By Aulia R. Sungkar (Ollie) "A band exists on what it does," Keith Richards asserted before the audience on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, on Friday evening, the 20th. Keith's assertion pertains to his band, The Rolling Stones, which has consistently embarked on world tours. Now, this legendary rock n’ roll band has officially released "Hackney Diamonds," marking their first album of original music in 18 years. The Rolling Stones' previous album of original music was "A Bigger … [Read more...]
Charlie Watts: The heartbeat of the Rolling Stones
Charlie Watts is indisputably irreplaceable. His distinctive drum beats in the Rolling Stones' songs were the spirit that helped the band become the greatest rock 'n roll band of all time. Born in London on June 2, 1941, Charlie peacefully passed away on August 24, 2021, at the age of 80, in a London hospital. The history of the Rolling Stones started when the guitarist Brian Jones founded and even named the band in London in 1962. The band's first line-up included vocalist Mick Jagger, … [Read more...]
Mick Jagger Releases Complete Solo Album Catalog
The lead singer from the world's greatest rock and roll band in history has recently released his complete solo album catalog in vinyl Mick Jagger from The Rolling Stones released heavyweight 180-gram black vinyl editions on December 6, featuring his four solo albums, which once hit the music world from 1985 and 2001 - She's The Boss (1985), Primitive Cool (1987), Wandering Spirit (1993) and Goddess In The Doorway (2001). Featuring printed inner bags with lyrics, all the albums are … [Read more...]
Hearts of Romance
Interview and words: Aulia R. Sungkar (Ollie) Photos: David Foster's collection. Published in PMR S'pore, Oct-Dec 2012. Behind his romantic lyrics is a beautiful life that David Foster told PMR he found after meeting Yolanda Hadid, the former Dutch model whom he married on the auspicious day of 11.11.11. At 11:11 p.m. precisely, David and Yolanda cut their five-foot pearl wedding cake wrapped with music notes. Attended by dozens of celebrity guests, the private wedding … [Read more...]
‘England Lost’: Mick Jagger sings Brexit blues
Agence France-Presse Rock legend Mick Jagger has released a new track called "England Lost" that reflects the soul-searching in Britain since the Brexit vote in what he said was "a difficult moment in our history". The song released on Thursday, a collaboration with grime artist Skepta, starts out as a reflection on seeing England's beleaguered football team lose. "But when I wrote the title I knew it would be about more than just that. It's about a feeling that we are in a … [Read more...]
Nathan Hartono: Bringing a New Face in Jazz
The mindset of Jazz as a music genre commonly performed and enjoyed by folks in their 40s and 50s is not always right. The presence of 17-year-old Nathan Hartono, the Singapore’s youngest jazz singer, has proven that more youngsters nowadays enjoy the syncopated rhythm music of jazz. Nathan’s boyish good look and heart-breaking smile add perfection to his polished singing style and charismatic stage performance; the fuses that light the hearts of young teenage girls as well as ladies in their … [Read more...]
Distinguished Buzz at Dragonfly
Themed “The Final Thursday Industrie-Red Carpet Affair,” Dragonfly threw a spectacular bash on Thursday night presented DJ Jayo and DJ Rama as well as fashion modeled by Jakarta socialites. The idea of inviting a number of socialites to model at the party’s fashion show is a reflection of Dragonfly as a nest for sociable people who appreciate the good life, according to Amanda Putri, the club’s marketing and promotion manager. Pointing at the crowd, she exclaimed, “It’s another one of a … [Read more...]
Immigrant: E Pluribus Unum
Living in the colourful world is a destination where we can learn and experience something differently from our local custom. Standing out from the crowd, Immigrant as a top-notch newish entertainment spot cuts across cultures and cliques. Sipping a sweet and sour green apple martini called Green Card on the balcony in the evening, or watching the sunset out from the city while the Bundaran Hotel Indonesia Landmark starts getting overflowed with vehicles. A contradictive scenery is gradually … [Read more...]
