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

From Gabber To Frenchcore, Apparatus Is A Collective Conducting Hard Dance Experiments

Developing a platform for genres like rawstyle, Frenchcore, gabber and now techno, Apparatus has all the tools it needs to go hard in 2024.

Electronic, Gigs & RavesKEVIN HOJanuary 4, 2024Techno in Singapore, Hardstyle in Singapore, Hard dance in Singapore, DJs in Singapore, Apparatus, Record labels in Singapore, Promoters in Singapore, Electronic 7, Gigs & Raves 6, Collectives in Singapore, Pop-up parties in Singapore

Plug Into Muto’s Industrial World Of ‘MIRARE’, His Sophomore EP On Dekadenz Records

Like a machine in motion, Muto continues the kineticism with another offering on the Indonesian label, unveiling the dystopian world of MIRARE.

Electronic, BuzzKEVIN HODecember 6, 2023Muto Masashi, Ice Cream Sundays, Music producers in Singapore, Electronic producers in Singapore, Local producers, Experimental music in Singapore, Electronic 7, Buzz 08, New music in Singapore

15-Min Flash Mix E42: Krstn Hurls Some Bass In Your Face With A UK Dubstep Prowl

We’re slinging some bass in your face with the mixing prowess of Krstn, a proponent of UK bass music that wants to rumble more in a scene dominated by 4/4.

15-Min Flash Mix, ElectronicKEVIN HODecember 1, 202315-Min Flash Mix 2, Krstn, Bass music in Singapore, Dubstep in Singapore, DJs in Singapore, Electronic 7

Revision Music & Midnight Shift Dig Up The Shared Roots Of Jungle & Techno In This Gig

Revision Music and Midnight Shift converge for a frenzied double whammy that will recontextualise the way you know dance music.

Electronic, Buzz, Gigs & RavesKEVIN HONovember 22, 2023Midnight Shift, Revision Music, Jungle in Singapore, Drum & bass in Singapore, Techno in Singapore, Parties in Singapore, Techno producers in Singapore, Pop-up parties in Singapore, Record labels in Singapore, Collectives in Singapore, Electronic 7, Gigs & Raves 6, Buzz 08

Rising Arp: Up To Speed With The Rave-Ready Turbocharged Techno Of JumbogoatXXL

The tracks of JumbogoatXXL are packed with context, engineered for an ongoing age of techno that feeds off harder and faster demands.

Electronic, BuzzKEVIN HONovember 14, 2023JumbogoatXXL, Rising Arp, Techno producers in Singapore, Techno in Singapore, Music producers in Singapore, Electronic producers in Singapore, Electronic 7, Buzz 08

Bless The Mess: 5210PM Is A Crew Of Bedroom DJs Taking Matters Into Their Own Hands

This crew of bedroom DJs embrace the label and wear it on their sleeves, transforming their predicament from obstructive to constructive.

Electronic, Gigs & RavesKEVIN HONovember 7, 20235210PM, DJs in Singapore, Parties in Singapore, Pop-up parties in Singapore, Techno in Singapore, House music in Singapore, Collectives in Singapore, Interview, Electronic 7, Gigs & Raves 6

Hong Launches Soniq, A New Series At Phuture Focused On Hard Dance, Techno & ’90s Rave

Soniq is the brainchild of Hong, one of the superclub’s resident OGs who understands the importance of underground dance music.

Buzz, Electronic, Gigs & RavesKEVIN HONovember 3, 2023Zouk Singapore, Phuture, Hong, Techno producers in Singapore, Techno in Singapore, Gigs & Raves 6, Electronic 7, Buzz 08, Parties in Singapore

Enter The Profound Sound Of “Lounge Zero”, The Latest Downtempo-Driven EP Of Bongomann

Bongomann’s Lounge Zero is more temple than tempestuous, trading dancefloor-inclined assaults for measured moments of serenity

Electronic, BuzzKEVIN HOOctober 12, 2023Bongomann, Darker Than Wax, House producers in Singapore, Music producers in Singapore, Electronic producers in Singapore, Ice Cream Sundays, Buzz 08, Electronic 7

The Sermon Of Bussy Temple: Shattering The Status Quo Of Queer Parties In Singapore

We unsheathe the story of Bussy Temple, regarding its metamorphosis for the scene in navigating and crafting safe queer party spaces in Singapore.

Gigs & Raves, ElectronicKEVIN HOOctober 4, 2023Bussy Temple, LGBTQ, Gay parties in Singapore, Queer parties in Singapore, Parties in Singapore, Pop-up parties in Singapore, Gigs in Singapore, Techno in Singapore, LGBTQ parties in Singapore, Interview, Gigs & Raves 6, Electronic 7

Goth Crusaders: A Glimpse Into The Dark Upbeat World Of The Batcave Project

The Batcave Project provides a much-needed space for Singapore’s goth community, bending the boundaries of mainstream dance music one industrial beat at a time.

Gigs & Raves, ElectronicKEVIN HOSeptember 21, 2023Goth parties in Singapore, Dark parties in Singapore, Interview, Parties in Singapore, Alt-rock in Singapore, Indie parties in Singapore, Gigs & Raves 6, Electronic 7, The Batcave Project

Blackout Agency Teams Up With A Motley Crew Of LGBTQ+ Collectives For Its Ninth Year Party

Blackout commemorates this hard-earned victory with a milestone that symbolises what it does best – a throwdown that brings communities together.

