The Observer is The Steve McQueens’ 5th studio outing, and shows a mature unit performing at the peak of their 8-year journey together. The characteristic playful inventiveness, musical twists and surprises are all here in spades, and listeners will find it hard not to have that little smile cross their faces at regular intervals.
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Wovensound and Ihasamic! weave together stories of struggle, survival, and resilience on hip-hop track “The Constant”
Eclectic music producer Wovensound and acclaimed rapper Ihasamic! mark another exciting collaboration with the release of their new single “The Constant,” out now via Umami Records.
Eve Alai makes quarantine bearable with club anthem “Touch Me”
Electronic producer Eve Alai lights up the virtual dancefloor with bouncy house chords and throbbing percussions on his latest single “Touch Me,” released under Umami Records.
Dominic Chin revisits Mando-pop’s timeless appeal on new single “My Love”
Released on August 13, Friday via Umami Records, the song was inspired by Dominic’s fascination with the music of his childhood, while listening to the likes of A-mei, JJ Lin, and Stefanie Sun in the backseat of his family’s car.
Eve Alai reimagines Unscripted’s signature hit “Sunscreen” into a club anthem
Acclaimed electronic producer Eve Alai is turning up the groove once again with a reimagined version of Unscripted’s signature track “Sunscreen”—out this July 31, Friday on all digital music platforms via Umami Records.
The Steve McQueens continue to defy simple description with new single “Mila Ascending”
“Art created with thought and feeling often defies simple description; but closer inspection rewards the listener with layers of discovery and revelation. For those who enjoy the hidden twists and detours, Mila takes us on that journey.”
Dominic Chin drops stripped-down versions of “clse2u” and hit EP, License To Cry
Dominic Chin has finally dropped the stripped-down version of his emotional pop ballad “clse2u.” Released under Umami Records, the reimagined material features a duet with Singaporean singer-songwriter Jean Seizure, whose captivating vocals add a layer of dreaminess to the track.
Acclaimed producer Wovensound, rapper Ihasamic!, and alt-pop songstress Jeena navigate emotional uncertainty on new song “Lonely Shores”
Released under Umami Records, “Lonely Shores” comes from a place of emotional pain and confusion—a track written by Ihasamic! in his attempt to “reflect on times where we sometimes like to hold on to things that hurt us.”
Blahza dives deep into romantic nostalgia on “Scared of Heights”
Released under Umami Records, the song dives deep into themes of romantic nostalgia and pandemic anxiety to create something that matters in the broadest sense.