Singapore rock ‘n’ roll band, Cashew Chemists began life as a heavy metal act in 2005, under a totally different name. But the love and influence of classic pop-rock bands like The Beatles proved too strong and now the band favors strong melodies, sharp guitars and smart lyrics in lieu of former head-banging antics.
Consisting of close friends, Yuji Kumagai (vocals, rhythm guitar), Brian Chia (lead guitar, backing vocals), Elliot Sng (bass), Zachary Chia (percussion), Cashew Chemists also share a passion and drive to bring their music as far as it can go. The toppermost of the poppermost, if possible!
“Over You was written for a good friend of mine who went through a tough breakup with his girlfriend of 3 years. It was a crazy and complicated phase in his life filled with betrayal, deceit and lies.
In all seriousness, it was heart wrenching to see him struggle through the days and I wrote this song, as cliched as it might sound, to tell him that there was still a huge world out there for him to explore and experience and that there was no point dwelling on the past.
You take the hit, and you move on like the good man you are, you know?” - Yuji
Shot Using Canon 60D & 5DMKII
Sound Recorded by Zoom H4N, Enhanced by Izotope RX Advance
Directed by Juffrie/Melvin Ong
Produced by Melvin Ong/Juffrie
Motion Graphics by Marcus Chong
Edited with Adobe Premiere Pro CS5.5 by Melvin Ong
Music by | Cashew Chemists – Over You
Betaphats Studios®
ROOTS is a contemporary visual arts exhibition that explores the relevance of cultural heritage to the rootedness of an individual to his/her homeland.
Interview & acoustic session with Brian Chia, a local singer/songwriter.
Filmed & edited by Elliot Sng & Juffrie
A debate for ROOTS, a contemporary visual arts exhibition that explores the relevance of cultural heritage to the rootedness of an individual to his/her homeland.
facebook.com/exhibition.roots
Music | Einmal In Der Woche Schreien by Siriusmo
Filmed By Farahin Amir
Edited By Juffrie
Behind-the-scenes footage for STYLE: Magazine iPad Video
Director of Photography | Juffrie
Editor | Nicola Ng
Music | Paris Demain Matin by Djako
FADER label signee Yuna has teamed with Pharrell Williams for “Live Your Life” off her forthcoming album which is supposed to drop in the spring. Delivered with remarkably quiet power, her voice blends nicely with Pharrell’s melodic drum pattern and chord choice. Look for the Malaysian-born singer to hit the road in the very near future in anticipation for her impending LP release
Product | DC X SBTG TEE SHIRT
Director | Juffrie
Producer | Melvin Betaphats
Executive Producer | Mr Sabotage (Mark Ong)
Assistant Producer | Audrey Ong & Tasha Lin
Director of Photography | Juffrie
Editor | Melvin Betaphats
Sound Design | Melvin Betaphats
Cast | Mr Sabotage, Pham Tan, Jon Jian, Williem Siddik, Nick Chong
Commercial screening on DC stores, DC site and MTV asia.
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Acoustic Session with Cashew Chemist
Vocals | Yuji Kumagai
Guitar | Brian Chia
Bass | Elliot Sng
Drums | Zachary Chia
Logistics: Juffrie, Wai Sum, N.Ziqq & Samuel Teo
Filmed and edited by Juffrie
Rolled around the hood on a Sunday morning with Eusoff Lazi.
Music | Sunndal song by Apples in Stereo
Film & Edit | Juffrie
Additional film | Eusoff
