Биография

A soundtrack to the lazy, hazy days of summer, where time slows down and everything is a little more magical. motifs is captivating and nostalgic, with dreamy and ethereal melodies washing over you in a wave of sonic bliss. Formed in 2019, motifs comprises Elspeth Ong (vocals, guitar), JJ Tan (lead guitar), Paul Yuen (bass), Badrul Amin (synth/vocals/guitar), and Jolin Chiam (drums). This Singapore five-piece—drawing inspiration from shoegaze, post-punk, and dream-pop of the 80s and '90s—blend lilting melodies with reverb-drenched sentimentality to create ethereal soundscapes that are both familiar and fresh, like a memory that you can't quite put your finger on. The band's debut album, Remember A Stranger, released in 2022 and recorded with veteran producer Leonard Soosay of Snakeweed Studios, has been met with critical acclaim and picked up for distribution by independent labels in North America and Japan. With their debut album in their rearview mirror, the band is excited to embark on their next phase of touring and sharing their music with audiences worldwide, whilst continuously crafting their next sonic wonderland, where every note is a brushstroke on a canvas of sound.