Features
Alicia DC: “We could always innovate pop a bit more”
With a buttery, jazz-inflected voice and a playful, genre-agnostic take on pop, singer-songwriter Alicia DC’s quietly made a name over the past couple of years with her intricate, whimsical songs. Looking to shake things up more, with their February release ‘Lovergirl’, Big Duck sat down with her earlier this year to find out a little about the record, self-growth, and future plans.
Why Soft Soft Pillow? A Chat with SSP Producer Kido Lee
Ahead of the Soft Soft Pillow show at Kamal Arts Center this weekend, Big Duck caught up a little with the band’s producer Kido Lee. Read more about these supreme sleepers from KL – and catch tix for a magical experience!
Reality Club: Playing Singapore, nearly dying in a moshpit, and their upcoming “flex album”
As Reality Club played Aliwal Urban Art Centre earlier in January – their first show in Singapore since 2019 – Big Duck caught up with the Indonesian indie rock stars on what we’ve missed over the pandemic and more.
Intriguant: Syndicate, Spirits, Uploading
In March, we had a little conversation about music with Intriguant. Visiting his former studio at Goodman Arts Centre, we talked about his process behind his third album Spirits, the ethos behind events by esteemed electronic label Syndicate, and his own series Uploading, and life in general. His motto now: “I just do.”
Lim Brothers Travel Onto the 3rd Dimension: In Conversation with BGourd and Beansprouts
Teaming up with his brother Beansprouts, BGourd made one of the year’s best records so far in Veggie Wraps Vol. 3, channeling a free-flowing, experimental edge into his ever-dynamic verses. Big Duck caught up with the pair for a little conversation about their stories, and what went behind the rapper’s third venture into the sonic wilderness.
Spicy! Say Hello to Sambal Snake
Sambal Snake's debut single, “Elephant”, left strong impressions with its charming blend of offbeat humour, hard-hitting delivery, and retro-leaning aesthetics. Set to drop a slew of fresh singles over the next year beginning with his upcoming track, “Singapura”, the Big Duck team linked up with the rapper to learn a little more about the man himself.
This Is A Keynote Speech: A Chat with ABANGSAPAU
Ever unafraid of embracing his roots, ABANGSAPAU’s music preaches the important gospel of authenticity and self-love. Big Duck chatted with the Singaporean rapper about his journeys, why his Def Jam debut hahaha was his keynote speech, and why we shouldn’t expect more of the same.
Ties That Bind
BIND is a coalition of Lion City Hardcore’s finest. After releasing their ferocious debut EP, State of Mind, we had a chat about their formation, their stories, and the changing tides of hardcore.
A Tuesday With Wednesday’s Child
Talking betrayals, broken feet and abandoning the piano, we find how bassist/producer Elliott Tan gave life to Wednesday’s Child: a solo project that wasn’t the case by design.
The Meaning of Success: Kelvin Tan and a Never Ending Story
Off the back of 5 releases in 2020 and a well-received show at the Esplanade Outdoor Theatre with The Oddfellows, Kelvin Tan continues to record with vigour, both with his solo efforts and beloved band. Over kopi, Big Duck caught up with Kelvin, as we found out about his story.
Love, Life, and Excel Sheets with Amanda Ong
On the process of making music, romance, and life itself – Big Duck has a candid discussion with singer-songwriter Amanda Ong, as she releases her first self-titled EP, Amanda.
How Deliciious Is Bread?
“Fuck your bitch, fuck your bitch, ayy," his fire lines say, but when it comes to baking, there are no problems. As Deliciious, rapper-baker extraordinaire Benetton Lim's fresh rhymes are just the tasty crust to what lies behind him. We sit down for a heartfelt interview with Deliciious and ask: How Deliciious is bread?