Are Singaporeans negative about music made in Singapore by Singaporeans? How did Singapore&#39;s pop scene come about? Is there a difference between LionCityBoy and Lion City Kia? If you don&#39;t know, then you need the Lion City Rock podcast - the only podcast that looks at Singapore&#39;s pop music scene: past present and future.Find out all about music made in Singapore as hosts Chris Toh and Kevin Mathews - and their special guests - plug into important Singapore music moments in this informal chat.New episodes go up (or drop) every Tuesday.Don’t say bojio, ah!

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It&#39;s our 10TH EPISODE!And we have none other than Mei Wong, a.k.a. The Analog Girl. To our minds, she the embodiment of the D.I.Y. spirit, ever since she put up a concert for her dad at home when she was a young girl so that he would agree to let her pursue a music career.Throughout her journey, she has shown that it&#39;s sometimes best to seize the day and make things happen for yourself instead of waiting for the world to change.Whether it&#39;s headlining a show at the famous Knitting Factory in New York, or simply marching into a record label and asking for a shot at a record deal, The Analog Girl has been making inroads where few Singapore musicians have gone. So how did she do it? Listen on to find out!******Follow The Analog Girl on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theanaloggirl/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/theanaloggirl" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/theanaloggirl" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a>. Listen to her <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/4PK6Yoxg2Ba8C2KQbysQkM?si=_24VaVVaTIyjWKwFJTHAZg" rel="nofollow">latest tracks here</a>.******If you like what you hear, remember to share this podcast with a friend, like/follow/subscribe to Lion City Rock. Leave a comment on The Fast Colors&#39; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thefastcolors" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefastcolors/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>.Thank you all for listening!-----Lion City Rock Theme written by Kevin Mathews, performed by Kevin Mathews and Chris Toh. Music by The Analog Girl used with permission.

Ep10: Making waves with The Analog Girl

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Music educator Ray Aziz spends his days teaching children how to appreciate rhythms, melodies and the stories behind the songs they learn.But Ray&#39;s story behind his musical journey is worth noting: beginning with drumming for rockers Swirling Madness and later, joining Singapore&#39;s first full-on punk rock band, Opposition Party.His next stop was the US, where he honed his musical knowledge before returning to our shores, where he has kept the beat for various musical units including The Observatory, The Crowd and more.*****If you liked listening to this episode, leave a like; follow, leave a comment and subscribe to Lion City Rock wherever you get your podcasts.You can find Lion City Rock on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thefastcolors/" rel="nofollow">Fast Colors Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefastcolors/" rel="nofollow">Insta,</a> and you can be part of the <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/lioncityrock/" rel="nofollow">Lion City Rock Subreddit</a>.Lion City Rock theme: composed by Kevin Mathews, performed by Kevin Mathews and Chris Toh.

Ep9: Rock steady with Ray Aziz

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In 2015, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/4uKnPCqYXom0XoFCoLYPMe?si=xk9l2Ik7SWeWamKQTV-Jsw" rel="nofollow">Saiful Idris </a>and his band <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/6eMW7MJMdeHuAEXhixxsKH?si=LrNeIIKXTXeEcUuq4bbtDw" rel="nofollow">The Great Spy Experiment </a>finally called it a day after 10 years of rocking the nation with their infectiously catchy brand of dance-punk-rock.But that wasn&#39;t the end of the road for Saiful, who has carved a new niche for himself putting out pumping dance/electronic music that seems a far cry from what The Great Spy Experiment was about, but really, it was the next logical step in his evolution as a music fan.In between being an educator, he created Surrender HQ and SRNDR Records, providing a platform for electronic music talent. Plus, he also had time to form a fake band that resulted in a gig he didn&#39;t quite expect!And Saiful isn&#39;t quite done just yet - the only question is, where will he go from here?*****Listen to Saiful&#39;s work with <a href="https://srndrrecords.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow">SRNDR Records</a> and <a href="https://thegreatspyexperiment.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow">The Great Spy Experiment</a>If you liked listening to this episode, leave a like; follow, leave a comment and subscribe to Lion City Rock wherever you get your podcasts.You can find Lion City Rock on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thefastcolors/" rel="nofollow">Fast Colors Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefastcolors/" rel="nofollow">Insta,</a> and you can be part of the <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/lioncityrock/" rel="nofollow">Lion City Rock Subreddit</a>.Lion City Rock theme: composed by Kevin Mathews, performed by Kevin Mathews and Chris Toh. All other songs used with kind permission from Saiful Idris.

