Music Picks: Cantopop star Yip Sai Wing's gig, new EP by K-pop group fromis_9

Malaysian singer Fish Leong performing during a New Year concert in Taipei on Dec 31, 2021. PHOTO: FISH LEONG/FACEBOOK

Taipei New Year Concert

To usher in the new year, a star-studded show was held in the Xinyi district of Taiwan's capital, and streamed live on the Taipei City Government's YouTube channel.

Among the highlights were performances by Malaysian singer Fish Leong, who sang her 2019 ballad Slow-to-cool-down, and Taiwanese indie pop group Wonfu, who got the audience pumping with the upbeat Hokkien song Hello Everybody.

Veteran entertainer Tiger Huang sang Let's Dance and As Time Goes On, while singer-songwriter Lala Hsu took it slow with the reflective Prototype. Other acts which took the stage included Taiwanese bands Accusefive and EggPlantEgg.

Watch the show here:

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Yip Sai Wing You And Me Concert in Singapore

Cantopop singer Yip Sai Wing is known as a founding member, drummer and singer-songwriter of the Hong Kong rock band Beyond.

From 1986 to 1999, the 58-year-old had contracts with well-known record labels such as Rock Records. Since 2001, he has been operating as an independent singer-songwriter. Among his solo works are the songs Beautiful Time Machine, Leaves Turned Red and Mercy.

He has also dabbled in acting, appearing in movies such as Happy Ghost IV (1990) and Bust Family (2004).

Where: Resorts World Ballroom, Resorts World Convention Centre, 8 Sentosa Gateway
When: Feb 4 to 6, 8pm
Admission: From $68 via bookmyshow's website

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Midnight Guest

South Korean girl group fromis_9 have been known for their bright, colourful outfits and eye-catching dance moves. PHOTO: PLEDIS ENTERTAINMENT

Fromis_9
3 stars

Since their debut in 2018, nine-member South Korean girl group fromis_9 have been known for their bright, colourful outfits and eye-catching dance moves. Their fourth EP, the five-song Midnight Guest, continues to showcase their fun and frothy side.

Opening number Escape Room has a seductive R&B bass line, while the soothing Love Is Around is great for a late-night listen. The second track DM is a straightforward love song, but what is striking is its music video's multi-layered storytelling, which uses flowers as a motif.

But a more coherent theme throughout would have made the album stronger.

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