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!

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2022/5/20/18/a4a3fc7c-d93b-4dec-9af3-b4c927e0350f_amanda_chong_-_21_5_22__2.44_am.mp3

Meet Amanda Ong, a singer whose preference for a cappella music – performance of a polyphonic (multipart) musical work by unaccompanied voices – means she has all but stripped away any musical accompaniment in her recent recordings.But what does it take to be an a cappella singer in Singapore? Where can one readily find venues that will showcase such music? And will Benjamin Kheng really collab with Amanda?The answers to these questions and more in this week&#39;s episode!******Check out <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCncO3OpjW7ZML_3_KwBcNxw" rel="nofollow">Amanda&#39;s music here</a>Check out <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/NewRecording47/videos" rel="nofollow">New Recording 47&#39;s music here</a>******Like, follow and subscribe to Lion City Rock on <a href="https://redcircle.com/shows/lion-city-rock" rel="nofollow">RedCircle</a>, <a href="https://spoti.fi/3mhNWvq" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/lioncityrockapple" rel="nofollow">Apple Podcasts</a> or wherever you get your podcasts. Leave a comment/review, and get updates on The Fast Colors&#39; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thefastcolors" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefastcolors/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> pages.Leave us a rating wherever you can – it really helps a lot! We also accept donations if you want to help us keep making Lion City Rock, well, rock.Lion City Rock Theme written by Kevin Mathews. Special thanks to Amanda Ong for permission to use her songs. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/lion-city-rock/donations'>https://redcircle.com/lion-city-rock/donations</a>

S2 E14: Being vocal about her music... it's Amanda Ong!

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2022/5/13/14/c82813de-0022-441e-8d2d-3f7e3cae0a0d_houg_-_13_5_22__10.37_pm.mp3

How did Houg go from carting passengers in private hire cars to carting keyboards for gigs? Why is he his harshest critic? Why shouldn&#39;t you be afraid to ask for help? And how did a taxi driver help kickstart Houg&#39;s personal musical voyage overseas?We were excited to chat with Houg because he is one of Singapore&#39;s most exciting chillwave musicians today. He has gone from strength to strength, culminating in his latest album, The Biting Tempo, which was released earlier this year.******Check out Houg&#39;s <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOEpMQSR8ZWfMergjhs6jFw" rel="nofollow">music videos here</a>, and buy <a href="https://houg.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow">The Biting Tempo here</a>. Follow Houg on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hougofficial/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">Instagram here</a>******Like, follow and subscribe to Lion City Rock on <a href="https://redcircle.com/shows/lion-city-rock" rel="nofollow">RedCircle</a>, <a href="https://spoti.fi/3mhNWvq" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/lioncityrockapple" rel="nofollow">Apple Podcasts</a> or wherever you get your podcasts. Leave a comment/review, and get updates on The Fast Colors&#39; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thefastcolors" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefastcolors/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> pages.Leave us a rating wherever you can – it really helps a lot! We also accept donations if you want to help us keep making Lion City Rock, well, rock.Lion City Rock Theme written by Kevin Mathews. Special thanks to Houg and his management for permission to use his songs. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/lion-city-rock/donations'>https://redcircle.com/lion-city-rock/donations</a>

S2 E13: Hougang Homeboy – it's Houg!

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2022/5/6/17/58ba5cf4-ef1f-4ab5-9725-4c461304a716_causeway_youth_-_7_5_22__1.15_am.mp3

When Jazreel met Esther in school, it was a sure sign that they would start a band called Causeway Youth. At least, that&#39;s how we see it. But their journey has faced obstacles and challenges, such as naysayers who think their band has no direction. But time and time again, the girls have faced down their adversaries and cleared the challenges in their path. They share......what it&#39;s like to perform at the Geylang Serai pasar malam...how to deal with mentors who don&#39;t quite come up to snuff...whether or not they&#39;ll take a stab at going Mando (pop, that is)******Listen to Causeway Youth <a href="https://causewayyouth.bandcamp.com/releases" rel="nofollow">here</a> and check out their music videos <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb9peuuUUjgm49sN-TuBp8Q" rel="nofollow">here</a>. Follow the band on their socials <a href="https://www.instagram.com/causewayyouth/" rel="nofollow">here</a>.******Like, follow and subscribe to Lion City Rock on <a href="https://redcircle.com/shows/lion-city-rock" rel="nofollow">RedCircle</a>, <a href="https://spoti.fi/3mhNWvq" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/lioncityrockapple" rel="nofollow">Apple Podcasts</a> or wherever you get your podcasts. Leave a comment/review, and get updates on The Fast Colors&#39; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thefastcolors" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefastcolors/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> pages.Thank you very much for listening! Leave us a rating wherever you can – it really helps a lot! Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/lion-city-rock/donations'>https://redcircle.com/lion-city-rock/donations</a>

S2 Ep12: It's Causeway Youth!

