ABOUT
Your weekly dose of rock live at Wala Wala, Holland Village, every Saturday, 9:30pm onwards.
Alif Putra // Guitars, Vocals
Alif is the definition of rock n' roll. His on-stage charisma, showmanship and incredible talent captivate audiences and this sets him apart from other artistes of his generation. Alif is widely recognised both in Singapore and Malaysia.
Alif started his music journey from a very young age. His profile catapulted when he was voted Best Musician in 2008 (Mediacorp Anugerah Band) and Best Guitarist in 2009 (Yamaha Asian Beat). He was also chosen to open for Metallica in Singapore in August 2013 with his band, “Antares”. Alif went on to win a guitar competition in 2014 (LAMC Steve Vai
Challenge) and was invited on stage to perform with Steve Vai himself on March 2014. Over the years, Alif has also had the opportunity to perform for many shows and events, including Mediacorp and other various TV shows. He has extensive gig experience, having performed as a resident guitarist in numerous pubs/bars/clubs. Alif has also supported, performed and recorded for many artistes and famous musicians in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. Alif has also released his own songs and albums as well, and is also the first singer here to be endorsed by DC Comics.
Kevin Loo // Vocals
Kevin is fun-loving, mildly ‘insane’ and has huge singing passion. Music has been a source of joy and entertainment and an outlet for him from a very young age. He began his performing music journey as a church drummer at the age of 16. What started out to be a casual jam session turned out to be an important point in his life, as he slowly discovered the beauty of playing and performing music.
A few years into playing the drums, Kevin found his knack for singing and became the lead vocalist in a few bands. Rock being his favourite genre and main influence, Kevin is often seen belting out tunes by Guns ‘N Roses, Journey, ACDC, Jon Bon Jovi, Led Zeppelin and even Steelheart, just to name a few. A bilingual and versatile singer, Kevin is able to perform and sing both English and Mandarin songs. A few of his Chinese music influences include artistes/bands like Beyond and Shin from 信乐团. Cranky with a sense of humour, he also impresses audiences with his wide vocal range and raw energy on stage.
In 2012, Kevin formed “SLATE”, a 5-piece band covering rock and pop music, old and new. This has helped him improve tremendously as a singer and entertainer. Over the last 5 years, Kevin has had the opportunity to perform in many pub/bar/club gigs, and also numerous weddings and corporate/private events.
In early 2017, “Peep Show” band leader Alif Putra welcomed Kevin on-board the band. His journey continues today.
Yazeid Rahman // Bass
A guitarist who started playing at the age of 10, Yazeid had his first live performances during his Polytechnic days. It was then he discovered his interest for the bass guitar. In 2005, Yazeid made his debut appearance as a bass player in the Yamaha Asian Beat band competition. The band made it to the top 10, which led to other musicians noticing him. He was invited to form other project bands to take part in various band competitions. One of it was “Psychedelic 4” and they won first place in NTU's Overdrive band competition in 2005, and were runners up for Yamaha Asian Beat in 2007.
With his versatility, Yazeid was called upon to session for local bands like “Youthwreck” and Singapore Idol's top finalist, Syltra Lee. He broadened his musical genre when he was called upon to perform with Singapore's very few gamelan fusion bands, “Gamma:Rays”, on various events including at the Esplanade and Singapore National Museum. They were also invited to perform in China and Indonesia. Yazeid also plays with a 5-piece traditional fusion band called “Tigaia”. They perform at local schools to spread awareness in Arts & Music. “OrkeStar Trio”, well known for their numerous local and international acts, has invited him to session in several of their local and international performances.
Yazeid possesses a Merit in Grade 5 Theory from the world's most prestigious music certification, Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM). He was called upon to be a bass/guitar instructor in Thunder Rock School of music. Even in teaching, much of his passion and enthusiasm is still very evident.
In November 2011, Yazeid was roped in by pub band “The Common People” and together, they formed “KINGS”. Yazeid's performances shone tremendously in his live gigs. He is not left rested, as he is often called upon to substitute other bassists too. This led to him being the bassist for Peep Show today.
Another milestone for Yazeid, is when Simon Yong, an ESP Guitar endorsee, called on him to session for his debut album, ‘Alien Stole My Whiskey’ in 2013. They did a Japan tour in 2014. Success for them grew when Audio-Technica had them on-board to be their ambassadors for the System 10 Digital Wireless System.
All in all, every performance of Yazeid’s is guaranteed to captivate audiences. Yazeid's groovy bass lines and impressionable moves inspire both the audience and fellow musicians.
Lee Liang Hong // Drums
Liang Hong picked up drumming at the age of 13, and has never stopped playing since. His first performance was at 16 years old in Victoria school, and since then he has been performing publicly regularly. The highlights of his performing career include the 2012 and 2014 New Year’s Eve Countdown Party @ The Esplanade Waterfront with the band, “Afterhours”, and also supporting Regi Leo as a drummer in his ‘Jazz in July’ showcase in 2016.
Being a curious learner and joyful performer, Liang Hong seeks to be a versatile yet interactive and fun musician who can comfortably express himself in any musical situation. Beyond playing in cover bands, he also has supported original musicians such as Jaime Wong, Take Two (now renamed M1LDL1FE) and Ciao Turtle. After relinquishing his role of resident drummer at the now defunct Bungy Bar, playing with bands “3A.M”, and “Peep Show”, he now plays for Peep Show full time and is a drum teacher at Thunder Rock School by day.