Music Services Asia

2102.2012: 1 single release + 2 new videoclips by L’Alphalpha

marie — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:57:12 +0000

L’Alphalpha has just released their 2nd Single, “Comet’s Tail” and 2 video clips from their albums, “About a Friend” and “Fall Asleep”.

The pop-post-rock Indonesian band features Music Services Asia’s SEA Absolute Indie Compilation with “About a Friend”.

Listen to “Comet’s Tail”:

Watch “About a Friend”:

About a Friend [Official Video Clip] from L’Alphalpha on Vimeo.

Watch “Fall Asleep”:

Fall Asleep [Official Video Clip] from L’Alphalpha on Vimeo.

And follow the band on Facebook and on Twitter!

FUTURE MUSIC FESTIVAL 2012 Malaysian debut

marie — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 04:22:28 +0000

Missed the Laneway Festival in Singapore? Worry no more, cause South-East Asian music lovers are spoilt for choice in 2012. A recent announcement of Future Music Festival (FMF)’s Asian debut in Kuala Lumpur (MY) is set on 17 March, 2012.

The lovechild of Australian entertainment mega-giant Future Entertainment and Malaysian counterpart, Livescape, Future Music Asia 2012 lineup combines the best in local talent as well as International acts hailing from Australia, the UK, the States, and beyond. Drool-illiciting names include The Chemical Brothers and The Wombats (UK), DJ Grandmaster Flash (USA), Pendulum DJs and Sneaky Sound System (AU), as well as regional favorites The Great Spy Experiment (SG), Goodnight Electric (ID) and local flavors such as Kyoto Protocol, Goldfish + Blink, Twilight Actiongirl, and They Will Kill Us All.

The introduction of FMF into the South-East Asian live music scene is a definitive step in the expansion of the larger Australasian music scene.
Sounds awesome? Click here for the full line-up.

Canada to host ASEAN music reps, March 2012

marie — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 04:14:56 +0000

This is the stuff we at ‘Music Weekly’ love to write! The folks at Canadian Asociation for the Advancement of Music and the Arts (CAAMA) and Canadian Music Week (CMW) have recently issued a statement on their website, stating that they intend to “open the market for Canadian music companies to do business with the ASEAN countries”.

The Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) boasts a population of over 600 million people, and the thriving scene of local and Western-influenced art and music (facilitated by the launch of social media platforms such as Facebook, and music channels such as MTV in the region in recent years) is of great interest to CAAMA, who wish to broaden their horizons by forming creative partnerships in relatively unexplored territories. CMW, an initiative supported by CAAMA, hosts a conference and showcase of film, music, comedy and arts professionals, lands in Toronto from 21-25 March, 2012.

Jasper Donat, the CEO of Music Matters and Branded Ltd, and Steve McClure, Executive Editor of McClure’s Asia and Music News Tokyo, will co-moderate a panel of South-East Asian Music Professionals at the CMW Conference, which will increase networking opportunities among Canadian and South-East Asian music industry professionals.

Interested? Visit CMW’s website for more information.

Reports on Piracy: some Asian countries make it on Priority Watch List

marie — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 03:58:04 +0000

The International Intellectual Property Alliance (IIPA) has recently published their 2012 Special 301 Report on Copyright Protection and Enforcement, an annual report that reviews acts, policies, and practices of foreign countries’ protection of intellectual property rights and equitable market access.

A few Asian countries appeared on the IIPA watch lists this year: those listed under the Priority Watch List are China, Indonesia and Thailand. Malaysia, Philippines and Vietnam, however, are on the Watch List.

A study by BASCAP (Business Action to Stop Counterfeiting And Piracy) reveals that the value (not losses) of digitally pirated music, movies and software has reached an estimate of $30-75 billion in 2010. This amount is predicted to hit $80-240 billion by 2015. Not only does this imply job destruction and business shortfalls, but it also slows down the setup of new legal distribution channels, and the growth and investment in the creative industries.

Good news for Singaporeans though – despite the country’s lack of legal downloading and streaming services, they were given a special mention for copyright enforcement and/or market access-related concerns by the IIPA.