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2022/4/29/16/0448aa16-d255-4a3d-86b0-408eb8cec62b_ep11_eric_khoo_-_29_4_22__11.58_pm.mp3

Filmmaker Eric Khoo needs no introduction right? He&#39;s best known for films like Mee Pok Man, 12 Storeys, Be With Me, My Magic, Ramen Teh and more, but did you know he cut his teeth making music videos? Find out how his love for music affects the way he creates his acclaimed films.******Check out Eric&#39;s <a href="http://zhaowei.com/web/index.php/zhao-wei-films" rel="nofollow">Zhao Wei Films here</a>.Watch Eric&#39;s music videos for The Oddfellows&#39; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96z2V9hot4w" rel="nofollow">Lost My Head</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJ43EaJW4T0" rel="nofollow">She&#39;s So Innocent</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfUBnfnx3sQ" rel="nofollow">Your Smiling Face</a>, as well as The Padres&#39; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qX2VqOpAQ34" rel="nofollow">Radio Station</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaL8VON8gDU" rel="nofollow">Angel</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n83uE9I7_Zw" rel="nofollow">Freakout Frequency</a>, and CU1359&#39;s <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvt13xhlKOI" rel="nofollow">Loving Laurie</a>.Watch the documentary, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoaAlWjOL3s" rel="nofollow">New School Rock</a>, by Nazir Hussain, Eric Khoo and Rosarif Rasip.******Like, follow and subscribe to Lion City Rock on <a href="https://redcircle.com/shows/lion-city-rock" rel="nofollow">RedCircle</a>, <a href="https://spoti.fi/3mhNWvq" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/lioncityrockapple" rel="nofollow">Apple Podcasts</a> or wherever you get your podcasts. Leave a comment/review, and get updates on The Fast Colors&#39; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thefastcolors" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefastcolors/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> pages.Thank you very much for listening! Leave us a rating wherever you can – it really helps a lot! Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/lion-city-rock/donations'>https://redcircle.com/lion-city-rock/donations</a>

S2 Ep11: It's Eric Khoo!

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2022/4/22/6/b6b22fbb-4b87-4670-9a0c-58d821563ba9_ep10_leonard_soosay_-_22_4_22__2.05_pm.mp3

It&#39;s a long &#39;un, but a goodie! Producer extraordinaire Leonard Soosay has twiddled the knobs for both in the studio and at gigs for JJ Lin &amp; Gentle Bones &amp; Charlie Lim &amp; INCH &amp; Narelle &amp; Neural Vibe &amp; Ossuary &amp; Electrico &amp; Force Vomit &amp; Great Spy Experiment &amp; The Boredphucks &amp; Caracal &amp; Pleasantry and well... just about everybody.How did he and Snakeweed Studios come to be this juggernaut of the local music scene? Listen and find out.******Check out <a href="https://www.snakeweedstudios.co/" rel="nofollow">Snakeweed Studios here</a>.Watch the new <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnnFmCH__GWS2M0H3GfZfNA/videos" rel="nofollow">Snakeweed Sessions videos here</a>. Check out <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/Snakeweedsessions/videos" rel="nofollow">Snakeweed&#39;s previous videos</a>.******Like, follow and subscribe to Lion City Rock on <a href="https://redcircle.com/shows/lion-city-rock" rel="nofollow">RedCircle</a>, <a href="https://spoti.fi/3mhNWvq" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/lioncityrockapple" rel="nofollow">Apple Podcasts</a> or wherever you get your podcasts. Leave a comment/review, and get updates on The Fast Colors&#39; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thefastcolors" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefastcolors/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> pages.Thank you very much for listening! Leave us a rating wherever you can – it really helps a lot! Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/lion-city-rock/donations'>https://redcircle.com/lion-city-rock/donations</a>

S2 Ep10: It's Leonard Soosay!

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2022/4/14/6/65281cb3-ac7a-41df-8bb8-c49edef84c9d_david_siow_-_14_4_22__2.23_pm.mp3

A major part of David Siow&#39;s musical journey includes producing music – as a member of bands TakeTwo and M1ldl1fe, and solo as DSML. But he also hopes to get Singapore music beyond our borders. How can the Lion City&#39;s music make a bigger mark on the world stage? Answers in this episode! ******Listen to David&#39;s music as <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/7kZ5xFtlC9bPMPjWGYBpIu?si=T8lNf8baSGOfSCjJMtv5QQ" rel="nofollow">DSML</a> and with <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/4dDWr3bmcGdlbLsWofWail?si=VYxVb0bIToWsqyvpxmX9zg" rel="nofollow">M1LDL1FE</a>******Like, follow and subscribe to Lion City Rock on <a href="https://redcircle.com/shows/lion-city-rock" rel="nofollow">RedCircle</a>, <a href="https://spoti.fi/3mhNWvq" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/lioncityrockapple" rel="nofollow">Apple Podcasts</a> or wherever you get your podcasts. Leave a comment/review, and get updates on The Fast Colors&#39; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thefastcolors" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefastcolors/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> pages.Leave a rating when you can and thank you very much for listening and for all your support! Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/lion-city-rock/donations'>https://redcircle.com/lion-city-rock/donations</a>

S2 Ep9: It's David Siow!

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2022/4/6/10/f602d2a2-2751-4c30-a3a1-ca271339d95c_bakers_in_space_-_6_4_22__5.30_pm.mp3

They don&#39;t bake. Nor have they done interstellar travel. But they do know how to cook up a musical storm in any space. With their new EP – Magma – Bakers In Space show why they&#39;re the hot new thing when it comes to Singa-pop!This band of brothers has gone through everything together since they started out as an Arctic Monkeys covers band, and they&#39;re not planning to stop any time soon.******Follow Bakers In Space on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bakersinspace/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>, and check out their music on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxbqHOR1WxN9h3nJ5qK-Ryw" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a> and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/01BZLSIsPBIV3u139alCVf?si=C0x4tNpYQyuUMOyiW3i9MA" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a>.******Like, follow and subscribe to Lion City Rock on <a href="https://redcircle.com/shows/lion-city-rock" rel="nofollow">RedCircle</a>, <a href="https://spoti.fi/3mhNWvq" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/lioncityrockapple" rel="nofollow">Apple Podcasts</a> or wherever you get your podcasts. Leave a comment/review, and get updates on The Fast Colors&#39; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thefastcolors" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefastcolors/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> pages.Leave a rating when you can and thank you very much for listening and for all your support! Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/lion-city-rock/donations'>https://redcircle.com/lion-city-rock/donations</a>

S2 Ep8: Bakers In Space!