Ep8: Sonic capers with Saiful Idris

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As the bassist of Psycho Sonique, one of Singapore&#39;s first all-girl punk bands in the 1990s, Ginette Chittick made young hormonal teens drool as they played their spitfire songs on stages in Singapore and Malaysia.They recorded several songs - along with an EP, We Can Do It - that showcased a &#34;just do it&#34; attitude better than any shoe with a swoosh. She later joined Astreal, a band whose ethereal music is a far cry from the frenzied sounds of Psycho Sonique.The punk ethos and can-do attitude helped Ginette learn to play bass in the band (she uses a unique notation system that you won&#39;t find in any music book); and since then, she has done everything and anything, from starting her own fashion label to publishing a zine; to becoming an educator, being a DJ and working with textile art.Is there nothing she won&#39;t do? Well...Check out Ginette&#39;s music with <a href="https://vanillathunderrecords.bandcamp.com/album/we-can-do-it" rel="nofollow">Psycho Sonique</a> and <a href="https://astreal.bandcamp.com/releases" rel="nofollow">Astreal</a> If you liked listening to this episode, like; follow, leave a comment and subscribe to Lion City Rock wherever you get your podcasts.You can find Lion City Rock on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thefastcolors/" rel="nofollow">Fast Colors Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefastcolors" rel="nofollow">Insta</a>, and you can be part of the <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/lioncityrock/" rel="nofollow">Lion City Rock Subreddit</a>. Lion City Rock theme: composed by Kevin Mathews, performed by Kevin Mathews and Chris Toh. All other music used with kind permission from Ginette Chittick.

Ep7: Sheena - we mean, Ginette - was a punk rocker

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With No1 singles and hit albums, Electrico were the band of the 2000s in Singapore. Formed as a quartet, they eventually settled on their classic line-up of Amanda, Dave, Daniel, Desmond &amp; William in 2003, which led to one wild rollercoaster ride as they drove on to become the Lion City band to beat.But as the 2010s rolled around, the band - now reduced to the core trio of Dave, Desmond and William - took a back seat. But this year, they&#39;ve returned with a renewed vigour and new music.Dave, Des and Will take stock of where they&#39;ve been and how far they&#39;ve come in this revealing episode.*****If you liked this episode, tell a friend about Lion City Rock. Like, Follow, Subscribe to our podcast wherever you get your podcasts, so you&#39;ll never miss a new episode.Join the conversation by leaving a comment on the Fast Colors Facebook and Insta, and you can be part of the Lion City Rock Subreddit community.Lion City Rock theme: composed by Kevin Mathews, performed by Kevin Mathews and Chris Toh.

Ep6: 25 years of Electrico

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On 27 Sept, 2021, Chris Ho passed away, joining the great gig in the sky. He was &#34;forever 27&#34;, so in a way, he&#39;s also a member of the 27 Club.As the singer of Zircon Lounge, Chris Ho helped push New Wave onto our shores. As the columnist who wrote Pop Life and radio deejay, he introduced local artists to the mainstream audience here. As the author of Skew Me, You Rebel Meh? he bared his self and his thoughts to the public.A storyteller through and through, Chris Ho shared his thoughts some of which were biting, with the world. And sometimes, the world bit back.There have been many tributes to him, so in this bonus episode - on his birthday, 28 Oct - we thought we&#39;d simply share our recollections of the man who, in our minds, is unquestionably a local music hero for the ages. In many ways, he helped pave the path we all tread on today.Musician, DJ, author, filmmaker, chameleon, enigma, chocolate ... Chris Ho was all those things - and then some.*****If you liked this episode, tell a friend about Lion City Rock. Like, Follow, Subscribe to our podcast wherever you get your podcasts, so you&#39;ll never miss a new episode.Join the conversation by leaving a comment on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thefastcolors/" rel="nofollow">the Fast Colors Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefastcolors/" rel="nofollow">Insta</a>, and you can be part of the <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/lioncityrock/" rel="nofollow">Lion City Rock Subreddit community</a>. Lion City Rock theme: composed by Kevin Mathews, performed by Kevin Mathews and Chris Toh. Cold In Buriram performed by The Fast Colors, written by Chris Ho.

