MYRNE (Manfred Lim)
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Born | Manfred Lim 10 May 1995 |
Education | St Michael's School, St Andrew's Junior College, Singapore Management University (Bachelor of Social Science) |
Website | http://myrne.co/ |
MYRNE is a Singaporean DJ and producer. The moniker MYRNE is a combination of Manfred’s and his idol’s - David Bryne - names.[1] David Byrne was the main songwriter and lead singer of the American band, Talking Heads. Most notably in 2015, Manfred was signed to the record label Mad Decent, which belongs to Grammy-award-winning producer Diplo.[2] Having used to DJ regularly at a club in Singapore called ‘Vanity’, he now performs on notable local and international stages.[3] He has also collaborated with internal artists such as Hawaiian producer graves and Singaporean artists like Sam Rui and Gentle Bones.
Background
Manfred had started his musical journey with playing the trombone at St Michael’s School, or St Joseph’s Institution Junior today, and taking classical piano lessons. When he was 15, he read the book ‘How Music Works’ by David Byrne which changed his perceptions of music production.[4]
Manfred taught himself how to programme beats on a laptop and honed his skills by dissecting newly released tracks while gathering feedback from his friends on his music. During this period, electronic dance music (EDM) had also started to become popular and he began to explore and compose his own EDM tracks.
By the second year of Junior College, he had close to 10,000 followers on SoundCloud.[5] During his time in St. Andrews Junior College, he also started DJ-ing for chalet parties but eventually moved on to producing his own songs which he played in clubs.[6]
In 2015, Manfred was discovered by Diplo’s record label Mad Decent, when the label’s creative director Paul Devro chanced upon his rendition of ‘To Ü’ on SoundCloud. After working on his five-track EP and sharing it with Diplo, he was formally signed to the label.[7]
Discography
Albums
In 2018, MRYNE collaborated with Singaporean artist Gentle Bones (Joel Tan) to produce an album titled ‘B4NGER PROJECT’.
Album | B4NGER PROJECT | Duration |
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1 | JU1Y | 3:11 |
2 | CRA2Y | 3:34 |
3 | S30UL | 2:50 |
4 | B4NGER | 3:05 |
5 | 5HE DGAF | 3:41 |
6 | 6 | 1:46 |
7 | 7OVE YOU | 3:02 |
8 | HEART8REAK | 2:56 |
9 | 9 | 1:46 |
10 | V0DKA (with Sam Rui) | 3:36 |
In 2015, MYRNE released two albums titled 'Softsins' and 'Supercity EP'.
Album | Softsins | Duration |
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1 | Brand New (Ft. Liz) | 3:28 |
2 | Rainflora (Ft. Jj) | 3:34 |
3 | The Answer (Ft. Elkka) | 3:48 |
4 | Jeune (Ft. Jj) | 3:48 |
5 | The Answer - Instrumental Mix | 3:47 |
Album | Supercity EP | Duration |
1 | Supercity - Original Mix | 4:40 |
2 | Coldstore - Original Mix | 3:23 |
3 | Tzar - Original Mix | 4:41 |
4 | In the Dark (Ft. Ashley Apollodor) - Original Mix | 4:08 |
MYNRE released his second album in titled 'Fifth Estate EP' in 2014.
Album | Fifth Estate EP | Duration |
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1 | Slaves To The 8bit - Original Mix | 3:43 |
2 | The Fjord - Original Mix | 3:25 |
3 | Riots In The Streets - Original Mix | 4:21 |
MYRNE's first album titled 'Revival EP' was released in 2013.