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2022/3/22/15/3b653403-fbaa-4307-a978-97ac6b697d31_dean_augustine_-_22_3_22__10.53_pm.mp3

This week on Lion City Rock...We know the music made by musicians, but who helps musicians make a living with their music? It&#39;s the people who make up the &#34;business&#34; half of the music business. They help open doors for new musicians to perform and get their music heard to a potentially worldwide audience.These are people like Dean Augustine, the head of Cross Ratio Entertainment. He started out as a shelf-stacker at Tower Records, before eventually becoming a managing director at Japanese music label S2S, and later, the founder of Cross Ratio Entertainment. These days, he&#39;s working with the likes of Tay Kewei, MICappella, Alfred Sim, Gentle Bones, Ling Kai and more.But what does it take to manage the careers of musicians? Dean shares his own experiences in this nearly no-holds-barred chat.******Find out more about Dean Augustine&#39;s <a href="https://www.crossratioent.com/" rel="nofollow">Cross Ratio Entertainment here</a>.******Like, follow and subscribe to Lion City Rock on <a href="https://redcircle.com/shows/lion-city-rock" rel="nofollow">RedCircle</a>, <a href="https://spoti.fi/3mhNWvq" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/lioncityrockapple" rel="nofollow">Apple Podcasts</a> or wherever you get your podcasts. Leave a comment/review, and get updates on The Fast Colors&#39; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thefastcolors" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefastcolors/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> pages.Leave a rating when you can and thank you very much for listening and for all your support! Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/lion-city-rock/donations'>https://redcircle.com/lion-city-rock/donations</a>

S2 Ep7: It's the man with the music plan: It's Dean Augustine!

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2022/3/16/4/8964e13e-8951-46c6-91b7-6489c753f095_ep6_eza_-_16_3_22__10.58_am.mp3

Coming to you live - but recorded - from New Zealand ... it&#39;s Eza! Although he may not have excelled in school when he was a kid, Isa Seow, better known to the music world as Eza, found that he excelled in crafting songs.The multi-instrumentalist signed with Pony Canyon as a teenager in Singapore and produced recordings that were just as good as any out there. He was featured in the New School Rock II compilation, put out an album, Candy Whiskey, and then... had to do National Service.But he always had music in his heart, even when he was &#34;picking up leaves in Pulau Tekong&#34;, pursuing his credentials at Havard and Cambridge, or getting involved in the United Nations Development Programme or the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA).He shares his thoughts about what it means to always have the music in him – even though Life has given him another path to follow.******Listen to <a href="https://youtube.com/channel/UCYUZjgzkB-sRt9CKnezC6bA" rel="nofollow">Eza&#39;s music here</a>.******Like, follow and subscribe to Lion City Rock on <a href="https://redcircle.com/shows/lion-city-rock" rel="nofollow">RedCircle</a>, <a href="https://spoti.fi/3mhNWvq" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/lioncityrockapple" rel="nofollow">Apple Podcasts</a> or wherever you get your podcasts. Leave a comment/review, and get updates on The Fast Colors&#39; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thefastcolors" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefastcolors/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> pages.Leave a rating when you can and thank you very much for listening and for all your support! Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/lion-city-rock/donations'>https://redcircle.com/lion-city-rock/donations</a>

S2 EP6: Rock on! It's Eza!

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2022/3/7/7/2c922981-c9da-440c-8b00-187a5fbd0ae4_wormrot__edit_1__-_7_3_22__12.07_pm.mp3

Formed in 2007, Wormrot is Singapore&#39;s offering to the world of grindcore. They have been described as one of the top 10 grindcore bands in the world, and have three albums to their name (with another on the way). They also became the first Singaporean band to perform at the Glastonbury Festival.In this episode, drummer Vijesh shares his Wormrot journey and answers our pressing questions:What was it like playing Glastonbury? Can grindcore be meditative? Just how many Spinal Tap moments can a band have on tour?If you don&#39;t know what grindcore is, or if you want to know what the fuss is all about, this is the episode for you. You&#39;re welcome.******Follow Wormot on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/wormrot" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/Wormrot" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CZuIZrvJ69E/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> to get updatesCheck out <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/3vMnvW7u5207ATyxTQIxNz" rel="nofollow">Wormrot&#39;s music</a> and <a href="https://webstore.earache.com/A-Z/w/wormrot" rel="nofollow">buy their merch</a> from Earache Records.******Like, follow and subscribe to Lion City Rock on <a href="https://redcircle.com/shows/lion-city-rock" rel="nofollow">RedCircle</a>, <a href="https://spoti.fi/3mhNWvq" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/lioncityrockapple" rel="nofollow">Apple Podcasts</a> or wherever you get your podcasts. Leave a comment/review, and get updates on The Fast Colors&#39; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thefastcolors" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefastcolors/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> pages.Leave a rating when you can and thank you very much for listening and for all your support! Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/lion-city-rock/donations'>https://redcircle.com/lion-city-rock/donations</a>

S2 Ep5: Turn it up to 11! It's Wormrot!

