Music
Su San
Elmina
4.00 pm - 4.30 pm
Main Stage
At YSDAF 2025, Su San will be performing songs from her debut album WHERE THE SUN CAN’T FIND US, along with new unreleased material, backed by her full band.
The album is a concept record that explores themes of self-deception, longing, and emotional recovery — told through darkpop soundscapes and poetic lyrics.
This live set includes key tracks like wickedland, IN MY HEAD – Breakcore Metal Version, RUNAWAY, tracing a narrative arc that moves from chaos to clarity.
She will also be introducing new songs, giving audience a first listen into the next chapter of her evolving sound.
Expect moody electronics, layered arrangements, and intimate storytelling.
About the Artiste / Group
Su San is a Malaysia-based independent darkpop artist, songwriter, music producer, as well as an advocate for creative wellness. She is also the creator of Room 201 Podcast where she talks about all things creative with art practitioners from across the world.
Her music is an electronically infused blend of dark pop with haunting lyrics, inspired by contemporary artists like FKA Twigs, Sevdaliza, Lana Del Rey, Billie Eilish, and Chagall, and poets like Savannah Brown, Sylvia Plath, and Ocean Vuong.
In 2021, Su San was honoured with the prestigious Chevening Award 21/22. This scholarship allowed her to pursue her postgraduate studies in MA Songwriting and Production at the University of South Wales, Cardiff. Su San was also selected to be on the BBC Horizons Launchpad programme in 2022 by BBC Horizons and Arts Council of Wales.
In 2024, Su San’s collaboration with Luna Carina was featured twice on BBC Music Introducing. That same year, she was one of two songwriters selected to represent Malaysia at the prestigious Asia Songwriting Camp held in Bangkok.
Su San made her international stage debut at Music Lane Festival Okinawa 2025, where she also spoke at the “Asia Songwriting Camp” panel.
Recent Performances
2024 – KL Chinatown Festival at RexKL
2024 – WHERE THE SUN CAN’T FIND US – A Wicked Sound Experience (Headline)
2025 – Music Lane Festival Okinawa, Japan
2025 – Okinawa-Asia Music Frontline Vol. 5, Japan
Achievements
Chevening Awardee 2021/2022 (UK)
BBC Horizon Launchpad 2022 (UK)
The 2nd Asian Songwriting Camp 2024 (TH)
“RUNAWAY” featured as the OST for the Astro TV show The Best of Us 《⻘春，你好!》2024 (MY)
Conference Speaker at Music Lane Festival Okinawa/ Trans-Asia Music Meeting 2025 (JP)
BBC Music Introducing Feature 2025 (UK)
Language
English
Team
Artist/Vocalist: Su San
Keyboardist/Producer: h u e.
Drummer: Teoh
Visual Artist: Iven Chong
Crew: Shane Lau
