For the band that begun life writing soundtracks for their friend's films, Mercury Rev have been on an action-packed ride that has now lasted over two decades.  As they prepare for their debut performance in Singapore, kicking off this year's Baybeats Festival, they let us in on what they're looking forward to here in Asia and what advice they'd like to pass on to AMP Artists. 

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Despite their Star Wars references and AK 47's, this band is not as intimidating as they appear on first glance. In fact they are one big family eager to tease their crowd as they please. They describe themselves as different flavoured ice cream blended into one, the perfect accompaniment to a fine Singaporean summer's night at Baybeats...

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The Public Kingdom for teens, aka P.K. 14 are ready to blitz the stage Rock n Roll style at the Beijing Explosion in HK on the 29th July.  Whilst we countdown the hours, let's get to know this post punk group that much better...

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Hedgehog are here to showcase their spiky, noise pop to the masses.  As the trio gears up for their first shows in Hong Kong, we met up with BoX, Z.O. and Atom to discuss teen spirit and not-so-cuddly mammals.

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Meet New Pants: The Beijing trio who are channeling the sillyness of The Ramones into indie disco hits.  In 2007 they won both the Best Rock Album award for their forth LP 'Dragon Tiger Panacea' and the Pepsi Music Award for Best Rock Act of the year.

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Henry Foundation, Bondi Goodboy and Oomleo, better known collectively as Goodnight Electric, are one of Indonesia's most talked about bands of the moment.  As they prepare for their upcoming Malaysian gig at Junk's Impulse night, we stole a moment with Henry who gave us the skinny on synth pop, Jakarta and why Adidas still rules OK.

 

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Post punk trio re-TROS are flying the flag high for Beijing bands, abroad.  Having travelled around 21 states in 20 days in the States, they are on the eve of their second appearance in Hong Kong in as many years.  Ladies and Gentleman, we give you: re-TROS!

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This "Fancy Girl" boyband are more than eager to introduce themselves with a Big Bang. Here, Stentorian members talk about their unique style and their taste in women amongst other things. They've picked up since the 2005 Jam X Competition for bigger and better things. Keep reading...

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Malaysia's Transient Vortex are on a mission to take listeners to an altered state of consciousness.  Join us as we voyage into the musical ether with Sugs and Samlaleo of Transient Vortex. 

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Power poppers Caracal are proud as punch to be at Baybeats, following in the line of succesful local pioneers before them.  Drummer Martin took some time out to answer some Q's so we can all get to know Caracal that much better.

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