In this episode, we have a special guest, Kensuke Kawashima who is a Japanese guitarist, songwriter and composer who is based in Singapore. He has just released his debut album “Diversity and Border”. He will be sharing his music influence and the inspirations for his album as well as his interesting music experience composing songs for Japanese Association Singapore in the Chingay Parade.  Grab your cup of coffee, tea or water and relax with me in this interview. 

SG Pop Culture Ep.3: My next special guest is Takashi Obana, a Japanese singer-songwriter who is based in Singapore. He sings rock and roll with so much emotion and soul. I remembered his live performance during an Open Mic session at Bones & Barrels back in 2019, playing his original song, Seventeenth Basement Floor which left a deep impression.  Find out about his music journey and the difference between pursuing music in Japan and in Singapore in this special interview.

Check out his music here in the following links:

https://open.spotify.com/album/5MhNihRBNLpQ2zPxTQAHER?si=JkDYoBElRVu-ScaxY7I4FA

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kqurJZM-3RPZjX13dqiP6LYWBGuHCYjmc

In this new episode, my special guest is Fauzi, the band leader from Izzy Rocks. Izzy Rocks is an Alternative Rock band from sunny Singapore. With the sound of grunge and brit-rock at heart, Izzy Rocks is consist of Izzy (Bass & Vocals), Yan Antonio (Guitars) and Den Shah (Drums). The 3 piece act was formed after the release of Metamorphosis on 2017 where founder Izzy did a solo out of Izzy Rocks. It later evolved to become a band back in December 2017 with Yan Antonio and then drummer Su Her Wan. Deen Shah came in on September 2018 as a replacement for the latter and this has been the band lineup ever since. The music of IZZY ROCKS evolves around the Grunge and Alternative distorted sounds coupled with Brit-style rock type vocals, A total mashup of bipolar opposite genres back in the day, brought upon to what is called IZZY ROCKS. Their new single "Feel Alright" will be out in 3 Dec. 

Check out their original songs in spotify: Izzy Rocks

Ray of Hope: https://open.spotify.com/album/1KI5OP6GBOgSTrAfYHxQaa?si=Zpxmzn_pRvWgzZuhWsr28w

Hi all, in this episode, as part of my environmental advocacy efforts to raise awareness about climate change.  I will be sharing with you what we can do to mitigate the impact of climate change. You will find it useful to start your eco-friendly habits. Do listen till the end to listen to my acoustic version of my song, Bear with me 2021. Bear with me is a song I wrote in 2019 about the impact of climate change before Covid-19 after 5 years of environmental advocacy. If you are feeling a sense of loss and pain due to climate change impact, I hope this song brings the comfort you need and to let you know you are not alone. Let's do our best to mitigate climate change through our actions. 

You can listen to my original song, Bear with Me via the links:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IbbsiocSlo

https://open.spotify.com/album/1jNaCYIzY0j6Etz1fVAGqr

https://shirleyho.bandcamp.com/music

https://anchor.fm/sunrainearth/message

Do you miss karaoke singing with friends? Because of social distancing there are a lot restrictions in our lives right now and karaoke singing is not the same without the company of your friends. In this episode, I share with you 2 songs that I have enjoyed singing. I think I did it sincerely and with much glee.  As we reminisce in our past, I would like to share with you my karaoke singing back in 2017 and then the same songs I sang in 2021. What are the difference in my singing over the past 4 years? Which do you prefer?  Leave your comments if you have any. Be kind in your comments please...  Thank you for listening!

And also here's my original music if you like to check it out. Stay safe!

Spotify :

https://open.spotify.com/album/15Vwk2NL4dL3G98xKNcTnA?si=6S4R7WoURHSDBZ_36_HLnw&dl_branch=1

Youtube: Shirley Ho-Topic

https://youtu.be/LytxPQHa6NE

Music Website:

http://SunrainearthSre.wixsite.com/website

https://shirleyho.bandcamp.com