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2022/2/28/11/c0f20639-1dfb-4f5c-b55d-a854e44903c1_the_crescendos_mix2_-_28_2_22__7.17_pm.mp3

Before there were Singapore Idols like Taufik Batisah, Sezairi Sezali or even Stef Sun, JJ Lin or Kit Chan, there were The Crescendos – Singapore&#39;s OG teen idols!They were discovered when they were taking part in the 1962 Talentime competition, and even though they didn&#39;t win, they achieved several firsts:They were the first local artists to be signed to an international record label, Philips. They became the first local pop stars when their debut single, a cover of Connie Francis&#39; Mr Twister b/w Frankie, blew up sold 12,000 copies, outselling the original in Singapore, and became the first Singapore group to break the Top 10 hit on Philips&#39; international charts.In this episode, founding members of The Crescendos John Chee &amp; Raymond Ho recall......when their performance on live TV in Malaysia caused hundreds of people to run amok (but it&#39;s not what you think)...how they sparked off the &#34;Golden Age of Singapore pop&#34; and achieved fame, but not necessarily fortune...what lead singer Susan Lim was like, and what happened on that tragic day in 1970 when she went missing******Listen to The Crescendos&#39; versions of <a href="https://youtu.be/XnbZEdMnwu4" rel="nofollow">Mr Twister &amp; Frankie</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/3rHJ9OrIi7daYZMefAtuTN?si=d6ea7e4fe8fc4eab" rel="nofollow">Silver Threads and Golden Needles</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/2EIUP45KMd3eFFodqnSF42?si=6a2d5e30be624341" rel="nofollow">Everybody Loves A Lover</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfd90c4GZL0" rel="nofollow">The Boy Next Door</a>.Check out <a href="https://youtu.be/2ZV_4YPyV0Q?t=13" rel="nofollow">this tribute to Susan Lim</a>.******Get tickets for <a href="https://www.esplanade.com/festivals-and-series/a-date-with-friends/2022/blast-from-the-past" rel="nofollow">Blast From The Past</a>, featuring John &amp; Raymond, The Meltones, Mel &amp; Joe Ferdinands and Peter Diaz (of The October Cherries)******Like, follow and subscribe to Lion City Rock on <a href="https://redcircle.com/shows/lion-city-rock" rel="nofollow">RedCircle</a>, <a href="https://spoti.fi/3mhNWvq" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/lioncityrockapple" rel="nofollow">Apple Podcasts</a> or wherever you get your podcasts. Leave a comment/review, and get updates on The Fast Colors&#39; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thefastcolors" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefastcolors/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> pages.Leave a rating when you can, it really helps us get noticed. Thank you for listening and for all your support! Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/lion-city-rock/donations'>https://redcircle.com/lion-city-rock/donations</a>

S2 Ep4: OG Teen Idols of SG! It's The Crescendos!

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2022/2/24/7/b722e400-a356-46bb-be9e-8bdf3fc6daab_p3_rene_ann_wong__use_this__-_24_2_22__3.37_pm.mp3

Rene Ann Wong started learning to play the piano when she was only four, and now, she&#39;s well on the way to taking on the world with her unique blend of pop-punk.Even the pandemic hasn&#39;t stopped her musical journey. In 2021, she released her debut EP, Something To Hide, and rocked the Baybeats stage at the end of last year. In this episode, she shares......about her time in The Lonely Hearts Club Band (yes, it was a thing)...how she develops her songs and why she hates people pigeonholing her music into &#34;genres&#34;...the biggest lessons she&#39;s learnt along the way******Follow Rene Ann Wong on <a href="https://linktr.ee/renemusic" rel="nofollow">her socials and get her music</a>******Like, follow and subscribe to Lion City Rock on <a href="https://redcircle.com/shows/lion-city-rock" rel="nofollow">RedCircle</a>, <a href="https://spoti.fi/3mhNWvq" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/lioncityrockapple" rel="nofollow">Apple Podcasts</a> or wherever you get your podcasts. Leave a comment/review, and get updates on The Fast Colors&#39; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thefastcolors" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefastcolors/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> pages.Leave a rating when you can, it really helps us get noticed. Thank you for listening and for all your support! Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/lion-city-rock/donations'>https://redcircle.com/lion-city-rock/donations</a>

S2 Ep3: Plucky pop-punk performer! It's Rene Ann Wong!

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2022/2/24/7/fa40c0d9-e115-43d1-af7b-c036fae875a1_ep2_case_woo__2nd_edit__-_21_2_22__11.22_pm.mp3

Case Woo has been dropping beats for nearly 30 years, first with collab collectives like electro-punk trio Daze, and EDM outfit Quadmix, among others, and then as a solo artist. Along with Joe Ng, Jason Tan and Leonard T, Case Woo was part of the pioneering group of producers taking the big leap into the electronic music scene in Singapore, and later, around the world, working with the likes of Kit Chan, Chris Ho, Dick Lee, Sandy Lam and more.Here, he shares......why winning awards isn&#39;t that important...how meeting Depeche Mode affected his fandom...and why he wouldn&#39;t listen to his own advice from years ago (while giving advice)******Listen to Case&#39;s music on <a href="https://2403.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow">2403R</a>, and follow him on his <a href="https://www.instagram.com/casewoo/" rel="nofollow">socials</a>******Like, follow and subscribe to Lion City Rock on <a href="https://redcircle.com/shows/lion-city-rock" rel="nofollow">RedCircle</a>, <a href="https://spoti.fi/3mhNWvq" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/lioncityrockapple" rel="nofollow">Apple Podcasts</a> or wherever you get your podcasts. Leave a comment/review, and get updates on The Fast Colors&#39; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thefastcolors" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefastcolors/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> pages.Leave a rating when you can, it really helps us. Thank you for listening and thanks for all your support! Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/lion-city-rock/donations'>https://redcircle.com/lion-city-rock/donations</a>

S2 Ep2: Electronic music pioneer! It's Case Woo!

