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An emotional review of an unplanned journey that you never wanted to end. Mew Singapore Tuesday, November 18, 2025 – Esplanade – Theaters on the Bay by Dita Rachma Photos by Ann Seojin ( annopano.com ) The Journey to Singapore: Tears, Air Conditioning, and a Reality That Was Starting to Feel Creepy The trip to […]

November 12, 2025 – Zepp Kuala Lumpur by Dita Rachma Photos by Martinus Munindra (IG @martinusmunindra) Mew’s return to Malaysia after their last show in 2017 at Urbanscapes (KL Live) felt like a long-awaited homecoming for Frengers across Southeast Asia. Eight years is no small gap, and you could really feel the anticipation building even

Lalala Festival, August 23, 2025 – JIExpo Kemayoran by Dita Rachma Photos by Dani Jakarta’s night had completely settled in, but the atmosphere at JIExpo felt like a dreamscape – where nostalgia, sorrow, and awe intertwined. As the opening notes of Introducing Palace Players filled the air, the crowd erupted in cheers. Mew, the Danish

Helsinki, Finland (December 7, 2017) When Mew announced their Scandinavian tour, they took the geography of Scandinavia pretty seriously as initially Finland didn’t have a tour date. As Mew are known to be big fans of Finland, this was a bit of a shock at first. In 2014 Mew played their first show after Johan

Perth, WA, Australia (September 13, 2017) Hidden away in one of the most isolated cities in the world meanders a handful of creatures known as Frengers. Wandering the landscape of Mewstralia, these Frengers have listened to Mew’s otherworldly sounds for some decades, their hearts and minds fluttering to the sounds of their ephemeral orchestration. For

Melbourne, VIC, Australia (September 12, 2017) Leading up to the show tonight, there was something that just didn’t sit right with me. Against all odds we managed to give Mew a warm enough reception the first time around to warrant a second tour of Australia, but the feeling wasn’t like last time. And that is

Sydney, NSW, Australia (September 11, 2017) It’s 9:30pm on a Monday night. The Manning Bar, a long-serving venue in the midst of Sydney University, has a small gathering of people milling about its general vicinity. The crowd barrier has been removed, leaving attendees taking up the space left by its absence. Sun Kil Moon’s Common

Brisbane, QLD, Australia (September 10, 2017) It is the kind of anxiety that feels heavy, like a coat that’s too big and scratchy when the air is suddenly very hot. I’m late for doors and slip inside the venue after riding in the car with my brother from my apartment in Red Hill. It is

Los Angeles, CA, USA (August 26, 2017) I like to believe that I live my life as unapologetically honest as possible. As I write this review, I find it hard to wrap my head around a beginning; so I guess we can just start off with when I saw Mew two years ago in Los

Denver, CO, USA (August 15, 2017) Mew is something more than a favorite band to me. Mew was the soundtrack during some of my most influential, chaotic, and life changing years. I listen to Mew and I feel nostalgic, happy, and sad all at once. I have more Mew plays in Apple Music then any