If 2019 was the year of late releases, farewell tours and final reunions, the early signs are that 2020 promises to be a year of musical and lyrical rebirth, with established bands taking on new challenges and rising stars set to make their mark on the global stage.
Theory of a Deadman: Say Nothing
31 January 2020
Say Nothing is the seventh studio album by the acclaimed Canadian rock band Theory of a Deadman. Known for their tongue in cheek rock songs like Lowlife and The Bitch Came Back, this recording gets serious as Tyler and the band tackle issues such as domestic violence and racism. The album continues their collaboration with Swedish music producer Martin Terefe, who oversaw the critically acclaimed album Wake Up Call. Expect a pop rock-infused style with a serious message.
Green Day: Father of All….
7 February 2020
The closing of a chapter and the beginning of something new, Father of All… might not appeal to all, but to die-hard Green Day fans it will be pure nirvana. With no specific theme, expect pure anarchy as Green Day take a pop at the current state of the corporate music scene. The first single, Father of All…, was released on 10 September 2019, alongside the announcement of the Hella Mega Tour with Fall Out Boy and Weezer. Green Day will play Singapore in March.
Banoffee: Look At Us Now Dad
21 February 2020
The first album by Australian rising star Banoffee, Look At Us Now Dad is an uplifting, optimistic journey that celebrates survival in the face of abuse and adversity. Featuring some notable collaborations, and co-produced by Banoffee and Yves Rothman, it is a hybrid of experimental club and pop music. “Each song uses human experience to talk about more complex concepts of addiction, obsession, heartbreak and resurrection,” says Banoffee. “Not to dwell in sadness, but to join hands.”
GIGS
Singapore
8 March 2020 – Green Day, Singapore Indoor Stadium
23 March 2020 – Whitesnake, Singapore RockFest 2
24 March 2020 – Slipknot, Singapore RockFest 2
10-11 & 17-18 April 2020 – Hydeout Festival, Gardens by the Bay
Jakarta
28 February – 1 March 2020 – Java Jazz, JiExpo
27 March 2020 – Slipknot, Hammersonic Festival, Carnival Beach Ancol
29 March 2020 – Baby Metal, Basket Hall, Senayan
20 April 2020 – Louis Tomlinson, Tennis Indoor Senayan
Hong Kong
3 March 2020 – Pixies, Rotunda 2 – KITEC
6 March 2020 – AliA, Music Zone – KITEC
20 March 2020 – Green Day, World Expo
1 – 23 February – KidsFest!, HK Academy for Performing Arts
Bali
8 February 2020 – Eelke Klein, WooBar
28 February 2020 – Fisher, The Lawn Canggu
1 March 2020 – Gorgin City OMNIA Dayclub Bali
29 March – 5 April 2020 – Bali Spirit Festival, Ubud
Asia Dreams February – April 2020
