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R ising star Henry Moodie, who rose to popularity with his hit single Drunk Text and other viral tunes such as You Were There For Me and Beat Up Car, is set to perform in Kuala Lumpur on July 16 at Zepp Kuala Lumpur – followed by Bangkok, Seoul, Taipei, Hong Kong and Tokyo. Moodie will be joined by special guest Bradley Simpson of British pop-band The Vamps for his tour here in Kuala Lumpur. At just 21 years old, he has already amassed over 600 million streams worldwide, secured a spot in the Top 10 most viewed UK artistes on TikTok in 2022 and 2024, joining the ranks of Central Cee, Charli XCX and Coldplay. His work is defined by emotional vulnerability and sweeping, timeless lyrics that set him apart in today’s pop landscape. Moodie released his debut single You Were There For Me in the summer of 2022. Mastercard cardholders have special access to presale tickets in Malaysia. Mastercard presale starts next Tuesday and ends next Wednesday. Live Nation Malaysia members can secure tickets during the Live Nation presale on Wednesday. Tickets to the general public will go on sale next Thursday. Henry Moodie to play in KL o English singer brings his tour to Malaysia

Aina The End drops new single

JAPANESE singer-songwriter Aina The End has released her new single Aria . This powerful new track also marks her latest contribution to the world of drama, serving as the theme song for the newly launched drama The Reluctant Preacher . Aina The End , known for her emotive vocals and lyrical depth, p e n n e d the words p ,

h e r s e l f after deeply engag i ng with the d r a m a ’ s script. Longtime collaborator Shin Sakiura, a trusted m u s i c a l partner for over a decade, joined her in composing the track.

Aria is a tender mid-tempo anthem.

Aria , written specifically for the drama, is a tender mid-tempo anthem that captures the emotional transformation of its protagonist. As the character gradually opens up to the warmth of others, she begins to face her past and her students with renewed strength and compassion. The song beautifully mirrors this personal journey, or opening of the heart, and extends its message to viewers and listeners alike. Aina The End revealed during her live performance: “Even if you cannot speak perfectly that does not mean you are empty. You have lived through things, that is enough. So, it is okay to just be yourself.” With its radiant melody and comforting tone, Aria stands out as an uplifting and emotional highlight in her discography.

Moodie will play Zepp KL on July 16.

Celebrating iconic jazz family THE legacy of Malaysia’s jazz family The Solianos was celebrated during the Jazz & Blues Tribute Series at Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast in conjunction with International Jazz Day

recently, highlighting Malaysia’s rich contribution to the global jazz scene. The Solianos, recognised for their multi-generational influence in the local music scene, performed a special live showcase alongside the hotel’s in-house band Ground Breaker. Guests were treated to an evening of timeless jazz and blues, showcasing the family’s enduring musical excellence. The Solianos donated a rare handwritten musical score by the late Alfonso Soliano to the hotel, a composition titled Blues in Bangkok penned on original Orkes Radio Malaysia paper. Complementing this, a commemorative poster of Alfonso was also donated by the Merican family in celebration of the 100th birth anniversary of Tan Sri Ahmad Merican. The memorabilia pieces were handed over during a Coffee Talk session where members of the family shared personal insights into their family’s history and Alfonso’s contributions to jazz. “Their contribution reflects not only a deep personal legacy but also Malaysia’s broader musical heritage,” said the hotel’s general manager and area vice president of hotel operations (Asia) Murray Aitken.

Ticket prices for the shows start from RM98. – PIC FROM FACEBOOK @AWIEALPAMOLO Two icons to reignite rock spirit

The Solianos.

TWO Malaysian rock legends, Datuk Awie and Search’s KidDin, are set to electrify the local music scene with the Rockology Tour Concert 2025. Set to rock two major venues – Midtown Perda, Penang on June 21 and EduCity Sports Complex, Iskandar Puteri, Johor on July 5 – the concerts aims to reignite the rock spirit in Malaysia. Awie said he accepted the invitation to participate in the concert because of the mission and spirit carried by the tour.

“Part of the funds or profits generated from this concert will go towards our corporate social responsibility programme, namely ‘Wings in Prison Concert’, a special project to reach out to communities that need attention and rehabilitation support. “This is our way of giving back to society, especially to those who have been isolated from the outside world,” he said. Tickets prices start from RM98. – Bernama

“We are proud to have this historic piece join our collection and to continue celebrating the impact of music legends, internationally and locally.” The tribute series was attended by hotel guests and members of the media, who gathered to experience the live performances and witness the handover of the memorabilia the following day. The donated handwritten musical score and poster will be permanently displayed at the hotel.

Poster of late Alfonso.