One of my greatest friends Melissa just released her 1st single “You & Me” in September, and launched her much anticipated album “MDot”!
She promises that it will be a new sound with a very real story to tell – One that will reach out to each and every one of you out there. Vectoring through from her last album, MDot weaves a story of the diverse synergy of life ~ encompassing the realization that we never really stand alone as we continue our life journey.
“You & Me” and “MDot” has already got much support from radio stations, online reviews, critics and industry contemporaries.
“I believe that every action and thought affects another whether immediately or in the future, whether directly or indirectly, so, we are all connected, be it in the past or somehow, will be, connected in the future”, explains Melissa.
All songs are composed and lyrics written by Melissa, as she returns to Alexis with her band The MSFTS with album co-Producer Paul Morrison as Musical Director and on Drums.
For those who didn’t get to attend the album launch, Melissa will be performing at Alexis GE Mall this Saturday and Entry is Free! (We usually pay RM50 to watch her sing at No Black Tie.) It’s gonna be a mini album showcase with album songs and covers, and always a fun night. Clem and i usually end up dancing XD
“I am a little pop, a little rock, a little dance, a little retro, a little grunge, a little techno … No single person on this rock we called earth is one-dimensional or even two- dimensional … so why can’t we experience them all?”
~ Melissa Indot
Melissa has performed since young, and surprised everybody by enthralling the audience at the Royal Albert Hall in London at the age of 16. At the time, she performed as part of an elite octet, The Queenswood Singers of the Queenswood School Senior Choir. (She went on to lead this Octet the following year.)
After finishing school, she broke into the music scene in the UK in 1997 by debuting her first single “Not in Blue” as part of duo act Confucius Says. They were even featured on the BBC1 National Lottery Programme, televised live to 14 million viewers!
When Melissa returned to Malaysia in 2005, she dived right into performing at events and “Spinging” (a word she coined = spinning + singing) by adding live performances to her DJ sets (which she just started learning then).
Since then, her first solo album “Eclecticism” won the 2008 Malaysian Music Industry Award (AIM15); and hits from the album like Starlight and This Time were remixed and featured on several Fierce Angel albums, a UK-based dance record label.
Melissa has performed alongside internationally-renowned names like DJ Eric Kupper (US), DJ Sam Young (UK), and DJ tyDi, who was voted Australia’s #1 DJ. She’s also opened for international heavyweights like Natalie Cole, Sean Kingston and Flo Rida during their concerts in KL.
Watch the video for Melissa’s latest single “You & Me”, shot by Redd Bullets:
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Dress code applies: No Shorts & Slippers.
Children under the age of 10 are not allowed in during the performance.
I had the most gorgeous weekend at Urbanscapes hanging out with different friends, lazing on the grass, getting lost finding our way to stages, losing friends on the way, and getting over the stupid rashes some of us got from the grass or caterpillars or whatever it is that caused it.
As i was popping Zyrtec and applying calamine lotion all over my post-festival itchiness, i wondered “Was it all worth it?” Well yes. Yes it was. Having rashes is not cool, but knowing half your friends at Urbanscapes have it too make it more bearable somehow. Like, we’re all in this together! :p
I didn’t have any shows i REALLY wanted to catch except for Tegan & Sara, and i LIKE not having a plan at festivals… just go with the flow, see who you meet, where you end up hanging out, and just do whatever you feel like doing! Trust me… there’s always a lot to do. Four of us (Claudia, Clem, Danny and i) managed to stick with each other for Day 1, and there was always someone who 1) needs to go to the toilet, 2) is hungry, 3) wants to get more beer, 4) find a friend’s store, 5) stopping to talk. So there’s lots to do :p
Day 1: Saturday!
Claudia and i went to stand RIGHT where the bubbles were being blown so they’d all fly toward us.
I took a pic of the birthday card i gave Joleyn cos i like it so much. I am running low on cool cards i stock up on at Selfridges every time i’m there… but just discovered they now ship to Malaysia. Goddamn. So dangerous…
Amazing pieces at a great price. The quality, material, and cut is wonderful; and each piece is about RM250-500. I tried on 8 pieces and ended up buying 6 :p You can view the lookbook pix *here*
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“ARIGATO!!!!”
My new Hatsune Miku getting a present from Cammy’s smurf!
I bought a Racing Miku set only cos they look so happy and ecstatic. Well, they just won a race, you see. I recently discovered Nendoroids on Instagram… Guess i was gonna level up on my toy fascination sooner or later.
