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

Reflections And Resolutions: The Party Scene Bids Farewell To 2022 And Onward to 2023

We ask DJs and promoters to look back on the whirlwind year and their resolutions for 2023. Here’s what they have to say.

Electronic, Gigs & Raves, BuzzKEVIN HODecember 7, 2022DJs in Singapore, Gigs in Singapore, Clubs in Singapore, Parties in Singapore, Pop-up parties in Singapore, Electronic 5, Gigs & Raves 4, Buzz 06, Interview

15-Min Flash Mix E30: Dexter Colt Switches Rhythms In This Savvy 10-Track Shapeshifter

The Darker Than Wax resident gets behind the wheels of our milestone 30th episode, delivering a stuffed set that feels organic and sentient.

15-Min Flash Mix, ElectronicKEVIN HONovember 25, 2022Dexter Colt, Darker Than Wax, DJs in Singapore, Music producers in Singapore, Record labels in Singapore, Local labels in Singapore, 15-Min Flash Mix 1, Electronic 5

Top-up Of The Pop-ups: 10 Fresh Party Promoters Rousing The Revival Of Our Scene

In case you haven’t noticed, there’s been a manic surge of parties gushing through the veins of the city; a rising trend of pop-up raves.

Gigs & Raves, ElectronicKEVIN HONovember 18, 2022Pop-up parties in Singapore, Parties in Singapore, Gigs in Singapore, Promoters in Singapore, Labels in Singapore, Gigs & Raves 4, Electronic 5

15-Min Flash Mix E29: Andre Marc Drops A Sampler Of Ciel Social’s Musical Blueprint

Andre Marc delivers a musical kaleidoscope – “In this mix, I wanted to encapsulate the genres that have struck a chord with me over the years.”

15-Min Flash Mix, ElectronicKEVIN HONovember 8, 2022Andre Marc, Ciel Social, 15-Min Flash Mix 1, Pop-up parties in Singapore, DJs in Singapore, Electronic 5

A Perfect Fit: Introducing Raja Rani, The DJ Duo Draping The Scene With Indian Kimonos

This is a tale of two co-protagonists cut from the same cloth, bound by the tropes of destined serendipity and knotted passions.

ElectronicKEVIN HONovember 1, 2022Raja Rani, DJs in Singapore, Fashion in Singapore, House music in Singapore, Techno in Singapore, Electronic 5, Interview, Dancing Dempsey

15-Min Flash Mix E28: RPDM Is Your Groove Guru With A Melting Pot Of House

RPDM delivers a spritz of energy that both wades in serenity and dives into dynamism, striking a perfect balance like yin and yang.

15-Min Flash Mix, ElectronicKEVIN HOOctober 28, 2022RPDM, House music in Singapore, Techno in Singapore, DJs in Singapore, 15-Min Flash Mix 1, Electronic 5

After More Than 100 Shows, Therapy Room Is Throwing Its 1st Anniversary Party

The episodic live DJ programme supported the scene during the pandemic by checking in on the mental health of local DJs.

Gigs & Raves, Buzz, ElectronicKEVIN HOOctober 21, 2022Therapy Room, Parties in Singapore, Gigs in Singapore, Iki, DJs in Singapore, Gigs & Raves 4, Buzz 06, Electronic 5

ArPlayggio: From Y2K Pop To Avant-Garde Electronica, Here Are Our Tracks Of The Month

Pile your local music playlist with fresh releases from Anise, MZA, Jaime Wong, Mary Sue, Foxela, Ysa Yaneza and more.

Live, ElectronicKEVIN HOOctober 3, 2022Arplayggio, New music in Singapore, Local producers, Local musicians, Bands in Singapore, Live 4, Electronic 5

From Gqom To Amapiano, Afrodisia Is Bringing African Electronic Music To Our Shores

This goes beyond entertainment. This is preservation of identity and culture under the aegis of Afrodisia. The tribe of Afrodisia share their story.

