ZIRCON GOV. PAWN STARZ

amp3 , originally uploaded by yeow . Good News: You can download NAG NAG NAG on www.cokeamp3.com.sg Bad News: You have to buy Coke.

electro1 , originally uploaded by yeow . Hi Electrolites I will be spinning electro tunes as The Black Babou this coming wednesday at Cocco Latte from 10 onwards. Hope you can join me there. Please forward to all electro fanatics. 1 for 1 from midnight to one Free flow for ladies downstairs Yeow aka ZZ aka APE alec empire -silent6 -megatron on banana milkshake -terroristkriss -velfarre -promonium acid -kira -tele-chips -equatronic -blue states -gabbatron -peace orchestra -paradoxx -black helikopter -telepopmusik -nic endo -syntax -musikatron -thievery coperation -catatonia -shizuo -sneaker pimps -denali -unitus -add battery -mazzy star -acid anema -hungry lucy -freezepop -technoir -audio candy pop -wired pilot -voltini -KO3P Party -web -unkle -sigur ros -ladytron -aphex twin -lamb -zero 7 -garbage -our days are not alone -worlds collide -komputer -chicks on speed -burning youth -pink noise -static sound -eye/sight/electron -ronettes,the -saparation -sky came falling -shorebre

Zircon4 , originally uploaded by yeow . Finally discovered how to post poctures onto the blog. dumb getting dummer...

PRESS RELEASE WKRZ DJs don't just play music, they make music as well. Getting out of their radio studios and into the recording studios, 3 WKRZ DJs have been producing songs with various local talents. Not straying too far from the music that the station already plays, the DJs themselves have been hard at work, dabbling in electronic music to further fulfil their core audience of techno and trance addicts. Jason Chow, AVP/music director of WKRZ, is also one-third of the commercial dance and techno wizards, The Usual Suspects. Apart from steering the creative direction of the band, the man has provided the vocals on tracks like "Come on over", 'Is it too late" and "Black Man Ray", all of which appear on their debut album. KS Lee, Creative Producer/Presenter at WKRZ has also recently teamed up The Usual Suspects to record a trance/dance update of "Pure" which was originally a hit for Lightning Seeds circa 1990. The response for these tra

Zircon Gov Pawn Starz are Singapore's premier art-punk/electro-enfant-terrorists. They are called Sue Sue Law, X'Ho and Yeow. These may be common names in Singapore, so ignore any inferred glamour.Their album has Chicks on Speed and peter christopherson on it. You can dance to them. They look a bit like Sigue Sigue Sputnik, but good. This all might not have worked. They kind of pull it off.

Hi Everyone, Spoon will be having the private screening and wrap party for our first step into film making with "Bubblegum, Bj's and Bartop Dancing" Synopsis: A mockumentary lampooning the state of affairs in this brave new Lion City world and its often-humorous polarities and absurdities. Bartop dancing has just been legalised along with a nod for 24 hour-partying. A man arrested for oral sex arouses national debate on the criminality of the act. What about bubblegum? A media frenzy ensues as the nation ponders bubblegum, blow jobs and bartop dancing. See www.noodlem.com for more information Details: Saturday, 14th August 2004 9pm till late (Screening at 10:30pm)   Ant Design Bar/Gallery 21 Tanjong Pagar Road #02-01/02 Singapore 088444 This is a private party for all involved with the film and like minded friends. We'll be having a lineup of DJs spinning the night away from 11:30 till late. DJ Spencer Silent Mike DJ Lush DJ Frost Sous

Hi fellow Aging Youths, We have just uploaded a new issue of our e-zine, our National Day special edition. This is a big issue by our standards. We've got interviews with The Observatory and Lunarin . We've got 2 mp3s to be downloaded. We've got a promo tie-in with Velvet Joint , a newly set-up jamming studio. We've got more reviews than usual. We celebrate National Day just like the rest of the nation: bigger, louder and better (the last point is purely subjective, we must add)... on a shoe-string budget. www.agingyouth.com Oh yeah, by the way, Happy National Day. Love, Aging Youth Productions

ELECTRO-A-GO-GO FEAT. DJ Bee Futon (UK/Bangkok) Cocco Latte, 14 Jul 04 Cocco Latte’s very first electro party! DJ Laurindo warms up the dance floor from 10p.m. to 12m.n. DJ Bee Futon will spin a 3 hour eclectic electro set from midnight till 3a.m. Uk born Bee Futon spent most of his teenage years in London. He worked with several bands in the UK including the Charles Manson infatuated ‘Getting The Fear’ and Psychic TV. He then moved to New York and worked in the Limelight at ‘Party Monster’ Michael Alig’s Disco 2,000. His next stop was Bangkok, which he rocked for 7 years with his own Radio show. More recently he formed REHAB which was one of Bangkok Ministry of Sound's most talked about nights and is now a monthly night at Bed SupperClub. He is also a member of the electro outfit Futon, who are now being played in clubs worldwide -from London’s Nag Nag Nag to Tokyo’s Vanity. Bee spins an eclectic electro set… from faves like felix Da Housecat and Tiga to new na

Two funny things! You are featured in Singapore Airlines Magazine this month as one of the 39 highlights of Singapore!! And guess what, your number is 27 – how funny as X is forever 27! I kept a copy of the magazine from my flight last night back to Singapore! And….. your Album is available in KL at Times Square in a shop which sells Pirate copies!! How bout that!