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Random pic from last Sunday, when we all surprised Deep to take him on a birthday picnic to Kuala Kubu Baru. I’m so glad i took the time out to GO. We drank beer and riesling, i made new friends, ate home-cooked food Amy made, played in the river, and danced on a rock in the sunshine.
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Thanks to Melissa shoes for letting me pick a pair from their collection! I chose these spiked wellies cos i don’t own a single pair and they’re a staple that’s bound to come in handy during festivals or wet farm/stable visits overseas.
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I’m in LOVE with this bright pair of super high heels from Momento Collections. They’re a local brand who design and manufacture their own shoes, and they come wrapped all nicely in a beautiful glittery box.
Longchamp had their official store launch in Pavilion on the same day:
To see more pix of the largest flagship Longchamp store in Malaysia, click *here*
In conjunction with the store’s opening, Sur Mesure – a personalisation service to create your own Le Pliage – is available in Malaysia for the first time till the end of November.
New sparkly and soft lambskin clutches i spotted at thirtyfour!
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Oh i bought an Isabel Marant pour H&M wool sweater (only just cos Claudia was there and i didn’t have to queue up from 8am!!) so i’ll be WELL WARM come winter!
To view more pix from the collection, click to read more:
My parents recently obtained a Dyson pet groomer, and it is attached to their existing Dyson vacuum cleaner in order to use it…
My mum posted that pic on FB stating Caeser could be the new Dyson ambassador. -_-
I recently introduced two new Dyson machines into my own household, and i never thought i’d get so excited over a VACUUM CLEANER before. But these aren’t just ANY vacuum cleaners… they are the holy grail of them all.
Behold the Dyson Ball™ DC48! The smallest and quietest vacuum cleaner ever!
The other Dyson machine we got is the Dyson Hard DC57 Cordless Vacuum– specially for hard surface floors, cos it vacuums dirt AND wipes grime simultaneously.
I brought both home on the same day, and i would have never guessed (nor put my money on) who ended up using it first… Clem!
In our almost-four years of being together, i think i’ve seen him clean the floor… ONCE.
Twice, if i’m being generous.
We were hanging out at home after Friday night dinner and drinks, when he spots the new DC57 i’ve put in a corner, and enthusiastically starts cleaning the floor. At 2 in the morning.
Like something i read on Instagram: “Show me a Dyson and i’ll show you i can clean.” (i found it while randomly going through #dyson hashtags on IG just to see what people say and post about Dyson)
Actually, the first and foremost action plan i wanted to put the Dyson Ball to, was to vacuum our mattress! I recently contracted terrible allergies since early this year and went to the hospital four times. Discovered i’m allergic to dust (-_- amongst other things) so i was very keen to get that vacuum on to my bed ASAP.
There is all sorts of ickiness in your bed… and one of the Dyson’s USPs is that it manages to capture microscopic particles as tiny as pollen, mold spores, and bacteria. I’ve known of this ever since a Dyson salesperson came to my house when i was ten-years-old… cos I never did get that close up video of dust mites outta my head. (Extra points that all Dyson uprights and canister vacuums are certified Asthma and Allergy Friendly™.)
If you notice, there is no vacuum bag in the Dyson Ball, cos it doesn’t need one. Three layers of filtration ensure that all dust and dirt is captured into the filter bin, which is easily emptied into the trash can. This also means i don’t have to buy replacement bags and filters, cos all it uses is a lifetime washable filter. #WIN
Look how small and cute it is! (My feet are size 5 btw) It’s effortless for me to use cos it’s less than 5kg and it manoeuvres around the furniture and along with me easily. The whole point of Dyson is to have a cleaner that is compact, has powerful suction power, and can be disassembled easily (so you can keep it somewhere hidden. The Ball can be detached from everything else).
The first time i used it, i tried not to refer to the manual cos Dyson is supposed to be designed in such a way that it’s easy to recognise the buttons and switches for usage. I have to admit that its design is implemented so well into the machine that i took a while spotting the right buttons!
Extra heads included for hard-to-reach spots and high places
The cleaner head has nylon brushes and carbon fiber filaments to remove fine dust from hard surface floors, and ground-in dirt from carpets. A dust-capture channel also prevents dirt from escaping back to the floor, while increasing pick-ups.
The cleaner head moves around and adjusts automatically on different floor types, which caught me by surprise at first.
This is the Dyson Hard DC57, the one that Clem was using in the beginning of my post:
It’s cordless, lightweight, and specially-engineered using dual suction channels and a wet wipe – so i can save time on vacuuming and mopping with its 2-in-1 function. Very convenient when i’m rushing to cook and make sure the house looks decent before guests come!