Bonus: Commemorating Chris Ho

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For most of his life, Dru Chen has turned to music for soulful expression.After graduating from university, he carved out a career as one of the bright young stars in Singapore. He&#39;s certainly one of the most hardworking: he has put out several EPs and singles since 2013, as well as a full-length album, Mirror Work (2019). By the time you hear this, his new album, Slow Life, would be ready to go.So how did a young boy from Melbourne plant roots in Singapore and make the Lion City his musical home?*****Check out Dru Chen on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/druchenmusic" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/0n1n8JVg3vec8svJHivjnf?si=O9srWv7STtmtVc3K3GOKbg" rel="nofollow">Spotify </a>and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/druchenmusic" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a>.If you liked listening to this episode, leave a like; follow, leave a comment and subscribe to Lion City Rock wherever you get your podcasts.You can find Lion City Rock on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thefastcolors/" rel="nofollow">Fast Colors Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefastcolors" rel="nofollow">Insta</a>, and you can be part of the <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/lioncityrock/" rel="nofollow">Lion City Rock Subreddit</a>. Lion City Rock theme: composed by Kevin Mathews, performed by Kevin Mathews and Chris Toh. All other songs used with kind permission from Dru Chen.

Ep5: The goal is soul with Dru Chen

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Guitarist extraordinaire and furkid dad Daniel Sassoon jumps on the Lion City Rock bandwagon with us!Daniel Sassoon is not, as far as we know, related to Vidal, but he&#39;s no less talented. The legal eagle is one of the coolest guitarists we know.He lived through the &#39;90s with rock outfit Livonia; he was rockin&#39; out with 2000s pop-rock faves Electrico; and he later became the head honcho of rock instrumental group In Each Hand A Cutlass, whose two albums, A Universe Made of Strings and The Kraken have been critically acclaimed.He has been around the world sharing his music with countless fans, and he has been a notable figure in the music scene back in Singapore. For Daniel Sassoon, there&#39;s a universe made of music still waiting to be explored.You can check out Daniel Sassoon&#39;s music:<a href="https://livonia.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow">Livonia&#39;s albums</a><a href="https://ineachhandacutlass.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow">In Each Hand A Cutlass&#39; two fantastic albums</a> If you liked listening to this episode, leave a like; follow, leave a comment and subscribe to Lion City Rock wherever you get your podcasts.You can find Lion City Rock on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thefastcolors/" rel="nofollow">Fast Colors Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefastcolors" rel="nofollow">Insta</a>, and you can be part of the <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/lioncityrock/" rel="nofollow">Lion City Rock Subreddit</a>. Lion City Rock theme: composed by Kevin Mathews, performed by Kevin Mathews and Chris Toh

Ep 4: Progressively rockin' with Daniel Sassoon

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In the 1990s, the Singapore music scene experienced a resurgence, with many indie bands dropping new singles and albums every year. After the dearth of material in the 1970s and 1980s, it was sometimes called the &#34;second wave&#34; of local music or &#34;the indie years&#34;.Artists who topped the charts during this era included The Oddfellows, Watchmen, Kick, Livonia, Humpback Oak, Art Fazil and Daze, among others. But how did this indie explosion come about?Chris and Kevin take a look back at what happened with Singapore&#39;s indie scene and can it compare to the scene we have today?Links:Check out <a href="https://youtu.be/5qSJaSZboTs" rel="nofollow">Zircon Lounge here</a>Check out <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaOwfv0jyLH1dVcruIKvv1g" rel="nofollow">The Oddfellows</a> here.Check out <a href="https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/music/music/artist/13703" rel="nofollow">Corporate Toil here</a>Presented by The Fast Colors, Lion City Rock is currently the only weekly podcast about Singapore&#39;s pop music scene from past to present. Special guests occasionally pop by to share their insight and their musical journey.Find us at our <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/lioncityrock/" rel="nofollow">#lioncityrock Subreddit</a> for show notes and leave a comment. Don&#39;t forget to like, subscribe and follow us wherever you get your podcasts!