AIRCON GOV.PAWN STARTZ : Say what you want about Singapore. Say it's a nanny state or Disneyland with the death penalty or that it reminds you of a gigantic, sterile airport where you might get caned if caught chewing gum. Say all those things about our tiny yet affluent neighbour but take comfort in one fact: Zircon Gov.Pawn Starz is here to shake it up a bit! Full article in the Bangkok Post.

http://pdf.todayonline.com/pdf_open.asp?id=1907LTL012 http://www.todayonline.com/articles/22603.asp A pattern that leads to inevitable hikes ... The masses are resigned to this 'natural order of things' THE same symphonic pattern emerges. First, the prelude, with the local media heralding a slew of statistics announcing the arrival of better economic times. Then, a premature suggestion to restore the ministers' and top civil servants' pay cuts, which was greeted with unpopular feedback by many who felt that the economic upturn benefits have yet to filter down the masses. The main theme comes into play with miscellaneous school fees and town councils' service and conservancy charges going up. This will inevitably lead to more government and quasi-government bodies following suit. The crescendo builds up as everybody scrambles to raise charges, taking the cue and green light from the early birds who first up their fees. The finale end

Found this. Not sure what it says has a picture of the concert at the Esplanade from the back.

Newly launched site about music and live gigs. Chekkit chekkit .

all right, i'm lazy, y'all... so i'll just give the link here.. no point lah, anyway - retype everything. Oh, and if anybody is interested in more satire... feel free to visit my comedy blog at http://i-am-a-comedian.blogspot.com/ :) Give me your comments!!!

Its under videos and you need real player.

Zircon Gov. Pawn Starz - Follywood Here’s an interesting one from the local pool of talent. Honestly, it’s not too bloody bad. This is the latest incarnation of Zircon Lounge, Singapore’s first-ever new wave band. It’s uncertain how much of the irony of new wave they get — their slogan, “the greatest band you don’t know you need,” does suggest some self-regard — but if anyone in Singapore’s ever going to get it, these guys will. The music is ‘80s electro. Never mind, though: ultimately the question is, is it danceable? And the answer is yes, in that electro way.

PRELUDE TO A KISS ‘a night of chilled electro for nu romantics’ Chris Ho & Zaidi Saturday 19 June 2004 at SoundBar Kiss Kiss. Chris Ho and Zaidi are back! After a superb performance in last month’s kiss-off, these two DJs return to give you another night of electro-shock therapy at Soundbar. The whole world should know who Chris Ho is by now. His rock/punk/electroclash album with Zircon Gov. Pawn Starz ‘Follywood’ has been making headlines all over Singapore, and looks set to take the music world by storm! And let’s not forget Zaidi, the fresh face that can launch a thousand ships, and he’s talented on the decks as well! Gear up for another night of electro and a twisted ride into the magical mystery tour, with Chris Ho and Zaidi in the driving seat! Kiss Kiss

from http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Sg_Review/message/1217: *Note: I enclose the relevant urls and pointers for the stories and press release here... ST report on 29 June 2004 - Workers stage sit-in at Indian embassy (printer-friendly (*and non-subscriber friendly) link here ) MOM press release 22 June 2004 here (html), or here (pdf). ---------- From: (Mr) Law Sin Ling 30 June 2004 Singapore Review What a vast difference a week makes. The press release from the Singapore Ministry of Manpower (MOM) on the 22 June 2004 was swelling with positive optimism (see footnote 1) that the Ministry was easing towards a peaceful and acceptable resolution to the salary claims of 440 foreign workers owed in arrears by their employer, Wan Soon Construction Private Limited. But what an immense difference a week makes. Something apparently went abominably wrong in the course of 7 days which ultimately precipitated a mobilisation of over 200 discontented workers at the Indian

Could Idol have gotten it wrong? According to the Yahoo! Singapore Poll, Singaporeans demonstrated a strong preference for Glenn Ong to join the judging panel in the upcoming Singapore Idol. Some 30% of respondents choose him as a good option for the talent programme. But the radio shock jock didn't make it to the roster! Comedian actor Kumar and singer Kit Chan were also strongly favoured. This was Yahoo! Singapore's most popular poll to date with over 15,000 respondents in just seven days. Perhaps there is time to reconsider? Who would be a good Singapore Idol judge? 15013 votes total 30% 4560 votes: Glenn Ong  4% 639 votes: X'Ho (Chris Ho) 16% 2532 votes: Kumar  4% 644 votes: Sheikh Haikel 14% 2233 votes: Kit Chan  2% 367 votes: Joe Augustin 13% 2045 votes: The Flying Dutchman  1% 279 votes: Suzanne Walker 9% 1430 votes: Jacintha Abisheganaden  1% 284 votes: Rod Monteiro *The poll ran on Yahoo! Singapore from 1 to 6 June 2004.  

written by X'Ho (one third of ZGPS) and oh look!! it has the words "Pawn Star" in the title... Maverick Proposal #23: Originals (Or, Look Who's Not A Pawn Star!) ps. in case you can't get the correct article (cos a new X'Ho file has been written), try http://www.bigo.com.sg/archive/ARxhofiles/ARxhomay04.html instead (currently not working cos it hasn't been archived yet).

Dudes, some really great shots by our very own talent Lurgee. www.relaklah.com/gallery/flipside Check it out!

May 29, 2004 Esplanade Theatre Backstage Singapore High fashion was the order of the day as -- arguably the best two bands from Singapore right now -- Tiramisu and Zircon Gov. Pawn Starz's appetite for flamboyance ruled the gig with low fashion. Like models, both bands strutted out on stage dressed up from sublime kitsch to lo-fi chic. The colors were a dizzy garish and became irresistibly sexy when married to the charged up music both bands discharged. This was refined irony at its best. Tiramisu opened the show with their raunchy rock n roll that swaggered like Ziggy Stardust, have the sneer that punk rock lost and have more fun than Andy Bell (Erasure) in leotards. The band was led out all in full splendor by their dancer, performance artist/actor Dovan Ong who twinkle-toed around in a pink costume with butterfly wings. Bassist Noor Azlan was in a Shazam superhero outfit, guitarist Jeremy Sharma in Karate Kid red and guitarist Keith Su was styled as a modern Mongolian wa

hey, so if i want to label this track in my mp3 collection, i should label it as "Singapore Fucker (Futon Remix)"? sorry, but i'm a schtickler for details. Yeah Track 12 Singapore F***ker (Futon Remix) and thanks for the true confessions page. You rock!