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2022/2/21/7/b55b37c2-b33d-4e38-a637-2547cf64d13b_s2_ep1__use_this__-_20_2_22__10.36_am.mp3

And we&#39;re baaaaack! It&#39;s a brand new season and Chris and Kevin return with more conversations about Singapore&#39;s pop scene.But first, it&#39;s a special performance by The Fast Colors, the only band covering songs from the Lion City. Recorded in January at the Festive Arts Theatre @ Our Tampines Hub, The Fast Colors took a musical journey, going through Singa-pop&#39;s history and heritage with songs from the 1960s to the 2010s. If this podcast was a musical, this concert would be it. Or perhaps not.Featured in the set:<ul><li>Radio Station (The Padres)</li><li>Murder Kill Baby (Obedient Wives Club)</li><li>Unity Song (The Oddfellows)</li><li>Finer Life (Humpback Oak)</li><li>My One And Only (Watchmen)</li><li>Sausalito (Western Union Band)</li><li>The Dew (The Cyclones)</li><li>Cold In Buriram (Zircon Lounge)</li><li>I Love Singapore (Watchmen)</li><li>So Happy (The Oddfellows)</li></ul> ATTN: The Fast Colors will be back at the Festive Arts Theatre @ Our Tampines Hub on 12 March, 2022, 8pm. We&#39;ll be paying tribute to one of our local heroes, Chris Ho, performing songs written by Chris, as well as by musicians who inspired him.******Like, follow and subscribe to Lion City Rock on <a href="https://redcircle.com/shows/lion-city-rock" rel="nofollow">RedCircle</a>, <a href="https://spoti.fi/3mhNWvq" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/lioncityrockapple" rel="nofollow">Apple Podcasts</a> or wherever you get your podcasts. Leave a comment/review, and get updates on The Fast Colors&#39; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thefastcolors" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefastcolors/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> pages.Leave a rating when you can, it really helps us. Thank you for listening and thanks for all your support! Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/lion-city-rock/donations'>https://redcircle.com/lion-city-rock/donations</a>

S2 Ep1: It's a new season! It's The Fast Colors!

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2022/1/29/17/ec3c3218-6144-4ca1-9296-86befc8056ef_art_fazil_pt_2_-_30_1_22__1.08_am.mp3

Welcome to Part Two of our season finale, featuring the one and only, Art Fazil!After his jaunt to the UK and Europe, Art headed back to the Lion City, only to find things had changed quite a bit since he went away.Why did he return and how did he get back into the swing of things here? Why is he fronting a rock band and doing recordings of children&#39;s songs? Will he ever finish his book about Singapore&#39;s Malay music history? And really, what&#39;s that Fandi Ahmad video all about? The answers to these and more in this climactic episode!**We want to give big thanks to all of our guests who agreed to come on Lion City Rock. And of course, equally big thanks go to all of you who those who have supported us!We hope you have enjoyed the shows as much as we have in putting them together, and that you&#39;ve learnt something about our fantastic musical history and heritage here in Singapore.And yes, we promise: Lion City Rock will return with more in store!******Check out Art Fazil&#39;s music on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/mororecs/videos" rel="nofollow">Moro Records </a>Follow Art <a href="https://www.instagram.com/art_fazil/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">on his socials</a>******Like, follow and subscribe to Lion City Rock on <a href="https://redcircle.com/shows/lion-city-rock" rel="nofollow">RedCircle</a>, <a href="https://spoti.fi/3mhNWvq" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/lioncityrockapple" rel="nofollow">Apple Podcasts</a> or wherever you get your podcasts. Leave a comment/review, and get updates on The Fast Colors&#39; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thefastcolors" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefastcolors/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> pages.Leave a rating when you can, it really helps us get noticed!Thank you for listening and thanks for all your support! Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/lion-city-rock/donations'>https://redcircle.com/lion-city-rock/donations</a>

Ep20: Rilek brader, it's Art Fazil (Season Finale, Part 2)

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2022/1/29/11/1969c444-8f75-49af-9824-45c259655c70_art_fazil_part_1_-_29_1_22__6.47_pm.mp3

It&#39;s our Season Finale! And like our season debut, we&#39;re ending it with a two-part special featuring another icon of the indie music scene: It&#39;s none other than singer-songwriter Art Fazil! He not only made a name for himself as a solo artist but also as a songwriter for some of the biggest names in Malay pop/rock, including our very own Papa Rock, Ramli Sarip.In Part 1, Art shares......why he fell in love with music...what it was like working for Ramli Sarip, the biggest Malay rocker in Singapore and the region...how the trio Rausyanfikir came about and why Art went solo...why he decided to uproot to the UK******Listen to Art Fazil&#39;s music on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/mororecs/videos" rel="nofollow">Moro Records</a>Follow Art <a href="https://www.instagram.com/art_fazil/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">on his socials</a>******Like, follow and subscribe to Lion City Rock on <a href="https://redcircle.com/shows/lion-city-rock" rel="nofollow">RedCircle</a>, <a href="https://spoti.fi/3mhNWvq" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/lioncityrockapple" rel="nofollow">Apple Podcasts</a> or wherever you get your podcasts. Leave a comment/review, and get updates on The Fast Colors&#39; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thefastcolors" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefastcolors/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> pages. Leave a rating where you can, it really helps us a lot!Thank you for listening and for all your support! Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/lion-city-rock/donations'>https://redcircle.com/lion-city-rock/donations</a>

Ep19: Rilek brader, it's Art Fazil! (Season Finale, Part 1)