Gigs & Raves, Electronic, BuzzKEVIN HOSeptember 18, 2023Blackout Agency, Escape 56, Zig Zach, Parties in Singapore, Pop-up parties in Singapore, Gigs in Singapore, LGBTQ, Gay parties in Singapore, Gigs & Raves 6, Buzz 08, Electronic 7

15-Min Flash Mix E41: Vaibs Goes Full Send On A Blistering And Bouncy Techno Spree

For the 15-Min Flash Mix, the Thugshop resident and Unmute.sg founder puts on an array of clanging, banging techno that chugs on like a freight train.

15-Min Flash Mix, ElectronicKEVIN HOSeptember 15, 2023Vaibs, Thugshop, Headquarters, Tuff Club, MDLR, Techno in Singapore, 15-Min Flash Mix 2, Electronic 7

O$P$ Invite You To AQUASIA, A Soundtrack EP Complete With Its Own Interactive Exhibition

The dynamic duo augment their Geylang Crunk odyssey with a new EP, telling a story of a marina Utopia that can be experienced at ArtScience Museum.

Buzz, Spaces & Hangouts, ElectronicKEVIN HOSeptember 12, 2023O$P$, Benedict & Palmer, Metamo Industries, Zoosh33 Music, Record labels in Singapore, Music producers in Singapore, Electronic producers in Singapore, Arts in Singapore, Artists in Singapore, Spaces & Hangouts 3, Buzz 08, Electronic 7

Best Of Both Worlds: AfroDesi Is A New Fusion Party Mish-Mashing African & Desi Music

AfroDesi is an audacious yet apropos criss-cross that reflects the global rise of these genres, and to have this union in Singapore is a pertinent act of brilliance.

Gigs & Raves, Buzz, ElectronicKEVIN HOAugust 22, 2023Afrodesi, African music in Singapore, Desi music in Singapore, Pop-up parties in Singapore, Parties in Singapore, Gigs & Raves 5, Buzz 07, Culture, Electronic 7

A Perfect Pitch: We Chat With The Sunda Festival Chiefs About Breaking New Ground

The stage is set and the seeds are growing. We have a chit-chat with the Sunda squad, comprising members of Ice Cream Sundays and FuFu Creative (Shi Fu Miz).

Gigs & Raves, ElectronicKEVIN HOAugust 16, 2023Sunda Festival, Ice Cream Sundays, Shi Fu Miz, Music festivals in Asia, Music festivals in Singapore, Gigs in Singapore, Concerts in Singapore, Live music in Singapore, Music producers in Singapore, Interview, Gigs & Raves 5, Electronic 7

5 Collectives, 15 DJs: Secret Garden Is A New Party Concept Taking Root In The Scene

Billed as a 12-hour marathon with two stages, Secret Garden features a quintet of party collectives who’ve all made strides in their own way.

Gigs & Raves, Electronic, BuzzKEVIN HOAugust 10, 2023Secret Garden, YES YOU, Ciel Social, Therapy Room, Krate, WM Records, Pop-up parties in Singapore, Parties in Singapore, Gigs in Singapore, Dirty Blonde, Gigs & Raves 5, Buzz 07, Electronic 7

15-Min Flash Mix E40: Vix Delivers A Taste Of The Techno Vanguard Of The Next Generation

If this is what we can hope to expect from the next wave of DJs, the kids are definitely alright. Vix goes for the jugular with this techno combustible.

15-Min Flash Mix, ElectronicKEVIN HOAugust 4, 2023Vix, Techno in Singapore, DJs in Singapore, 15-Min Flash Mix 2, Electronic 7

Zouk Has Announced ZoukOut 2023, The 20th Edition Of Its Renowned Flagship Festival

Themed The Tribe Of Tomorrow, ZoukOut 2023 is a nod to the new generation of partygoers who’ve helped turn the club scene around.

Gigs & Raves, Buzz, ElectronicKEVIN HOJuly 31, 2023Zouk Singapore, ZoukOut, Music festivals in Singapore, Music festivals in Asia, Gigs in Singapore, Concerts in Singapore, Gigs & Raves 5, Buzz 07, Electronic 7

ONE By Aldrin Commemorates Its 20th Year By Celebrating The Jiak Kim Street Years

The reputable nightlife brand gives nods to nostalgia in part one of its 20th year revelry, featuring an old-school lineup of former resident DJs from Zouk.

Electronic, Gigs & Raves, BuzzKEVIN HOJuly 26, 2023Aldrin, Record labels in Singapore, House producers in Singapore, Techno producers in Singapore, Music producers in Singapore, DJs in Singapore, Zouk Singapore, 1880, Buzz 07, Electronic 6, Gigs & Raves 5

yeule Enters Their Alt-Rock Era With A Scar-Themed Album Signed To Ninja Tune

softscars is a departure from yeule’s prior electronic musings, veering into uncharted realms of rock and punk to craft their newfound narrative.

Live, Electronic, BuzzKEVIN HOJuly 19, 2023Yeule, Singer-songwriters in Singapore, Music producers in Singapore, Synth-pop in Singapore, Experimental music in Singapore, New music in Singapore, Live 5, Buzz 07, Electronic 6