heyy, heyy, heyy!!! i admit i'm a "late" guy, but, anyway... saw this interview in the 210th issue of "I-S Magazine" (Friday May 21 - June 3 2004)... paiinfully typed out ok - so thank me, fellow fans and friends (and suesue???)... lol... p. 26 Suzanne Walker comes clean - by Terry Ong Watch out: anarchic electro-punk-rock music outfit Zircon Gov Pawn Star--comprising singer-songwriter X'Ho, guitarist Yeow and vocalist-exhibitionist Suzanne Walker a.k.a. Sue-Sue Law--is performing alongside local band Tiramisu at Esplanade--Theatres on the Bay on May 29.     After letting it rip with outstanding live performances at Bar None and Zouk, Zircon promises more of the same for their third live gig. Following their outrageous stage antics and even more outrageous press exposure, I-S gets into the spirit of things with a quickie with Suzanne Walker, as she spills the beans on over-exposure, wardrobe malfunctions and breaking the law. What's t

hi Y, thanks for the swift reply... good album there... a pity I had to post anonymously cos I got no acct here. btw, any chance of re-releasing the earlier Zircon album on CD? VW can be arranged to be put on CD. What's your email & name?

was thinking if there is an 'honest mistake' with your sticker label on the cover when it says there are 12 tracks in Follywood but the listing on the back cover has only 11 tracks. really surprised to hear a 'hidden track' after track 11 when I played the CD. mind telling what is the title for this 'hidden track'? love it love it love it... No that was a surprise track! You found it. It's a Futon Remix called SIngapore F**ker! Our only honest mistake is that we did a typo on the cover!

sing me a sad song Male 18 years old VISALIA, CALIFORNIA United States hey you guys! i just listened to those songs on your profile. really really good, i liked it alot! have any others? So Effin' Metal Female 21 years old savannah, GEORGIA United States i like your tracks.

Esplanade Crew - Backstage, on Stage and Management - Kim Seng, Tamares, Carl, Cheng Heng ZGPS Management - Andrea, Peter, Geoffrey, Sarah ZGPS Team - Jason & Dewi - Barry & Lai Chan - Steve, Kalid & Silver - David - Melvyn, Patricia, Joe, Patrick Film Crew - Kevin and team. cheers. ZGPS Audience and die-hard fans - Respect and thanks for eating Durian!

in case, blogspot decides to give u problems with the redirection... - click on the link (see subject) instead...

Hello.... Check us out on myspace.com You cancheck out four of our tunes and download some. www.myspace.com/pawnstarz Enjoy!

THE ZIRCON GOV. PAWN STARZ ARE NOW UNOFFICIALLY, GOVERNMENT APPROVED. AFTER THE LAUNCH OF THE NEW ALBUM FOLLYWOOD, WHERE ELSE CAN THEY GO BUT TO THE TEMPLE PINNACLE OF THE ARTS, THEATRE BACKSTAGE AT THE ESPLANADE. FORGET FUDDY DUDDY ARTSY FARTSY MUMMIES AND DADDIES. THIS IS STRICTLY FOR NATION BUILDING. FORTUNATELY DUE TO GROSS CONSUMERISM AND MATERIALISM, ZGPS IS ALSO A NON-PROFIT CHARITY. WE THEREFORE BEG AND PLEA WITH YOU TO PROVIDE YOUR DONATIONS AT SISTIC OR THE ESPLANADE BOX OFFICE. YOUR DONATION WILL GO A LONG WAY AS YOU SIP ON YOUR LEGAL DOSE OF ALCOHOL AND PAY FOR YEOW’S NEW BMW, SUE-SUE LAW’S RE-EDUCATION IN PUBLICITY AND X’HO’S SCOOTER-UPGRADING PROGRAMME. GO GET THE TICKETS AT 20 BUCKS A POP SO YOU CAN GET THE MONKEYS OFF OUR BACKS! A PEEP SHOW IN OUR VERY OWN DURIAN! IF YOU ARE BROKE, PAWN SOMETHING! ZGPS & TIRAMISU, 29 MAY 2004, THEATRE BACKSTAGE AT THE ESPLANADE, 9 PM. 16 AND ABOVE ONLY. ONE NIGHT ONLY.

Singaporean Punk Rock Group Releases Rebellious Debut Album Zircon Gov. Pawn Starz, the threesome formerly known as Zircon Lounge, recently released their debut album Follywood. Reviews have interpreted the album’s explicit lyrics and risqué content as an attempt to rebel againstSingapore’s restrictive government and loosen up the conservative population. The album is a combination of punk-rock music and anti-establishment sentiments. In songs like "Media Whore" the group attacks pop-stars in Singapore as people that cater to the mainstream without having a mind of their own. This is a gutsy album that parodies the Singaporean national crest on the front cover and flaunts the phrase, “Nu-school f*cker, Singapore f*cker!”

Thanks for the mention: This weekend: Herstory Simply Androgyny womyn's party at Mox (28/5, more info), X Ho's Zircon Gov Pawn Starz play the Esplanade (29/5, S$20 through Sistic). That's it. I'm off for a few days for a sordid weekend getaway! Back in four days. 12:10 AM | 2 Comments

Audioreload is a free online community dedicated to all the musicians in and around Singapore. Share your music, passion and inspiration through Audioreload. Upcoming Gigs · Sat, 29 May 2004Tiramisu and Zircon Gov. Pawn Starz

Media Whore 140  Nag Nag Nag | Eastward Collective's Pop Tart Mix 120  Drop the Attitude, Fucker 93  Mouthless Fish 57  Nightmare (On 8 and 5) 41  Digit Nation | Guerilla Collective Remix 24  Mouthless Fish | Case's Sour Jock Remix 19  Digit Nation | Ashidiq Kiat's Guerilla Remix 5  Drop the Attitude, Dude | Radio Version 5  Drop the Attitude, Fucker | Futon Fukkerz Remix 5 

i suppose this has something to do with ZGPS - cos it's got something to do with gahment - but hey! who knows?? if this is too "OT" (out-of-topic) already, let me know... otherwise, enjoy, guys... ps. i love music and humour, so... dont be surprised... Have fun!!!

