This song takes me back to the time when I started working in London and called Marlin Apartments in Mansion House home for months. This song somehow keep appearing on the music channel on loop for me to start my days. The song brings back memories of a time that I wish I would have […]
Thanks to Youtube’s recommendation, the song re-appeared in my memory. I can precisely recall when I first heard it but I recognised the chorus. Ratu was an Indonesian musical duo that gained prominence in the early 2000s. The duo consisted of two members, Maia Estianty and Pinkan Mambo (later to be replaced by Mulan Jameela). […]
By the time this scheduled post appears, I will be in Langkawi attending a wedding. De Fam is a Malaysian female singer group, which was established in 2015. The members of this group consist of Azira Shafinaz, Cik Manggis and Sophia Liana. I like the fact that the track uses both English and Bahasa. I […]
This song is almost 10 years old and made it to my playlist thanks to my son who heard it in a party. I recognised the rhythm but couldn’t precisely point where I first heard the song. The familiar track soon was on repeat on my spotify. This group has a special meaning to me […]
Sheila on 7 is an Indonesian band that has captivated audiences with their infectious blend of pop, rock, and alternative sounds. Formed in Yogyakarta in 1996, the band quickly rose to prominence and became one of the most influential acts in the Indonesian music scene. Comprising vocalist Duta, guitarist Eross, bassist Adam, and drummer Brian, […]
Bunkface! is a punk rock band trio from Malaysia. The artist made their way into my playlist after I heard this song for the first time. I recall they were mainly an English singing band but didn’t realise they performed in Malay as well. The band made their debut with the track Silly Lilly in […]
Rumours have been circulating on who is being the next James Bond to replace Daniel Craig. This somehow brings back memories of my time in Amsterdam when I got complimentary tickets from Coca Cola to watch an early screening of the James Bond film at the Eye Film Museum. It was with my Venezuelan colleague. […]
I have been away for a week in the states and it’s time to head back. Meeting work colleagues were brilliant but I do miss my family dearly. Well, I used to play this song when I haven’t return to Malaysia during my studies and extended stay in the UK. It was introduced to me […]
On our music world tour, let me introduce you to Bic Runga from New Zealand. I first caught wind of this track when I was living in London. I am not sure why the song didn’t became bigger than it deserves. Bic Runga is half Malaysian and half Maori. She released her debut solo album […]
Another Disney post but this song has officially entered my playlist and became a core memory. The song was playing throughout Disneyland Paris. My kids had a blast at the theme park so it is perfect to share here. The song is a mix of French and English and translates to Light Up The World. […]