By Mohani Niza In March this year, Malaysian artist Zee Avi released her single ‘Good Things’. It is an apt … More
Category: music
Molly Burch on her melancholic songs: “I love when people tell me my music has helped them through tough times”
By Mohani Niza Molly Burch’s music has been described as “reflecting heartbreak and loss.” The Austin-based indie singer-songwriter agrees, telling … More
Alena Murang on her latest music video ‘Midang Midang’ and how her Kelabit roots influence her music
By Mohani Niza Alena Murang knows more than a thing or two about how nature and tradition cannot be separated … More
Malaysian singer-songwriter Alternate Jane on turning heartache into art. Plus, a special peek inside: her latest single ‘Skype Love’
By Mohani Niza Janice Leong, 28, or Alternate Jane, is a full-time doctor and part-time singer-songwriter from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia … More
Spotlight: Raï musical sensation Cheb Mami
By Mohani Niza You may know him from his famous duet with Sting on the 2001 pop megahit ‘Desert Rose’ … More
Introducing Rosie and the Lazy Buns, a band rocking the Southeast Asian indie landscape with their grunge and alternative rock sounds
By Mohani Niza It is a blessing to chance upon an indie gem such as Rosie and the Lazy Buns. … More
Renaissance man: an interview with Icelandic writer and Björk’s frequent collaborator Sjón at the 2018 Georgetown Literary Festival
Interview by Lawrence Pettener Sigurjón Birgir Sigurðsson, or Sjón for short, is a poet, novelist and lyricist from Iceland. He … More
7 questions with Nigerian poet and musician Kafayat Quadri
By Mohani Niza Kafayat Quadri is a talented poet and musician from Nigeria. Her music touches on the lighthearted (listen, … More
Their music is fun and light-hearted, but never trivial: a profile of the punk band Shh … Diam!
By Mohani Niza If there is one thing that the Malaysian band Shh … Diam! (‘Diam’ means ‘quiet’ in Malay) … More
Art and music can influence the world: in conversation with kamancheh master Kayhan Kalhor
By Mohani Niza We recently spoke to the Persian musical treasure Kayhan Kalhor in a special interview ahead of his … More
