JJ: Singapore 2nd Edition
Written by NewDawn Radio on November 5, 2024
The show originally aired on November 1st, 2024, in collaboration with the AXEAN Festival.
JUDGES
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- Steve Lillywhite
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- Dana Gillepsie
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- Luke Mornay
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- Barry Upton
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- Steve James
See the reactions and hear the feedback from the world renowned judges, Steve Lillywhite, Barry Upton, Luke Mornay, Steve James and Dana Gillespie.
ABOUT SINGAPORE
Singapore is a melting pot of cultures from across the world. With a population now over 6 million people squeezed onto an island the size of the Isle of Wight.
It is located only 85 miles north of the equator.
Singapore has a vibrant underground music scene with 100s of local bands and artists creating new original music often playing to small and supportive audiences of regular followers in small venues often hidden away in industrial units.
Singapore also has world class venues like Esplanade that hosted Baybeats as well as the national stadium (~50,000 capacity) that hosted the like of Coldplay, Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran this year but also sells out as well for multiple nights for local artists like JJ Lin.
Featured Bands
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- The Pinholes
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- Layyi
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- Marian Carmel
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- Sangriento
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- Suneater
The Pinholes
Layyi
Marian Carmel
Sangriento
Suneater
The Pinholes
The Pinholes started life in 2002 (thus a revival band) and its members were brought together by their mutual interest in the music of the 60s and 70s.
Through the years, The Pinholes have been making strides in the Singapore music scene as a band that lives and breathes Rock ’n Roll.
They stay true to their philosophy of modern classic music roots. Roots that go way back to the rhythm and blues, soul and, of course, rock and roll.
Through the years, The Pinholes have been making strides in the Singapore music scene as a band that lives and breathes Rock ’n Roll.
They stay true to their philosophy of modern classic music roots. Roots that go way back to the rhythm and blues, soul and, of course, rock and roll.
Layyi
LAYYI is a zennial from sunny Singapore who has a soulful Ari-like tone of voice and makes a sweet combination of pop, R&B, and singer-songwriter tunes with her guitar. With a flare for speaking her truth through music, she broke into the music scene in 2019 with a bang along with her pop trio band HE1ST.
She emerged as a solo artist with “Hey Love”, has currently garnered 1.4 Million streams on Spotify, and has built up an audience of a whopping 113k monthly listeners per month with only a few releases so far.
She was also recently featured in New York Times Square as Spotify’s EQUAL Campaign Ambassador for Singapore and Malaysia.
She emerged as a solo artist with “Hey Love”, has currently garnered 1.4 Million streams on Spotify, and has built up an audience of a whopping 113k monthly listeners per month with only a few releases so far.
She was also recently featured in New York Times Square as Spotify’s EQUAL Campaign Ambassador for Singapore and Malaysia.
Marian Carmel
Born in the Philippines and based in Singapore, singer-songwriter and visual artist Marian Carmel brings feel good indie-pop music for the delusional and hopeless romantics who just wanna dance!
‘What if nobody kisses me?’ is an upbeat, queer, indie-pop anthem about the beauty in fleeting romances.
The EP was launched on the 27th Sept as Singapore’s first ever Rollerskating Concert.
She has just returned from her first regional tour ‘The Lilypad Tour’ (with lewloh and RENE) that included sell out gigs in Singapore, Taiwan, and Manila
‘What if nobody kisses me?’ is an upbeat, queer, indie-pop anthem about the beauty in fleeting romances.
The EP was launched on the 27th Sept as Singapore’s first ever Rollerskating Concert.
She has just returned from her first regional tour ‘The Lilypad Tour’ (with lewloh and RENE) that included sell out gigs in Singapore, Taiwan, and Manila
Sangriento
An eerie mix of modern rock and alternative neoclassical melodies: Sangriento formed in 2010 is where metal meets experimental.
They are currently recording their new album augmenting their signature operatic sound with progressive electronic metal hits to be released in early 2025.
Live, they give electrifying performances, where Candice, the lead singer really pulls in and grabs the audience from beginning to end.
They are currently recording their new album augmenting their signature operatic sound with progressive electronic metal hits to be released in early 2025.
