The most recent, seventh edition showcased the stellar songwriting of idiosyncratic indie-folk troubadour Tomii Chan, who appeared accompanied just by a shimmering, bluesy electric guitar and the gorgeous harmonies from a mysterious female collaborator introduced only as Jasmine.

“It was an intimate occasion for me to sing and chat in a late-night, radio-like environment,” says the Hong Kong-born musician. “[Streamed concerts] gives musicians the opportunities to play and listeners to enjoy. We could all use a bit of soul healing.”

Previous guests on the series have included Ashi and Charming Way – both of whom clocked more than 1,200 views each. Tune in at 11pm every Wednesday for the latest instalment.

Junk!

Electro-comedy AV maverick Junk! was supposed to celebrate his birthday by performing at the first edition of a new indie showcase series called Rulapalooza on March 28. When the plug was pulled, the artist (born Glen Lloyd) instead turned to Facebook Live for the prime time “Stir Crazy Home Stream” to share his ironic odes to soup recipes, parenthood, video games and nudity with the wider world. The rapidly rising birthday beer counter in the bottom right corner helped explain the slightly unpolished second half.

“Woah that was so much fun,” the Australian artist commented later, as he stared down the first day of his 39th year. “If there's one good thing to come out of this … it's getting artists to really up our streaming game!”

Willian Elvin

With all his gigs cancelled, Hong Kong-based singer-songwriter William Elvin has pledged to perform a weekly concert all from the intimacy of his Tsuen Wan bedroom. We tuned into the second, on March 25, for a warm-hearted, spirit-raising, stroll through his back catalogue of self-penned, sentimental song-smithery.

“I feel like it's a small contribution we can make, if our art can calm down or inspire weary and worried hearts and minds in these trying times,” says the Filipino musician. “Our live-stream shows can remind people that there is music available to uplift them, and artists who can spend time with them, amid all the current uncertainty.”

Flamingo Flamenco

The home-grown guitar virtuoso otherwise known as Bernard Yim gave a spellbinding solo recital of traditional flamenco forms and pieces on March 27, recreating from his front room the same set he was expected to perform to an actual audience a night later. In between the fiery fingerwork, Yim explained the background of this Andalusian cultural tradition – and the origin of his kooky stage name – while a touch of humour came from the bottle of Corona beer he took sips from between tunes.

Marstn and Olivier Cong go IG Live

Another victim of cancelled gigs was soulful singer-songwriter Marstn, who was set for a weekend show at Tai Kok Tsui’s Lost Stars Livehouse Bar & Eatery. When that didn’t happen, he logged onto an informal lunchtime Instagram stream on March 28.

A day later, solemn, soundscaping balladeer Olivier Cong followed suit, dialling a low-key trio set late on March 29 – both performances now lost to the wilds of netsphere if you didn’t catch them live.

“Crazy time out there. Hope you’re still sane and staying in as much as possible,” Marstn told fans, announcing the news. “While social distancing is necessary, I still want to stay connected in some way. Music is one of those things that keeps me sane in absurdity”.

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