“The DC57 doesn’t require a vacuum bag as well. It also uses lithium-ion battery that delivers 15 minutes of fade free performance. For stubborn dirt, there is a boost setting for 6 minutes of high intensity cleaning.
It has double-edge cleaner head that combines suction and wiping to remove dust and grime at the same time. The dual suction channels provide suction before and after each wipe, ensuring 100% cleanliness in every wipe.
The double-edge cleaner head can be removed, adding a crevice and combination tool for up top, down below, hard to reach and in between spaces to be cleaned. The wand can be removed for cleaning cars and worktops.”
I’m quite precious about expensive machines and appliances, and try my best to take care of them properly (e.g. juicer, blender). Then i saw this vid of the Dyson Hard…
I guess it’s a real hardy piece of product after all!
Here’s a vid for the latest Dyson cordless vacuum – the DC59:
And the vid for the Dyson Ball DC49:
Ok one last vid cos it looked so fun! It’s shot in JB cos the Dyson factory is actually based there:
The freaky thing is… now i can’t stop surfing the web for other Dyson products i want… like maybe one of their super famous bladeless fans, or the handheld DC34…
To find out which store near you stocks the Dyson product you want, check out: www.dyson.my
I think Dyson would make a great present for parents/family, or even for yourself for Christmas/CNY cleaning 😀 😀 😀 Plus plus plusssss you can get 15% off till end of this year!
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Dyson Trade-in Programme till 31st Dec 2013:
You can bring your old vacuum cleaners and fans to any participating outlet and trade-in for a new Dyson product for a 15% discount for all Dyson products. The old vacuum cleaners and fans that are traded-in will be sent for recycling, and proceeds from the recycled products will go to charity.
The sustainable recycling programme will donate to 6 charity homes this year – Rumah Hope, Rumah Orang-Orang Tua Seri Setia, Asrama Cahaya, Taman Megah Handicapped and Disabled Children’s Home, SPCA and Shalom Health Services.
DJ Fuzz, DJ Victor G, DJ Goldfish, DJ Blink… these are all names many partygoers in KL are familiar with thanks to the annual Pioneer Digital DJ Battle, which is back for its 11th year running! (It is undoubtedly the most anticipated music and DJ talent discovery event in Malaysia.)
The competition was actually started in Orlando, Florida by a group of party-crazy and audio-savvy Pioneer ProDJ execs; and soon exploded into becoming an international global event with its own Asian DJ Battle.
Today, the event is one of Malaysia’s biggest DJ competitions and continues to attract a large following of seasoned audiophiles, aspiring DJs, clubbers and party-goers. It has become a prominent stage in uncovering new DJ talent, as well as encouraging Malaysian talent into achieving recognition in the local and international DJ scene.
2012 Pioneer DJ Battle Champion Ben Cracko.
I blogged about last year’s finale event *HERE*
The crowd at last year’s DJ Battle
This year, the battle will take place at Zouk Club Kuala Lumpur on 6th December and promises a thrilling display of raw talent, flair and showmanship.
Celebrity judges consist of DJ Victor G, DJ Eugene, DJ Anowl and DJ ET, alongside Mr Raymond Lee, General Manager of Pioneer Malaysia.
On 6th Dec, only the top 5 finalists will be selected to enter the Grand Final. Each finalist gets 20 minutes to showcase their talents and be judged based on creativity in using Pioneer equipment, song selections, mixing & scratching skills, techniques, audience response and overall showmanship.
It’s gonna be an interesting competition going down this December cos last year’s Digital DJ Battle Champion, Ben Cracko, will be defending his title in hopes of qualifying to represent Malaysia for the Pioneer Digital DJ Battle Asian Championship in 2014.
Fans, guests and clubbers who attend can expect additional great prizes and giveaways from Pioneer and participating sponsors. Get your free guest pass from www.pioneer.my.
This event is jointly organised by Pioneer and participating sponsors JUICE (Official Magazine), PUMA (Official Apparel), ICE-WATCH (Official Timepiece), GATSBY (Official Body Care), 8TV (Official TV Station) and Heineken.
The Top 3 Winners will spin their way to win great prizes totalling RM35,000 and more; including a range of the latest Pioneer DJ equipment models:
Champion: 2 x CDJ Player (CDJ-2000NEXUS), 1 x DJ Mixer (DJM-2000NEXUS) and RM2,000 Cash Prize 1st Runner-up: 1 x DJ Mixer (DJM-900SRT) 2nd Runner-up: 1 x Remix Station (RMX-1000 Remix Station)
With a much larger crowd turnout anticipated, this promises to be the biggest and best Pioneer Digital DJ Battle yet.