Gigs & Raves, ElectronicKEVIN HOSeptember 19, 2022Afrodisia, African music in Singapore, Afrobeat, Afrohouse, DJs in Singapore, Pop-up parties in Singapore, Gigs in Singapore, The Projector, Interview, Gigs & Raves 4, Electronic 5

15-Min Flash Mix E27: Miss Lil Enraptures With A Housey Affair Of Classics & Fresh Cuts

The Sivilian Affairs co-captain delivers a set that’s sensual, sprightly, and strikes in several directions with housey highs and luscious lows.

15-Min Flash Mix, ElectronicKEVIN HOSeptember 16, 2022Miss Lil, Sivilian Affairs, 15-Min Flash Mix 1, House music in Singapore, DJs in Singapore, Electronic 5

Junglist Royalty: Kings Of Bass’ Aresha & Kane MC Are Not Done Pushing The Tempo

With frenetic tempos and Amen breaks in tow, Kings of Bass is a series that’s been gaining steady momentum, fronted by the power duo of Aresha and Kane MC.

Gigs & Raves, ElectronicKEVIN HOAugust 30, 2022Jungle, Drum & bass, Kings of Bass, Aresha, Kane MC, DJs in Singapore, Bass music in Singapore, Gigs in Singapore, Parties in Singapore, Gigs & Raves 4, Electronic 5, Interview

15-Min Flash Mix E26: Itch Reels You Into His Realm Of Asian City Pop Treasures

The Japanese crate-digger delivers vintage gems excavated from across the region, spanning Asian city pop, funk and disco.

15-Min Flash Mix, ElectronicKEVIN HOAugust 26, 2022DJ Itch, Asian music, Asian boogie, City pop, Funk music in Singapore, 15-Min Flash Mix 1, Electronic 5

Beats And Booze: 13 Bars With Live DJ Performances For Vibing While You’re Dining

Perfect for a pre-game sesh or a stretched-out night accompanied by bottles of wine. We explore the effervescence in this round-up.

Clubs & Bars, ElectronicKEVIN HOAugust 25, 2022Bars in Singapore, Clubs in Singapore, DJs in Singapore, Gigs in Singapore, Clubs & Bars 2, Electronic 5

ArPlayggio: From Déjà-Vu Soul To Psyberpunk Crunk, Here Are Your Tracks Of The Month

Introducing ArPlayggio, our new monthly round-up of fresh releases from the local music scene. Get up to speed with singles from Muto, Shye, O$P$, aeriqah and more.

Live, ElectronicKEVIN HOAugust 22, 2022Arplayggio, New music in Singapore, Bands in Singapore, Singer-songwriters in Singapore, Pop music in Singapore, Rock bands in Singapore, Live 4, Electronic 5

15-Min Flash Mix E25: Emma SS Turns Passion Into Performance With Her DJ Foray

Emma SS delivers a voyage that is tribal, spiritual, intoxicating and iridescent. She explores everything from sultry melodic techno to sprightly indie dance.

15-Min Flash Mix, ElectronicKEVIN HOAugust 5, 2022Emma SS, 15-Min Flash Mix 1, DJs in Singapore, Techno in Singapore, Electronic 5

The Comeback Of Ritual: Blackout Agency’s Signature Series Lands A New Residency

Running all the way till November at IKI, Ritual by Blackout Agency kicks off its revelry with Kornél Kovács and Radio Slave this month.

Buzz, Gigs & Raves, ElectronicKEVIN HOAugust 2, 2022Blackout Agency, Zig Zach, Parties in Singapore, Gigs in Singapore, Clubs in Singapore, Iki, Gigs & Raves 3, Buzz 06

The Sway Of Syndicate: How A Collective’s Ambition Is Reshaping Culture As We Know It

As collective co-founders, Kiat and Cherry Chan discuss the evolution of Syndicate, a multifaceted entity that’s revolutionised music and art since 2010.