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2022/1/25/10/49ba152f-8582-4013-920a-8cf9cd266eda_pauline_mix_2_sideshow_judy_-_25_1_22__6.04_pm.mp3

In the days when guys were all jumping on the alternative rock bandwagon, Sideshow Judy, led by Pauline Chong, made a splash because they were one of only a few female-fronted rock bands in Singapore (no, really!)While the band&#39;s recording output was limited to compilations such as Left Of The Dial and Flush After Use, they garnered a fanbase that showed their utmost support at the gigs. Here, Pauline shares her musical journey and reveals......how Sideshow Judy really got its name...why she got into charity work with Music For Good ...how the fundraising gig for Derrick Fitzgerald of 1960s legends, The Thunderbirds, came about...what she&#39;s doing in Phuket during a pandemic (it&#39;s not what you think)******Check out Sideshow Judy on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vIXsALlfDo" rel="nofollow">Flush After Use</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJCxavJSNp4" rel="nofollow">Left Of The Dial</a> Check out Pauline&#39;s charity effort <a href="https://www.hotmealsforall.org/" rel="nofollow">Hot Meals For All</a>******Like, follow and subscribe to Lion City Rock on <a href="https://redcircle.com/shows/lion-city-rock" rel="nofollow">RedCircle</a>, <a href="https://spoti.fi/3mhNWvq" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/lioncityrockapple" rel="nofollow">Apple Podcasts</a> or wherever you get your podcasts. Leave a comment or review on The Fast Colors&#39; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thefastcolors" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefastcolors/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> pages. Leave a rating when you can, it really does help! Thank you for listening and for all your support! Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/lion-city-rock/donations'>https://redcircle.com/lion-city-rock/donations</a>

Ep18: It's Sideshow Judy's main attraction: Pauline Chong!

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2022/1/18/12/16932918-6b3c-447f-9592-2014bbf200ad_stoned_revivals_mix2_-_18_1_22__7.29_pm.mp3

Nobody combined the funky smooth sounds with Lion City vibes better than The Stoned Revivals.Formed by friends who just wanted to play music, The Stoned Revivals had a uniquely different sound to what the rest of the indie scene was churning out. Their perky grooves, syncopated beats and stage flair meant these guys would always be the life of any party.Now, members Esam Salleh, Kamal Yacob and Syed Ahmad shed light on:...whether their name either was inspired by drugs or a record store...how &#34;blue movie&#34; soundtracks informed their sound...why their gig supporting No Doubt was memorable for all the wrong reasons...whether their album &#39;Golden Lovesongs From The Evil Island Of The Handsome Tropical Cannibals&#39; really is a social commentary about Singapore*****Follow The Stoned Revivals on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thestonedrevivals" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thestonedrevivals/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>. Check out their performance on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLv_VEECw80xXuJ9OWT2oCulItgVSxIshz" rel="nofollow">Kribo Records</a>. Listen to their music on <a href="https://thestonedrevivals.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow">Bandcamp</a>.*****Like, follow and subscribe to Lion City Rock on <a href="https://redcircle.com/shows/lion-city-rock" rel="nofollow">RedCircle</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6t2JgbXuyC1HXkTcjFVi33?si=a3345b8c00a640f3" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/sg/podcast/lion-city-rock/id1586755932" rel="nofollow">Apple Podcasts</a> or wherever you get your podcasts. Leave a comment or review on The Fast Colors&#39; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thefastcolors" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefastcolors/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> pages. Leave a rating when you can, it really does help a lot! Thank you for listening and all your support! Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/lion-city-rock/donations'>https://redcircle.com/lion-city-rock/donations</a>

Ep17: Funky grooves with Stoned Revivals

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2022/1/11/8/48c6941e-fe88-4fc0-a02f-044d33d77530_linda_lunarin_1st_draft__-_10_1_22__10.32_pm.mp3

One of our favourite rockers, Linda Ong of Lunarin is our guest this week! Lunarin has been progressively rocking the Lion City ever since Linda, Eng Teck and Kah Wye first met in Dunman High. With influences ranging from Nirvana to Tool, critics have described Lunarin&#39;s brand of prog-rock as &#34;snarling&#34;, &#34;propulsive&#34;, &#34;groovy metal bangers&#34; and – our favourite – &#34;celestial pop with the force of a battle-axe&#34;. But their musical journey wasn&#39;t always a smooth one. First forming as Fuzzbox, their debut gig was, by all accounts, a dud. Then there was the matter of &#34;irreconcilable differences in musical direction&#34; that saw them split from their first singer. So how did they go from being &#34;just another band&#34; to being able to get Grammy-winner David Bottrill to produce for them?Here&#39;s their story...*****Listen to <a href="https://lunarin.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow">Lunarin&#39;s discography</a>Follow Lunarin on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lunarintheband/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Lunarintheband/" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>.*****Like, follow and subscribe to Lion City Rock on <a href="https://redcircle.com/shows/lion-city-rock" rel="nofollow">RedCircle</a>, <a href="https://spoti.fi/3mhNWvq" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a> or wherever you get your podcasts. Get updates on The Fast Colors&#39; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thefastcolors" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefastcolors/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> pages. Leave a rating where you can, it really does help a lot and we greatly appreciate it! Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/lion-city-rock/donations'>https://redcircle.com/lion-city-rock/donations</a>

Ep16: It's Lunarin's leading lady! It's Linda Ong!

