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Singer Shi Shi releases fresh track Falling in Love

Alicia DC drops single IDM as debut album approaches SINGAPOREAN dance music artiste Alicia DC (Alicia Diva Chandra) has dropped the second single of her upcoming album named IDM, a song dedicated to introverts everywhere. It is part of her debut album Wanna Kiss , which is expected to arrive in late May. The single is a story about an introvert slowly opening up to the support system around her, which is made up of her closest friends and colleagues. The song was conceived one day when Alicia DC was at the studio with her peers. When they asked her to join them for lunch, she replied: “I guess, I, maybe, I don’t mind.” With an upbeat song like IDM , Alicia DC hopes that listeners will feel the urge to dance and strut along, and enjoy a light-hearted moment after a long day. From her debut EP Maybe (2022) to her most recent single Circles (2024), Alicia DC has displayed her versatility and range as a producer, from acoustic ballads to trap pop. She has also collaborated with various artistes such as Gabba, Ceratone and June Pan. Most recently, she performed at the 2025 Axean Festival alongside other rising acts from across Southeast Asia.

G OLDEN Melody Award Best Female Singer Shi Shi is releasing a new English-Korean-Mandarin single Falling in Love , a nod to her Korean roots and a show of her intention to make more international music in 2026. The single marks her first time working with a whole Korean production team, a collaboration with production company Salpot Music Group. The R&B track conveys good o Award-winner’s latest trilingual R&B banger inspired by TV dramas

feelings inspired by the dramas Shi Shi has been watching, and the emotions of gradually falling in love. “When I was writing the lyrics and recording the

song, I found myself thinking of those male leads and smiling the whole time!” Shi Shi shared. Choosing to incorporate three languages, including Korean, English and Mandarin, in the single, Shi Shi also hopes to express the different emotions as accurately as possible within the local context of each language, allowing different listeners to relate to the same sentiment. “Whether or not you have a love interest, I hope

Cover art for the new single Falling in Love .

Love , Shi Shi highlights her ambitions to continue making music for an international audience, paving the way for the next era of her music. Shi Shi is a third-generation South Korean-Chinese singer-songwriter who is based in Taiwan. Her artistry has been recognised in Taiwan at the highest level, having been crowned with the Best Female Singer and Best Album awards at the Golden Melody Awards. In 2020, Shi Shi also gained popularity with her title track Someday or One Day for the hit Taiwanese series Someday or One Day , one of the most popular dramas in recent years. In 2024, she also released a collaborative single Goodbye Spring with South Korean jazz artiste Lee Jin-ah, gaining attention in both Taiwan and Korea.

everyone can feel the touching emotions and happiness when listening to this song,” she said. Falling in Love is

produced by Korean producer Parkhyeon, who previously worked on Misamo’s Hmm and I-dle member Miyeon’s Petal Shower. The song was written during a spark of inspiration while Shi Shi was in South Korea recording demos and quickly completed within two hours alongside lyricist Erika Liu online. With this latest single Falling in

Shi Shi highlights her ambitions with this new single to continue making music for audiences worldwide.

Alicia DC is a singer-songwriter and producer whose music treads a thin line between a conventional pop music sound and blunt, authentic lyrics.

Bringing sunshine: Lenka begins brand new era with warmth, reflection ACCOMPANYING the announcement of her upcoming album Good Days , Aussie singer-songwriter Lenka has returned with a new single Sunshine Girl , a pop song that marks her new creative chapter shaped by motherhood, reflection and a renewed sense of optimism. Recorded in Sydney and set to be released on May 29, Good Days will deliver an atmospheric, soul-tinged pop sound with plenty of horns, strings and layered vocals. It marks a return to an old-fashioned simplicity, where musicianship and songwriting lead the way and authenticity shines through. minimal edits and effects, the album captures a sense of immediacy and human connection, offering a touch of comfort amid an increasingly chaotic world.

Lenka’s unique blend of emotive, finely-crafted indie pop has long resonated with audiences across Asia and even Malaysia, where her music found a devoted following well before the age of TikTok virality. Her nostalgia-tinged sound and heartfelt songwriting have in recent years brought her back to the region for multiple headline runs, including sold-out and fan-favourite shows across Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Hong Kong, Bangkok and Singapore, reaffirming that Lenka is no stranger to Southeast Asian audiences, both old and new.

“I started writing these lyrics when I was on a walk with my kids. As usual I had been trying to sugar coat some terrible news from the world, keeping a sunny disposition whilst feeling down-hearted. Truth be told I am a moody person, but with a life-long attempt at projecting and manifesting optimism. The musical style for this song was somewhat influenced by 60s French chanteuses and Serge Gainsbourg,” said Lenka.

Across the album, Lenka leans further into her identity as a whimsical indie pop storyteller that blends theatricality, warmth and introspection, while sending out a message of hope and love in an uncertain world. Good Days is poised to be her most vibrant and emotionally resonant music to date, embracing both lightness and vulnerability in equal measure. Recorded with

Lenka’s latest song is meant to cheer people up. – PIC BY DAVE JENKINS JR