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Derrick Siow’s Guide on Becoming a Professional Drummer in Malaysia
Derrick Siow is probably one of Malaysia’s best drumming secret! He's played for the biggest names in the Malaysian scene, like Siti Nurhaliza, Jaclyn Victor, Kris Dayanti, NJWA and more. Derrick is one of those rare drummers who has honed his craft over multiple genres. If you've ever had the… Read more
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Jonathan Fong of Sole Superior Picks His Top 10 Vinyl at Swee Lee
Streetwear and sneakers go hand-in-hand – anyone who’s copped the latest drops will tell you that. But perhaps even more so, music has been ingrained into streetwear culture right from the very beginning – just ask Jonathan Fong, co-founder of Sole Superior and Street Superior Festival. Sneakers and streetwear might… Read more
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Jeremy Zucker Picks His Top Vinyl at Swee Lee Lot 10
Jeremy Zucker has been taking the world by storm since dropping his hit song "All The Kids Are Depressed" last year. So when he announced a Kuala Lumpur leg as part of his Asia tour, his fans came through in strength! Swee Lee were honoured to host a fan engagement… Read more
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Leo Goh Breaks Down His Top 5 R&B Licks
Leo Goh may seem like a relatively new face in Singapore’s music scene, but that’s only because the Musicians Institute graduate has been in LA for the past 6 years — first as a student and then a working musician. The young producer and guitar extraordinaire has been keeping himself… Read more
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What’s in That Bag? Bassist Nicholas Lee and Performing Overseas
You may not recognise his name, but if you love catching local acts, you’ve definitely heard Nicholas Lee's basslines. He is quickly becoming a bass favourite in Singapore and can be found holding down the low-frequency for some of the city’s most prominent artists. Nick has sessioned for The Sam… Read more
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10 Gibson Guitar Heroes
Gibson’s illustrious history started with its founding in 1902 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, making just mandolins at first. They very quickly became the go-to for luxurious, classy electric instruments, with big jazz bands favouring their hollow-bodied guitars. Gibson remain the true innovators of the electric age with the invention of the… Read more
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The Best Acoustic Guitars under $4,000
When we last touched on the subject of acoustic guitars, we showcased some top-of-the-line instruments. They represent the pinnacle of luthiery and command astronomical price tags. While such instruments are an absolute dream to own and play, you don’t necessarily have to part with this kind of money to enjoy… Read more
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The 4 Quintessential Jackson Models
Strats are perfect for blues. Les Pauls are great for rock. We all dislike overgeneralizations like these, but you can probably be forgiven for labelling Jackson as the name that ruled over metal and all things heavy. Just take a look at these names… Randy Rhoads, Chris Broderick, Phil Collen,… Read more
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A Guide to Acoustic Pickups
The introduction of electric guitars in the 50s didn’t spell the end for the acoustic guitar. Far from it. The sounds of the acoustic guitar were just as popular, and they too, benefitted from the electrification and amplification of stringed instruments. Gibson realised the acoustic guitar was going nowhere and… Read more
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Celebrating 53 Years of Singapore with 53 Picks we Love
Singapore will be 53 tomorrow, and to commemorate our nation’s special day, we’ve picked out 53 music items - red and white - one for every year we’ve come thus far. 1. Arturia BeatStep Pro Sequencer Love: So much fun, and with incredible build quality and ergonimics. 2. Blue Microphones… Read more
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Let’s go Back to the Future, with the Super Strat
It’s 1978. A young Edward Van Halen takes to the stage with his Stratocaster sporting a black and white, randomly striped paint job. Nicknamed the “Frankenstrat”, this guitar was - like its name suggests - an amalgamation of guitar parts thrown together, finished with nothing more than some tape and… Read more
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All Things Bluetooth: Why you Should be Going Wireless
Let’s face it... a totally wireless future is really only a matter of time. Launched in the early 90's, Bluetooth felt like it was going to be a technology that disappeared with the MiniDisc and the Nokia 3210, but today, it's a 5.2 billion dollar a year industry that has… Read more