Interview with YouTube

marie — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:00:25 +0000

In today’s world of wireless internet connections and endless array of gadgets, who hasn’t really heard of the video-sharing website YouTube? Its recent launch of localized website versions in the Philippines and Singapore proves that YouTube is set out to conquer the South-East Asia region. So we sat down with Eshan Ponnadurai, Head of YouTube Marketing South-East Asia, and talked about settling in the region, the amount of potential in the pool of local artists, and their plans for the future.

Why did it take so long for YouTube to come and settle in this part of the world?

The launch of YouTube has coincided with the development of Google’s presence here in South-East Asia. We set up our regional office here in Singapore only five years ago and are in the process of setting up local offices around the region. It’s important for us to have a strong local presence in our markets to ensure we understand our users and are in position to deliver meaningful content on YouTube that engages them. So we’ve made sure that when we look to develop the presence of YouTube in a particular market, we are setup with strong local presence to support YouTube in a meaningful manner.

What are your expectations of this market?

We’re very excited about the potential in South-East Asia. First off, we’re already seeing amazing results both in terms of viewership and of the groundswell of local talent that is emerging on YouTube. We’re now seeing 60 hours of video uploaded every minute and 4 billion video views a day – South-East Asia contributes to that. People are also using their mobile phones to access YouTube, generat[ing] more than 600 million views a day on mobile phones and it’s becoming a particularly important way to access YouTube, especially in Asia. Considering the fact that in many regions, Internet penetration is less than 30% and broadband and smartphone penetration is even lower in many, then we are very confident of YouTube’s success in the region going forward.

What are your main challenges?

I wouldn’t say that there are specific challenges that exist for us, but rather big opportunities.
YouTube is a great destination for premium content, but at the same time, an ideal platform for up-and-coming talent. Going forward, our vision – and thus our challenge – is to establish YouTube as a platform that can nurture local talent form South-East Asia and provide them with the opportunity to amplify their message and creativity as we establish ourselves in this region. We are excited about the level of talent that exists here in South-East Asia, and the challenge for us is to identify the right avenues and vehicles to develop it further and create awareness about it globally.

What model do you propose?

YouTube supports the development of content produced by businesses and individuals to monetize their content and build global audiences. As our tag line suggests, we give everyone an opportunity to broadcast themselves.

After Philippines and Singapore, what are your next steps?

Our intention is to continue growing YouTube across the region, so we definitively have plans to launch YouTube in other markets. As for which markets and when, you will have to watch this space!

Watch the cute “One Hour Per Second” Youtube video:

and check out Music Services Asia‘s YouTube channel!

‘Little Things’ video by Dr. EGGS

marie — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:19:25 +0000

Dr. EGGS feature the Midem Sampler with 30 promising bands for Europe, available on iTunes: http://bit.ly/AnjKit.

Live! this month in South-East Asia (Jan. 30 – Feb. 29)

marie — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:23:44 +0000

By Music Services Asia · Monday, January 30, 2012
Live! this month in SEA will be posted every beginning of month and regularly updated, to give you a calender of the monthly upcoming shows in South-East Asia. Live! this week in SEA will be posted every Monday or Tuesday on Music Services Asia Facebook page.
If you’d like us to add your concert details, email us at: info@musicservices.asia.

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Jan. 31, 2012 (Tue)

Indonesia

Rod Stewart
Plenary Hall, Jakarta Convention Center, Jakarta
8pm
Price: Rp. 1,500,000 to Rp. 15,000,000

ANTI-FLAG
Lapangan Kolam Renang Senayan, Jakarta
7pm
Price: Rp 150,000

Hong Kong

The Damned
Grappa’s Cellar
8pm
Price: HK$550

Feb. 1, 2012 (Wed)

Indonesia

Ali Campbell (UB40)
Mutiara Ballroom, Melia Hotel, Jakarta
8pm
Price: Rp 350,000 to Rp 1,500,000

Feb. 3, 2012 (Fri)