DJ Jeff answers...cheers mate and we promise to TELL IT LIKE IT IS! Also, we will have a small shop at the Esplanade on the 29th to sell our wares. Also the Esplanade Shop sells our CD's. Cheers! well, u can call me 'anonymous' :), or 'enigma' - or whatever... anyway, sorry lah, but i could have sworn that i posted up some comment late last night (or early this morning, depending on how you look at it), but when i saw it again this morn in the office... it was like, gone... I really dunno what happened, but i will give u guys the benefit of the doubt. Maybe the blogger system somehow just dropped it (and if nothing has changed recently, if anybody deletes a comment.., the comment should still be there - except with a "This post has been removed by a blog administrator." - so i guess it's probably just some error on my part - sorry...) > u wanted me to contact u - so here i am. > > the name's Jeffrey - but u can call me 'd

Hello Fellow Pawnographers Just go a really nice T-shirt design from X. It looks very primary school gym class type t-shirt. An anonymous person wrote that we self-sensor what he/she wrote, never! What's your name?Your invited to our blog. yeow@dstudio1.com

Hello Pawnographers We will have a ZGPS Booth selling our POSTERS FOLLYWOOD CDS NEW COLOUR ZGPS T-SHIRTS BUNDLE OF CD, POSTER & T-SHIRT YEOW THIS GENERATION CDS YEOW THIS GENERATION T-SHIRTS There will also be an autograph session after the show. Still sorting out the venue but will keep you informed. See you there!

Dear Blogger 1. Come for the gig 2. Can drink 3. Can smoke 4. Go home and X Y

Dear Pawn Starz, I have an enquiry to make. During the performance this coming Saturday, I'm aware that there'd be a drink tagged to the cover. However, this question burns inside me and has been running through my mind for a couple of days. The venue inside can smoke one or not ar? If not, like that, "Don't smoke, don't take drugs. Stay at home and just fuck". Korr-lect or not? Yours sincerely (nicotine-addicted), Lounge Lizard

ZAI MOVIE From what I know, Zai's movie is not available on the net. Will check with him. T-SHIRTS X should be back from Bangkok this week so will check with him. ZGPS AT DURIAN Looks like People buy their tickets at the last minute in Singapore. If your one of them, go buy them now. The space is limited to 400.

Our name has been showing up in an article. I can't read Korean! Does anyone know what the artile means? Please help...Is it the Zai Kuning Entry?Zai where are you? http:// www.piff.or.kr/essay_view.asp?idx=6&n_code=ESSAY&gotopage=1&db_name=&u_board_essay&ENG=&column=&searchString=

So, who is getting excited about next week? (Waves hands) I AM!

Thanks for this...pix and all. http://www.bedroomjocks.com/

ZIRCON GOV. PAWN STARZ - consists of X'Ho, Suzanne Walker and Yeow. I caught them last April 24, 2004 at Zouk. As i've mentioned earlier, Suzanne was more of screaming her lungs out and she did look horrible in that bikini and greenish hola strings on her hip. But still, i adored because i knew her as elegant, sweet DJ and seeing her live like that made me smiled widely. She sounded better on the CD itself. I could have punch myself to coma because, why in the world didn't i snap X'ho's picture? What is the use of my Nokia 6600? Probably i was too lazy to be down there. Plus the crowd ain't moving. The music is my genre of music. The front cover of the album has Singapore's logo. It is a anti-gov kinda of crap, which i like. i give 4 thumbs to it! Yeah yeah, i like weird people. Like Najib Ali, X'ho, Glenn Ong, Shirley Manson and Suzanne Walker. I find that they are the most 'best' people to admire, adore, role-model and oogle at. Wh

It's one of those moments that make you feel a bit old. For some reason, the stupid and thoroughly fun Midwestern music of my youth (Wax Trax bands such as Ministry, the Revolting Cocks, and the Thrill Kill Kult) has hit Singapore. Sort of. Zircon Gov. Pawn Starz is a threesome of self-confessed "media whores" who make bad music and good t-shirts. They also have tried to adopt a vaguely radical, anti-government position. In an ironic, post-political sort of way. Their new album, Follywood, was released in April. # joshua, Friday, April 30, 2004

Zircon Gov. Pawn Starz is really great! Follywood is here to stay! Name : Sin-Sin Kin Country : S'pore E-mail : nil Url : nil Post Date : Apr 27,2004

Keep on talking... Cheers. Here's a taste.... http://www.frontallabs.com/nfrontal/web/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1580 Top 5 highlights of the night: 1.)Don't smoke.Don't take drugs.Stay at home.Just fuck. (Dedicated to the Singapore's Baby-Making campaign) 2.)Suzanne Walker looks great in briefs. 3.)Chris Ho has Robin up his arse. 4.)The guitarist looks better with Aerosmith. 5.)Do you call their songs music? Respect The Past

Thanks man! Click on Header to link to site or here.. http://www.danceandsoul.com/articles/xho_files/may_2004.html

We have been featured on a playlist on Thai Radio. Can't really read thai so need mr X to get back to tell us what it all means! On Saturday 01/05/04 2nd hour 08. ZIRCON GOV. PAWN STARZ ZIRCON GOV. PAWN STARZ (feat. CHICK ON SPEED ) SINGAPORE 08.

