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The song of the week is "Cirque de l'esclave" by Cheating Sons. Cheating Sons are a local blues rock band that have been around since 2008. They have released an album titled "Masters, Wives, Daughters" and this Single is their second release. Unlike what one would expect from a blues rock band, "Cirque de l'esclave" is an Acapella track. However, despite the lack of instruments, the dynamic range and rhythm have not been compromised at all. The lyrics have deep meaning, as this song makes a reference to the lives of the 25 dolphins held captive in RWS. We especially like ... Read More

DGSG Interviews: Natalie Hiong

"It was a conscious decision," Natalie says reflectively. "I never really felt like I belonged behind a desk, you know. The whole rat-race routine thing never came naturally to me. I never enjoyed it. It didn't suit my personality." It takes no small amount of courage to forsake a budding career in banking for the smoky pubs and bars of London, but that was exactly what Natalie Hiong did. "My bosses were rather taken aback," she laughs. "Ordinarily, most people leave for other banks or change occupations. But I'm quite sure they weren't expecting a musician." The petite songstress picked up ... Read More

DGSG Interviews: Tammy Ying

"My parents are both musicians," Tammy says. "Music has been a part of my life since I was four." The fresh-faced undergraduate will be majoring in music and piano at Berklee, and is currently back in Singapore on a short break. "That's (Berklee) in Boston, not California," she adds. "A lot of people think I'm in Harvard or MIT whenever I mention Boston." An alumnus of Raffles Junior College, Tammy draws heavily on a wide range of influences to produce a distinct piano-driven pop-rock sound in her work. "I have a background in classical music - the piano - and ... Read More

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Song of the Week: Cirque de l’esclave

published on March 4, 2012 by Melvin categorized in Blog, Featured | Leave a comment

Think you know all about Justin Bieber?

published on March 2, 2012 by Melvin categorized in Blog | Leave a comment

Whatcha looking at, punk?

He’s barely legal (that changes in a few hours, though), looks like a douchebag, sings like one and to top it all off, a Canadian. None of that, however, has stopped Justin Bieber from dominating the public conscious like never before: admiration for his prepubescent vocal skill, revulsion at his instant fame, disgust at the hordes of salivating fangirls and that unbelievably stupid haircut (which he eventually got rid off for something marginally acceptable.) I could go on, but you probably already know who he is and what he’s done, and maybe even heard it – involuntarily, of course. Here’s a list of the stuff you didn’t already know: … Read More

DGSG Interviews: Deon Toh (Coming Soon)

published on February 27, 2012 by Deng categorized in Blog | Leave a comment

DGSG Interviews: Natalie Hiong

published on February 27, 2012 by Melvin categorized in Featured, Interviews | Leave a comment

“It was a conscious decision,” Natalie says reflectively. “I never really felt like I belonged behind a desk, you know. The whole rat-race routine thing never came naturally to me. I never enjoyed it. It didn’t suit my personality.”

It takes no small amount of courage to forsake a budding career in banking for the smoky pubs and bars of London, but that was exactly what Natalie Hiong did. “My bosses were rather taken aback,” she laughs. “Ordinarily, most people leave for other banks or change occupations. But I’m quite sure they weren’t expecting a musician.”