1. ‘AWARE’, Dominic Chin Releases New Single
Dominic Chin
Dominic Chin, Singapore-based pop artist released AWARE, the fourth single of his debut EP License to Cry, via Umami Records. AWARE is a fun, tongue in cheek song about having a crush on someone, wanting more than just their attention, and trying everything to please and impress them.
“It’s an honour to be able to love and be loved in return. If you like somebody, don’t feel bad about it! Love freely and love openly. Tell me what you need, what you need I’ll be / Baby I can take the lead / Or if you want control, if you wanna set the tone / Baby I am yours to own.” Playful whistling and whimsical synth riffs come together in the song’s heady instrumental breaks, “these are my favourite parts, they have such a party vibe to them, I imagined colourful laser lights everywhere”, declare Dominic.
Dominic will be releasing his 7-track debut EP License to Cry throughout 2020 via Umami Records, leading up to his debut show at the Esplanade Singapore at the end of the year to celebrate its launch.
AWARE by Dominic Chin is available everywhere at this link: https://ffm.to/awaresingle
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Dominic Chin
About Dominic Chin
Singapore based pop artist Dominic Chin creates music with his distinct voice and a blend of electro-pop, soul and r&b. Fueled by life and all its awkward contradictions, Dominic writes songs from the heart that resonate deeply with his audience.
The 24-year-old singer-songwriter from Singapore started covering songs on YouTube in 2010, and his channel has more than 9200 subscribers and 1.3M views. After the viral success of You First Believed, a tribute song he wrote for Singapore founding father Mr Lee Kuan Yew in 2014, he was compelled to start writing more originals. He released his first single CLSE2U in 2018, followed by SHY, HERE and AWARE, and his songs have been featured on major Spotify editorial playlists including ‘Electro Mix’ and ‘Singapore’s Top Acts’.
For Spotify links, please refer here: Dominic Chin – https://open.spotify.com/track/5eopadsk7QaA5hYp6GeWZ1?si=6tEvj4oxR9ec3i6mFW1Sqg
2. “Two Sides” the new single of Gentle Bones and Charlie Lim
Gentle Bones and Charlie Lim: Listen to ‘Two Sides’ here
Gentle Bones and Charlie Lim, the two of Singapore’s most prolific singer-songwriter and produced jointly for the first time ever have come together to pen the bittersweet anthem “Two Sides.” The song represents the two sides in every relationship and will be released under brand new label, Yung Lee Records (YLR), helmed by Gentle Bones. This is an exciting debut for YLR amidst the glooming climate of 2020. Also this is the third of ten singles Gentle Bones has planned for release this year, after the light and playful tracks, “Why Do We?” and “Be Cool.”
“Joel has a strong sense of melody which made writing and producing this song quite effortless,” explains Charlie. “I believe we’ve come up with a song that perfectly addresses our struggles of the duality we face in both our personal relationships and our strive to touch people with our music,” Bones continues.
“Two Sides” starts off with a distinct, lilting beat which introduces the listener to a hopeful but tender mood. Having been a fan of each other’s works for many years, Gentle Bones and Charlie Lim utilised their shared love for late 90s/early 2000s boy bands by putting their own stamp on it. It is through this sound that listeners were able to enjoy the artists’ beautiful meld of vocal harmonies, designed to bring us on a journey of nostalgia.
Providing some insight into the song’s message, Charlie Lim shares, “A lot of the lyrics came from a place of frustration with someone, but also knowing there’s a reason why things happen the way they do and why people are the way they are.” Gentle Bones chimes in with, “It all stems from love and a bit of heartbreak to arrive at an understanding that we are all one with our differences.”
Gentle Bones and Charlie Lim
More About Gentle Bones
Born and raised in sunny Singapore, Joel Tan, who goes by his stage name Gentle Bones, is one of the city-state’s top English artists who has made waves across the globe with live performances, selling out solo concerts and playing festivals across the world.
Gentle Bones was the first Singaporean music act to be signed by Universal Music Group and was also the first youngest English music recording artist to achieve two sold-out concerts at The Esplanade Concert Hall. In 2016, he earned himself a spot at the inaugural Forbes ‘30 under 30’ list for entertainment personalities.
I Wouldn’t Know Any Better Than You which has amassed more than 20 million streams on Spotify alone a year after its release earned him a spot in Spotify’s Top 5 Most Streamed Singapore artists in late 2019, amongst his peers, namely JJ Lin, Jasmine Sokko, Tanya Chua & Stephanie Sun.
More About Charlie Lim
Charlie Lim is a singer-songwriter/producer based in Singapore, whose records TIME/SPACE and CHECK-HOOK clinched #1 spot on the iTunes Singapore chart when they were released, and was named Best Pop Album of the Year by The Straits Times and awarded Best of the Year by Apple Music Singapore.
Gathering accolades and prominent festival slots along the way, including a central role in writing and performing the theme song for Singapore’s National Day, Charlie has quickly grown into one of Southeast Asia’s most unique voices in modern pop music.
Charlie’s music has spread across the region’s live stages from Summersonic Tokyo, Asian Picks Fukuoka, Wanderland Festival Philippines, Clockenflap Hong Kong, Georgetown Festival Malaysia and Bigsound Brisbane to name a few. Following two landmark, sold out shows at Mosaic Music Festival Singapore – an achievement never claimed by a Singaporean artist – Charlie headlined the 1,600-seater Esplanade Concert Hall and held a solo concert at the Star Performing Arts Theatre.
For Spotify links, please refer here:
Gentle Bones x Charlie Lim – https://open.spotify.com/track/0HN3K1Y4sRJIHZmI2s5pU1?si=jO08wfcBToCkNZJpplvjnw
