Producer Jadon Fonka is back after a few months with this all new single through Shaked Recordings. We think this one makes for a stellar listen! Source
And here’s that much anticipated collaboration by producer iClown & singer Asela Perera. What more can we say except this is a drop of sheer brilliance and get ready to hear Asela Perera like you’ve never heard him before! Source
Colombo’s favorite gig series turns 6 this November and to mark the occasion, team melo will be having an epic gig but that’s not all! They are going to be dropping a special album on the day : Melomorphosis : The Album Launch. Here’s deets
Singer/songwriter Zoya will be coming to the island for a very special workshop and a one off performace at the Sooriya Village and we had to get asking a few questions from her cuz we were too mighty excited! Click here for deets on this workshop which we recommend for those wanting to know the art of modern songwriting and performing.
The 10th of August saw the first ever official YouTube Open Mic event go down at one of the most prestigious hotels in the island – The Shangri-La. It was attended by a diverse bunch Youtubers, from the established to the rising and also, the event saw stellar performances and educational & inspirational talks by various influential youtubers from the community. Part 1 highlights talks... Source
Released on Saturday night, this is rapper Ranoosh’s first Sinhala/English effort and we think this one is a cooler than your average effort. slick rhymes, mad references and funy visuals..this one is a winner! Source
When you think of traditional art forms combined with ritualistic elements from the island (traditional Sinhalese rite of exorcism), the thought could be slightly scary cuz let’s face it, even hearing about it can raise a hair or two due to the way we’ve perceived it with time (thanks grandma!). Gotaimbara Kolama amalgamates all those with a modern twist, humor ...
As the days near to Moving Out (Hikkaduwa) which is an exhibition featuring some stellar sonic art, land art, print art & video installations by artists who are part of the Sura Medura International Artistry Program, we at decibel would like to intro you to the names who are part of this years special one off date in Hikkaduwa. Ladies ...
Singer & performer Kanishka Peiris released a this pretty heart tugging take of Naada’s hit ‘Diyawanna Kumariye’ yesterday. Get subscribing to his all new Youtube channel for more amazing content, coming out in the bear future. Source
Today is the day when the front man of Wagon Park & The Sutra releases his debut Ep ‘And God’ @ a very special gig, and here’s all you need to know from the man himself. I’m excited to announce that I will be releasing my solo debut Ep on my birthday (which is today) and I would like to ...
Here’s an all new epic release by singer & performer Asanka Sahabandu and this one features Melissa Pereira. Packed with the feels and amazing arrangements, this one is made for any day. Source
What This Is .. In the 1990s, the Sri Lankan government’s embargoes on fuel, medicines and food items in the north and east of Sri Lanka in an effort to frustrate the operations of a separatist militant group known as the Tamil Tigers reached their peak. In the face of dearth and hardship, the locals resorted to increasingly inventive ways ...
And its the kinda trap you would get caught with. This collaboration with Savagez is a work of sonic Trap art and we think they are onto something new here. Redefining the genre with a darker approach, we dig!
To celebrate 3 years of great music & creativity, the label threw a very special party @ Shamrock, complete with the ambiance & artwork you’d only find at a Jambutek gathering. Here’s a few moments from the night Alexxo Geve Sunara Asvajit Pawas Our apologies for not being able to capture moments from everybody’s sets / if you’d like to ...
Here’s a pretty interesting take of a song released 8 years ago by J Boog. We love this collaboration by rapper Melissa Stephen and the front man of OIC & Drummer of the Sinhala Alt band – Local. Source
The team that’s also the band Durga is the kickstarter of a new gig series in Colombo called ‘The Chillum Sessions’ and their first edition which was held at the rooftop of Metropolitan Bar & Restaurant was nothing short of good acoustic music and good times. Here’s a few moments. Kicking off the show was Jayanga Followed by Tharani who ...
Sadara Bandara is no stranger to the indie Sinhala scene in Lanka. Having has released his first single ‘Battle For Rights’ back in 2017, this singer dropped his newest during the weekend and we think ‘Poddiye’ makes for some amazing listening material. Click here to check out the video Source
Singer Chanuka Mora has been churning quite a few songs during this mad lock down period and we are lovin what we hear. Here’s a different single from this 20 something year old – ‘Yaka Natanne’. Source