Indonesia

Sepultura (Asian Relentless Tour) POSTPONED TO OCT. 2012!
Gedung Pardede, Medan
Price: RM 108, RM 148

Feb. 4, 2012 (Sat)

Indonesia

Sepultura (Asian Relentless Tour) POSTPONED TO OCT. 2012!
Lap. Karibosi Makassar, Makassar
Price: RM 108, RM 148
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Feb. 7, 2012 (Tue)

Malaysia

Sepultura (Asian Relentless Tour) POSTPONED TO OCT. 2012!
KL LIVE, Kuala Lumpur

Feb. 8, 2012 (Wed)

Singapore

KASABIAN & THE VACCINES
Fort Canning Park
8pm
Price: S$88 to S$110

Paul Kelly
Esplanade Recital Studio
8pm
Price: S$68

Indonesia

Royksopp
Ex Park – Ex Mall, Jl Mh Thamrin, Jakarta
7pm
Price: Rp 275,000 to Rp 350,000

Feb. 9, 2012 (Thu)

Singapore

Opeth
Fort Canning Park
7:30pm
Price: $95 to $120

Indonesia

Sepultura (Asian Relentless Tour) POSTPONED TO OCT. 2012!
Parkir Selatan Senayan, Jakarta
Price: RM 108, RM 148

Feb. 11, 2012 (Sat)

Hong Kong

THE VACCINES
Auditorium, 3/F, Kowloonbay International Trade & Exhibition Centre
8pm
Price: HK$390

Indonesia

Sepultura (Asian Relentless Tour)
Jatim Expo International, Surabaya
Price: RM 108, RM 148

Feb. 12, 2012 (Sun)

Singapore

Laneway Festival with M83, Feist, The Horrors, Anna Calvi, Austra and more
Fort Canning Park
2pm
Price: S$135 (in advance) – S$150 (at the gates)

Indonesia

Sepultura (Asian Relentless Tour) POSTPONED TO OCT. 2012!
Ngurah Rai Stadium, Bali
Price: RM 108, RM 148

Hong Kong

Suara
Auditorium, 3/F, Kowloonbay International Trade & Exhibition Centre
7:30pm
Price: HK$580

Feb. 14, 2012 (Sun)

Malaysia

Toe
Bentley Music Auditorium, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
8pm
Price: RM88, RM100

Indonesia

The Horrors
Dago Tea House, Bandung
Price: Rp200,000
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Feb. 15, 2012 (Wed)

Indonesia

Feist
Fairground (Ex-Bengkel Night Park), Jakarta
8pm
Price: Rp375,000

Singapore

Will And The People
Timbre @ Substation
8pm
Price: free

Feb. 16, 2012 (Thu)

Hong Kong

The Horrors
Auditorium, 3/F, Kowloonbay International Trade & Exhibition Centre
8pm
Price: HK$450

Philippines

Avril Lavigne
Smart Araneta Coliseum, Manila
8pm
Price: PHP530 to PHP7920

Singapore

Israel Houghton & New Breed
Singapore Expo Hall 2
8pm
Price: S$20 to S$100

Indonesia

Feist
Fairground (Ex-Bengkel Night Park), Jakarta
8pm
Price: Rp375,000

Feb. 17, 2012 (Fri)

Singapore

Will And The People
Beer Market
8pm
Price: free

Feb. 18, 2012 (Sat)

Malaysia

Avril Lavigne
Stadium Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur
8:30pm
Price: RM98 to RM298

Philippines

Bryan Adams
Smart Araneta Coliseum, Manila
8pm
Price: PHP795 to PHP7950

Lamb Of God, The Black Dhalia Murder
World Trade Center, Pasay City
6pm
Price: PHP1325, PHP3339

Feb. 19, 2012 (Sun)

Philippines

Evanescence
8pm
SMART Araneta Coliseum, Manila
Price: PHP530 to PHP5,810
Feb. 20, 2012 (Mon)

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Feb. 20, 2012 (Mon)

Singapore

Judas Priest / Lamb of God
Fort Canning Park
7pm
Price: S$125 to S$150

Feb. 21, 2012 (Tue)