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2022/1/3/3/f4a2ce4b-7a24-4457-bd65-84fd9e88918a_ep_15_force_vomit_-_2_1_22__11.10_pm.mp3

It&#39;s a new year and a brand new episode for you Lion City Rockers. But what do Roald Dahl, Richard Linklater&#39;s Slackers and HG Wells have to do with Singapore music? A lot, if you&#39;re pop-punk/surf punk/garage rock/surf yeh yeh band, Force Vomit!Founding members Dino and Alvin join us in this super-fun chat to share what made Force Vomit such a force in the Singapore and Malaysia music scene. Find out ......why they bonded over &#34;heavy metal&#34; band Bon Jovi and hip-hop...what it was like playing to 30,000 people at Stadium Negara in Malaysia...how they upstaged a band at a pub and became the regular band...why they can&#39;t decide if their smash hit &#39;Siti&#39; is actually a great song or not*****Listen to &#39;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/39MWXG6cuUujwhHJtV2w38?si=66b8a3cc85e04895" rel="nofollow">Spaceman Over Malaysia</a>&#39;Listen to &#39;<a href="https://youtu.be/vy-s5l2F3mU" rel="nofollow">Siti</a>&#39;Band photo: Bobby Dread. Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/forcevomitsg/" rel="nofollow">Force Vomit</a> on their socials*****Like, follow and subscribe to Lion City Rock on <a href="https://redcircle.com/shows/lion-city-rock" rel="nofollow">RedCircle</a>, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Get updates on The Fast Colors&#39; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thefastcolors" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefastcolors/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> pages. Leave a rating where you can, it really does help us a lot and we greatly appreciate it! Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/lion-city-rock/donations'>https://redcircle.com/lion-city-rock/donations</a>

Ep15: It's Surf Yeh Yeh! It's Force Vomit!

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2021/12/27/11/03d11b97-b4b5-4651-97ae-c3cfe495a973_wrap_up_final_mix_-_27_12_21__7.30_pm.mp3

And so this is Christmas ... and what have we done? Another year nearly over, a new one just about to begin. In this episode, Kevin and Chris take a look back at the year and recount their Lion City Rock journey. Well, kind of. Mostly, they end up talking about anything and everything under the sun. This is what happens when you give them drinks and record at night.But they do answer some intriguing questions about being on a podcast, local music and why the Internet is mightier than the sword.******Kevin and Chris&#39; band, The Fast Colors will perform at the Festive Theatre at Our Tampines Hub on 8 Jan 2022, at 7.30pm. They will be paying tribute to their local music heroes. Tickets are free but it&#39;s first come, first served – and there is limited seating. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/241004225945809/posts/4901354299910755/?d=n" rel="nofollow">Click here </a>to get more details of the gig. ******Like, follow and subscribe to Lion City Rock wherever you get your podcasts and remember to also leave a rating where possible. Every little star counts, so don&#39;t shy and leave a five-star rating! Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/lion-city-rock/donations'>https://redcircle.com/lion-city-rock/donations</a>

EP14: Wait a minute, 2021 is nearly over?

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2021/12/19/4/62932346-0ebf-4ba0-bb18-aa0f40ace430_saac_chiew_-_2nd_mix_edit_-_19_12_21__10.39_am.mp3

This podcast series isn&#39;t only about musos of the past – this week, we talk to young Isaac Chiew, a music lover and musician who&#39;s taking things into his own hands with his band <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cactuscactusband/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">Cactus Cactus</a> and his company, <a href="https://www.bigduckmusic.com/" rel="nofollow">Big Duck Music</a>.How did he get started? What made him decide to stage his version of Baybeats – calling it Naybeats? And why did he risk getting charged by his army commander just so he could do a gig? Was it the exuberance of youth? The or perhaps, sometimes you just gotta do what you gotta do for music...*****Find out more about Isaac&#39;s band <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cactuscactusband/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">Cactus Cactus</a> and his company, <a href="https://www.bigduckmusic.com/" rel="nofollow">Big Duck Music</a>. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/lion-city-rock/donations'>https://redcircle.com/lion-city-rock/donations</a>

Ep13: Powering passion with Isaac Chiew of Big Duck Music

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2021/12/12/14/97e7fe9f-8643-478e-9859-4e83b8f49587_ep12_henry_chua_final_mix_12_12_21__10.39_pm.mp3

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLFRUufS8uE5N5r4oo7O0ZSgifL2JsR5Z5&v=zkzJ6s6Adg4" rel="nofollow">The Quests</a> have been labelled as Singapore&#39;s version of The Beatles. Not only did they knock The Beatles off the top spot with their song, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0EIzCS5dow" rel="nofollow">Shanty</a>; they couldn&#39;t go anywhere without being recognised, they were always on TV and radio or in the news, and yes, screaming fans would flock to their gigs. They were legends in their own right.So we were thrilled to speak to Henry Chua, The Quests&#39; bass player and composer of Shanty, among other hits. During our chat, Henry shared how The Quests got started, how they recorded all their hits, why singer Keith Locke was pursued by the military police across Malaysia, and what concerts in those days were really like. Oh, and he also revealed how Shanty – which is still covered by musicians around the world – came about. *****Listen to the original version of The Quests&#39; No.1 hit <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0EIzCS5dow" rel="nofollow">Shanty</a> as well as <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlDLaLKLQkg" rel="nofollow">Gallopin&#39;,</a> the first song written by guitarist Reggie Verghese and the B-side of Shanty.Listen to The Quests&#39; version of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIMUZN0FxdU" rel="nofollow">Don&#39;t Play That Song For Me (You Lied)</a>; as well as <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnGh1ZEUAEw" rel="nofollow">Keith Locke and Henry&#39;s version</a>.Find out where you can read Henry&#39;s book, <a href="https://catalogue.nlb.gov.sg/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/FULL/WPAC/BIBENQ/274976705/2580200,2" rel="nofollow">Call It Shanty</a>.*****Get in touch with us via The Fast Colors&#39; socials on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thefastcolors/" rel="nofollow">Facebook </a>and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefastcolors/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>. Remember to follow and subscribe to Lion City Rock so you won&#39;t miss another episode! Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/lion-city-rock/donations'>https://redcircle.com/lion-city-rock/donations</a>

Ep12: 1960s icon Henry Chua of The Quests!

