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

Rising Arp: goneMUNE Communes With Her Inner Voices Through Dark-Pop Dialogues

goneMUNE’s intimate pieces on her TULPA EP feel like gazing into a snow globe that’s guarded yet fragile; a dome of reflections and refractions.

Electronic, LiveKEVIN HOFebruary 11, 2023Rising Arp, Gonemune, Musicians in Singapore, Pop music in Singapore, Electronic producers in Singapore, Electronic 5, Live 4

15-Min Flash Mix E33: AYA Goes Ghetto And Industrial With Her Fast-Paced Technorobics

If AYA’s a name that’s not on your radar yet, this 15-Min Flash Mix will make you a convert. Techno church is now in session with AYA.

15-Min Flash Mix, ElectronicKEVIN HOFebruary 3, 202315-Min Flash Mix 2, AYA, Techno in Singapore, DJs in Singapore, Electronic 5

Kiat Delivers A Sound You’d Least Expect In His New Masterpiece With Theseus Chan

The Syndicate chieftain teams up with his former mentor for The Greatest Hits, a collection of downtempo electronica that encapsulates their chemistry.

Electronic, BuzzKEVIN HOFebruary 2, 2023Kiat, Theseus Chan, Syndicate, New music in Singapore, Experimental music in Singapore, Electronic producers in Singapore, Bass music in Singapore, Labels in Singapore, Local labels in Singapore, Electronic 5, Buzz 06

The Kaleidoscope Of Ciel Social: Gaze Into The Nomadic World Of These Party Promoters

From sunset house to twilight techno, the Ciel Social brotherhood share more about their modest but momentum-building journey.

Electronic, Gigs & RavesKEVIN HOJanuary 25, 2023Ciel Social, Parties in Singapore, Gigs in Singapore, Cool spaces in Singapore, Interview, Gigs & Raves 4, Electronic 5, Andre Marc, Pop-up parties in Singapore

15-Min Flash Mix E32: Helios XL (AKA Nez Senja) Reveals New Alias With This Jungle Blitz

Revision Music’s Nez Senja introduces his Helios XL moniker with a 15-Min Flash Mix that sprints straight to the finish line. Chequered flag at the ready.

15-Min Flash Mix, ElectronicKEVIN HOJanuary 18, 202315-Min Flash Mix 2, Drum & bass, Jungle, Nez Senja, Helios XL, Revision Music, DJs in Singapore, Electronic 5

Metamo Industries Introduces New Label With SWTLKR’s “Girl” EP Launch Party

SWTLKR commemorates his latest electronica release with Projections, a new event series from the ‘psyberpunk’ imagination of Metamo Industries.

Gigs & Raves, Buzz, ElectronicKEVIN HOJanuary 11, 2023Metamo Industries, Arts in Singapore, Design in Singapore, House producers in Singapore, Music producers in Singapore, SWTLKR, Electronic 5, Gigs & Raves 4, Buzz 06, O$P$, The Projector

15-Min Flash Mix E31: Senthil Kicks Off The Year With A Minimal House Sojourn

For our first 15-Min Flash Mix of 2023, Senthil delivers a pocket of intricate house music sweeping with minimal arrangements and micro sentiments.

15-Min Flash Mix, ElectronicKEVIN HOJanuary 6, 202315-Min Flash Mix 2, DJs in Singapore, House music in Singapore, Senthil, Electronic 5

ArPlayggio Dec ’22: A Collection Of Space Pop, ’90s House, Singlish Noise Rock & More

Wrap up your 2022 with new releases from Sobs, Halal Sol, Shazza, ARNT, Chok Kerong, Vanessa Fernandez, Mervin Wong and more.

Live, ElectronicKEVIN HODecember 9, 2022Arplayggio, New music in Singapore, Singer-songwriters in Singapore, Music producers in Singapore, Musicians in Singapore, Local musicians, Live 4, Electronic 5

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