Close

Editor’s Pick

Pachinko Emilio Dumar Sweet Release. Music Press Asia
Editor's Pick

Pachinko, Emilio Dümar Partner To Release Single ‘Sweet Release’

Vietnamese-Australian and Brisbane-based alternative R&B artist Pachinko has returned with his latest track, Sweet Release. Featuring vocals and co-production from collaborator Emilio Dümar and additional production from Stephan Abraham, Sweet Release is a song inspired by the dream to escape a monotonous 9-5 lifestyle. The song was written at a time when Pachinko was working a stressful desk job and is highlighted by a swelling chorus conceived while in the office of that job. Since seeing breakout success in 2021 with the releases of his previous singles Laneway Girl, Primal…

Read More
MPYO Performs at Bid2022. Music Press Asia
Editor's Pick

Malaysian Philharmonic Youth Orchestra Performed Arrangement by Ahmad Muriz Che Rose

Last month, the Malaysian Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (MPYO) performed live an orchestral piece inspired by a Malay folk tune titled Laksamana Raja di Laut (Admiral King of the Sea) during the opening of Malaysia Bid Round 2022 – an event organised by Malaysia Petroleum Management at KL Convention Centre. The tune was arranged by the maestro, Ahmad Muriz Che Rose.…

Read More
Sebastian Yatra Oscar Nominated for Disney Encanto Song. Music Press Asia
Editor's Pick

Sebastián Yatra’s Disney Song Oscar-Nominated For Best Original Song

The performance unlocked a recent career milestone for Sebastián Yatra with a Spotify US Chart Top 50 debut at #42 as the only Spanish-language song on the chart. Kicking off the year with a trifecta of congratulations, talented Colombian singer-songwriter and multi-platinum talent Sebastián Yatra’s performance of the song “DOS ORUGUITAS” (“TWO CATERPILLARS”) from The Walt Disney animated film “ENCANTO”…

Read More
Rediscover Chinese Music by China National Traditional Orchestra. Music Press Asia
Editor's Pick

China National Traditional Orchestra: Keeping Ancient Instruments Alive

The Pride of China: A Lunar New Year Musical Experience Chinese Music has come a long way ever since the opening up of China. Alongside an active performing arts program, China is keeping the spirit of its ancient traditional instruments alive. By developing wholesome stage shows such as this one, its rich library of music imitating sounds of nature has…

Read More
Jackie Chan movie CNY 2022 Best selection. Music Press Asia
Editor's Pick

Walt Disney Pictures’ Film: Best Old Chinese New Year Movie to Watch in 2022.

Here at Music Press Asia, we’re aiming for a one-time recommendation that would last many years to come. Why? Just because it is still an incredible teaser from 2004; a wholesome Chinese satire movie that we’d watch after a happy family meal. After the guests have had their fill of the Chinese New Year family dinner, the next part of…

Read More
Bill Bensley To Premiere Art Exhibition in Bangkok. Music Press Asia
Editor's Pick

Bill Bensley Debuts Public Art Exhibition in Bangkok

Bangkok-based Bill Bensley is an internationally acclaimed architect. From January 28 to February 28, he will be displaying his art for the very first time for an art exhibition open to the public. The amusing and enchanting artworks by Bensley will be on display during “Love — Camp — Explore — Dreams” at the RCB Galleria of River City Bangkok,…

Read More
Son Lux collaborate with Mahdi Mouika. Music Press Asia
Editor's Pick

Son Lux Collaborate with Mahdi Mouika, Reimagines Plan We Made With Dance

This American experimental band, founded by member Ryan Lott, has recently released a music video of a single released with the album Tomorrow I (2020). The single, titled Plans We Made, was first released in July 2020. Its grim lyrics express the truth in relationships’ heartbreaks and failed friendships. Of course, it isn’t the most comfortable lyrics to sing about,…

Read More
Uhuu Action Astro Pop Up Channel 338. Music Press Asia
Editor's Pick

Astro To Premier Chinese New Year Content

Astro ushers in the Water Tiger with its #UHUU2022 Chinese New Year campaign and continues to reward customers with quality and exciting entertainment programs this CNY. What will Astro do on its 25th anniversary to gain more of its customers back? This CNY, Astro has launched ÜHUU Action!, a new pop-up Channel 338 that will be featuring classic Chinese blockbusters…

Read More
Lofi Girl Radio Gets Us Through Quarantine. Music Press Asia
Editor's Pick

Lofi Girl: A Role Model For Post-Pandemic Era 2022

While the expansion of the universe continues to be a ‘looming crisis in cosmology’[1] according to Michael Greshko’s article at National Geography. So is the state of the live music scene when we all went into some kind of lockdowns two years ago. But not everything is as it seems today post pandemic. Stories we’ve received here at the letters…

Read More