Formed in 1988 when the local music scene was just a tiny underground affair, the pioneer group went on to release two well-received full-length albums before going their separate ways in 2001.

Frontman Patrick Chng, 40, says the reunion happened simply because The Esplanade asked them to take part.

'It's a great festival and I really like it, so we decided to perform.'

It is rare for the band to play together as drummer Johnny Ong is now based in Taipei. And it is fitting that they should do so at Baybeats.

The home-grown indie music festival - the biggest in the region - turns seven this year.

Last year, the event featured 32 acts and attracted about 74,000 music fans.

This weekend, 35 acts - 21 local and 14 foreign - will take to the various stages at The Esplanade.

Read the full report in Friday's edition of The Straits Times' LIFE!