On September 27, Shye stepped onto the main stage at Clarke Quay for Music Matters Live Singapore—and owned it. She’s a Singaporean singer-songwriter who doesn’t just perform;She commands your attention. Offstage, Shye might be quiet and reserved, but onstage, she’s a powerhouse. Her music carries weight: whether it’s in the lyrics, the tracks, or the way she delivers them. That night, she riled up the crowd with her setlist: “999,” “Cecilia,” “PRINCESS,” “JOKE,” “Waited for

On September 27, Singapore’s Clarke Quay wasn’t just buzzing from this year’s Music Matters Live; it was vibrating with the sound of artists from across Asia and beyond. Kicking off the night as the opening act, Singapore’s own WHYLUCAS stepped onto the stage with his guitar and an ORANGE story to tell. 

Usually, this is where we’d tell you how YAØ looked on stage at Music Matters Live SG, how the crowd reacted, maybe even what song hit the loudest. But, honestly? That doesn’t tell you who he is. To know that, you have to hear him talk about Radio Geisha ,Pt.1—an album that feels more like a confession. “If you want to know who I am, this is the album,” he says. YAØ has been making music since 2018, blending R&B, city pop, and soul into something unmistakably his.