After an overdose of politics, ZGPS still believes that it is well worth the team effort. Singapore X (Unplugged) Headhunter Media whore I need a freak X machine Drop the attitude Nag Nag Nag I wanna be your dog (Unplugged) I wanna be your dog Just X Burn your rainbow Kick it (1+2) Nightmare Enough said, this set will blow your mind. Check out Zouk photos at Lomo site. www.lomographyasia.com Click on LAUNCH PARTY. Respect.

Good morning. Yeah, read your blog. Huh? Jeremy? Don't quite know him, last name? It seems things are hotting up. The pix from lomo are out, we definately look like rock stars... all in all something to experience. Have to learn how to some a bit more (note to myself). Getting these film offers, what should we do, we need to meet to discuss. Busy, but maybe Saturday can? Do you have new ideas for the set? How can we make the next gig a blowout! Sales of tickets need to be boosted. http://www.lomographyasia.com/lomography/galleries/gallery.php?GalleryId=17223

on 1/5/04 3:12 PM, LuRgEE at lurgee@pacific.net.sg wrote: Hi Yeow, maybe for the next gig. if you guys don't mind, i won't mind too. cheers, aloysius Sure, If your nice and take glam shots of us. Requirements 1. We don't look like slimming ad candidates 2. We are not doing obscene acts or contact sports 3. We have beautiful, flawless, airbrushed skin Next gig, Esplanade 29 May. Get a press pass from yeow@dstudio1.com 20 bucks a pop with free drink.

What's A Gov.Pawn Star? The answers are here... http:// www.bigo.com.sg/thisweek/xhofiles.html

on 1/5/04 2:56 AM, Willy Tan at wtans@singnet.com.sg wrote: Hi, I have a few questions if you are free to answer them... 1) What sound module are you using for the live gigs? Usually, I'm standing too far away from the stage to catch it. We use DJ Traktor to payback the tracks and I play the Yamaha DJX and guitars on top of that. 2) Are you using any software, like ProTools or Project 5 to create the songs? I'm trying to dabble in some recording software but usually, I can't really control it well. : ( We use all kinds of software, my favourite one now is Reason , but I use to use Studio Vision and I'm now getting into Logic . Protools is used later for more the recording of vocals, live instruments and for the final mixdown. 3) Who are those cute chicks you got to promote your CD at Zouk? :P Actually I don't knwo their names but will check with Arief from Boston&Billmann (our management company). Nice outfits huh? Peace. Thks!

My fellow Pawnographers Just back from the Esplanade . Damn awesome backstage man! Really, it will be a night to remember. We are going to have a huge reverse projection screen. Will talk to X'ho about the set. Got to make it intimate yet rocking. My brain is working. Appologies for misquoting people...sorry, I do make mistakes. Last night we had a funny interview with Indulge . The best question of the night was: If you were a dessert what would you be and why? I couldn't even answer it! Your poor old PawnStarz is never always witty you know! I pawn myself too much. Donations to ZGPS please. To set the record straight, anyone who wants to BLOG with us please email me at yeow@dstudio1.com

To Sat's best walker winner.... I wanted to tell you this that night but there was this and that, this and that to do and I'd to pee big time as well. I loved what you did with your eyes, the massive kohl look. THis is what I'd ask Dewi our wonder make up woman to do me up like in our next gig at the Esplanade; a la Zircon way!!!!!!!!!

Media Law exam tomorrow. Wish me luck.

Hey everyone. Nice to be here. Anyhow, give me a few days to give you guys a decent post, and perhaps a blogger layout. =)

Hello All Anyone got a nice template for this Blog? To cheap to get server space.Its thursday. I have got to go down to the Esplanade for a technical meeting tomorrow. The show location sounds interesting, but there might not be a video wall. The sound will be definately better than Zouk . Welcome Shaun to our Blog...

Just found our first album on sale. The price range really varies! Just goes to show how much people value us. www.musicstack.com Zircon Lounge & Chris Ho, Regal Vigor 1983,uk,insert,VG+/EX LP, $9.00 , Solid Viper USA  Cd-r + Vinyl Combo: Web 1983,uk,insert  EX/VG+ Other   $48.95 , cdBBQ USA   

Ingenue F***ing awesome mate! Cheers. Actually, Sue did not show her breast, just her Princess Tam-Tam bra. The footage was shown at Zouk. So much for accurate reporting... If you have it, pawn it...

Case it baby! I produced this track for a local group called Zircon Gov. Pawn Starz. All my tracks are done on a IBM notebook. Any comments most welcome. Cheers. http://sg.geocities.com/casewoo/audio/fish.mp3 Case __________________ -------------------------------------- http://cas-e.com

The girl that won the red carpet walk says... http://spastikpop.diaryland.com Went to two gigs yesterday. Dharma's punk rock one then the Zircon Gov Pawn Starz one at Zouk. The former was hot and sweat affair, we were baking under the aluminium insulation sheet that lined the roof. Very MTV, ironically i couldn't help thinking Britney - I'm a Slave 4U instead of Blink-(some numerical behind this can't remember as am not really a fan of 90s punk). Anyhow it was getting incredibly hot so we headed down to the chill out room - airconditioned - on the 3rd floor which had a mirror. Of course being the narcissists we are, we spent the better part of the time posing in the mirror and taking digital pictures of our fabulous selves. There was this fantastic little black metal guitar rack and shiai and aaron climbed all over it like whores on heat posing, gritting their teeth like wild animals as i directed and simin shot. Some of the pictures turned out very good. Schmolder!

