The next NEXT in Fashion
Since its launch in 2010, PARCO next NEXT has been essential in spotting the up-and-coming talents in our island’s vast and varied fashion scene. Don’t mistake youth as inexperience; the designers truly hold their own on national and regional platforms. This Saturday, eight young designers will blow the roof off the Audi Fashion Festival runway, in a display of innovation and ingenuity. Here at Zouk, we’ve got our eyes peeled for 20:TWOTHREE and EPISENE, two of the eight who will be showcased on the 19th. If you’ve met the Zouk team, you’d be aware of our collective love for everything monochromatic. 20:TWOTHREE’s careful detailing and use of our favourite colour through the collection is impressive and truly…
7 Questions with Roger Shah
Last Friday, Roger Shah had his debut on the Zouk decks. As the lines snaked outside the club, we managed to catch a few moments with the Trance maestro just before he hit the console! 1. What do you listen to when you’re not listening to Trance? I listen to a wide range of music from classical movie score soundtracks to rock and also all types of dance music. 2. What makes the Magic Island so magical for you? Talking about Ibiza as my magic island, first of all, the island is very beautiful and has some nice and hidden spots to chill out, then you can listen to all kind of music genres and…
The Sweetest 16
Ahhh… Remember what it was like being 16? Reckless, wild and free. Last Saturday, Phuture turned 16 with a huge bang. Enter Strip-Tease, Phuture’s Sweet 16 Anniversary which took the regular Saturday night up 10 notches on the spice-o-meter! Held in conjunction with the launch of the Tease CD, the club was transformed into a page from comics books of the 80s. Land your paws on a hamper comprising of the delicious Tease CD and a limited edition Strip-Tease t-shirt! Simply complete the sentence “I’m a TEASE because…”, send your answers along with your name, NRIC number and mobile number to charmaine@zoukclub.com with the heading “STRIP-TEASE” and await good karma! Speech bubbles and sound effects galore, feast your…
7 Questions with R3hab
If you haven’t heard of R3hab, you must surely have been living under a rock, deep in some ocean. The Netherlands’ rising star, R3hab has laid his magic touch on some of music’s most influential people like Lady Gaga, Afrojack and Pitbull. We decided to have a quick chat with the remixing maestro before his Singapore debut in Zouk on 2 March 2012. 1. Describe a typical R3hab DJ set in 3 words. – Chainsawmadness. – Rollercoaster Ride. – Energy. 2. If a R3hab production was a car, which car would it be? – Audi A6 3. Which has been your favorite song to remix so far and why? So many but I love -…
Interview with Poptart, your swashbuckling indie DJ collective
It’s been 7 years and counting of dance floor domination, headbanging, karaoke-ing and sweaty goodness by indie DJ collective Poptart, and 2 months since they moved into their new home, Velvet Underground Dance. We check in with the ever quirky trio Weelikeme, Jah & Jinmart on how the housewarming parties have been. Did you ever think Poptart would get this big? Wee: All we wanted in the beginning was to share the music with our friends and their friends. We would be happy with a couple of smiling faces at the end of the night. We never expected it to be so well-received. Even today, we’re still so open-jawed wide-eyed surprised at the turn out…
OM NOM NOM
Hello 2012! Amongst our many resolutions, which yes, included a promise to ourselves to be kinder to our bodies, we also wanted to get out more and try new things- coffees, teas, brunch and all that jazz. As part of an ad hoc feature on the cafes we love, here are our picks for January, the month of hope and new beginnings. Read our list for December here. 1. Much lauded for their homeliness and good vibes, indie retreat The Pigeonhole curates an unorthodox collection of second-hand and rare books sourced from around the world, as well as a varied selection of hard-to-find whiskey, wine and ciders. Part underground haven, part art dungeon, The Pigeonhole…
Zouk x Feiyue 20/20 Collaboration Sneakers
We’ve kept you on your feet for 20 years now- what better way to continue than to collaborate with uber-chic French sneaker brand Feiyue to create a sweet pair of sneakers for our 20th anniversary? Modeled after their famous retro-inspired A.S. series, these pumped up kicks embody both brands’ love for music, design and individualism. The white canvas body with oh-so-subtle suede details boasts a fluorescent green outsole that will surely catch the eye of your fellow punters on the dance floor as you work these babies. Catch our interviews with Timothy Chia, our head of marketing and events, Nicholas Seguy, co-founder of Feiyue, Kurt (Clash the Disco Kids), and our resident DJ Ming. Each…