Singapore

Dashboard Confessional (Solo Acoustic)
Esplanade Concert Hall
9pm
Price: S$48 to S$98

Hong Kong

Evanescence
AsiaWorld Expo – VIVA Hall 5
8pm
Price: HK$688, HK$888

Feb. 23, 2012 (Thu)

Malaysia

Evanescence
8:30pm
KL Live, Kuala Lumpur
Price: RM98 to RM298

Singapore

Rachel Yamagata
Esplanade Concert Hall
9pm
Price: S$48 to S$98

Philippines

Calvin Harris
Republiq Club @ Resorts World, Manila
Price: PhP 2,500

Feb. 24, 2012 (Fri)

Singapore

A Skylit Drive, For This Cause
*SCAPE
7pm
Price: $40 – $50

Feb. 25, 2012 (Sat)

Singapore

Mayday
Singapore Indoor Stadium
8pm
Price: S$108 to S$228

Indonesia

Evanescence
Pekan Raya Hall A, Jakarta
8pm
Price: Rp500,000 to Rp1,200,000

Thailand

CNBLUE – Bluestorm
Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani, Nonthaburi
6pm
Price: 900 Baht to 4,500 Baht
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Feb. 27, 2012 (Mon)

Singapore

Evanescence
Singapore Indoor Stadium
8pm
Price: $88 to $158

Thailand

The Pains of Being Pure at Heart
TBA, Bangkok
Price: TBA

Feb. 28, 2012 (Tue)

Singapore

A1, Blue and Jeff Timmons of 98 Degrees
Singapore Indoor Stadium
8pm
Price: $28 to $168

Feb. 29, 2012 (Wed)

Philippines

The Pains of Being Pure at Heart
Hard Rock Café, Manila
Price: PhP 1500, P1800 (1 drink included)

Malaysia

Erykah Badu
Plenary Hall, KL Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur
8pm
Price: RM188 to RM488

Charles J Tan, Tenderfist, WSATCC and DLC to feature the Post-Midem Party in Paris

marie — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:55:21 +0000

Music Services Asia and Starclash Records present the Music Services Asia Post-Midem Party

For your delight, 3 of the best indie bands from South-East Asia will play along with DLC at Le Gambetta, Paris, after their stop at Midem, Cannes.

Line-up:
White Shoes and The Couples Company (indie pop, Indonesia)
Tenderfist (electro, Malaysia)
Charles J Tan (soul/folk, Australia/Singapore)
DLC (club/electronica/rock, France)

Date: February 1, 2012 (Tuesday)
From 8pm at Le Gambetta, 104 rue de Bagnolet, Paris 75020
Price: 3 euros

Prepare your ears to be blown away!

Streamjam to Broadcast First MSA Showcase at MIDEM: Jan. 31 from 6pm (SG time)

marie — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:59:34 +0000

The South-East Asian showcase by Music Services Asia will be streamed by the new StreamJam; the latest creation from the Emmy-award winning virtual reality junkies at The Electric Sheep Company. Fans and critics will soon be able to log in and rock out to their favourite international acts, virtually “attending” concerts through user-powered avatars. StreamJam’s debut at MIDEM 2012 is one of great anticipation, and will no doubt push the representation of South-East Asian feature artists throughout the duration of the concert, and beyond!

The Music Services Asia MIDEM showcase + mini interview session with each band will be broadcasted on Tuesday, Jan. 31 as follows:

Charles J Tan
Singapore: 6pm to 6:45pm
Australia: 9pm to 9:45pm

The Great Spy Experiment
Singapore: 6:45pm to 7:45pm

The Young Liars
Indonesia: 6:45pm to 7:45pm

Tenderfist
Malaysia: 8:45pm to 9:45pm

White Shoes and The Couples Company
Indonesia: 8:45pm to 9:45pm

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Charles J Tan

Singapore: 6pm to 6:45pm
Australia: 9pm to 9:45pm

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The Great Spy Experiment

Singapore: 6:45pm to 7:45pm

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The Young Liars

Indonesia: 6:45pm to 7:45pm

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Tenderfist

Malaysia: 8:45pm to 9:45pm

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White Shoes and The Couples Company

Indonesia: 8:45pm to 9:45pm

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To check out the entire live broadcast via Streamjam of the first ever Music Services Asia South-East Asian Showcase, see below!