The only podcast about Singapore music you never knew you needed

Ep 3: What is SG Indie?

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It&#39;s Part 2! We continue our deep dive into the 30th anniversary of The Oddfellows&#39; Teenage Head album, one of the seminal releases during Singapore&#39;s &#34;indie years&#34;. This episode, head Oddfellow himself, Patrick Chng, ponders...<ul><li>about whether Song About Caroline could still be relevant today if it kept its original title </li><li>why guitarist Kelvin got a lot of hate after joining the band</li><li>how model/singer Jessica Soo rejected a song that would be a smash hit for The Oddfellows</li><li>and what&#39;s next for the band </li></ul> Singapore&#39;s indie scene owes a debt to The Oddfellows, a band that formed in 1988 and helped to shape the music scene in the 1990s. With influences from Husker Du, The Replacements and REM, The Oddfellows were the benchmark for young musicians. They continue to create music and have a new album out, What&#39;s Yours And Mine.Listen to <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/3vG1kdezHeNsa8SYS41xrE?dl_branch=1&si=X7tZAm-pRgaAK5k6YkHVLQ" rel="nofollow">The Oddfellows here:</a> Check out <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaOwfv0jyLH1dVcruIKvv1g" rel="nofollow">The Oddfellows videos</a>: Lion City Rock is a podcast that talks about music made in the Lion City, aka Singapore, from past to present. Remember to like and subscribe to Lion City Rock and leave a review wherever you can.Join the conversation on the <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/lioncityrock/" rel="nofollow">#lioncityrock Subreddit</a>, where you can leave a comment or a review. And as always, like, subscribe and follow Lion City Rock wherever you get your podcasts.

Ep 2: 30 Years of Teenage Head with Patrick Chng (Part 2)

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It&#39;s our very first episode!We&#39;re celebrating the start of Lion City Rock by marking the 30th anniversary of the seminal indie album, Teenage Head by The Oddfellows, with a very special guest - the chief Oddfellow himself, Patrick Chng!Singapore&#39;s indie scene owes a debt to The Oddfellows, a band that formed in 1988 and helped to shape the music scene in the 1990s. With influences from Husker Du, The Replacements and REM, The Oddfellows were the benchmark for young musicians back then. They continue to create music and have a new album out, What&#39;s Yours And Mine.Chris and Kevin get Patrick to spill the beans on...<ul><li>recording a band using only a boombox</li><li>how the No1 hit, So Happy, came about</li><li>being the only indie band listed in the Singapore Encyclopaedia</li><li>how the Oddfellows snagged top model Bonnie Hicks to be in their music video</li></ul> Listen to The Oddfellows: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3vG1kdezHeNsa8SYS41xrE?si=X7tZAm-pRgaAK5k6YkHVLQ&amp;dl_branch=1Check out The Oddfellows videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaOwfv0jyLH1dVcruIKvv1gLion City Rock is a podcast that talks about music made in the Lion City, aka Singapore, from past to present. Remember to like and subscribe to Lion City Rock and leave a review wherever you can.Join the conversation: https://www.reddit.com/r/lioncityrock/

Ep1: 30 years of Teenage Head with Patrick Chng (Part 1)

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Join Chris Toh and Kevin Mathews in Lion City Rock, a brand new podcast about Singapore&#39;s pop music scene. Each week, we plug into important Singapore music moments in the Lion City, with special guests and much, much more!It&#39;s everything about Singa-pop that you never knew you needed to know.

Lion City Rock trailer

The only podcast about the world of Singapore pop

Are Singaporeans negative about music made in Singapore by Singaporeans? How did Singapore's pop scene come about? Is there a difference between LionCityBoy and Lion City Kia?

If you don't know, then you need the Lion City Rock podcast - the only podcast that looks at Singapore's pop music scene: past present and future.

Find out all about music made in Singapore as hosts Chris Toh and Kevin Mathews - and their special guests - plug into important Singapore music moments in this informal chat.

New episodes go up (or drop) every Tuesday.

Don’t say bojio, ah!

Lion City Rock

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