-FunK
Interview: Kiat
[ThinkMaven] Audio-visual collective Syndicate has been creating mad buzz that have seen them on global demand playing everywhere from clubs in London and Manila to the Worldwide Festival in France. Co-founded by Kiat, the collective is known for their eye on intricacy and uncompromising quality in both their experimental sounds and mind-blowing visuals. I met up with Kiat ahead of their much-anticipated Syndicate Sessions at the Esplanade Recital Hall (tickets on sale at Sistic.) Get to the know the man behind a movement that will define a generation.
Top 10 Things to do This Week (Nov 14-20)
Zouk x Feiyue 20/20 Sneaker Launch
Velvet Underground, Zouk l Guys: $25 includes two drinks; ladies: Free entry
Nov 16, 9pm
In conjunction with the great dame’s 20th anniversary celebration, French sneaker brand Feiyue collaborates with Zouk to create an exclusive Feiyue x Zouk 20/20 sneaker. For sneaker collectors, here’s a chance to grab a rare gem. The night will also feature DJs Kurt aka Clash The Disko Kids and Zouk’s resident Ming putting together an exclusive mix which will be played on the night. Get your kicks on!
Source: nevver
THEM.SG GIF Jam 2011
Now here’s something interesting from the guys over at THEM.SG. I was asked to judge THEM.SG GIF Jam 2011, an animation competition and exhibition featuring Graphics Interchange Format by local artists and designers. Winners of this competition stand a chance to win over a total of $2,000 worth of prizes and goodie bags.
The finals will be held at Avalon on Dec 7 and will showcase the top 50 GIFs as nominated by the public. The works will be shown on a custom-made installation made up of 50 LCD screens. I am expecting to be tripping balls judging these entries.
If you haven’t submitted your GIF, you got till Nov 18 Nov 30 to do so. Go to THEM.SG GIF Jam 2011 for rules and instructions and send in your kick ass GIFs revolving around the theme of your biggest adrenalin rush.
Get GIFFY with it!
