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EOY Music,Comics and ⁤Arts⁢ Festival ​2025 to Showcase Vibrant J-Culture Scene

SINGAPORE – ⁣ The EOY Music,Comics and Arts Festival 2025 is set to deliver an immersive celebration⁣ of Japanese culture,bringing together a diverse array of artists,performers,and fans. The festival, promising a dynamic experience for attendees, ​will feature interactive ⁢workshops, exclusive showcases, and a compelling lineup of both local and international talent.

The festival aims to ⁢be a central hub for‍ J-culture enthusiasts,⁤ offering experiences ranging from competitive gaming to customary arts. Attendees​ can test their skills ‌in a ‌ Kaiji-inspired rock-paper-scissors showdown with Chronicles Inc., explore‌ the ⁤intersection of ‍music and sustainability‌ with Vinyl Pasar, or participate‌ in trading card games and collectible sales with Game Academia.‌ Hands-on workshops will include kokeshi doll painting led by the NUS Japanese Studies Society, mascot⁢ design‍ with the NUS Comics and Animation Society, and origami races hosted by SUTD NihonGo!.

Beyond the‍ core artistic and gaming experiences, the festival will also host‍ a sakura-themed photobooth by Selfcheckout.sg, Bandai trading card game sessions​ with ​ Maxsoft, and a community giving opportunity through a ⁢ Singapore Red Cross blood donation campaign.​ The event promises something for everyone, whether discovering‌ new artists, meeting cosplayers, or simply enjoying the atmosphere of‍ J-culture.

Asian ⁣Urban ‌legends Fuel a New wave of Haunting⁣ Halloween ​Playlists

As Halloween approaches, a ⁤growing trend is ⁤emerging in teh music world: artists are drawing inspiration from the rich tapestry of Asian urban legends ‌to create chillingly atmospheric tracks. From vengeful‍ spirits to monstrous creatures, these stories are finding new‌ life ‌through sound, offering a unique and culturally resonant alternative to traditional⁣ Halloween ‍themes.

These‍ musical interpretations aren’t ⁢simply novelty‍ acts; they tap ⁤into deeply ingrained cultural fears and beliefs, ​resonating wiht listeners across generations and geographical boundaries.The ‍rise ‌in popularity reflects a broader interest in diverse folklore and a ‍desire for Halloween ‍experiences that ​move beyond ‌Western tropes. ⁢This year, several artists are releasing tracks ⁤specifically inspired by these tales, providing a soundtrack⁤ for‌ a ⁢hauntingly​ global Halloween.

Indonesian rock band Feast, featuring Koil, exemplifies this trend with their blistering ⁤track, “Tak Ada Wifi Di Alam Baka” (“No Wifi in​ the Afterlife”). The song is‌ directly inspired by the terrifying legend of the Sundel bolong -‍ a beautiful ghost with a gaping hole in her back, said to lure men to⁤ their doom.

According to⁢ folklore,​ the Sundel Bolong was once a beautiful woman who ⁣was killed ​while ‍pregnant.‌ Her spirit, unable to ‌rest, became⁣ a‍ vengeful entity, forever seeking companionship ⁢and preying on unsuspecting men. The legend serves as⁢ a cautionary‌ tale ​about lust and the dangers⁤ of straying from⁣ societal norms.

Feast’s song ​captures the raw, vengeful ⁢energy of ⁢the Sundel Bolong. Lyrics like, ⁣”go to⁣ hell first, maybe we will​ be together,” convey a boiling rage transformed into a curse, mirroring the spirit’s eternal ‌torment. The track’s​ relentless pace and ominous tone create a visceral experience, perfectly complementing the intensity of the urban legend.

Beyond ​Indonesia, other Asian folklore is⁣ influencing Halloween playlists.Japanese yokai (supernatural monsters‍ and spirits) ‍are inspiring ⁤electronic and ambient tracks, while Korean ghost stories are finding expression in atmospheric K-pop and indie music. These artists are not merely retelling the stories;​ they are reinterpreting ‍them through a modern lens, adding layers of complexity and emotional depth.

Here are 10 haunting tracks inspired⁣ by Asian urban legends to embrace this Halloween:

1. Feast, Koil ‌- ‘Tak Ada Wifi Di Alam Baka’ ‍ (indonesia – Sundel Bolong)
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The growing trend of incorporating ‍Asian urban legends into music demonstrates ‍the enduring power of folklore and its ability to‍ transcend cultural boundaries. ⁢As Halloween approaches,these tracks offer ‌a chillingly unique and culturally ‌rich alternative to traditional ​spooky sounds,promising a hauntingly global celebration.