Live, they give electrifying performances, where Candice, the lead singer really pulls in and grabs the audience from beginning to end.
Suneater
Formed in 2017, Sun Eater’s music is a fusion of personal anecdotes and a deep exploration of societal challenges. Through their songs, they strive to communicate this blend of experiences.
A song pleading to break the cycle of the racially oppressed, by painting a narrative of the oppressors being imparted racism and prejudice via a closed ecosystem.
The song was written in light of the Charlottesville Race Riots, and is now extremely relatable given the geopolitical landscape; pleading to break the cycle of the racially oppressed
A song pleading to break the cycle of the racially oppressed, by painting a narrative of the oppressors being imparted racism and prejudice via a closed ecosystem.
The song was written in light of the Charlottesville Race Riots, and is now extremely relatable given the geopolitical landscape; pleading to break the cycle of the racially oppressed
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- Lewloh
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- Iman’s League
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- Dru Chen
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- Comic Strip
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- Charlie Lim
Lewloh
Iman's League
Dru Chen
Comic Strip
Charlie Lim
Lewloh
Uncompromising in his pursuit of songwriting, Lewis Loh, who goes by the artist moniker LewLoh is a Singapore-based musician, songwriter, and Twitch streamer.
With an openness to all that life has to offer, his writing is honest, warm, and curious to understand love from different points of view.
Being LGBTQ+, Asian, and a third-culture kid are key parts of lewloh’s identity as it brings about a unique intersectional perspective of not being able to fit in, often in more ways than one.
Lewis has two pet frogs – Molly & Tarot and fun fact, frogs live up to twenty years!!!
With an openness to all that life has to offer, his writing is honest, warm, and curious to understand love from different points of view.
Being LGBTQ+, Asian, and a third-culture kid are key parts of lewloh’s identity as it brings about a unique intersectional perspective of not being able to fit in, often in more ways than one.
Lewis has two pet frogs – Molly & Tarot and fun fact, frogs live up to twenty years!!!
Iman's League
Singapore – Melodic punk rock band Iman’s League announces the launch of their latest single, titled “Hati”. Recorded in Malaysia/Singapore, the song was produced and mastered by Jeff Moses of Binary Studio in Seoul, South Korea.
Dru Chen
Dru Chen is a singer-songwriter, music producer, and an educator. He has recorded, produced, and composed for Universal Music Publishing,
Warner, League of Legends, and Roblox.
He has shared the stage with and has collaborated with many many artists. Dru is now working on releasing his next Album, Mirror Work 2 that celebrates timeless and organic music
with vintage instruments and earthy production.
Warner, League of Legends, and Roblox.
He has shared the stage with and has collaborated with many many artists. Dru is now working on releasing his next Album, Mirror Work 2 that celebrates timeless and organic music
with vintage instruments and earthy production.
Comic Strip
Comic Strip, an 8-piece band blending ska, reggae, and Latin influences, has been delivering “sweet ska” since 2004 (another Revival Artist). Known for their lively horn section.
After an 8-year hiatus, the band is back with a bang, and is now in the midst of recording a full length album featuring emerging singers.
They were also gave the most outstanding performance at Baybeats 2024 on the Outdoor Stage on the Sunday night
After an 8-year hiatus, the band is back with a bang, and is now in the midst of recording a full length album featuring emerging singers.
They were also gave the most outstanding performance at Baybeats 2024 on the Outdoor Stage on the Sunday night
Charlie Lim
Charlie Lim is an award winning singer-songwriter/producer from Singapore, now based mainly in London.
He has gathered accolades and prominent festival slots across South East Asia, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Australia, Hong Kong and more and has had a central role in writing and performing the theme song for Singapore’s National Day, Charlie has quickly grown into one of Southeast Asia’s most unique voices in contemporary pop music.
He has gathered accolades and prominent festival slots across South East Asia, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Australia, Hong Kong and more and has had a central role in writing and performing the theme song for Singapore’s National Day, Charlie has quickly grown into one of Southeast Asia’s most unique voices in contemporary pop music.
The WINNING ENTRY
I'm just a frog BY LEWLOH
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