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 (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 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 13-19)
Check out February full-listing on Kiss My Culture’s The Monthlies.
Will And The People
Timbre @ The Substation l Free
Feb 15, 8pm
The British band’s laid-back charm can be found in their definitive sound through a blend of reggae, ska, rock and even house music. With Will Rendle’s effortless vocal prowess -maturing with the release of their new album Morning Sun- coupled by the band’s knack of getting everyone from the paying patrons to the barman involved, expect to have your pizza while dancing through their slot at Timbre.
Top 10 Things to do This Week (Jan 23-29)
Dash Berlin
Zouk l $40 includes two drinks
Jan 23, 10pm
The Dutch DJ-producer will be dealing trance-heads his emotive and driving selections once again at Zouk.
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.
Top 10 Things to do This Week (Jan 9-15)
Skream & Benga
Zirca l $20/32 includes two drinks
Jan 13, 10pm
At a time when dubstep wasn’t Skrillex and a oh-Steve-Aoki’s-in-it-too, its stamp on the music industry was lesser-known in the late 90s under the footprint of UK bass. Skream and Benga were at the heart of that sound when it came about, going from dark to melodic and funk to jazzy. With both forming part of the trio Magnetic Man, being pigeonholed into the current mainstream craze of dubstep was inevitable. In the same vein, a mix of underground to mainstream crossover tunes and educational classics will set the sound levels for this night. Audio-visual collective Syndicate’s Kiat opens the night together with Brandon Tay on VJ duties.
Top 10 Things to do This Week (Dec 26-Jan 1)
Trus’me & Druzzi (The Rapture)
Avalon l $35 includes one drink
Dec 30, 10pm
While Trus’me’s “Nards” propelled him to dancefloor supremacy (Gilles Peterson named the track the best of that year) in 2007, New Yorker multi-instrumentalist Druzzi and his band The Rapture was on a tour with two particular Frenchman who called themselves Daft Punk. Acid disco, funky house and unreleased tracks and samples will be on the cards.
Top 10 Things to do This Week (Dec 19-25)
04_K:NSTRAKT+
Home Club l Free
Dec 22, 10pm
A group of sound designers from the collective K:nstrakt and emerging DJ-producer Notion A from CNTRL Wasteland takes over the decks at the glamorous underground to bring the sounds of techno, ambient and Intelligent Dance Music.
