#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
#Buying Guides
Best Picks: Electric Guitars Under S$500
Whether you’re a seasoned guitar player, or just learning the ropes, the “budget” or “beginner” axe will always have its place in the world of guitar. Perfect for those starting out who aren’t willing to invest in a high-end guitar from the get-go, or as a backup guitar for the… Read more
#Contests
EXCLUSIVE: Meet José González this week in Singapore!
This week we're looking forward to seeing the chill stylings of guitarist José González, supported by local singer-songwriter Charlie Lim. This one night only affair on 11 July is at the Capitol Theatre, presented by Collective Minds x Sing Jazz x Vamp Productions Our friends at Guitar.com are giving some… Read more
#Gear & Tech Tips
Top 12: Desiree Tay’s Must-Have Percussion Gear
The cajón, a box-shaped percussion instrument originally from Peru, under the hands of skilful drummers has proven to have more tonal options than its six sides seem to suggest. But that hasn’t stopped creative musicians from adding more and more hand-percussion and accessories to their cajon set up to take… Read more
#Gear & Tech Tips
Pedal Challenge: Hasyir Ibrahim’s picks under $500, $1K & $2K
Whether you’re new to pedalboard building or a long time pedal aficionado, the fact remains the same — trying to decide on your next pedal acquisition can quickly become overwhelming. The options never end and every permutation of your signal chain opens up new tonal possibilities. A good way to… Read more
#Buying Guides
Father’s Day Gift Guide: Say Thank You with Music
Even though our Dads deserve more than one day to be appreciated, this Father’s Day is the best time to show our appreciation to the man in our lives who never fails to go above and beyond. Father’s Day is just around the corner, so we’ve put together our top… Read more
#Inspiration
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
#Inspiration
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