South-East Asian MIDEM showcase to boost regional demographic

marie — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:49:53 +0000

On January 30 this year, things are set to change. MIDEM, the music conference that needs no introduction, and has been bringing music makers, brands, distribution specialists, journalists, labels and critics together from across the globe for 45 years, will debut an exclusive South-East Asian showcase event in 2012 – a move which has sparked global interest in the Asia Pacific’s thriving and eclectic music scene. In an effort to support misrepresented regions like South-East Asia (where, despite huge economic and population booms in recent years, MIDEM representation of the region has plateaued at 5% of all attendees), five bands from across Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Australia will draw audiences from around the world to the Black Pearl; an official off-premise MIDEM venue in Cannes, France. Held annually, MIDEM supports music networking from around the globe, and the South- East Asian showcase (launching January 30th, 2012), and will see the performers rubbing shoulders with some of the biggest names in the international music industry.

The Showcase lineup

The five featured acts, comprised of Charles J Tan (Australia/Singapore), White Shoes and The Couples Company (Indonesia), The Young Liars (Indonesia), Tenderfist (Malaysia) and The Great Spy Experiment (Singapore) bring with them a variety of unique aural eccentricities which, while encompassing a definitive, region-specific influence, are also relatable to audiences and critics on an international scale. Charles J Tan’s effortless blend of inventive beats and soulful, old-school melodies will lull audiences into a passionate embrace, while experimental trip-pop aficionados from Tenderfist ignite the senses with visceral breaks and hushed, ethereal vocals. White Shoes and The Couples Company, a crowd favourite, embrace the weird facets of modern glam-jazz, and The Great Spy Experiment commit to the impossible, crossing the cultural divide that defines Asian-influenced pop, while at the same time embracing the elements of mellow Western guitar jams that have launched many before them to superstardom. The last line-up addition is The Young Liars, displaying a fastpaced, supercharged and nosebleed rock!

19h – 19h40: Charles J Tan (Australia/Singapore)
20h – 20h40: Tenderfist (Malaysia)
21h – 21h40: The Great Spy Experiment (Singapore)
22h – 22h40: White Shoes and The Couples Company (Indonesia)
23h – 23:40: The Young Liars (Indonesia)

Venue: Black Pearl – 22 rue Macé, 06400 Cannes, France

StreamJam to stream the virtual concert

The South-East Asian showcase by Music Services Asia will be streamed by the new StreamJam; the latest creation from the Emmy-award winning virtual reality junkies at The Electric Sheep Company. Fans and critics will soon be able to log in and rock out to their favourite international acts, virtually “attending” concerts through user-powered avatars. StreamJam’s debut at MIDEM 2012 is one of great anticipation, and will no doubt push the representation of South-East Asian feature artists throughout the duration of the concert, and beyond!

Midem 2012 music compilation

The artists also feature on an exclusive MIDEM 2012 compilation release, which can be accessed online through Valleyarm and Music Services Asia in the lead up to the event (valleyarm.com/midem2012, apple.com/itunes).

Who are we?

Music Services Asia, along with Valleyarm Digital Pty Ltd, is the leading distributor of weekly news, reviews and interviews, as well as charts and digital content, from the Asia Pacific region and beyond. Their involvement in the SEA MIDEM Showcase series has been an integral part of the growing awareness of Asian music on a global scale. More on this, as well as features and interviews with the artists, can be found in Music Weekly: Music Services Asia’s soon-to-be-launched weekly publication, outlining the latest and greatest news from the region, or on the website (musicservices.asia).

Music Services Asia will be attending Midem 2012 at the Open Area, Medium Stand 07. Drop by anytime or set up an appointment: info@musicservices.asia.