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2021/12/5/11/159184be-3a23-4ec7-8036-72596987f61e_ep11_francis_frightful_-_5_12_21__11.45_am.mp3

In the late 1980s, few bands rocked harder than Opposition Party, the pioneering punk band that paved the way for other punk rockers, even as they blazed a trail into hardcore. With their hard-as-nails look – spiky hair, chains, leathers and jeans – the band raised eyebrows at every gig, pelting the audience with their ferocious and face-melting sound as they thundered through songs like Impending Death, Brain F**ked and Hack &#39;n&#39; Slash. But how did Opposition Party get their start? What made them decide to steal Bon Jovi&#39;s booze? And why did they become a covers band – in Balestier? Find out as singer/guitarist Francis Frightful bares all (well, nearly) about Opposition Party and why, many years later, he can&#39;t wait to get rocking on stage again!PLUS! You can also stand a chance to win a copy of their album, ZOMBIFIED. All you have to do is like and follow their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/oppositionpartysg" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/oppositionpartysg/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> pages and leave this message in the comments: &#34;LION CITY PUNK ROCK&#34;. There are five albums to be given away so don&#39;t say we bojio! ------Did you like this episode? Leave a comment on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thefastcolors" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefastcolors/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> c/o <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thefastcolors" rel="nofollow">The Fast Colors</a>. Remember to like, follow and subscribe so you don&#39;t miss new episodes. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/lion-city-rock/donations'>https://redcircle.com/lion-city-rock/donations</a>

Ep11: Hard to the core with Francis Frightful

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2021/11/22/9/924477ca-5000-4845-81af-53334636d0b8_the_analog_girl__-_19_11_21__5.48_pm.mp3

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. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/lion-city-rock/donations'>https://redcircle.com/lion-city-rock/donations</a>

Ep10: Making waves with The Analog Girl

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2021/11/3/2/2a88abd3-cf7f-42cd-ac50-5d770157b091_ray_aziz_-_30_10_21__3.46_pm.mp3

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.  Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/lion-city-rock/donations'>https://redcircle.com/lion-city-rock/donations</a>

Ep9: Rock steady with Ray Aziz

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2021/10/26/8/5da74e12-51f8-4e4b-a998-3850691331e9_saiful_gse_-_20_10_21__4.33_pm.mp3

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. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/lion-city-rock/donations'>https://redcircle.com/lion-city-rock/donations</a>

Ep8: Sonic capers with Saiful Idris

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2021/11/9/10/739a5513-b7e6-49e9-aaab-ac072654aacb_ep5_ginette_chittick_-_9_11_21__6.21_pm.mp3

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. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/lion-city-rock/donations'>https://redcircle.com/lion-city-rock/donations</a>

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

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2021/11/2/7/4b4985e5-89b6-47e8-bdd3-5798149862f9_ep6_electrico_-_2_11_21__3.29_pm.mp3

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. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/lion-city-rock/donations'>https://redcircle.com/lion-city-rock/donations</a>

Ep6: 25 years of Electrico

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2021/10/25/9/f1bd2ecc-070d-487d-87ce-ff66cc2829d4_ep_bonus_chris_ho_-_24_10_21__5.53_pm.mp3

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. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/lion-city-rock/donations'>https://redcircle.com/lion-city-rock/donations</a>

Bonus: Commemorating Chris Ho

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2021/10/18/5/8a55ecd9-cad1-406d-840a-28a618dc408b_ep5a_dru_chen_-_18_10_21__12.42_pm.mp3

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. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/lion-city-rock/donations'>https://redcircle.com/lion-city-rock/donations</a>

Ep5: The goal is soul with Dru Chen

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2021/10/4/9/e504d3a0-ab7e-4838-bfbd-92c63c52454e_n_city_rock_daniel_sassoon_-_30_9_21__10.49_am.mp3

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 Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/lion-city-rock/donations'>https://redcircle.com/lion-city-rock/donations</a>

Ep 4: Progressively rockin' with Daniel Sassoon

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2021/10/4/6/96f06b0d-1fa7-446f-baec-a38755e58b93_lion_city_all_about_indie_-_2_10_21__11.01_am.mp3

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! Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/lion-city-rock/donations'>https://redcircle.com/lion-city-rock/donations</a>

The only podcast about Singapore music you never knew you needed

Ep 3: What is SG Indie?

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2021/9/12/15/82df74c8-5555-4c5c-94cc-22db68dbd1ff_ep2_patrick_chng_pt2_-_10_9_21__12.54_pm.mp3

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. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/lion-city-rock/donations'>https://redcircle.com/lion-city-rock/donations</a>

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

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2021/9/12/16/cba90dc8-77e9-4b18-904c-520efb5288ce_ep1_pat_chng_pt1_-_12_9_21__11.46_pm.mp3

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/ Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/lion-city-rock/donations'>https://redcircle.com/lion-city-rock/donations</a>

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

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2021/9/12/14/cd8bb39a-9f5a-4683-8d35-faf726ebf507_lion_city_rock_trailer_-_12_9_21__10.16_pm.mp3

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. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/lion-city-rock/donations'>https://redcircle.com/lion-city-rock/donations</a>

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

Episodes