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

Onward Offtrack: The Music-Minded Waterhole Celebrates Its First Anniversary

Bring out the birthday cake. Offtrack commemorates its first anniversary with a week-long celebration of bar takeovers and special performances.

Clubs & Bars, BuzzKEVIN HOJanuary 18, 2023Offtrack, Darker Than Wax, Ice Cream Sundays, Bars in Singapore, Cool spaces in Singapore, Clubs & Bars 2, Buzz 06

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

Class Acts: Watch A Documentary About Singapore’s Creative Zeitgeist Of The ’90s

Is Singapore a metropolis that breeds creativity? History says yes in the premiere of this feature-length documentary by Stacking Stones.

Buzz, Spaces & HangoutsKEVIN HOJanuary 9, 2023Class Acts, Arts in Singapore, Music scene in Singapore, Design in Singapore, Fashion in Singapore, Spaces & Hangouts 3, Buzz 06, Cool spaces in Singapore

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

Art Attack: 5 Standout Activities To Check Out During Singapore Art Week

If culture is identity, art is its expression. Singapore Art Week’s 11th edition runs the gamut with over 130 art events across the city.

Spaces & Hangouts, BuzzKEVIN HOJanuary 4, 2023Singapore Art Week, Arts in Singapore, Artists in Singapore, Art galleries in Singapore, Exhibitions in Singapore, Concerts in Singapore, Cool spaces in Singapore, Spaces & Hangouts 3, Buzz 06

The Alex Blake Charlie Sessions Returns With Another All-Female Music Festival

The Alex Blake Charlie Sessions reawakens within the massive halls of Pasir Panjang Power Station, retaining its original concept of a female-focused lineup.

Live, Gigs & Raves, BuzzKEVIN HOJanuary 3, 2023Alex Blake Charlie Sessions, Music festivals in Singapore, Music festivals in Asia, Gigs in Singapore, Concerts in Singapore, Indie parties in Singapore, pasir, 24, Live 4, Gigs & Raves 4, Buzz 06

10 New Year’s Countdown Parties And Celebrations To Ring In 2023 On A High

From ocean fiestas and Hollywood spectaculars, here’s a list of New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day events to get you pumped up for the year ahead.

Gigs & Raves, BuzzKEVIN HODecember 27, 2022New year's events in Singapore, Gigs in Singapore, Parties in Singapore, Pop-up parties in Singapore, Clubs in Singapore, Bars in Singapore, Gigs & Raves 4, Buzz 06

Mini Raves, Mega Vision: Enter Wild Pearl, Possibly The Smallest Club In Singapore

Wild Pearl sits sequestered within the enclave of Pearl’s Hill Terrace just waiting to be discovered. We just had to find it first.

Clubs & Bars, Spaces & HangoutsKEVIN HODecember 19, 2022Wild Pearl, Music studios in Singapore, Clubs in Singapore, Cool spaces in Singapore, Gigs in Singapore, DJs in Singapore, Interview, Clubs & Bars 2, Spaces & Hangouts 3

Rave Etiquette In Singapore: Protect The Scene With These 12 Things To Do (And Not Do)

Are today’s party peeps raving in a way that bolsters – and not damages – the local music scene as a community? Here’s how we can protect the scene.

Gigs & Raves, BuzzKEVIN HODecember 16, 2022Parties in Singapore, Gigs in Singapore, Clubs in Singapore, DJs in Singapore, Gigs & Raves 4, Buzz 06

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

The Quest Of Manifest: These Promoters Are Amplifying The Pop-up Gig Experience

No matter its destination, Manifest remains affixed to its credo of positive energies and musical diversity. We chat with its founder, Mary Arumeidas.

Gigs & Raves, Spaces & HangoutsKEVIN HONovember 30, 2022Manifest, Pop-up parties in Singapore, Parties in Singapore, Gigs in Singapore, Bars in Singapore, DJs in Singapore, Gigs & Raves 4, Interview, Spaces & Hangouts 3

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

Rising Arp: Find Solace In Naomi G, The Alt-R&B Singer Battling The Woes Of Delirium

Naomi G cuts deep with an honest anecdote from her upcoming album, slicing into the oft-stigmatised department of mental health.

Live, BuzzKEVIN HONovember 23, 2022Rising Arp, Naomi G, R&B music in Singapore, Singer-songwriters in Singapore, Local musicians, Pop music in Singapore, New music in Singapore, Live 4

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

There’s Another Ice Factory Rave Happening, Hosted By Legends Of The Local Scene

ONE with Aldrin and Mr. Has’ Rawjak & Co. team up with Tuck Lee Ice for COLDCUTS, a new series of parties fresh out of the freezer.

Gigs & Raves, Spaces & Hangouts, BuzzKEVIN HONovember 16, 2022Gigs in Singapore, Parties in Singapore, Ice factory, Aldrin, Labels in Singapore, Pop-up parties in Singapore, Gigs & Raves 4, Spaces & Hangouts 3, Buzz 06

From Club To Empire: The Zouk Of Today Has Changed, But Its Heart Remains The Same

31 years of legacy. 31 years of memories. Whether you still recognise it or not, you likely have a deep-seated experience affixed to the heritage of Zouk.

Clubs & BarsKEVIN HONovember 10, 2022Zouk Singapore, ZoukOut, Clubs in Singapore, Bars in Singapore, Interview, Clubs & Bars 2