#Inspiration
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
#Gear & Tech Tips
Top 5 BOSS Effect Pedals with Calvin Phua of Stopgap
Many guitarists proudly proclaim their love for pedals and effects, but few will ever match up to Calvin Phua. Calvin Phua cranking knobs at Stopgap's 'Totems' album launch. Best known for his work with beloved Singaporean indie rock outfit Stopgap, this guitarist carved out a reputation for himself over the… Read more
#Events
Off The Record: All About Jazz and Vinyl
Join us at Swee Lee for an afternoon all about jazz and vinyl. There'll be a Q&A session with a panel of experienced DJs and tastemakers, where we'll talk about all things jazz and vinyl culture, and of course, great music and drinks. Hear from the expert panellists on their… Read more
#Events
Jeremy Zucker Meets His Fans in Swee Lee Lot 10
♫ And there's one thing that I need from you, can you come through?♫ Jeremy Zucker's Malaysia show sold out in hours! JZ fever had a hold on KL. And if there’s one thing Jeremy Zucker fans in Malaysia wanted more than anything, it was to meet him in person.… Read more
#Inspiration
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
#Contests
The Ultimate Gear Lover Experience: We Want to Send YOU to The NAMM Show!
UPDATE: We have tweaked the way you submit your entries. All you have to do now is upload your video entry via a Google Form. We also extended the contest end date by one week. You now have until 20 October 2019 to submit your entry! If you’re obsessed about… Read more
#Events
Meet Jeremy Zucker in KL, in partnership with Universal
COMETHRU MALAYSIA FANS! Swee Lee and Universal know how much you love Jeremy Zucker! We have two exciting opportunities to get up close and personal with him. You can choose to participate in just one – or increase your chances by entering both! *Contest ends 10 September 2019 CALLING ALL… Read more
#Events
Meet Marty Friedman in Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur!
Legendary guitarist Marty Friedman will be visiting Malaysia and Indonesia in September, bringing his particular brand of shredding excellence to KL and Jakarta fans! Known for fusing Eastern and Western musical styles, Marty's improvisation extends to progressive rock, metal, and neoclassical genres. Often referred to as a "shredder", Marty's technique… Read more
#Events
With the Band: Summations, T-Rex on Baybeats 2019
It’s been a little over a week since the annual Baybeats takeover at Singapore’s Esplanade and the diversity of talent seems to grow with every year. Every edition of Baybeats brings together well-loved local acts, the up-and-comers, as well as international headliners to the same stage — a treat for… Read more
#Gear & Tech Tips
Anis Kalisa’s Top 10 Guitar Gear for Rocking Out
Are you someone who swears by a particular style of guitar? KL-based guitarist and sessionist, Anis Kalisa certainly does. For her, it's Les Pauls all the way. For our first Malaysian artist feature, the Soul Statue guitarist shares her life-long love for the iconic Gibson design with us, her journey… Read more
#Buying Guides
Red & White: Our Picks this National Day
It’s our nation’s 54th birthday next week, and it’s always a special occasion for us having been part of the nation’s local music scene since the 40s. We’ve handpicked some of our favourite red and white products you can get at Swee Lee to celebrate National Day! Gibson 2019 Firebird… Read more
#Gear & Tech Tips
10 Essentials for Ambient Pop with Jazreel of Causeway Youth
In the world of ambient guitar music, reverbs are cavernous, lush modulation thrives, and delay controls are cranked up — but not without reason. The loosely-defined "ambient music" label itself is not genre-bound and is most identifiable by its focus on creating atmospheric layers. Some popularly associated styles of music… Read more