RICEMAGNET was formed in 1999 in Canada and is presently based in Hong Kong and Taipei. Crossing continents, the band's sound has been accordingly influenced by a range of alternative/indie/rock artists, with the resulting sound a blend of Red Hot Chili Peppers meets Wu Bai & China Blue.
The new release of RICEMAGNET's 2007 "Never Let Go" album is a showcase of the band's personal and intimate style; accompanied by emotion driven lyrics, the songs display a quiet but raw strength.
Review from Beats Magazine, November 2007:
"RICEMAGNET's new album, Never Let Go, is a strong rock effort from top to bottom. Mixing Mandarin and English lyrics, this Taipei / Hong Kong based band specializes in slower alternative rock, with a sound that resembles early 90s styled Red Hot Chili Peppers. "These Painful Words", the best track on the album, is a five minute anthem with sharp vocals and even sharper guitar. Well worth a listen" - Ben Sin
Album release shows have taken place at several noted indie venues in both Taipei and Hong Kong, with RICEMAGNET headlining nights at the UnderWorld, and The Living Room in Taipei, and the Fringe Club in Hong Kong. Many thanks to all those who came to the shows! The complete rundown from the The Living Room and The Riverside gigs can be rewatched on our YouTube channel.
Yi Ching Chung started playing music in 1991 and was the winner of various singing competitions in Victoria. He was featured on cable television in Vancouver as the finalist of a singing competition.
David Ma
David Ma started playing bass in 1996 and attended the Bass Institute of Technology at the Musicians Institute, Los Angeles, in 1998.
David Ma was the bass player for Whalebone, Cyan VIII, Helter Skelter, Charisma, Popcorn and DSC for various periods and has performed in schools, bars and concert halls of Hong Kong, China, Korea and the USA in front of audience sizes ranging from 3 to 3,000. He was the outstanding bassist for the 2000 Warehouse Band Competition for the work with Cyan VIII and has also played on several albums of mainstream artists and television commercials in Hong Kong.
See www.davidmabass.com for details.
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Videos
For more RICEMAGNET videos, including the complete rundown from the June/July Taipei gigs, see RICEMAGNET's YouTube channel.
RICEMAGNET - "Too Late"
Live at The Living Room, Taipei, 30 June 2007
RICEMAGNET - "Losing"
Live at The Riverside, Taipei, 2 July 2007
RICEMAGNET - "Parting"
Live at The Cavern, Hong Kong, 1 September 2007, with Eric Ng on drums
Hi there RICEMAGNET, thanks for being friends, really appreciate it! really love your site and what you stand for...good luck here on myspace and whatever you have set your sights on in the future!:-)
Maybe you want a quick peek at what I do...take a look at my video, which I've filmed in China, and the music I wrote too, please tell me if you like it...
Hi Guys, Thanks glad you like it. How is the music going. Please let me know your open dates for November.Lets get you back. Keep on rocking.. John & The Wanch
Velvette Vendetta has been invited by Lona Records to their Take Back The Noise series number 4. We just finished a great gig at N Set Music last Saturday, still buzzing from the high. We will play with DP, Luxury and Violent Jokes. Give Jacky another chance to dive into the crowd!!! Show is at Backstage, 1/F, 52 Wellington Street, on Aug 30 Saturday. Show starts at 10:30pm. Tickets are HK$100 or HK$150 with one drink.
Velvette Vendetta is up and ready once again at another Underground show! Come party with us! May 17 Saturday at The Cavern in Lan Kwai Fong; starts 8:00pm; Ticket HK$100 (student HK$80). Over 18 only!
Part 5 - The Inner Dimension After trumping the Master Computer in an intellectual confrontation, Sepi-chek discovers the truth about Becton Dickenson. Afterwards, he and the crew risk an improbable statagem to return to Earth...
I usually just play Asian & independent bands on my radio station, but, seeing as it's the holiday season, I've put up a special Christmas playlist. Should be free - don't be misdirected to the pay option ... Merry Christmas!!!
(Oh, btw ... I'm also playing Radiohead's new album. Enjoy!)
we are inviting you to come to HK grand final of WBOB 07
After 3 months of heats, semis and regional finals , it is the last round in HK .. we are so happy that we can go in WBOB HK final, the winner can go to Singapores for World wide final.please come to support us.. . We need your support..
Date: Saturday 10 November 2007
Venue: The Cavern, Hong Kong- Shop 1, LG/F, Lan Kwai Fong Tower, 55 D’Aguilar St, Central, HK (中環德己立街55號)
Caught the show last night at the Underground, but could only stay for about 5 songs (all stuff I hadn't heard before on your fantastic CD). Had to leave earlier due to previous commitments. You guys are great! Does Yi Ching live in Taipei? The girl I was with said David was 'movie star' handsome ... Keep it up!
Our release party REALlusion Finale is held on 22nd September 2007 (Saturday). You're cordially invited to our party. Hope to see you there and share our important moment together! The promo video for "Butterfly Effect" is coming soon. Please enjoy the trailer and leave us comments! Thanks a lot!
