JB Dunckel, one-half of the critically acclaimed electronic duo Air, marks his first solo outing in Singapore at the Esplanade Annexe Studio.
This one-night-only Singapore stopover is part of Dunckel’s Asia tour for his new album H+.
A floaty, cosmic breath of optimistic pop, H+ sees Dunckel combining his electronic roots with his love for science fiction.
Backed by a full band, he performs tracks off H+ as well as familiar selections from Air’s discography.
In light of his upcoming concert here on Singapore shores on Saturday, 2 March, POPSPOKEN interviews JB Dunckel on his new album, his story and what we can expect from his upcoming show.
POPSPOKEN: Hi JB Dunckel! What have you been up to since the new year?
JB Dunckel:Â I’ve recorded music soundtracks for films and TV Series. I’ve done some music for a Hermes fashion show. I’ve rehearsed the shows and I spent some time walking in Paris, watching the sky and dreaming about the future.
POPSPOKEN: Congratulations on your album release last year. What are you the most proud of H+ for?
JB Dunckel:Â I don’t think I’m proud of anything. I feel more a sort of internal heat about my music. I’m proud of some people but not of what I do. I feel like in a combat and I can’t stop.
POPSPOKEN: What is one interesting fact about H+ that people may not know of?
JB Dunckel:Â It’s the first album that I made without considering any influence of Air. It’s an album about our times that are changing so fast and will drive us in another dimension, a more technological dimension.
POPSPOKEN: Most of your songs, including the music videos and album art, explore matters of science fiction. Why is the future of technology an issue close to your heart?
JB Dunckel: I think because I feel that time is so short that I feel constantly jumping into the future. It’s like walking and watching where you put your feet. It’s also curiosity. It’s also because I’m in love with machines in general.
POPSPOKEN: How has growing up in Versailles influenced your creativity as a musician?
JB Dunckel:Â Versailles is full of historic ghosts. It’s a place that used to rule the world and you feel this gloomy strange power floating around you. Also I had a lot of fun there with all my friends.
POPSPOKEN: What is one common misconception about you?
JB Dunckel:Â I don’t know what the people think about me so I can’t imagine.
POPSPOKEN: What can we expect from your Singapore show in March at the Esplanade?
JB Dunckel:Â Not a hip hop show.
POPSPOKEN: Lastly, how would you like to be remembered?
JB Dunckel:Â I don’t want to be remembered. I want to be forgotten, that’s the peace of the soul. Maybe my music has to stay a little bit longer than me on earth, I’d like that to happen.
JB Dunckel (AIR) Live In Singapore
Esplanade Presents
Mosaic Music Series
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2 Mar 2019, Sat, 7.30pm
Esplanade Annexe Studio
2hrs 30mins (including 30min changeover)
Advance $68^*
Door $78
Free standing
*Limited concessions for students, NSFs and seniors: 10%
^Esplanade&Me Specials
Tickets now on sale:Â https://bit.ly/2GLHoSo
More from the Mosaic Music Series that you may be interested in:
Phum Viphurit – Live In Singapore 2019
15 May 2019, Wed
8pm
Esplanade Concert Hall
Tickets on sale from 22 Feb 2019, Fri.
https://bit.ly/2GMgz0i
Thai born, New Zealand raised singer-songwriter Phum Viphurit returns to Singapore for his Esplanade Concert Hall debut. This show is presented in conjunction with his upcoming new album. We’ll be amongst the first in the world to listen to the new songs live, not forgetting favourites such as Lover Boy and Long Gone.
Japanese Breakfast – Live In Singapore 2019
13 May 2019, Mon
8pm
Esplanade Annexe Studio
Tickets on sale 22 Feb 2019, Fri.
https://bit.ly/2SXamF8
Performing for the first time in Singapore, Japanese Breakfast, the musical project of Michelle Zauner, brings you songs from her latest album Soft Sounds From Another Planet and her acclaimed debut Psychopomp, with songs like Boyish, Everybody Wants to Love You, and more.
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