Bingkai Karya – Rising indie-pop artists lovlaine and teem join forces on their latest single, “better than u”, dropping Friday, June 6, 2025, on all major streaming platforms.
A poignant and introspective track that explores the fragile moments before a breakup, ‘better than u’ exists in a sonic space that feels simultaneously nostalgic and wistful.
Each verse and chorus blurs the lines between what is felt and what is said, unearthing complex emotional undercurrents and nuanced dialogues from 2 perspectives.
More than another sad song, ‘better than u’ highlights the young couple suspended between connection and separation. With layers of complex harmonies and intimate storytelling, the production creates a soundscape akin to a dust-filled attic, echoing with the ghosts of old memories and the ache of emotional distance.
‘better than u’ brings listeners to a place where time stands still, leaving them suspended in the hesitation between holding on and letting go.
lovlaine
lovlaine is a Singapore-based Chinese-Indonesian artist who writes songs for the lovesick and lovelorn. Her unabashed takes on romance hope to comfort fellow hopeless romantics who are too shy to express their feelings.
She first gained widespread popularity for her multilingual repertoire, gaining over 69K followers on TikTok and 669K streams across all tracks on Spotify. Musically, her bicultural upbringing has had significant influence on her, creating more genre-fluid sounds, building a distinct discography and positioning her as one of Asia’s next big artists of the Internet era.
lovlaine draws influences from a broad range of Asian artists such as NIKI, Yerin Baek, and many more. With a fusion of Indie-Pop and R&B, she hopes to continue sharing her discoveries on life and love as a mainstay in global Asian Pop.
teem
As a versatile session musician, songwriter, arranger, and producer, Timothy Liew has carved out a remarkable career in the music industry, becoming a talent known for his exceptional skills and creative flair – under the mononym teem.
His keen ear for detail and skill in multi-instrumentalism allow him to bring a unique blend of technical proficiency and artistic intuition to every project he undertakes, making him a favourite amongst artists and producers alike.
Throughout his career, he has collaborated with an impressive roster of artists, lending his skills to both established stars and emerging talents. He has also been fortunate enough to accompany some of these artists to onto international stages such as Asia Rolling (TW), SXSW (USA), Urbanscapes (MY), sharing the stage to open for internationally acclaimed artists such as Men I Trust, The Chairs, Ricky Montgomery, and Grent Perez.
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