Music scene in Singapore: Parties, concerts, nightlife, news

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.

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.

Down The Rabbit Hole: The Analog Girl Composes Ambient Soundtrack For ALICE At Mediapolis

The Analog Girl has discreetly released Soundtrack For ALICE, a series of nine ambient tracks that can only be heard, in full, in a new business park in one-north called ALICE@Mediapolis.

Unmasking don.a.a.ron: The Enigmatic Synth Voyager Rekindling Memories Of The ’80s

Speckled with the dust from a VHS tape and awash with Shinjuku-neon filters, the electronic sound of don.a.a.ron is a campy fantasy that harks back to the synth-hugged ‘80s.

Meet Itch: The Japanese Vinyl Hunter Who Spins Vintage Asian Rare Grooves

We chat with DJ Itch, the Japanese time-surfing vinyl-hunter, as he shares the story behind his retro obsession with Asian rare groove music – from a-go-go to pop yeh yeh.

ElectronicKEVIN HOOctober 3, 2019DJs in Singapore, Interview, DJ Itch, Asian music, City pop, Electronic 1

From Jungle To Afrobeat: Revision Music Celebrates Its 4th Birthday With A Triple Weekender

Four years they’ve been pushing the tempo and pulling out all the stops, and for their next birthday, Revision Music is having a stacked triple weekender that showcases what they’re all about.

Buzz, Electronic, Gigs & RavesKEVIN HOSeptember 24, 2019Revision Music, Drum & bass, Jungle, Sub City, Organika, Tribe, Senja, Rah, Buzz 01, Electronic 1, Gigs & Raves 1

Ice Cream Sundays Teams Up With Shi Fu Miz For Another Haw Par Villa Boogie

If you have been praying to the party gods – yes, even the creepy, demonic ones – for the return of Haw Par Thrilla, this tag-team event is the divine response you asked for.

The Worldly Tribe Of Cosmic Shamans: A Chat With Mantravine

Weaving through the spiritual soundscapes of Mantravine is a melange of elements that combine live world music with electronic textures, with an ardent penchant for improv and crowd interaction.

Live, ElectronicKEVIN HOAugust 30, 2019Local music, Bands in Singapore, Mantravine, World music, Electronic 1, Live 1

Smooth Selector, Vibe Designer: Daryl Knows

With a worldly repertoire as vast as his, Daryl Knows’ jaunty sets fit like a glove on any floor, in any setting, in any country.

ElectronicKEVIN HOJune 9, 2019DJs in Singapore, Electronic 1

9 House & Techno Producers In Singapore

The local scene has plenty of DJs, but does it have its own house and techno producers? The answer is a resounding yes.

Composing Textures: A Chat With Frinla

The more audacious your vision, the larger the payoff in your output. Unapologetically, Axel Serik is doing just that under his Frinla moniker.

Live, ElectronicKEVIN HOJune 7, 2019Interview, Electronic 1, Live 1

Techno Logic: A Chat With Deen

Cynics might utter that techno is one-dimensional, devoid of any journey-ushering potential and emotional capability. Deen proves them wrong.

ElectronicKEVIN HOJune 3, 2019DJs in Singapore, Electronic 1

Orchestrator Of Worlds: A Chat With ARNT

Enter the imagination of ARNT and how he makes worlds with his synth-pop symphonies.