Close

Music Press Asia Staff

Photo courtesy of HUJAN

HUJAN Malaysia Alternative Rock Band, Now a ‘Rock Classic’

Rock has been known, globally, in the music recording world, as one of the most popular musical genre that symbolises diverse social groups who typically carry the modern labelling of ‘cool’, ‘loud music’ and as a channel that supports social movements, usually for peace and love. Music Press Asia dedicates HUJAN’s impressive resilience as a Malay band that continues to play a role, stylishly developing the alternative rock scene in the region and the world. Having received multiple nominations from Malaysia’s prime music awards including Anugerah Juara Lagu and Anugerah…

Read More
Editor's Pick

Bernice Chauly In BBC Interview: “It’s The Best Time To Be An Artists In Malaysia”

Author Bernice Chauly has finally published a text transcription of the excerpt from an interview with the BBC World Service “The Cultural Frontline”, a programme released right after Malaysia’s election May last year. In a special episode “Truth and Taboo from Malaysia to the Middle East”. The following excerpt, transcribed to text from the BBC programme, is initially published on…

Read More
"YO! MTV Raps". Image credit: All Is Amazing
Editor's Pick

MTV Asia Launch Hip Hop Series “YO! MTV RAPS”, Partners With Joox

MTV Asia celebrates the explosion of hip hop culture through an Asian lens on music, fashion and lifestyle this April by kicking off a 10-part series Asian version of the iconic hip hop show “YO! MTV Raps”. The show is hosted by some of Asia’s leading hip hop influencers including rappers Joe Flizzow and Zamaera; songwriter Yung Raja; joined by…

Read More

Yuna Sings Ode To Malaysia In Latest Single

The launch of the latest single, expected to feature on the 4th studio album, has marked the beginning of yet another artistic milestone for Yuna. We recalled the last we’ve heard of the soulful songstress when she released her 3rd studio album ‘Chapters’ in 2016. Back then, she was already charting a formidable, yet unorthodox personality — a progression and…

Read More
Editor's Pick

Backstreet Boys Announce DNA World Tour Dates For Asia

Backstreet Boys wraps up its year-long Las Vegas residency this month in time to launch one of their largest arena world tour in 18 years, in support of their latest new album DNA. The DNA World Tour opens in Europe this May before heading to the US opening July 12th in Washington, D.C and concludes September 15th at Prudential Center,…

Read More
Tommy x Zendaya launch. Source: Tommy Hilfiger

Tay Kewei Singapore Singer Songwriter Attends Tommy Hilfiger & Zendaya Launch

Celebrity singer songwriter Tay Kewei was invited by Tommy Hilfiger to attend the Tommy x Zendaya launch in London, dressed in their collection in a special launch held in London. Tommy x Zendaya, a collaboration between Tommy Hilfiger and American actress and singer, Zendaya, was recently launched at Paris Fashion Week and London. Tommy x Zendaya launch, London. Source: Tommy…

Read More
'Sounds of the Brotherhood' is released by Kueymo & Sushiboy

Kueymo & Sushiboy Partners With 8 Bruneian Producers, Debuts Album

Just months after commemorating their 150th episode, followed by hosting their inaugural Electronic Music Conference with Asia’s leading electronic music conference Wired Music Week, the duo Kueymo & Sushiboy is going all out to revolutionize the electronic music scene in Brunei with their debut release, a compilation album titled ‘Sounds of the Brotherhood’. Bruneian duo Kueymo & Sushiboy are producer…

Read More
Kevin Lester aka The Lion City on TikTok

Tik Tok Partners With Earth Hour To Boost Environmental Awareness

TikTok, the short video platform, is supporting Earth Hour globally through campaigns in Japan, Singapore, Korea, India, Malaysia and Indonesia to raise awareness on environmental protection. TikTok launches the #SGEarthHour2019 challenge in collaboration with Earth Hour Singapore to highlight the important role of nature in everyday life and appreciation of natural resources including food, clean air and fresh water. Special…

Read More
Monetizing lyrics. Image courtesy of LyricFind.
Editor's Pick

How Do You Monetize Via Lyrics?

When LyricFind launched LyricMerch end of 2017, no one would have thought that monetization can be made just from lyrics. With LyricFind’s database of millions of lyrics, the company managed to put over one hundred thousand licensed lyrics on a wide range of clothing and household items. LyricMerch is a new consumer-facing lyrics service from LyricFind, the pioneering company that brought…

Read More
Music Press Asia interviews Kevin Lin co-founder of TWITCH at ATM Singapore.
Editor's Pick

Will TWITCH Replace YouTube For Showcasing Original Music?

Throwback to our latest series of interviews produced in collaboration with All That Matters, Singapore. Music used in games, defined altogether as a genre in itself, is in a league of its own when it comes to popularity. It knows no boundaries of the typical genre we typically know or identify with today but encompasses a wide array from classical…

Read More