See also: 

• The best international indie gigs coming up in Bangkok (plus a few juicy rumors)

• Asia's biggest upcoming music festivals worth traveling for

 

Neil Halstead

 

 

 

Neil Halstead is best known as the frontman of seminal '90s shoegazers Slowdive, before moving into more psych-country territory as Mojave 3. As part of a solo acoustic tour he will visit Hong Kong this April before joining up with his former bandmates for their much-anticipated renuion in July (see below). Dubbed by Time Out Magazine as “one of Britain's greatest songwriters,”  Halstead’s solo tunes take their cues from new and old English and American folk.

Dates and Venue Apr 30, 8:30 pm. Backstage Live Restaurant., 1F Somptueux Central, 52-54 Wellington St., Hong Kong

Tickets HK$250 advanced and HK$290 at the door via wegottickets.com. 1 drink included.  

For more information https://www.facebook.com/indiehk

 

Deafheaven

 

 

 

One thing we possibly don't get enough of here in Bangkok is the opportubnity to bang our heads in the throng of a sweaty crowd. One of the most anticipated heavy rock tours this year will see all-conquering US black metal band “Deafheaven” head our way. Adding post-rock and shoegaze to the mix, their 2013 album Sunbather was named among Pitchfork’s best new music among other more prestigious accolades.

Singapore

Dates and Venue May 4, 7pm. Beep Studios, 2 Bukit Merah, Singapore

Tickets SG$65 via bandwagon.sg

For more information http://www.bandwagon.sg/gigs/deafheaven-live-in-singapore

Malaysia

Dates and Venue May 6, 6pm. Alt+, 3FL Fahrenheit 88 Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur

Tickets RM75 via brnwrck.lot.my/

For more information https://www.facebook.com/brnwrck

Indonesia

Dates and Venue May 8, 6pm. The Basement Cafe, Kemang Raya, Jakarta

Tickets K230 presale until May 4 and K285 at the door. Limited only 350 tickets at Aksara store, Monka Magic, Jakarta and Maternal Disaster in Bandung.

For more information kaamakaama.com. This event is 18 and over.

 

Tortoise

 

 

 

The veteran instrumental band from Chicago are heading to Singapore this May, much to the joy of the region's big post-rock scene. Since their formation in the early '90s, the band's built up a cult following for their loping blend of fusion jazz and progressive rock, as highlighted in acclaimed albums like TNT and Millions Now Living Will Never Die.

Singapore

Dates and Venue May 13, 8pm. Aliwal Arts Centre, 28 Aliwal St., Singapore

Tickets SG$55 standard and SG$70 at the door via tickets.eventclique.com/symmetry  

For more information https://www.facebook.com/SymmetryEnt

Malaysia

Dates and Venue May 14, 8pm. Bentley Music Auditorium, Petaling Jaya

Tickets RM118 presale and RM400 for 4-ticket package for online booking only until May 13 and RM130 at the door via soundscape-records.com

For more information http://soundscape-records.com/tortoise-live-in-kuala-lumpur

Hong Kong

Dates and Venue May 15, 8pm. Grappa’s Cellar, Jardine House, 1 Connaught Place

Tickets HK$390 1 drink included via ticketflap.com

For more information http://tortoise.ticketflap.com

 

La Dispute

This Michigan post-hardcore band are known for blending together elements of spoken word, prog-rock and screamo with a slight jazz and blues influence. They're especially known for their powerful performance and for their Singapore show will be joined by local indie punk band False Plaintiff.

Dates and Venue June 5, 8pm. The Substation, 45 Armenian St., Singapore

Tickets SG$45 for early bird and SG$55 for standard via peatix.com

For more information http://ladispute.peatix.com

 

The 1975

 

 

 

Manchester based pop-oriented rock band The 1975 burst onto the British indie scene last year with hit singles like “Chocolate” and “Sex." Their already-substantial SE Asian fanbase will expect a show blending 80s electronics with glossy pop influences and plenty of on-stage antics.

Dates and Venue Jul 22, 8pm. The Coliseum, Hard Rock Hotel, Singapore

Tickets SG$98 advanced and SG$110 at the door via sistic.com.sg

For more information http://www.sistic.com.sg

 

Slowdive

 

 

 

Lovers of the shoegaze sound rejoice, the hugely influential band are back together and touring, some 20 years after their last show. Even better, they're coming to South East Asia. They will perform a full-scale show sure to feature dreamy hits like “Alison”, “When the Sun Hits”, “Machin Gun."

Hongkong

Dates and Venue Jul 28, 8pm. KiTEC Rotunda 3, 1 Trademeart Drive, Kowloon Bay

Tickets Early bird HK$520 and advance HK$ 595 via wegottickets.com

For more information https://www.facebook.com/indiehk

Singapore

Dates and Venue Jul 31, 8pm. The Ground Theatre @ Scape, Orchard Link, Singapore

Tickets SG$90 standard and SG$100 at the door via tickets.eventclique.com/symmetry

For more information https://www.facebook.com/SymmetryEnt

 

 

ASEAN Music Festival

 

Back again this year with the theme “ASEAN Pride,” celebrating diversity in love and sexuality, this day and night festival will feature a variety of bands from all around the region, as well as DIY crafts courtesy of the Hanoi Flea Market. Confirmed acts so far include Thai favorites like Stylish Nonsense and DCNXTR (one of our big picks for 2014), as well as Big Bag (Myanmar), The Pinholes (Singapore), Protocol Afro (Indonesia) and more.

Dates and Venue May 24, 1pm. The American Club, 19-21 Hai Ba Trung St., Hanoi, Vietnam

Tickets Advance tickets VND320,000 via ticketbox.vn VND400,000 at the door. Free entry for ASEAN nationals, ID or passport may be required.  

For more information http://www.cama-atk.com/camavietnam.org

 

Wanderland Music & Arts Festival

 

 

 

The Philippines' annual music festival will this year rock an international lineup led by The Drums, Lucy Rose, The Paper Kites, Last Dinosaurs, The Royal Concept and Architecture in Helsinki (also Bangkok-bound), along with many local artists.

Dates and Venue May 17, 11am. Globe Circuit Event Grounds, Makati, Philippines

Tickets Early bird promo at PHP3,000 till Apr 26 via smtickets.com or ticketnet.com.ph PHP 4,800 for regular tickets.

For more information http://wanderland.ph