Album | Revival EP | Duration |
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1 | OTC - Original Mix | 4:04 |
2 | Daedalus - Original Mix | 4:47 |
3 | Clockwork Symphony - Original Mix | 5:27 |
Singles
Year | Title | Duration |
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2019 | Call, Call Me (Ft. Sam Rui & Gentle Bones) | 3:47 |
2018 | Another Night (Ft. Nevve) | 3:42 |
2017 | Lyra | 4:46 |
2017 | Confessions (Ft. Cozi Zuehlsdorff) | 4:20 |
2017 | Monarch (Ft. KRANE) | 3:23 |
2017 | Get It All (Ft. Emily Hendrix) | 4:38 |
2017 | Afterdark (Ft. Aviella) | 3:20 |
2017 | Atlars | 3:55 |
2016 | Tiger Blood (with graves) | 3:15 |
2016 | Intermission (Ft. Jj) | 2:56 |
2016 | Someone to Hold | 3:57 |
2016 | Feels Right (with JP8, Yung Fusion) | 3:19 |
2016 | Waking Up (with Airwav) | 3:47 |
2016 | Call Me (with StayLoose) | 3:58 |
2016 | Bones (Ft. Jj) | 4:17 |
2016 | Celestial | 3:46 |
2015 | Silver City (Ft. Linying) | 3:53 |
2015 | Release Me (Ft. Naomi Huth) | 3:01 |
2015 | Superlatives | 3:48 |
2015 | Architect | 3:41 |
2015 | Artisan | 4:10 |
2015 | Asylum - Original Mix | 4:11 |
Collaborations
Year | Title | Duration |
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2018 | Fault (Ft. McCall) | 4:24 |
2017 | B4NGER (Ft Gentle Bones) | 3:05 |
2017 | JU1Y (Ft Gentle Bones) | 3:11 |
Performances
Music festivals
Date | Festival | Organiser | Location |
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25 May 2019 | My Life Every Day USA[9] | LED | Petco Park, USA |
4-7 November 2018 | IT’S THE SHIP 2018[10]
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IT’S THE SHIP | N.A. |
20 July 2018 | Tomorrowland[11]
MYRNE performed along with international artists such as Martin Garrix and Afrojack. |
Tomorrowland | Belgium |
15 June 2018 | Ultra Singapore 2018[12]
MYRNE performed on the Ultra Worldwide Stage for the festival. |
ULTRA | Ultra Park, Singapore |
23-25 March 2018 | ULTRA Music Festival[13]
MYRNE was the first Singaporean DJ to have performed at ULTRA Miami.[14] |
ULTRA | Bayfront Park, Miami |
10 June 2017 | ULTRA Singapore 2017[15]
MYRNE performed at the Live Stage for the music festival. |
ULTRA | Ultra Park, Singapore |
11 September 2016 | ULTRA Singapore 2016[16]
MYRNE performed at the Live Stage for the music festival. |
ULTRA | Ultra Park, Singapore |
17 June 2016 | Hunnu Music Festival[17]
The music festival featured international artists from Japan and Italy as well as Mongolian artists. |
Genco Tour Bureau JSC | Mongolia |
11 June 2016 | Ultra Korea 2016[18]
MYRNE performed at the Underground Stage for the music festival. |
ULTRA | Olympic Stadium Seoul, Korea |
December 2015 | Djakarta Warehouse Project[19]
MYRNE played at the DWP15 x Mad Decent stage. |
ISMAYA LIVE[20] | Jakarta, Indonesia |
Media appearances
Year | Partner / Organisation | Media Appearance |
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2019 | Hublot | MYRNE was the first Singaporean to be listed as Swiss watchmaker Hublot’s ‘friend-of-the-brand’.[21] |
2018 | Singapore Management University | MYRNE was featured on #TalentsOfSMU.[22] |
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Harper’s Bazaar | MYRNE was featured as Harper's Bazaar's Music Icon for September 2017.[23] |
SIDEWALK TALK | MYRNE was interviewed on the YouTube channel SIDEWALK TALK about his music journey and personal life.[24] |
Others
Date of Performance | Event | Organizer | Location |
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20 March 2019 | It’s Electronic Saturday[25] | White Label Records & Bar | Ann Siang House, Singapore |
17 January 2019 | FORMS: KRANE & MYRNE | Forms | QNightClub, Seattle |
1 December 2017 | Asian Vision presents Chase supported by MYRNE with Hong[26] | Zouk Singapore | Zouk, Singapore |
References / Citations
- ↑ Yuen Sin. “SMU student leads double life as breakout DJ rocking electronic music world”. The Straits Times. October 16, 2016. Accessed on 1 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/education/smu-student-rocks-electronic-music-world
- ↑ Anjali Raguraman. "Diplo's label signs on self-taught Singaporean EDM producer". The Straits Times. November 4, 2015. Accessed on 17 July 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/diplos-label-signs-on-self-taught-singaporean-edm-producer
- ↑ Yuen Sin. “SMU student leads double life as breakout DJ rocking electronic music world”. The Straits Times. October 16, 2016. Accessed on 1 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/education/smu-student-rocks-electronic-music-world
- ↑ Yuen Sin. “SMU student leads double life as breakout DJ rocking electronic music world”. The Straits Times. October 16, 2016. Accessed on 1 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/education/smu-student-rocks-electronic-music-world
