By Leyasheena Panicker The moment the Zoom call connected, we were greeted by the bright and unapologetic personalities of Mawar … More
Category: music
Zee Avi talks about ‘Good Things’, the new song we need during these dark times
By Mohani Niza In March this year, Malaysian artist Zee Avi released her single ‘Good Things’. It is an apt … More
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
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