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Live & Local: Local Motion Festival
We were fortunate enough to head along to 4Fingers and eatmepoptart’s Local Motion Festival to catch some of the best local bands playing at Fort Canning. From Jasmine Sokko debuting her brand new EP to Disco Hue playing one of their biggest sets yet, here is what we saw at… Read more
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Celebrating Heritage at 225 Parsons
Down Memory Lane 225 Parsons St., Kalamazoo, Michigan, is the home of 100 years of guitar history. The building was formerly home to the first Gibson guitars manufacturing site, which became known for its intricate craftsmanship, and dedicated artistry. After Gibson moved to Nashville some of the former employees stuck… Read more
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Four Fender Gifts Under Forty
Music goes along with just about anything; your first attempt at starting the day with a cup of coffee, the tears from the last onion you’re chopping for tonight’s dinner, or anything caught in between! We’ve sorted you out with four Fender gifts under forty, because we believe in spending… Read more
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September New Arrivals
September's here! This week's new arrivals includes a tradition-reviving Gibson SJ-200 Limited Edition, a game-changing audio interface in the form of the BandLab Link Analog, plus much more... Gibson SJ-200 Limited Edition This highly collectible, handcrafted tribute to the King of the Flat-tops is built with stunning quilt maple… Read more
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Meet the Team: Vu
As Swee Lee Vietnam’s Country Manager, Vu is in the know about what gets the groove going in Ho Chi Minh City. From the nation’s beloved V-pop to the fan favourite sounds of rock and roll, Vietnam has seen its music prestige develop plenty of hopefuls seeking their own instruments… Read more
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Live & Local: Vivienne’s Verdict Perform At Red Dot
Performing a single 30 minute set filled with intense action, energy, stage banter and music can be quite daunting for some bands, but three half hour performances, all on the same day? That’s a challenge that many would think twice before attempting to conquer. Vivienne’s Verdict didn’t shy away in… Read more
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Nate Smith Performs at Swee Lee KL and SG
The artist: Nate Smith Renowned for: Jazz and R&B drumming, infused with deep grooves and melodic bite. Credits: Dave Holland, Chris Potter, Claudia Acuña, Betty Carter, Michael Jackson. The rundown: hosting Nate at Swee Lee’s Kuala Lumpur Lot 10 and Singapore Drum Shop for exclusive drum clinics, August 17th and… Read more
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The Annual Summer Time Machine Concert
Malaysia’s got talent. And we were super excited to put some of it in the spotlight at Swee Lee KL. Drumroll for the Annual Summer Time Machine Concert by the Swee Lee Music Academy, uniting all of our students and teachers for an uproarious and inspiring afternoon . From… Read more
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August New Arrivals
As Singapore nears its 52th birthday, we wanted to do a special dedication to our Little Red Dot. From supplying music gear to 1940s military bands to equipping Singapore's clubs with cutting-edge DJ gear, Swee Lee has been an integral part of the local music scene. In fact, most of… Read more
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Live & Local: 100 Festival
Artists: 100 all-Singaporean acts Location: The former Bedok Town Secondary School Date: 14-16 July, 21-23 July, 28-30 July One hundred bands. All-Singaporean line-up. From distinguished headliners to exciting newcomers, it was a crazy three weekends. Put together by the Aljunied Cluster Community Arts and Culture Clubs and the curated by… Read more
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July New Arrivals
There are so many exciting new brands in stock this week at Swee Lee, from across our ranges. We have curated a selection of the hottest new releases, to give you a taste. Arturia Audiofuse Arturia have just released a professional grade audio interface for next-gen ‘anywhere’ recording. It has… Read more
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Meet the Team: Dennis
Dennis, Manager at The Swee Lee Drum Shop has gone on to be a household name in Singapore’s drum scene, and promises to be your extra pair of drumsticks should you need any drum conundrum sorted. The Swee Lee Drum Shop at Peninsular Shopping Complex ensures your drumming needs are… Read more