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.
Top 10 Things to do This Week (Apr 16-22)
For the full listing in April, check out KMC’s The Monthlies.
Zirca & Chivas Regal Presents Grandmaster Flash
Zirca l $16-30 includes two drinks
Apr 20, 9.30pm
The legendary turntablist, born Joseph Saddler, has ingrained most of his founding techniques on today’s DJs. From the backspin to perfecting the scratching, the master’s style is a performance in its own. Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2007 and also the Grammys’ Hall of Fame for Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five single “The Message” this year, the master still garners respect till today.
Top 10 Things to do This Week (Apr 9-15)
For the full listing in April, check out KMC’s The Monthlies.
Pioneer Digital DJ Battle Supported by Marcus
Zirca l $16/22 includes two drinks; free entry for men before 9.30pm and ladies all-night
Apr 11, 7pm
Bedroom jocks step out from their comfort zone and go head to head to represent Singapore in the Asia finals. Zirca resident DJ Marcus, who won the competition in 2009, headlines the evening.
Top 10 Things to do This Week (Apr 2-8)
For the full listing in April, check out KMC’s The Monthlies.
The Cranberries
Singapore Indoor Stadium l $38-198 from Sistic
Apr 2, 8pm
If the Irish rock band’s sold-out concert in Singapore late last year was anything to go by, the quartet will probably get the same reception this time around. Although last year’s technical glitches lingers in some of the attendees’ memory, Dolores and band will be hell bent on putting on a similar powerful performance. With their sixth studio album Roses released earlier this year, expect new materials on top of classics like “Zombie”, “Free to Decide” and “Salvation”.
Top 10 Things to do This Week (Mar 26-Apr 1)
Lullabies for the Wicked
Blu Jaz l Free
Mar 30, 10pm
The percussion group Singapore and the world have grew to love will be turning bohostyled joint Blu Jaz into a hedonistic-esque carnival of rhythm and beats. Debuting their new song “Lullaby” –to be released on their forthcoming album Beginning The End– the wicked platoon of percussionist will be out if full force.
Top 10 Things to do This Week (Mar 19-25)
For March full listing, check out KMC’s The Monthlies.
[PICK OF THE WEEK] Jessie J ‘Who You Are’ Tour
Singapore Indoor Stadium l $85-175 from Sistic
Mar 20, 8pm
Bursting into the industry with top 10 singles “Do It Like A Dude” and “Domino” taken from her 2011 debut album Who You Are, the Londoner has since inspired the setup of two camps of critics. Her soulful voice riding on the back of pop and hip hop sensibilities has had her compared to everyone from Cindi Lauper to Katy Perry –both whom she had toured with. But aside from her mainstream viability and appeal, there are some who are also critical of her talent, believing that she’ll reach her fullest potential only if she stops trying to be like everyone else –namely her idols Rihanna, Pink and Katy Perry.
Top 10 Things to do This Week (Mar 12-18)
For March full listing, check out KMC’s The Monthlies.
Mosaic Music Festival
Esplanade l Check ticket price with website
Ongoing-Mar 18, multiple timeslots
In its 8th year, the Mosaic Music Festival returns with over 50 home-grown, regional and international acts. Featuring elbow, Blind Pilot, toe, John Butler Trio, Raw Earth, Aya Sekine, Ling Kai and more, the 10 days’ worth of jazz, folk, rock, electronic and world music has something for everyone. With ticketed and free performances, hit up the festival’s website for the full line-up and performance details.
Top 10 Things to do This Week (Feb 6-12)
Check out February full-listing on Kiss My Culture’s The Monthlies.
Kasabian with special guests The Vaccines
Fort Canning Park l $98-110 from Sistic
Feb 8, 8pm
The Brit rockers have matured since their electronic infused eponymous debut album in 2003 to their current state of rocking chair softness. Rocking nonetheless, they will be joined with third placed 2011 BBC Sound Of… band, The Vaccines.
Top 10 Things to do This Week (Jan 29-Feb 5)
Jaguar Skills
Zirca l $16-30 includes two drinks
Feb 3, 10pm
Guised as a ninja, the British mash-up sensation made his mark by slicing and dicing through BBC Radio 1 and other radio stations with his eclectic mixtapes.
Top 10 Things to do This Week (Jan 16-22)
Suzanne Vega
Esplanade Recital Studio l $128/148 from Sistic
Jan 18, 7.30pm
The American singer-songwriter’s 1987 track “Tom’s Diner” is one of those tracks that has been remixed, covered and remade in just about every genre. British producers DNA started the ball rolling with their dance mix that opened the flood gates for Public Enemy, Nikki D and even REM to craft their own renditions. Playing in Singapore, Vega’s seasoned performance is built on 10 albums and a career spanning close to 3 decades.
