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The Amazing A/K/A Sounds On Growing Amidst Gender Inequality In The Scene

In this feature, Amanda identifies the problems and airs her grievances, while referencing her own personal growth as a selector, promoter and leader – AKA someone you should pay attention to.

ElectronicKEVIN HOJune 18, 2020DJs in Singapore, A/K/A Sounds, Collectives in Singapore, Electronic 1

Life In Arpeggio Turns One: A Thank You Note From A Fellow Music Fan

A lot sure has happened. Thank you for believing in Life In Arpeggio and for taking the time to support storytelling in local music journalism. We reflect on our first year.

Buzz, Electronic, Live, Gigs & RavesKEVIN HOJune 16, 2020Life In Arpeggio, Buzz 02, Electronic 1, Live 1, Gigs & Raves 2

The Resilience Of Singaporean Scene Spirit: There Are Some Things COVID Can’t Crush

Disarray doesn’t always equate to disunity, and the scene has shown that it is capable of staying strong when the context appears bleak. This is a clarion call for it to stick together now more than ever.

Clubs & Bars, Buzz, Electronic, Live, Gigs & RavesKEVIN HOJune 9, 2020COVID, Music scene in Singapore, Parties in Singapore, Live streams Singapore, Live music in Singapore, DJs in Singapore, Buzz 02, Electronic 1, Live 1, Gigs & Raves 2, Clubs & Bars 1

Blackout Agency Broadcasts A Two-Day Global Radio Show To Fund Food For The Needy

The charitable effort is a two-day radio show featuring an international roster of selectors handpicked by Blackout Agency, with proceeds going to the Food Bank Singapore.

Buzz, ElectronicKEVIN HOMay 27, 2020Blackout Agency, Live streams Singapore, COVID, Buzz 02, Electronic 1

You Can Now Boogie As A Habbo Avatar At The Next BREW Bash By Darker Than Wax

Darker Than Wax has virtually recreated the Chye Seng Huat Hardware partygrounds for their next BREW live-stream. Find out how you can join the fun.

Buzz, Spaces & Hangouts, Electronic, Gigs & RavesKEVIN HOMay 23, 2020COVID, Darker Than Wax, Live streams Singapore, Buzz 02, Electronic 1, Gigs & Raves 2, Spaces & Hangouts 1

United We Stream Asia Saves Regional Club Culture With SG-Based Homeaway Agency

In this piece, we speak to the Singapore-based Homeaway Agency on what United We Stream Asia means for the club industry in the region; Singapore included, naturally.

Buzz, Electronic, Clubs & BarsKEVIN HOMay 15, 2020United We Stream Asia, United We Stream, Live streams Singapore, Clubs in Singapore, DJs in Singapore, Homeaway Agency, The Council, Buzz 02, Raves & Festivals 2, Electronic 1, Clubs & Bars 1

Selectors On The Stream: Local DJs You Can Tune Into To Stay Groovy At Home

With the rising influx of local DJs coming aboard the stream, here’s a non-exhaustive list of profiles to follow and tune into so that you’ll never miss a beat.

ElectronicKEVIN HOApril 28, 2020DJs in Singapore, Live streams Singapore, COVID, Electronic 1

Releases In Arpeggio: .gif Drops New LP, BGourd Collabs With Fauxe, The Intimate Friends & More

Releases In Arpeggio is a series that unearths newfound, original sounds from the local music scene, while highlighting their authors and the stories they wish to convey.

Live, Electronic, BuzzKEVIN HOApril 24, 2020Musicians in Singapore, Music producers in Singapore, Local music, New music in Singapore, Releases in Arpeggio, Buzz 02, Electronic 1, Live 1

Local Promoters Are Jumping On The Streaming Bandwagon To Support Charities

Ice Cream Sundays and Revision Music are performing live-streamed sets this weekend with proceeds going to COVID-19 charities. Stay in, tune in, and be generous to those in need.

Buzz, ElectronicKEVIN HOApril 14, 2020Ice Cream Sundays, Revision Music, COVID, Live streams Singapore, Electronic 1, Buzz 01

Lockdown, Not Shutdown: 7 Ways You Can Still Support The Music Scene During COVID

Be open-minded, be generous, and be socially active in this momentary lull of activities. Here are several things you can do to help musicians, venue owners and promoters.

Buzz, Clubs & Bars, Spaces & Hangouts, ElectronicKEVIN HOApril 8, 2020COVID, DJs in Singapore, Musicians in Singapore, Clubs in Singapore, Buzz 01, Electronic 1, Clubs & Bars 1, Spaces & Hangouts 1

Digging The Mind Of A DJ’s DJ: The Inimitable Ulysses And His Imprint On The Scene

We get into the mind of Ulysses to uncover his work ethic, his DJ origins, his involvement with MUGIC, and how lingerie is somehow connected to his personal branding.

