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VR rocked the house, together with pals A Vacant Affair, plus Jack & Rai, Eden State, Finding Michelle and Shigga Shay. Check out our live video here!
YOUR LAST SONG Live @ Live N Loaded 3 Feb 09
SPACEMAN Live @ Live N Loaded 3 Feb 09
That's right, if being on TV isn't enough, we've also got our single "Baby" on rotation on Singapore's Hit Radio Station 98.7FM! Tune in and listen out for it - people have been telling us that its on the air but we've not yet heard it! And if you don't hear it anymore, click here to write in and tell them you want to hear more of Vertical Rush and more music made in Singapore like A Vacant Affair, Plain Sunset, The Fire Fight, Marchtwleve and more!
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In Other News...
Vertical Rush have officially released their sophomore full-length album. Titled Of Real Dreams, the album marks the coming-of-age of the band, and a progression from the starry-eyed pop affectations of their debut full-length release, Songs for the Girls We Never Dated.
Of Real Dreams promises to tease the ear with more catchy indie-rock anthems, but with a newfound depth, honesty and maturity in songwriting and arrangements. This is an album 4 years in the making, but the band promises that it will be well worth the wait.
Of Real Dreams is currently in stock at HMV, Gramophone, and all good music stores. If it isn't, pester them to stock it now!!
OF REAL DREAMS ALBUM REVIEWS TO DATE
MTV ASIA album review by Fiona Chua & Cheryl Leong (30 Jan 2009)
"After 4 years of hard work in the studio, the band has come up with an answer for all fans that just cannot get enough of their live magic... if you weren't a fan of Vertical Rush before, you probably would be, after Of Real Dreams."
Link: http://www.mtvasia.com/Review/CD/C20090130001760.html
STRAITS TIMES LIFE! Review by Yeow Kai Chai (23 Jan 2009), “A commendable second album that gets the adrenaline going and makes you rethink your life’s priorities”, “refreshingly straightforward” and “a rarity… certainly one to behold”
MY PAPER review by Sujin Thomas (9 Jan 2009)
Rated Spin of the Week!
"Vertical Rush is a breath of fresh air in a Singapore indie scene littered with world-weary musicians struggling to get their music heard. While many of their contemporaries fall short on finesse, the emo-rock band have proven that they are a force to be reckoned with..."
POWER OF POP's BEST OF 2008 by Sherwin Tay (21 Dec 2008)
"If there were to be a benchmark for album production among Singaporean acts, this is it..."
Link: http://www.powerofpop.com/?p=863
TODAY Newspaper review by Christopher Toh (18 Dec 2008)
"Of Real Dreams has to be one of the better releases we've heard this year... ranks together with Electrico's and Shirlyn Tan's debuts as a bright example of Singapore's pop-rock sensibilities"
Link: http://www.todayonline.com/pdf_open.asp?id=1812MVL044
POWER OF POP ALBUM REVIEW by Kevin Matthews (24 Oct 2008)
"...Of Real Dreams is a S-ROCK essential..."
Link: http://www.powerofpop.com/?p=600
25 JUL Republic Poly Ignite Festival with A Vacant Affair, Great Spy Experiment, 53A and many more! Check out the website here: http://www.rp.sg/ignite/
review of Vertical Rush album launch concert.
by Sherwin Tay and Kevin Matthews
"I have yet to leave a Vertical Rush show disappointed, tonight was no exception. The caliber of musicality and showmanship was impeccable, as has come to be expected from these seasoned veterans... this was easily one of the most memorable shows in recent memory that I’ve had the privilege of attending... After years of watching VR grow into the tour de force that they are now, I am still amazed by their consistent level of all-encompassing musicianship." (Sherwin Tay)
"VR was able to connect with the audience in ways seldom seen in our scene... I think its time for the scene to mature and VR has certainly pointed the way." (Kevin Matthews)
review of Vertical Rush album launch concert
by Nawira
"VR... keep things honest and real. VR rocked the night away... It seemed like we had no woes that night, as we sang our hearts out and jumped to the tunes.
do not adhere to your typical indie-band recipe. Take a good serving of gutsy guitar rock, blend it with intricate song arrangements, a large helping of catchy pop hooks and a pinch of tongue-in-cheek humour. Serve fresh with an intense live performance. Satisfaction guaranteed!
Vertical Rush have come a long way from their inception in 1998. Though they have experienced 10 years of lineup and stylistic changes, Vertical Rush remains true to their core passion: To make music that moves people.
Vertical Rush draw from a deep well of musical influences, ranging from classic to alternative rock, and it shows in their music. In a generation of bland imitators who scratch the surface, Vertical Rush are a much-needed voice of passion and maturity.
Whether they are playing to half a dozen people at an intimate acoustic performance, or to thousands at a rock festival and all points between, Vertical Rush never fails to give their all and deliver the goods where it matters!
Musical trends may come and go, but Vertical Rush have shown beyond the shadow of a doubt that they are here to stay. Few bands can lay claim to having as much staying power and continuous growth as Vertical Rush, and they look forward to many more years of making music that moves people.
VERTICAL RUSH HAVE SUPPORTED / CO-HEADLINED WITH:
The Manic Street Preachers (UK)
Anberlin (US)
Copeland (US)
Brandtson (US)
Buddhistson (JPN)
Furniture (M'SIA)
Form (NZ)
Planetshakers (OZ)
Plain Sunset (SG)
Electrico (SG)
The Great Spy Experiment (SG)
The Fire Fight (SG)
A Vacant Affair (SG)
Giants Must Fall (SG)
B-Quartet (SG)
And many, many more fantastic acts from Singapore and the region - you guys are too numerous to mention but it was a great pleasure to share the stage with you, and we'd love to do it again!
