October 19th, 2026 - Philippines — Singaporean Brooklyn-based artist-producer hongjoin returns with 'CLOCKWORK (Deluxe)', marking the next chapter of his debut album era and further expanding the world first introduced with the original release of 'CLOCKWORK'. Fans can listen to the new album HERE.
Serving as both an extension of the 'CLOCKWORK' era and a statement of momentum for what's to come, 'CLOCKWORK (Deluxe)' pushes the project forward with new perspectives while maintaining the emotional and sonic identity that made 'CLOCKWORK' such a distinct introduction. Featuring three new tracks, the expanded release builds on the album's themes of identity, ambition, relationships, and personal growth, showcasing hongjoin's genre-blurring production, sharp songwriting, and fully self-directed artistic vision. It offers longtime listeners a deeper look into the world he has built, while introducing new audiences to his evolving sound and artistry.
Released in June, the original 12-track album 'CLOCKWORK' unfolds across the hours of a clock face, with each song representing each hour. Balancing time's mechanical precision with love's ability to transcend it, the album moves between euphoric highs and contemplative lows, capturing the distinct moods and shifting emotions that define the nonlinear journey through love.
Earlier in July, hongjoin hongjoin marked a major milestone with his biggest headline show to date at Singapore's *SCAPE Ground Theatre, in celebration of the 'CLOCKWORK' album launch. He subsequently joined EJEAN as the opening act for select dates on the artist's US tour, performing in Brooklyn, Vancouver, and Seattle, and is currently taking his headline show to Los Angeles and New York.
A rising name within Southeast Asia's new wave of globally minded artists, hongjoin has steadily built momentum across the region and internationally. He has amassed over 10 million streams on Spotify with his top listeners concentrated across key Southeast Asian markets including #1 Singapore, #2 Taiwan, #3 Thailand, #4 Malaysia, #5 Philippines, and #6 Indonesia. In 2024, he received two accolades from Spotify: Top Artist of Rising 65 and Top 5 Songs of Rising 65 for 'KOMOREBI'. His music has also received coverage from regional publications including The Straits Times, Men's Folio, Esquire Singapore, and Harper's Bazaar Singapore. In 2024, he sold out his homecoming headline show, 'Everything in Between', at the Esplanade Annexe. He has also opened for notable acts including Ricky Montgomery, Charlie Burg, Matt Maltese, Mikayla Geier, PRYVT, grentperez, and more, further underscoring his growing presence on the regional and international live circuit.
Today, 'CLOCKWORK (Deluxe)' also represents the first full project released with the support of hongjoin's new management team, NINETY8 Management, alongside SoundOn. Together, they are shaping the next chapter of his global career, building on his evolving artistic vision and live momentum to expand his audience across the US, Asia, and beyond.
'CLOCKWORK (Deluxe)' Tracklisting:
1. GET IT
2. Galaxy
3. Tell Me Again
Stream 'CLOCKWORK (Deluxe)' here
About hongjoin
hongjoin is a 24-year-old artist born in Singapore and currently based in Brooklyn, New York. A firm believer of the DIY process, hongjoin’s music journey has established himself as a versatile artist capable of fitting his songwriting into a diverse range of genres.
Since being selected as a Spotify RADAR Artist in 2023, hongjoin has found his musical direction and created a name for himself as both a producer and a performing artist. His run of projects — 'Petrichor' (2022), 'F(OOL)'(2023), and 'KOMOREBI' (2024) — showcases his evolving sound and artistic identity. He was also named a Top Artist in Spotify's Rising 65, with 'KOMOREBI' earning a Top 5 placement in 2024. Further expanding his global footprint, hongjoin has also signed an album deal with TikTok's US distribution label, SoundOn.
Deeply connected to his Singapore roots, hongjoin frequently collaborates with local artists, including zzzat, Marian Carmel, and RENE. Most recently, he teamed up with viral breakout artist Regina Song on the self-produced indie rock track "i don’t rly care bout u!", which has since amassed over 1.47 million streams.
With a loyal and growing Gen Z fanbase, hongjoin has built a strong live presence across Southeast Asia and the US. With four album launch shows in Singapore under his belt, hongjoin has also performed at local festivals including Majulah Fest 2023 and MYBeats Festival 2024. Beyond Singapore, he has opened for globally recognised artists and headlined his own shows in Los Angeles and New York. A regular on the US college circuit, he frequently performs across both coasts, where Asian student organisations spotlight emerging Asian artists, further cementing his position as a rising voice bridging Southeast Asia and the global stage.
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