- ↑ Yuen Sin. “SMU student leads double life as breakout DJ rocking electronic music world”. The Straits Times. October 16, 2016. Accessed on 1 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/education/smu-student-rocks-electronic-music-world
- ↑ Indran P. “MYRNE on Staying Ahead of the Game”. JUICE Singapore. December 8, 2016. Accessed on 1 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://juice.com.sg/myrne-on-staying-ahead-of-the-game/
- ↑ Farhan Shah. “Meet Myrne, The Breakout Singaporean EDM Producer”. Augustman. August 29, 2016. Accessed on 1 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://augustman.com/sg/trending/music/meet-myrne-the-breakout-singaporean-edm-producer/
- ↑ Yuen Sin. “SMU student leads double life as breakout DJ rocking electronic music world”. The Straits Times. October 16, 2016. Accessed on 1 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/education/smu-student-rocks-electronic-music-world
- ↑ “My life every day usa at petco park on may 25 +26”. Eventbrite. Accessed on 2 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/my-life-every-day-usa-tickets-58877290561
- ↑ “IT’S THE SHIP 2018’S LINE UP IS AS ELECTRIFYING AS THEY PROMISED”. MTV Asia. July 6, 2018. Accessed on 1 April 2019. Retrieved from: http://www.mtvasia.com/news/9w557c/its-the-ship-2018s-line-up-is-as-electrifying-as-they-promised
- ↑ Gwee, Karen. “MYRNE to perform at Tomorrowland in Belgium”. Bandwagon. May 4, 2018. Accessed on 1 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/myrne-to-perform-at-tomorrowland-in-belgium
- ↑ “5 ACTS THAT MAKE ULTRA SINGAPORE 2018 UNMISSABLE”. MTV Asia. June 7, 2018. Accessed on 1 April 2019. Retrieved from: http://www.mtvasia.com/news/g6k1tk/5-acts-ultra-singapore-2018-unmissable-dj-snake-rl-grime-gg-magree-nastia-myrne
- ↑ “ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL 2018 PHASE 2 LINEUP HAS BEEN RELEASED, SPECIAL PERFORMANCE NOT LISTED”. Edmsauce. February 25, 2018. Accessed on 1 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.edmsauce.com/2018/02/25/ultra-music-festival-2018-phase-2-lineup-released-special-performance-not-listed/
- ↑ Teo, Sheryl. “The Rise And Rise of MYRNE: The First Singaporean DJ To Perform At ULTRA Miami, Tomorrowland”. PopSpoken. June 6, 2018. Accessed on 1 April 2019. Retrieved from: http://popspoken.com/music/2018/06/the-rise-and-rise-of-myrne
- ↑ Trent Davis. “Sam Rui, Jasmine Sokko and MYRNE join Ultra Singapore 2017 line-up”. JUICE Singapore. May 17, 2017. Accessed on 1 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://juice.com.sg/sam-rui-jasmine-sokko-myrne-join-ultra-singapore-2017-line/
- ↑ “Previous Lineups”. Ultra Singapore. Accessed on 1 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://ultrasingapore.com/previous-lineups/
- ↑ “Hunnu Music Festival 2016”. Xopom. June 7, 2016. Accessed on 1 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://news.xopom.com/131571/
- ↑ “Previous Lineups”. Ultra Korea. Accessed on 1 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://ultrakorea.com/previous-lineups/
- ↑ D.W.P - Djakarta Warehouse Project. “Introducing a new addition to…”. Facebook. Accessed on 1 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/DjakartaWarehouseProject/videos/928698813884575/?v=928698813884575
- ↑ “Djakarta Warehouse Project 2015 Full Lineup”. Concert Kaki. November 13, 2015. Accessed on 1 April 2019. Retrieved from: http://concertkaki.com/djakarta-warehouse-project-2015-full-lineup/
- ↑ Yap, Celine. “DJ Myrne is the first Singaporean to rep Hublot as a friend-of-the-brand”. Esquire Singapore. March 15, 2019. Accessed on 1 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://esquiresg.com/dj-myrne-is-the-first-singaporean-to-rep-hublot-as-a-friend-of-the-brand/
- ↑ Singapore Management University. “#TalentsOfSMU: Manfred Lim aka MYRNE”. YouTube. February 22, 2018. Accessed on 1 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctqUTIzZVBw
- ↑ Harper’s BAZAAR Singapore. “Music Icon: Myrne | September 2017”. YouTube. September 4, 2017. Accessed on 1 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=0HrGdcKswfk
- ↑ SIDEWALK TALK. “MYRNE Interview- singapore military, mad decent, national rowing team”. YouTube. November 8, 2017. Accessed on 1 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOTbKYst3eQ
- ↑ “It’s Electronic Saturday feat. Myrne”. Resident Advisor. Accessed on 1 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.residentadvisor.net/events/1243709
- ↑ “Asian Vision Presents Chace Supported By Myrne With Hong”. Zouk Club. Accessed on 1 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://zoukclub.com/events/011217-zouk/