Between here and then - Wendy Phua

There is little reason to understate the immensity and diversity of Wendy Phua's musical journeys, as all one needs is a little time and separation from the world outside to fully appreciate the spectrum of what she has to say. Too easy to box in as a skilled bassist, and too careless to describe as a seasoned performer, Wendy's recent work on the bass guitar has transcended beyond performativity to one of patient story-telling.

Nuance has been coined as a three-months band (no, not 7th month band, although the timing couldn't have been better). Why? Because Donald Pan, the frontman who lives in Melbourne with his wife and kids is only back in Singapore for 3 months out of a year.

Nevertheless, passionate about their music, within that short span of time they have produced their debut EP as an enhancedCD with accompanying music videos!

Someone mentioned brooding eyebrows and sexy facial hair. Well sexy or not, you can decide for yourself. See http://fearstrikesmankind.blogspot.com

Or if you just need an excuse to celebrate and drink beer, join Nuance at their album launch at Home Club on 18 July. Party starts at 10pm!

Nuance Myspace - www.myspace.com/nuance

I'm watching Screaming Masterpiece as I post this, really something you don't want to miss either. Screaming Masterpiece shares the very special music of Iceland with the world on Pitchfork for "One Week Only"

Truely music that "cuts straight to the heart"

After a 4-year absence, a split and subsequent reunion – the lads of Plainsunset are back with this self-titled release. Featuring new songs that have been written since their reunion at Baybeats in 2006, the band is determined to make a comeback and regain their status as stalwarts of the local music scene in Singapore.

Always wanted a stage of your own? JAM ALOUD! 2 is the ultimate platform for aspiring artists to becoming the next big thing! Exclusively organised by NUS Media & Entertainment (NUSME), this event will be the first-ever inter-varsity band competition that engages music fanatics from all tertiary institutions in Singapore!!

JAM ALOUD! 2 not only serves as a platform for aspiring artists to showcase their musical talent, it also aims to cultivate interests in the performing arts scene amongst the youth in Singapore.

Don't miss this opportunity of performing at the grand stand of Scape youth park! Sign up now!

Visit http://jamaloud2.nusme.com

Registration: 14th June, 4-6pm, Raffles City Starbucks!

See you there!

Ok, news alert for audioreloaders!

"MTV NETWORKS is looking for fresh, edgy, globally-savvy production talents who are well-connected and have extensive knowledge of alternative, underground culture."

Yup, that means lobang for freelance producer-editors, photographers, writers and bloggers!

They are looking for people in:

• Australia
• Canada
• Hong Kong
• India
• Japan
• Korea
• Singapore
• United Kingdom

See the attachment for full details

After a hiatus, the MTV Asia Awards are back this year in Genting, Malaysia, August 2008!
This part 2 of the series of on-air teasers...

Photo by Olivier Henry

It’s official – Daniel Sassoon has called it quits with popular home-grown indie rockers, Electrico.

According to a press release by the band dated 13 May, guitarist Daniel Sassoon has left the band on 7 April, citing his “demanding and gruelling career in the legal sector” and desire “to focus his energy on his legal profession” as the reasons for his departure.

Orchard Road’s favourite buskers’ festival is back again this year, bigger and better! Somethingood 2008 brings music and magic to the streets of our little island city, as more than 800 youths come together to raise funds for the Make-A-Wish Foundation Singapore! Keep 7 – 15 June 2008 free for this exciting festival!

Baybeats 2008 website has been updated with more info!