Freshly Squeezed: *SCAPE ALT. Residency
The *SCAPE ALT. Residency programme sees musicians being paired with Music Directors to develop their works into published tracks. Selected musicians will gain access to a series of workshops conducted by music industry experts to learn more about song distribution, intellectual rights, marketing and more. The Residency will conclude with a Listening Party where selected musicians will showcase their final works.
A departure from her soulful roots, Krysta Joy explores unchartered territory with electronic music producer ZIONN in this slick, punchy pop song. Still keeping to her earnest crooning, NAME DROP encourages musicians to believe in themselves instead and get to where they want to through creating a name for themselves authentically.
Song and Production Credits:
Lyrics by Krysta Joy D'Souza
Performed by Krysta Joy D'Souza, Darren Lee Shen Yang
Touted as abstract hip hop, FAUXE-SUE1 is a collage of lo-fi, hip-hop and introspective lyrics. Produced by prolific Singaporean musician Fauxe, the song is experimental and emotional, the merging of two medius of artistry into an exciting new musical frontier.
Song and Production Credits:
Lyrics by Sim Siew Png, Christopher Gerard Grosse
Performed by Sim Siew Png, Fauxe
A tribute to the Drexciyan legend. "Liquid Ocelot" is a liquid drum & bass tale traversing deep club sounds filled with peril and twists. Created with guidance from prolific electronic producer Intriguant.
Song and Production Credits:
Performed by Matthew Sekiya
Heart wrenching and subdued longing encapsulated in a melancholic, lo-fi song, RON makes his musical debut with electronic producer Foxela. Honest pining set to the backdrop of fluttering keys, ‘can’t get you off my head’ represents modern day loneliness wrapped up in a simple yet polished production.
Song and Production Credits:
Lyrics by Goh Zhaoxiong Ronald
Performed by Goh Zhaoxiong Ronald, Nigel Quah
A social commentary on how much pressure the next generation of childrens are under, Paint My Shoes is a collaboration between multi-genre band Ailes and Din (one half of .gif). A song set to a mechanic and industrial backdrop, Paint My Shoes is a rallying cry for change and freedom.
Song and Production Credits:
Lyrics by Ailes
Performed by Ailes