Lost in Translation? WALAUPUN Janet Jackson tidak diundang untuk mengadakan persembahan Anugerah MTV Asia 2004 (MTVA 04) yang berlangsung di Stadium Tertutup Singapura Sabtu lalu, namun gaya dan aksi adik kepada Raja Pop, Michael Jackson itu tetap kelihatan. [Although Janet Jackson wasn't invited to perform at the MTV Asia Awards 2004 (MAA 04) which was help at the Singapore Indoor Stadium last Saturday, her action as a sister to the King of Pop, Michael Jackson is still apparent >> huh?] Gaya dan aksi Janet sewaktu persembahan bersama Justin Timberlake yang mendedahkan buah dadanya kepada umum pada acara pertandingan American Football Super Bowl di Amerika Syarikat, dapat dilihat menerusi aksi penyanyi tempatan Singapura, Suzanne Walker. [Janet's action during the performance with Justin Timberlake in which she exposed her breasts to the public at the American Football Super Bowl competition in the States was mimic by Singaporean singer, Suzanne Walker]

Good morning... Peanut Butter Jelly Sandwich for breakfast... yes please. Can someone deliver it to me? Significance?...Dunno. Orange Factory thanks. Got some comments from Shaun here goes Hey man, Thanks for dropping by the website, I was marvelled at the site of your name being attached to my comments. Real sorry I couldn't make the gig, I had a ticket, but was on a shoot that finished past midnight. On other matters, I seriously love the album. It's fucking good stuff, and I'm not just giving you lip service. I'm seriously so impressed by you guys that I really want to ask you guys for a favor. Wonder what he wants...The men's briefs that were thrown on stage?

The Five-Steps Peanut Butter Jelly Sandwich Step 1: Take three slices of white bread (we don't need no oaty wholewheat shit) and pound them hardly on the table/floor/whereever you feel comfortable making your sandwich. Step 2: Eat off all the brown sides of the bread. (can I use a knife?) No, this is a stressful task - you might risk stabbing yourself in your ass. Step 3: Spread peanut butter one side of the two slices (leave the other one alone) with your forefinger before licking them clean. (Why?) No food wastage here, mate. Step 4: Now, grab the jelly and play with it by bouncing off from one palm to the other before smacking them flat on the remaining slice of bread - both sides, thank you. Step 5: Combine all slices together and voila, you have Sillypore's Best Peanut Butter Sandwich. *This secret recipe has been passed on from generation to generation. So, please keep this in confidence, yah?

Thanks G... majulah singapura have you guys seen this? love the graphics from the latest email newsletter from lomographic asia. have you seen majulah singapura look so yummy! zircon garmen pawn starz in conjection with soundflash music project. chekkit! # G 21:05 (i wanna make you holler)

Can someone translate this? http://freehost03.websamba.com 18/02/2004 : MTV Asia 2004 hangat. WALAUPUN Janet Jackson tidak diundang untuk mengadakan persembahan Anugerah MTV Asia 2004 (MTVA 04) yang berlangsung di Stadium Tertutup Singapura Sabtu lalu, namun gaya dan aksi adik kepada Raja Pop, Michael Jackson itu tetap kelihatan. Gaya dan aksi Janet sewaktu persembahan bersama Justin Timberlake yang mendedahkan buah dadanya kepada umum pada acara pertandingan American Football Super Bowl di Amerika Syarikat, dapat dilihat menerusi aksi penyanyi tempatan Singapura, Suzanne Walker. Penyanyi kumpulan Zircon Gov.Pawnstarz itu yang juga merupakan penyiar di salah sebuah stesen radio Singapura, sengaja menyelak kemeja-T yang dipakainya dan menampakkan separuh daripada buah dadanya sewaktu melintasi karpet merah. Tindakan Walker yang mencari publisiti murahan itu ternyata tidak digemari oleh peminat tempatan. Aksinya itu mendapat cemuhan daripada peminat yang rata-ratanya ad

Lily says... SCISSOR SISTERS Scissor Sisters (Polydor) The self-titled album is a tight-as-corkscrews, psychedelic romp through the landmarks of pink pop, echoing the monotone of Pet Shop Boys and the magic dust of John's big, fat, rhinestone-studded fun in the same measure. Frontman Jake Shears prims and sulks gorgeously in Laura and flits between praise and disdain in Filthy/Gorgeous. We are sure darling Chris Ho and his new band Zircon Gov. Pawnstarz will be eyeing every little move of this band.

Shaun Koh... I missed out on Zouk last night, damn it. Really wanted to catch The Zircon Gov. Pawn Stars. Oh well. I had cheese prata at River Valley to make up for it, as well as a very kind lift home.

Styra.... thanks... Media Ho'. last night was Zironc Govt Pawn Starz' album launch at Zouk. Follywood. I had such a great time! the music wasnt as loud as it should be, as usual, Zouk's bringing the the volume in da house. Wot's goin on man, patrons gettin old? Anyways, Suzanna Walker aka Sue Sue Law, alone made the trip down to Zouk worthwhile. She's so trashy and funny, droopy and plumpish, and she doesnt fucken care! I LIKE!!!! I like alot alot! She came on wearing sorta like a suede peacoat and short-feather-lace-type-almost-a-skirt thang and then she threw off her coat to reveal a lacey bra top thingy that threatened the crowd with a peek of her breasts and it DID! a few times her nipples popped out and she popped them right back in, flashing a brilliant grin into the crowd, wagging her finger, kinda like going, "oh no you dont." She turned around once and behind her almost-skirt was a huge gap and her gaping ass, buck naked. ahhaha she rock

fan writes... footnote (i couldnt fit this into the post anywhere).. pawnstarz is fronted by x'ho and features tan tiang yeow (ex-zircon lounge, who was featured in the papers n given airtime when he returned from the states.. latest single "my generation", or was it "this generation"?).. and also suzanne walker. ex class 95 dj, ex power 98 dj. din even know she was laid off by the station! but theres a common thread there, how the commercial stations are selling out and becoming even more commercial, dropping djs and shows left right center. x'ho himself got axed from p10 after almost 10 years, if im not wrong, of hip parade. sigh.

