Hip Hop, Pop, Releases — April 5, 2013 at 6:06 pm

SEA Music Calling (Week 14/15)

We’d like to introduce you to our newest feature, SEA Music Calling, fortnightly updating you on the newest releases of your favorite Southeast Asian talents. For Week 14-15 of this musical year, we bring you:

Album Title: Perahu kertas Original Soundtrack
Artist Name: Various Artists
Genre: Soundtrack
Release Date: 5 April 2013
Label: Trinity Optima

The soundtrack to Indonesia’s beloved 2012 flick, “Perahu Kertas” (Paper Boats) is here! With two tracks written and performed by the film’s star Maudy Ayunda, the Perahu Kertas Original Soundtrack is an 8-track release that brings the film’s emotional narrative to life. Perfect for movie and music fans alike.

Album Title: Gemini
Artist Name: Sherina Munaf
Genre: Pop
Release Date: 5 April 2013
Label: Trinity Optima

Sherina Munaf has been a force in the Indonesian pop scene for almost a decade. Starting her career as a child star, the country watched the young artist develop from a sugar sweet teen icon to a national pop phenomenon. In celebration of her recent placement as a judge on “The Voice” Indonesia, Trinity Optima have released a Deluxe Edition of Sherina’s much beloved LP, Gemini. Featuring a full PDF booklet and bonus video, the release is a must for Sherina’s army of fans.

Album Title: Everything You Love, Everything You Hate
Artist Name: Kevin Lester
Genre: Hip-Hop
Release Date: 9 April 2013
Label: Vertusent/ SONY Red

Award-winning Singapore artist Kevin Lester, aka ‘The LionCityBoy’ is releasing his debut EP Everything You Love, You Hate. With a soul etched to the groove of hip hop and an edge influenced by the raw exposed nerve of punk rock, The LionCityBoy has established himself as a premiere artist in Singapore. Loaded with ten tracks, the album carries the single, “Hear Me Go“, a song about letting loose and being free – a sure hit to his loyalest and even the newest of fans.

BONUS!

Folks from Southeast Asia Indie (SEA Indie) are kind enough to bundle up a perfect mix of Thai songs from their indie music scene – all for free! The 17-track compilation called Departure features artists and multiple genres – from Alternative to Dream Pop to Psychedelic Folk. Discover and fall in love with Thailand – musically – and without even moving from your desks. Download is available here.