Words & Music - Hosted by Lauretta Alabons

Marty Friedman, legendary guitarist and former Megadeth member, talks about his return to Singapore on April 14th as part of his world tour. From redefining instrumental music into a high-energy, punk-like live experience to his deep connection with Japanese culture, Friedman shares insights on touring, musical inspiration, and his latest album Drama.🔥 Marty Friedman – Live in Singapore🗓️ April 14, 2026 📍Hard Rock Cafe Singapore🎫 Tickets at https://lamcpresents.com/marty-friedman-live-in-singapore

Justin Hawkins, frontman of the iconic British rock band The Darkness, talks about first-ever live show in Singapore on March 11th at the Capitol Theatre. The band is touring their album Dreams on Toast, and Hawkins shares insights on touring, performing in new territories, songwriting, and the role of humor in the band.🔥 The Darkness – Live in Singapore🗓️ March 11, 2026 📍Capitol Theatre🎫 Tickets at https://lamcpresents.com/the-darkness-live-in-singapore/ Chapters:00:00:00 🎤 Intro & First Singapore Show00:02:14 🌏 Curiosity about Singapore 00:03:36 👀 Gotten into trouble in Scotland00:04:25 🎸 First-time show preparations00:06:11 🛣️ Touring routine00:08:39 🧘 Managing daily work00:10:45 😂 Humor & irreverence in The Darkness00:11:38 🎶 Musicianship 00:14:04 💿 Recording process for Dreams on Toast00:17:04 🏆 Pride in Dreams on Toast & creative freedom00:19:15 🎤 Vocal approach on Dreams on Toast00:20:16 🎵 Singapore show setlist overview00:21:46 🔁 Quickfire – Song/album on repeat00:21:58 🎧 Quickfire – Pre-show ritual00:22:30 🎟️ Quickfire – Best concerts attended00:24:41 🐱 Quickfire – Travel superstition00:24:59 ✈️ Quickfire – Two people to be stuck with on a 15-hour flight00:26:13 🙌 Shout-out to fans about Singapore show-----------------------------🔗 FOLLOW USInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wordsandmusic.asia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/@wordsandmusic.asia Spotify: https://bit.ly/wordsandmusicasiaAbout WORDS & MUSICGlobal artists. Asian voices. Real conversations about music, culture, and the stories behind the sound. Welcome to Words & Music.🏆 26th Asian TV Awards Winner

Dream Theater’s bassist and founding member John Myung talks about the band’s upcoming Singapore show, their latest album Parasomnia, and celebrating 40 years of Dream Theater. With Mike Portnoy back, he shares how the band balances classics with new material, the intense preparation behind their three-hour live performances, and the importance of having the right gear and mindset on stage. A must-watch for fans ahead of the 40th Anniversary “An Evening with Dream Theater” show on February 3 at The Star Theatre, Singapore. 🎶🔥Dream Theater Live in SingaporeFeb 3, 2026 at The Star TheatreTickets at https://lamcpresents.com/dream-theater-live-in-singapore/

Award-winning photographer, Greg Gorman, shares stories behind a star-studded portfolio — from Barbara Streisand to Jimi Hendrix, David Bowie, Michael Jackson, Leonardo DiCaprio, Al Pacino, and so much more. Here, he also talks about the start of his photography career & his new retrospective book 'It's Not About Me' which presents the finest shots of his half-century in Hollywood.

In this episode, we chat with up-and-coming Neo-soul/Future R&B Artist from Manila, Kiana V, about her new single 'Safe Place' from Paradise Rising's mixtape 'semilucent'. She also shares stories on how she pursued her music career; the support from her family and dad — Filipino music icon Gary Valenciano; performing in Singapore; her upcoming EP, and more!

In this episode, we speak with International Showgirl Sensation, Ariana Savalas — resident headliner of Retro-Pop Musical Collective, Postmodern Jukebox. Here, she shares how PMJ was founded; her life during the pandemic; memories from touring Singapore & Malaysia; her famous late father, Telly Savalas; acting on a hit crime drama series; and more!

Fil-Brit breakthrough artist Beabadoobee shares stories on her new album 'Fake It Flowers' & single 'Care'. In this episode, she also reveals how she started her music career - from getting kicked out of school to writing her hit song 'Coffee', her OPM influences, tour stories with The 1975, and how an Instagram handle became her official artist name.

On this episode of Words & Music, we spoke to Airrion Love of The Stylistics - the legendary ’Philly Soul’ group - about his childhood, forming the Stylistics, appearing on Soul Train, Systemic Racism, Juneteenth & how his name Airrion Love came to be.

We speak with Cherie Currie, former Lead Singer of iconic female rock band, 'The Runaways' about her new album 'Blvds of Splendor', her reasons for leaving 'The Runaways' & how she's been rockin' the art of chainsaw carving.

We speak to Jacoby ahead of the 20th anniversary of their first album, ‘Infest’, which brought the massive hit, ‘Last Resort’. Here, Jacoby reveals interesting stories behind Papa Roach's music & evolution, new horror film, next studio album, and craziest tour experience. 'I Stand With My Brothers And Sisters Of Color': Listen as Jacoby also shares his support for the Black community and mental health. Visit our website www.lamcproductions.com & our socials for more interview updates.  ---- About Words & Music ---- Welcome to Words & Music, a series of video chat sessions with artists on Music, Entertainment & more... now turned into a podcast! Created and hosted by LAMC Productions’ Co-Founder, Lauretta Alabons.