Zouk’s Top 11 Tracks of 2011
So, here we are, at the end of 2011. It’s been one crazy ride, full of ups and downs but there’s always been a reason to party, no matter what. Some highlights of the year for us included the 4-day festivities to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Zouk and all the 20/20 collaborations which ensued, the 11th Mighty edition of ZoukOut and the “Zouk Hearts Japan” Charity special we threw to support the victims of the Japan crisis in which so many of our local heavyweights as well as a certain Erlend Øye (from The Whitest Boy Alive and Kings of Convenience fame) selflessly got together and gave their time to raise funds for our…
The next NEXT in Fashion
Since its launch in 2010, PARCO next NEXT has been essential in spotting the up-and-coming talents in our island’s vast and varied fashion scene. Don’t mistake youth as inexperience; the designers truly hold their own on national and regional platforms. This Saturday, eight young designers will blow the roof off the Audi Fashion Festival runway, in a display of innovation and ingenuity. Here at Zouk, we’ve got our eyes peeled for 20:TWOTHREE and EPISENE, two of the eight who will be showcased on the 19th. If you’ve met the Zouk team, you’d be aware of our collective love for everything monochromatic. 20:TWOTHREE’s careful detailing and use of our favourite colour through the collection is impressive and truly…
7 Questions with Roger Shah
Last Friday, Roger Shah had his debut on the Zouk decks. As the lines snaked outside the club, we managed to catch a few moments with the Trance maestro just before he hit the console! 1. What do you listen to when you’re not listening to Trance? I listen to a wide range of music from classical movie score soundtracks to rock and also all types of dance music. 2. What makes the Magic Island so magical for you? Talking about Ibiza as my magic island, first of all, the island is very beautiful and has some nice and hidden spots to chill out, then you can listen to all kind of music genres and…
The Sweetest 16
Ahhh… Remember what it was like being 16? Reckless, wild and free. Last Saturday, Phuture turned 16 with a huge bang. Enter Strip-Tease, Phuture’s Sweet 16 Anniversary which took the regular Saturday night up 10 notches on the spice-o-meter! Held in conjunction with the launch of the Tease CD, the club was transformed into a page from comics books of the 80s. Land your paws on a hamper comprising of the delicious Tease CD and a limited edition Strip-Tease t-shirt! Simply complete the sentence “I’m a TEASE because…”, send your answers along with your name, NRIC number and mobile number to charmaine@zoukclub.com with the heading “STRIP-TEASE” and await good karma! Speech bubbles and sound effects galore, feast your…
7 Questions with R3hab
If you haven’t heard of R3hab, you must surely have been living under a rock, deep in some ocean. The Netherlands’ rising star, R3hab has laid his magic touch on some of music’s most influential people like Lady Gaga, Afrojack and Pitbull. We decided to have a quick chat with the remixing maestro before his Singapore debut in Zouk on 2 March 2012. 1. Describe a typical R3hab DJ set in 3 words. – Chainsawmadness. – Rollercoaster Ride. – Energy. 2. If a R3hab production was a car, which car would it be? – Audi A6 3. Which has been your favorite song to remix so far and why? So many but I love -…
Interview with Poptart, your swashbuckling indie DJ collective
It’s been 7 years and counting of dance floor domination, headbanging, karaoke-ing and sweaty goodness by indie DJ collective Poptart, and 2 months since they moved into their new home, Velvet Underground Dance. We check in with the ever quirky trio Weelikeme, Jah & Jinmart on how the housewarming parties have been. Did you ever think Poptart would get this big? Wee: All we wanted in the beginning was to share the music with our friends and their friends. We would be happy with a couple of smiling faces at the end of the night. We never expected it to be so well-received. Even today, we’re still so open-jawed wide-eyed surprised at the turn out…
OM NOM NOM
Hello 2012! Amongst our many resolutions, which yes, included a promise to ourselves to be kinder to our bodies, we also wanted to get out more and try new things- coffees, teas, brunch and all that jazz. As part of an ad hoc feature on the cafes we love, here are our picks for January, the month of hope and new beginnings. Read our list for December here. 1. Much lauded for their homeliness and good vibes, indie retreat The Pigeonhole curates an unorthodox collection of second-hand and rare books sourced from around the world, as well as a varied selection of hard-to-find whiskey, wine and ciders. Part underground haven, part art dungeon, The Pigeonhole…