Charlie Lim

Classically trained pianist Charlie Lim had an early start in music, sowing the seeds of ambition in church choirs and school bands since he was 14 years old. 2011’s self-titled debut EP kickstarted his journey into songwriting, blending neo-soul, electronic pop, R&B, folk and velvety vocals into a bright, breezy and groove-laden sound. Released in 2015, Lim’s breakout double EP TIME / SPACE swept the charts and soundtracked festivals that year with its head-bobbing, electronica-tinged pop that fluently evoked a mix of moods. Lim continues to be an inspirational force on the Southeast Asian music scene, boldly pushing his musicality into exciting new places like 2018’s fresh-sounding effort, CHECK-HOOK, which slaloms between R&B and smart electronics. Lim draws lyrical inspiration from the reality of daily life, allowing a younger generation of music fans to find affinity in his universal observations.