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Lennard Ong , thanks, don't have your email ... Zircon Gov. Pawn Starz rocked the house last night at zouk. a house of corpses, might i add as everyone stood static like a gaping mannequin audience as x-ho and gang was rocking all away on stage, as suzanne walker left one question on the minds of most of the males- "wardobe malfunction, please?". Whoever said the Dead Can Dance. There's this magic concotion that i shall introduce to you. Purple Haze. (all in my brain) its fucking tops, tho a tad neutered. try it, its a drink everyone would love. for the whole family, no shitting you.

Good morning Someone commented we should play with more of a “Live” element. Yeah, we should but our 10-piece back-up band are on tour with Ah*Mei. Seriously folks, we make do with our limited resources. Stay tuned folks for a more technically challenging show the next time. How are we going to beat the last performance? Don't really know. Any suggestions? Will surprise you. Peace out.

In no particular order... STRAITS TIMES LIFE! YEOW KAI CHAI... FOUR F***ING STARS MATE! In-your-face prefab spouts Follywood is another brickbat by X'Ho and gang hurled at the face of convention FOLLYWOOD Zircon Gov. Pawn Starz (XY Recordings/Universal) BACK in February, radio DJ-turned-pop dominatrix Suzanne Walker hijacked the MTV Asia Awards with a chest-baring stunt so hilariously sluttish (and yet coyly not baring any nipples), it added real anarchy to a parade of toothy, 'I love-Singapore' popsters. Walker - also known as Sue-Sue Law in her rock-star persona - has ganged up with Singapore's very own punk-monk X'Ho and his former Zircon Lounge partner-in-crime Yeow to form a nu electro trio that takes the mickey out of everything, not least themselves. Which is why Follywood - a glorious spoof of the land of dreams as transposed to Singapore, the 'ultimate land of prefab sprouts' - should be seen as an invaluable entry to th

Another review... Lost in Alienation Zircon@Zouk Sunday, Apr. 25, 2004 Yesterday. Just one of those nights that I've been looking forward to but I end up feeling disappointed (or plain f-up). Highlight of the Day: Zircon Gov. Pawn Starz. Woah. Electrifying! Chris Ho dressed up so "wrong" but yet, sexy. Sue-Sue Law (Suzanne Walker) stripped to her sequinned bra and hula skirt look-alike which showed bits of her bum. Yeow was cool. My favourite Zircon track was their opening performance! Woohoo! I had a good time watching Zircon. And, it was downhill from there.

Finally... Government approved. Flipside : Tiramisu + Zircon Gov. Pawn Starz Singapore When: 29 May 2004 (Sat), 9.00 PM at the Theatre Get on the stage and get high with Singapore's most flamboyant and daring bands for a night of explosive, outrageous fun! Opening act Tiramisu pays tribute to the 80s pop residue with a mini rock opera, complete with its trademark flamboyant costumes, kitsch elements, and live video mixing. Its eclectic brand of funky punk rock, fused with high-energy comedic performance art elements, defies common labelling. Next up, Zircon Gov. Pawn Starz. The first nu-electro group in Singapore has remained true to its vein of alternative electro-clash. Join guitarist Yeow, and singers X'Ho and Sue-Sue Law, as they rock the house with their nu-electro robo-punk music that has been described as "frighteningly good". This is a standing-room only concert, where the audience will be onstage with the bands for the first time. So d

More press darlings... THE NATION . Thank you DJ BEE in Bangkok... THE INSIDE TRACK WITH DJ BEE: Singapore sing Published on Apr 16, 2004 Zircon Gov Pawn Starz bring on the mix from the Lion City Singapore’s nu-electro band Zircon Gov Pawn Starz has released its long-awaited debut album. “Follywood” contains a handful of originals with some intriguing titles, including “Media Whore” and “Mouthless Fish”. There are several guest artists, as well. “Nag Nag Nag” (not the Cabaret Voltaire classic) features Peter Christopherson (ex-Throbbing Gristle) of Coil, “Digit Nation” features Mia, and the band’s signature theme-song, “Zircon Gov Pawn Starz”, features Chicks On Speed. Included are a couple of re-worked covers; The Queers’ “Drop the Attitude F—er” and Motorhead’s “Nightmare (Dreamtime)”. There’s also a hidden track, coming after two minutes of silence at the end of the last track. It was remixed by Bangkok’s very own Futon. “Follywood” is available in Bangkok at DJ S

Sue baby... You did great!! I'm so proud of you! Some of our audience comments for you to savour: Wow!!!You guys are hardcore rebel performer, suzane she's really a daring performer. Was the men's underwear act was on purpose or someone did throw his underwear? Anyway my two favourites is the audience participation song, Just fuck and i need you where the boy come in and do his rap. That's cool! who is that little eminem? I look around the moment you guys start the performance, peoples jaw just drop... he he he. Lots of thought probably running thru the brain. Anyway me, sean and friends had a great time. Hope to see you soon, by the way, any censorship board comment on your cd cover yet? cheers, Amy yes I was there with Lina. Was sick so I left at about 12. It was fabulous. Telling it like it is, c'est chique! Wanted to buy the CD, but they didn't sell them outside yet. Can I buy off you, or which store? What was the public reaction? Kat H

My nose is dripping and I'm falling ill. What the hell did I do on stage???? Have to head to Zouk today to pick up the pieces of Saturday's gig. Thank you Chris Kong for getting everyone pumped to do suesuelaw on the red carpet. Yeah... do the suesuelaw and say suesuelaw!!!!!!

