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Herriot to perform in Ipoh

Slot Machine releases English single Skyline THAI rock band Slot Machine has released its latest English-language single Skyline . A high blend of anthemic rock and powerful melodies, the song captures the rush of being on the edge of something new and electrifying. The band worked with award-winning producers Ryan Tedder, Andrew DeRoberts and Irish singer Robert Grace on Skyline. “Music is a universal language and we love seeing how our songs resonate differently in each country. “With Skyline, we are taking our sound to new heights and exploring even more collaborations across the region,” said the band in a statement. From its early days competing in high school music contests to headlining sold-out shows, Slot Machine has committed itself to evolving its sound. Its journey first kicked off in 2004 with its eponymous debut album. The band followed it up with its breakthrough album Cell .

M ALAYSIAN melodic death metal band Herriot is set to headline the show Fourth Ceremony in Ipoh on April 12 before completing work on its upcoming release Black Day Massacre . The group kicked off a promising start to 2025 by opening for Swedish melodic death metal band Dark Tranquility’s Endtimes Signal tour in Bangkok last month. According to the band’s frontman Chen, when Herriot was first invited, the band was sceptical whether it could pull off playing an opening show for a band as big as Dark Tranquility. “Herriot has not played live shows seriously in a long time. As a band, we chase after fun and self-fulfilment. Despite being given a chance like this, which was a dream come true, it was still admittedly scary,” said Chen. To prepare for its opening spot, he said Herriot rehearsed a couple of times, with the sessions lasting four to five hours. Based on what Chen wrote, holding the practice sessions seemed trickier than playing the gig itself, as band members had to travel from Penang and Kuala Lumpur to get to Ipoh for rehearsals. During the Bangkok gig, Herriot played five new songs – three of which they had not played before for shows. The event saw the group in impressive company with the presence of metal bands Conan from the UK as well as Ethereal Sin and Gotsu Totsu Kotsu from Japan, making Herriot the sole representative for Malaysia and Southeast Asia. Herriot’s set during the Endtime Signals tour in Bangkok can be streamed on YouTube. o Local death metal outfit opens for Swedish band Dark Tranquility in Bangkok

From left: Janevit Chanpanyawong, Karinyawat Durongjirakan and Atirath Pintong. Keina Suda unveils track Mirage KEINA Suda has unveiled his latest single Mirage , a captivating and emotionally charged track that blends longing with a sense of hope. The song serves as the tie-up track for the new d Anime Store commercial, further establishing Suda’s unique position in the music world with his heartfelt songwriting and signature sound. Mirage delves into the complex emotions of love, loneliness and self-acceptance, reflecting the internal battles many of us face. The song captures a personal journey of growth and introspection, with Suda masterfully expressing the struggles of communication and understanding through his beautifully written lyrics. A standout lyric “We are always alone, unable to understand each other, but we still exchanged words”, underscores the challenges of connecting with others despite shared experiences. Suda’s voice and production create a rich, intimate atmosphere, blending moments of vulnerability with a quiet sense of strength.

Founded in the late 90s, Herriot is said to be a pioneer of melodic death metal in Malaysia. – PIC COURTESY OF DISSECTING THE EUPHONY

Grentperez drops album Backflips in a Restaurant LAST Friday, Australian artiste Grentperez released his debut album Backflips in a Restaurant across all streaming platforms and YouTube. The album follows a streak of singles including Fuzzy Feeling , 2DK , Dandelion featuring Ruel, and Movie Scene , which have been met with praise from media outlets including Billboard, Flaunt, The Face, Triple J and Buzzfeed. In addition to the record release, Grentperez surprised fans with a music video for his single Need You Around . The Filipino-Australian singer-songwriter, known for his melodic love songs, captures a genre-bending evolution of his roots as a bedroom-pop sensation, mixing elements of R&B, indie-folk, pop-punk, symphonic pop, 70s soft rock and more in his most boldly original body of work to date. The 13-track LP embodies a sonic playground – from tracks that will please his day-one fans to those that explore new territory. At just 23 years old, Grentperez has charmed audiences across the globe with sweetly crooned love songs, striking a balance between dreamy sincerity and lighthearted fun. He posted his first video to his YouTube channel when he was 12 and over time, he amassed over 100 million views and 750,000 subscribers.

Since first bursting onto the scene with his gold-certified debut single Cherry Wine (a 2021 release that hit number one on Spotify’s Viral 50 chart in several countries), the Sydney-born musician has brought his magnetic live show to stages all over the world as support for acts such as Rex Orange County, Wallows, Laufey and Cavetown, in addition to drawing sold-out crowds on his own headline tours and earning acclaim from the likes of NPR (which hailed him as an “artiste who makes music you can fall in love to and fall in love with”). The young songwriter has now captured a tremendous following and catapulted into the ranks of the musical elite – over 500 million listens on streaming platforms, a multi-continental touring resume and notable support from tastemakers including NPR Music, MTV and Teen Vogue. Grentperez commands a strong fan base in Asia, with his top 10 streaming markets globally including Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand and Taiwan.

Grentperez’s love songs strike a balance between dreamy sincerity and lighthearted fun. – PIC BY BABAK KHOSHNOUD

Suda’s latest single Mirage delves into love, loneliness and self-acceptance.