VERTICAL RUSH HAVE PERFORMED AT EVENTS AND VENUES SUCH AS:
Baybeats Festival, Mosaic Music Festival, Sonic Festival, CLEO 10th Birthday Bash, Mediacorp NYE Countdown, Esplanade: Theatres on the Bay, *Scape, Youth Park, Substation, Zouk Club, Hard Rock Cafe, Rouge Club, Home Club, Vivo City and more!
HERE'S WHAT SOME NICE PEOPLE HAVE TO SAY ABOUT US:
“Vertical Rush wowed the audience with their upbeat and rhythmically complex arrangements of their jangly anthems.” Mosaic Mania, Mosaic Music Festival 2006 E-Newsletter
“I don’t know anyone who doesn’t like their music. From the guys moshing in the front to the screaming teenage girls, to the grown women swooning in the back, everyone can rock out to Vertical Rush. They’re the triple H of homegrown music - hardworking, honest and heartfelt. And they’re cute too!” Denise Tan, ex-Power 98 DJ
Do check out our latest recording on our page.. it's in collaboration with Exe of Firebrands where he raps over what some have said is a slightly different style from MONOCHROME's old signature sound!! Take a listen and let us know what you think!!!
Oh and we've blogged too!!! About the new Snakeweed!! Check it out here!!!!!
Hey! Please check out our music and tell us what you think! Give us a chance! Thank you! Talk and we'll talk back! Stephen! www.myspace.com/thepreambleband
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hey there we have just uploaded a new song from our ep its called ,calling once,calling twice,considered dead!And including the new track of alchemist ! ; ) hope you guys enjoy!
Do come down and check out the following gigs that are lined up for MONOCHROME!
1 Aug - SMU - The SE-arch Party
11 Aug - House of Rock
12 Aug - TP - NOISE Roadshow
19 Aug - LaSalle Foyer - NOISE Roadshow
Our new guitarist, Mike, will be playing with us! MONOCHROME is now currently supported by Maestro Guitars, so look out for Darren and Mike as they will be using their new Maestro acoustic guitars.
Also, stay tuned for 2 more recordings that will be uploaded soon!!! :) More shows to be added!!!
Hey there!!! FAS presents to you the "Transitions EP". A collaborative attempt by 3 local bands, Savingsomeone, Tacit Aria and Fire Away, Samson!. It will feature 2 tracks from each individual track along with a special collaboration track "Transitions". The showcase will also feature two up and coming local talents, Face Off and Barricade! We are launching this EP at *scape: The Lab, and it would mean a lot to us if we were to see you there. It will be a night of good music, good company and good air con in this hot hot weather :-) Details: When: 15th August, 7:30PM Where: *scape Youth Center, 113 Somerset Road Tickets: Presale: $15, w Two Limited Transition Pins made specially for the launch! + The Ep itself! At the door: $15 w "Transitions" EP For presale tickets, please send an email to?,?enquiries@scape.com.sg Put "Transitions EP Launch Presale Tickets" as the subject header and remember to include your full name, ic number, handphone number along with the number of tickets you desire. Remember to check your mail after that because you will be receiving details on where you should collect your order! There's only a limited amount of presale tickets left so make it snappy!!!!11 See u guys there Chillax to the maxxx FAS www.myspace.com/tacitariawww.myspace.com/savingsomeonemusicwww.myspace.com/fireawaysamson
Hey there, We will be releasing our 5 track Ep titled "Peoples Critic". In conjuction, we will be having a show thing coming 18th july. Come, sit, stand, laugh and enjoy yourselves while grooving to our tunes. We'll be playing with our close friends from Allura, Deputy Siren and Duxton Plain. It's sure to be a night you won't forget. =)
We have changed our drummer. exit Rino, Enters Adam
Hammerson. Rino has left Vermillion due to scholastic reasons! :) and
we definitely wish him all the best in his future endeavours.
For
the month of July, we have three shows lined up. this coming
saturday,4th July 09, it will be Adam's very first show with us. It
will be held at *scape and tickets are being sold at $6. Event is
called BREAK THE CHAINS! and we will be the first band up at 4pm. :)
HERE'S THE SPECIAL CATCH 22 if
you are around for our set, we are going to give you FREEBIES! that's
right, FREEBIES! (FREE). and this will only happen during our set and a
little bit after it. so if you see this, you like it, and you're there
on saturday, don't be afraid to come up to us and ask us for it. :)
two more shows after that, hang tight for further promotion!
Dear friends, Just to tell you guys a little more about my upcoming EP, I know it has been delayed several times but I hope it'll be worth the wait haha! Anyways, the date has been finalized so grab your presale tickets by clicking the picture above ASAP because they are selling fast! This EP was 7 months in the making and we put a lot of heart, soul, and effort into it and I hope you guys like it. It means a lot as a musician to finally put out something for the public to listen to and whether you hate it or not, I do hope you appreciate our efforts!
For those of you outside of Singapore, hang on tight! We are working out an international shipping system so you guys can get yourselves a copy! The EP will also be out on iTunes shortly after the EP launch!
Hi friends! I have a new song up on my myspace called Letting Go. It was recorded at home that's why it doesn't sound as good as Bittersweet. But do give it a listen and let me know what you think! Feedback on how I can improve my recordings and song writing will be greatly appreciated :D
hahaha dude it is damn funny la , our freakin coast guards catch people in freakin tugboats and sampans. They kill pirates and kill themselves in the process BUT they could not catch a CRIPPLED guy on a floating device during high alert. Mas selamat pakai bomoh la.... i think now they should just break both of his legs so he doesnt escape..
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we have just uploaded a new song from our ep
its called ,calling once,calling twice,considered dead!And including the new track of alchemist ! ; )
hope you guys enjoy!
cheers,
her silent wish