19/09/2024

LYFE THURSDAY | SEP 19, 2024

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Johan (left) and Razak star as money-lending brothers.

Loan shark comedy M ALAYSIA’S kings of comedy Zizan Razak and Johan, or better known as Jozan, have teamed up once again to entertain audiences with Directed by Datuk Afdlin Shauki, the film focuses on the comic duo’s characters’ deep bond of brotherhood as their business clashes with a competitor. They will be supported by an eclectic cast that also stars Shauki, Liyana Jasmay, Adlin Aman Ramlie, Mia Sara Shauki, Adibah Noor and Chew Kinwah, along with special appearances by Douglas Lim, Sangeeta Krishnasamy, Carmen Soo, Aziz M. Osman, Shashic Iewan, Anas Ridzuan, Ileana Matin Shauki, Riezman Khuzaimi, Nizam Jentik-Jentik, Sid Mahmud, Sanjna Suri, Sazali Abd Samad. o Local comic duo take on Ah Long roles in new film their new comedy film Baik Punya Ah Long . This time, they are taking on roles as Ah Long characters, in which they run a money-lending business with an unusual business concept.

Sunflower Spaceship set to release single Where Have You Been? SUNFLOWER Spaceship, an indie rock duo forged by a lifelong friendship, is releasing its self-produced new single Where Have You Been? on Sept 27. Hailing from Batu Caves, Mussyazwann Azizi and Aidid Roslan are the creative minds behind Sunflower Spaceship. The single is a deeply personal exploration of self-discovery. The song grapples with the universal question of identity, its ethereal vocals and layered instrumentation creating a soundscape that mirrors the introspective journey of the lyrics. Listeners are invited to embark on a path of self-reflection, pondering the whereabouts of their true selves. ” Where Have You Been? is a song about questioning our true selves and where we might have lost touch with them along the way,” explained Azizi. Like many indie bands, Sunflower Spaceship has complete control over their music, handling everything from songwriting to mixing and mastering. This artistic independence shines through in the raw authenticity of its sound. The duo found and fostered its musical connection from the age of 12 and through their teenage years. Later on, the duo balanced passion for music with regular day jobs. The upcoming single is the culmination of the duo’s musical journey.

“The strength of Baik Punya Ah Long lies in its comedic elements, which are further amplified by the performances of Jozan. We believe the duo’s on-screen appearances are always eagerly anticipated by fans and local film enthusiasts,” said Astro Shaw head and film executive producer Raja Jastina Raja Arshad. With the tagline “ Semua Boleh Settle ” (Everything Can Be Settled), the film also features 18 songs performed by the cast themselves. Baik Punya Ah Long is playing in cinemas nationwide.

Singaporean singer Alicia DC drops new song Circles SINGAPOREAN singer-songwriter Alicia Diva Chandra or Alicia DC has released her second single Circles this year.

The song is about the desire to break out of the never-ending cycles in life that seem impossible to withdraw from. “It is about wanting to leave social circles, family and even bad habits. This is a song that hits the hardest when you realise you are stuck in a loop once again and facing that feeling of suffocation with no clue of what to do or who to turn to for help,” she explained. The Singapore-based composer and aspiring music producer expressed hopes it will be a song of catharsis for people who are feeling wronged or sad and a song that they can relate to, in times of need. Another highlight is the details in the production of Circles , in which much effort was put into the different soundscapes presented in the song. From a quiet verse with just purely voice and keys to a crisp sounding rhythmic groove, to a sudden and more open live band sound, it was an experimental approach to truly conveying the feeling of sadness and anger intensifying towards the end of the music. Alicia made her debut in 2022 with the release of her first alternative jazz EP Maybe , a result of the Scape Music Alt Residency programme, in which young musicians are paired with mentors to help develop their original works into published tracks. Alicia has worked with industry professionals Weish, Isa Ong and Leonard Soosay for her first EP release, followed by a more pop-centered Lovergirl in February. Alicia

Alicia had joined a new collective of Singaporean musicians New Mongrels , with the sole purpose of promoting local music . – PIC COURTESY OF MODERN DOBERMAN

also released her single If Only I Could early this year. Last year, Alicia performed in shows at the Esplanade and the Singapore Art Museum as well as being a part of the Singapore Night Festival and the Waterloo Singapore Night Festival. She also opened for Korean American R&B artiste Hojean during his show in Singapore in June 2023. She has also joined a new collective of Singaporean musicians New Mongrels , with the

sole purpose of promoting Singaporean music and participated in the Rise of the New Mongrels showcase in August 2023. In December 2023, Alicia collaborated with Taiwanese R&B singer June Pan on a fun girls’ night out single You Up? . Currently, the singer is studying music composition at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, where she is exploring writing modern, contemporary classical music compositions and computer music.

The new single is set to drop on Sept 27.