ElectronicKEVIN HOApril 7, 2020DJs in Singapore, Ulysses, Interview, Electronic 1

Stay In And Listen: 20 Live Musicians & Producers To Discover From The Local Scene In 2020

Stay in, plug in, and embark on a journey of discovery with this list of 20 fresh musicians, bands and producers giving the local scene a good reputation.

Electronic, LiveKEVIN HOMarch 23, 2020Local music, Local musicians, Local producers, Local bands, Musicians in Singapore, Electronic 1, Live 1

The Great SRNDR Experiment: Saiful Idris On Evolving From Indie Icon To House Producer

Once an inspiration for indie zealots as the frontman of The Great Spy Experiment, Saiful Idris is now on the frontline of emerging house producers in Singapore.

ElectronicKEVIN HOMarch 20, 2020Saiful Idris, House producers in Singapore, The Great Spy Experiment, Electronic 1

Made Of Solid Gold: A Mega Hip-Hop Celebration Emerges At Pasir Panjang Power Station

Solid Gold Productions is honouring the pillars of hip-hop with a large-scale warehouse party, featuring dance battles, all-day graffiti and deft turntablists.

Buzz, Electronic, Spaces & Hangouts, Gigs & RavesKEVIN HOMarch 11, 2020Solid Gold, Pasir Panjang Power Station, Hip-hop in Singapore, Koflow, Radikal Forze, Buzz 01, Electronic 1, Gigs & Raves 2, Spaces & Hangouts 1

Good Times Rolls Out New Party Series At No Sleep Club, Ropes In Revision Music

Wake up, world; this is the launch of No Sleep Times. The Good Times crew unveils a new daytime party happening at No Sleep Club in Keong Saik.

Buzz, Clubs & Bars, Spaces & Hangouts, ElectronicKEVIN HOFebruary 28, 2020Good Times, Revision Music, No Sleep Club, Partie, Buzz 01, Electronic 1, Clubs & Bars 1, Spaces & Hangouts 1

Unity Bass: Dub & Jungle Come Together Via Two Pivotal Collectives You Need To Know

Dub Skank’in Hifi Soundsystem and Subvert HQ unite for a bass-centric event next month that embarks on a journey through dub and jungle. It’s gonna be fast, gonna be irie.

Buzz, Electronic, Gigs & RavesKEVIN HOFebruary 13, 2020Unity Bass, Reggae in Singapore, Drum & bass, Dub Skankin Hifi, Subvert HQ, The Projector, Buzz 01, Electronic 1, Gigs & Raves 2

.KORSAIR Launches .KRATE, A New Fortnightly Concept Club In Suntec City

With the unveiling of .KRATE at Suntec Convention Centre with Nakadia billed for the opening night, the .KORSAIR team now seems to have a rooted space to call home.

Buzz, Clubs & Bars, ElectronicKEVIN HOJanuary 21, 2020Parties in Singapore, Korsair, Krate, Erwin Linden, James Selva, Buzz 01, Electronic 1, Clubs & Bars 1

Ice Cream Sundays & Darker Than Wax Throw Tag-Team Rave In A Ship Repair Factory

Two of the scene’s brightest collectives are piecing together a tag-team jamboree to kick-start the year, in yet another newfangled location that puts the scene on its toes.

Buzz, Electronic, Spaces & Hangouts, Gigs & RavesKEVIN HOJanuary 7, 2020Darker Than Wax, Ice Cream Sundays, 2 Cavan Road, Day parties in Singapore, Buzz 01, Electronic 1, Gigs & Raves 2, Spaces & Hangouts 1

Marching To His Own Beat: Intriguant And His Multi-Hyphenate Hustle

We speak to the versatile originator about the motivations behind his UPLOADING beat series, and the construction of his new album, Kindred.

ElectronicKEVIN HODecember 12, 2019Intriguant, Electronic producers in Singapore, Interview, Musicians in Singapore, Electronic 1

2019 In Retrospect: 10 Milestones That Coloured The Local Party Scene This Year

From emerging promoters and clubs to steady stalwarts who changed the game, here are 10 achievements that made 2019 a great year for partying.

Electronic, Gigs & RavesKEVIN HODecember 5, 2019Parties in Singapore, Music producers in Singapore, Clubs in Singapore, Pop-up parties in Singapore, Electronic 1, Gigs & Raves 2