It's monday morning, yawn, need to recharge. The ZOUK experence was fun. Still got scolding from the Zouk bouncer for taking out a jug of water. They are so kiasu here. X, the star is of course me, the X is you. Don't you have enough groupies already... Well done guys, now got to check out record sales. Someone said they wanted to buy an album but couldn't get it at the front door. Now back to the grunge of daily life in the studio upgrading software. Boring!!!Building my Pop Career. Good review from MTV... see below...thanks again Joe Ng www.mtvasia.com/review/cd/c20040423001124.html

ZGPS APPRECIATES... 24 APRIL 2004 FOLLYWOOD LAUNCH Thank you one and all who came down, walked across the red carpet, flashed their tits, acted silly, gazed in awe at Sue-Sue Law's costume and shocked by X'Ho's megaphonic vocals. Lomographed and digtally flashed themselves. It was a fun night had by all. The sound system cracked, the music played super-loud,explatives and swearing were then norm on stage. Thank you all for being there, and taking us seriously... Randolf - Fann of the year!! FFurious Crew, Melvyn, Little and Alex - You guys could make press darlings of ants. Zai - You love film and film loves you Jason - Your dedication to sound and good vibes rule. Respect goes out to you...you the backbone of amazing sound. Dewi - You makeup keeps getting more exprimental. Thanks so much. Barry - You make style look easy B&B crew - You rock. managing a bunch of freaks.. Geoff your muscles get bigger and so does your hard work, Andrea your smile get

The diary that nobody reads...feels like I'm writing to myself. Anyway, the set list is done and we have been rehersing like mad. Confident that we will pull together a great show. Hopefully the video graphics will happen. Just what Singapore needs: an alternative to mainstream boring! SET LIST FOR ZOUK 24 APR 04 White Noise (intro) ZGPS Drop the attitude, Sucka Media Whore I need a Freak Fuck machine Just Fuck Digit Nation Nag Nag Nag Burn your rainbow I wanna be your dog Nightmare Drop the attutude (remix) * Kick it (encore) For all those that need invites. Come to Zouk before 10 and I will be there passing them out!!!

Yo People! Just saw the article in Life! ,I like. We're all Media Whores anyway! What is going on? Well, apart from not rehersing, I need to get technical issues out of the way, like my video software. Using this programme called Flomotion 2.0 but to cheapskate to buy it. Man, is the album out in the stores? I wonder. Can someone go and check? Too many party nights. Was at Mambo Jumbo (a sorry state of things). Peace and love...go buy the album....

Got our launch party invites today! They look fab! Now who should I give them too? Can't paste a stamp on it, so have to give them out by hand! Yeah, I think we're good to go. I like the new songs and we're definately more together. In the invite it says debut album. Really, o yah, the one we did 20 years ago doesn't count! (in the republic's collective memory) Anyway...the 24th is 10 days away...

Man... it's good friday and I'm stuck in the office doing mailing lists...sux...Pr is a full time job man. Trying to do a remix for MEDIA WHORE. Just wondering what the key is. Also going ring tone crazy producing songs that come out of General Midi. The sounds don't do justice to the songs. Just read that SEAL bought a house in Whistler. Anyone know him? I need a ski vacation...PEACE. 15 days to ZOUK...

Morning all... Welcome Mr Ho to the diary. Are we meeting today for our rehersal? If so, all of you can show up at 3. Sue, where are you? Please join us... Yeh, great that we have DJ DAMIAN LAZARUS (UK) for our launch. Its always makes me laugh when people put the country their from in brackets!!!Here's some hype about him... Damian Lazarus delivers a fresh and unique sound best described as dirty & deep, electro house - a rebel sound designed for lovers of late night madness, future dancefloor classics and cutting edge new ideas. As Head of A&R for UK based label City Rockers, which was voted "Label of the Year" by various music magazine, Damian also compiled the genre defining compilations - Futurism 1 and 2, which were included by many music publication's in their 'Albums of the Year' lists. Since his major break in '02 when he was invited to spin at Barcelona's Sonar Festival and at We Love Sunday's at Space in Ibiza, Damian has

Good morning... Another day in Follywood. I had a big day yesterday. Busy thinking about our show and album launch. Also, we need some rehersal space to practise. I'm sure I can drum up something guys...Had a big VOCAL day yesterday trying to master my Mandarin pronounciation. I was just reading the blurp on the Esplanade Diary and it has metioned us as ‘Leftist’. Hmm... I think we're far from that. If leftist means not-taking-any-bullshit, then I will accept that lable. No major shakes today, need to rest my vocal chords. Peace. I wonder how many Fanns we actually have out there? And who are they?

Hey..hey..hey Just got the latest issue of Esplanade Diary and saw our picture in there. We are indeed going to be part of Flipside Festival which is part of the Singapore Arts Festival. 29 May is the date!!!

People Feeling a bit more energized today as we got some nice pictures published in uisng our LOMO cameras. Check out some of mine and X's pictures. Sue has been naughty and not snapped enough!!Bad girl... http://ffurious.com/lomo/zircon/asf/ByXho.html http://ffurious.com/lomo/zircon/asf/ByYeow.html http://ffurious.com/lomo/zircon/asf/ByLomo.html I'm spending my time checking through the technical flyers for our shows. Did you guys know that we are playing Esplanade? Yes, we have been approved by the Ministry of Enjoyment. Also, we just had a photoshoot last week for Whatz In Magazine. NIce shoots of sue, reminded me of the early campy soft porn. Will try to get those shots out to you guys in Disneyland. That's all for now...

Hello people. Learn about the exploits of the most famous band that Singapore needs! Singapore's very own Zircon Gov. Pawn Starz .Today we are going to start our own personal diaries for the launch of our album FOLLYWOOD . It's been 20 years since our last album and it's about that time, dont you think to get serious about the next one? Check out our website www.x-hosux.com/zircon.htm So stay tuned for the exploits of X Ho, Yeow and Sue-Sue Law...Oh yes, today's diary... Just saw the ad for our launch in JUICE magazine, nice one, only they forgot to mention that NAG NAG NAG may show up for electro night. I'm happy that the ad is out, that means that we get to actually get on stage. Let's rock.