Come Jan 30, the indie music festival will be back for its sixth edition at The Meadow, Gardens By The Bay. We scope out the bands with the biggest style cred to check out. By Hemalashvini Ragoo.
Who: The Canadian singer, whose real name is Claire Boucher, is known for her eclectic fashion sense and ever-changing hair colours, from an ombre pink and purple ‘do to reddish-orange locks. She’s modelled for Vogue and worked with Hedi Slimane to produce a 5-piece capsule collection for Saint Laurent in 2013, which featured her own illustrations on black and white t-shirts.
Listen: Kill V. Miam, Oblivion
Photo: Rankin
Who: The Scottish synth-pop trio – made up of lead vocalist Lauren Mayberry, base player Iain Cook, and synth player Martin Doherty – the boys known for their urban street style with their hoodies and snapbacks. Mayberry’s signature look is girly-meets-punk: blunt bangs, dramatic eye make-up (she favours sparkly gem stick-ons and winged eyeliner) and leather bikers.
Listen: The Mother We Share, Leave A Trace
Photo: Danny Clinch
Who: The Canadian duo are redefining pop with a mix of hip-hop and electronic beats. Vocalist Megan James, a former fashion school graduate, makes the band’s costumes and backdrops for performances, and cites designers like Yohji Yamamoto as her inspiration in a Vogue interview.
Photo: Raksha
Who: The UK band‘s monochromatic-meets-soft-grunge style is in stark contrast to their groovy electronic tunes. Lead vocalist Matthew Healy is known for pairing designer labels with high-street pieces. Drummer George Daniel is the most adventurous, mixing ’90s hiphop influences like chunky trainers and oversized hoodies.
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