This cover of Nirvana's Come As You Are, by a Malaysian singer Yuna is breathtaking. This is on heavy rotation at the studio along with Gotye.
play with B&O
Not many specialized speaker brands could focus solely on producing high end amp and speakers without accommodating the iPhone and iPod users' needs. Bang & Olufsen has addressed this concern with its new product Beolit 12 through it's new line B&O Play. Apple has not only transformed the computer world but telecommunication, photographing and audio aspect of our lives. Hats off - Steve Jobs.
TEEBS
TEEBS (Mtendre Mandowa), is a producer and painter born in New York to Malawi and Barbados origins. He has released two widely praised albums in the past year, both “Ardour” and “Collections 01”.
Early in his musical pursuits, Teebs joined a group of like-minded friends and producers who went by the name 'My Hollow Drum'. Within this group, he was able to build new ideas, share works and perfect his craft for producing music. As he progressed, Teebs propelled his ideas into such other diverse organisations, like Red Bull Music Academy, Dublab and Brain Feeder. His debut album, Ardour, was probably one of the most pleasant things released from this particular sector last year, but it was easy for track after track of dense nature-scapes to blur together and to lose sight of Teebs' own fascinating personality in the grand scheme of faceless beauty. Flying Lotus described ‘Teebs’ music like an island vacation..The way Avatar looks.
Collections 01, like Ardour, is abrasive, romantic, colourful with loose but meticulous compositions. This has been a hugely successful release with each song containing specific elements that give it a unique character. Featuring tracks with harpist Rebekah Raff and BrainFeeder’s Austin Peralta, the album creates a rich and soothing palette of composed instrumentals, justified with immaculate production.
From the same people who brought you SAMIYAM, BTS Radio will be host to a one of a kind project, to provide an experience more akin for art + music enthusiasts - We look forward to seeing you there!
TEEBS @ XXX Friday January 20th 212 Wing Lok St, Sheung Wan 11pm - $150
Above release is courtesy of Henry Temple.
modern children
Local indie pop band Modern Children gives you the positive vibe and tunes that is refreshing, young and jolly! They are holding their debut concert Come Come Com Sun Live on 14 January 2012 at Hang Out in Sai Wan Ho, The Pancakes will be there as well! Get their 10 songs album on iTune store by entering the band name.
the laneway festival 2012
Don't you just feel like to have more outdoor music event after going to the Clockenflap earlier? The Laneway Festival is here again and there would be one holding in Singapore next February 12. In their own words, "The Laneway Festival is about leading new and revered seminal music. The festival has always been interested in finding what's fresh and great and bringing it to unique settings and surrounds to be appreciated by music lovers. The size of the festivals, the locations and the way we encourage community all form part of the way in which the Laneway team strive to present an urban music experience like no other."
sunny clockenflap 2011
Clockenflap + 2 full days of glorious weather = unforgettable and chilly fun tunes in the open air! Took a few snaps of our studio friends Jing Wong from Daydream Nation and Jay from China Stylus. The venue at West Kowloon is great, we just need more, more, more of these events in Hong Kong!
Jing mesmerizing the crowd with his acoustic guitar and harmonica at the same time!
Jay FC on the other booth is spinning some techno tunes, everyone is high!
beats by dre in new york
Our studio is fans of Beats! Glad it's just opened in NYC yesterday and the poster is cool. But the cake is hysterical.
samiyam
SAM BAKER, aka SAMIYAM, is an instrumental Hip-Hop producer from Ann
Arbor, Michigan. He is best known for his work with experimental producer, Flying Lotus, and his 8-bit Video Game inspired Hip-Hop beats. In 2011, SAMIYAM released his self titled album “Sam Baker”. The album was released through Flying Lotusʼ Brain Feeder label. SAMIYAM is hitting Hong Kong to play at XXX Gallery this week. Get ready for a night of woozy, off-center hip hop.
Friday September 16th XXX Gallery 212 Wing Lok St, Sheung Wan
11pm doors open $50 donation
splitscreen : a love story
Splitscreen: A Love Story from JW Griffiths on Vimeo.
This short film was the winner of the Nokia Short Selection 2011. Pretty ingenious and lovely to watch. via Cheryl Yau.
hk jazz world festival 2011
The Jazz World Festival is back and it's the 10th anniversary of Jazz World! The tribute to Bill Evans is a must as legendary bassist Edie Gomez will lead! Buy tickets at the HK Ticketing. 
the black power mixtape
A film by Göran Hugo Olsson, The Black Power Mixtape is a brilliantly edited montage of lost 16mm footage shot by Swedish photographers in America from 1967-75; combined with audio interviews from some of today's leading African-American artists, activists, musicians and scholars; and set to a music by Grammy-winner Questlove. A special screening at MoMA is being held by our friends over at React to Film
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opera on the lake
Summer is about love and also a time to immerse in romantic love story like André Chénier. This Opera on the Lake in Austria is showing right now but not for long (till 21 August 2011). Enjoy the divine stage setting and the music composed by Umberto Giordano. Choose other performances from the Bergenz Festival!
amy RIP
Such a pity Amy Winehouse left us at age 27 on 23 July 2011. She has been inspiration to Adele, Lady Gaga and Duffy etc. Hope her song Rehab would be taken more seriously by the many out there.
woody magno
Radio this term sounds a bit distant as we all are highly engaged with our own podcast and iTune. But when I see this Magno radio, it brings special feeling coz I have not seen a physical radio for a long time. I guess Tivoli is sort of facing some direct competition now. Check out other wood made stationery from the site.
tone poems
We just came across this striking 1956 album cover of Frank Sinatra Conducts Tone Poems of Color. Known for his voice, this is a completely instrumental work but together by Sinatra of different mid-20th century Hollywood composers. Quite daring for its time but still fresh in its originality and design.
chochukmo
I am keen to support local music group and band and glad to know that Chochukmo - an indie rock band of 5 members has launched their debut album after their set up since 2005. I look forward to seeing more creative talents boom and bloom.
This album cover is designed and painted by Simon Birch.
daydream nation
I was just strolling at Wanchai and came across this cute little shop called Daydream Nation. I long read about them and finally see the shop on my own. And coincidentally 1 of the designer, Kay, is there and we started to chat - about music, about the brand and the store. My new year wishes to Kay and Jing - may your passion never stop and keep all the good ideas & music coming.
Daydream Nation: 21 Wing Fung Street, Wanchai, Hong Kong.
the style of music
‘Ensemble: The Style of Music’ is a series of posters designed by Glenn Michael of Moxy Creative House and illustrated by James Alexander of 20 iconic outfits from male musicians. Prints are available through EveryGuyed. We're just hoping they're working on a series for women next.
