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Singaporean Quintet AMATEUR TAKES CONTROL Release New Full Length

By on February 7, 2025

Longstanding Singaporean instrumental quintet, AMATEUR TAKES CONTROL (ATC), has continuously evolved, shifting through different forms while staying true to its core—a declaration of independence and an unrelenting push forward despite uncertainty. What began as a solo project has grown into a dynamic collective, now comprising Adel Rashid, Ahmad Ariff, and Field Teo on guitars, Isa Ong on bass, and Hydhir Ramli on drums. Known for their emotionally charged compositions and immersive live performances, ATC blends intricate melodies with crushing intensity, creating sonic landscapes that resonate deeply with audiences.

Fresh off a three-date run in Indonesia alongside labelmates Caracal, ATC will next take the stage in Bangkok on Saturday, 8 February, performing with JPBS and Faustus. They will return to Singapore to open for US progressive metal band The Fall Of Troy on Sunday, 9 February.

Amidst this string of electrifying live shows, ATC have released their latest album, A Pale Decrepit Dot, —a raw and unflinching reflection on chaos, grief, and resilience. Through seven intense tracks, the band delves into themes of struggle, uncertainty, and the weight of existence, fusing heavy riffs, cascading melodies, and dynamic shifts, embodying the album’s themes of existential struggle: no action is without consequence, no moment exists in true stasis.

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