Together, Tropika and Kampong Boogie are a match made in party heaven, uniting for a very special headliner.

“Transportation Blues” isn’t a ride that reinvents the wheel, but it’s one that’ll whisk you away into a place that feels familiar.

“eko” is engrossing and a pleasant pill to swallow, and it might just turn into your next ear-worming obsession.

Sambal Snake returns to the fray with “Higher Quality”, a bite-sized morsel still packed with his irreverent take on hip-hop.

The tsunami of influence that Tanjong Beach Club brought to the scene has been tremendous. Time will tell what this next wave brings next year.

With burly showcases like Dogfest, Dogswain has proven that it’s full of bark and definitely plenty of bite.

No stranger to local record labels like Darker Than Wax, Halal Sol has now released this double platter on new imprint, Kopi Records.

DARE is a movement of empowerment that shows instances of bravery and resilience, and it’s a potent reminder that music doesn’t discriminate.

Before the trio head off on their first international stop in Japan, they’ll be showing gratitude to their Singaporeans fans with a local all-star concert.

Introducing a twist to gig venues, the ongoing series currently pops up at selected coffeeshop outlets of co-organiser Kim San Leng.

More than just event promoters, Endless Return also identifies as a record label, and it’ll be celebrating its sophomore release with this launch event.

The collective has teased a Halloween-themed party in October, and its 19th birthday celebration in December as a fitting swan song.

The eight-track compilation is an ode to love and astronomy, all while capturing the electronica essence of The Analog Girl.

Infusing a playful twist into the live gig experience, singer-songwriter Marian Carmel is throwing an EP launch party.

The Xingfoo&Roy musician has found second wind in his siiio alias, where he explores an electronic persona influenced by electro, techno and punk.

Beatport is riding Singapore’s Web3 hype wave that emerges during the F1 season, participating in TOKEN 2049 while partnering with blockchain network, Polkadot.

It’s an enthralling union between the Syndicate beatmaker and the celebrated jazz pianist, riding off an inspired conversation that first began between them in Kyoto.

Engineered to redefine the consumption of live performances, Polygon Productions' prowess needs to be felt in person for full effect.

Just like any exercise routine, change is always healthy. And for Tuff Club 2.0, they’re just starting to warm up all over again.

A festive bonanza of celebrations that spans two days and four events, Singapura Dub Club’s anniversary takes over multiple locations in the city.

The event fondly shares the promoters’ pop-up habits, taking over The Southern Depot at Gillman Barracks for their hugest hubbub yet.

The milestone event presents a two-day double whammy of international phenoms including Leon Vynehall, Moxie, Luca Lozano and John Talabot.

Mouth Of The Wolf truly goes for the jugular with lupine intensity. This is not an electronic pursuit. On the contrary, this is a record that rocks.

Complementing the bravado of the music, the track’s marketing also teases the upcoming questline for Sangriento’s upcoming concept album.

Far from your contemporary concert space, the Battlebox offers an off-kilter acoustic and visual experience that you’ll be hard-pressed to find anywhere else.

Echoing its debut, Road to Sunda will showcase a miniature festival experience with tunage from homegrown and international guests – this time at Haw Par Villa.

This is top-form deførmed, spewing a polarising auditory trip you’ll either love or hate. “This album has like 10% of the world’s genres,” he quips.

SORRY NO CURE’s sound strategy involves ambient, harsh noise, K-pop, breakcore, trance, hyperpop, gabber and whatever tickles the imagination of its unbound orchestrators.

IGNITE! has locked in a legacy of being one of Singapore’s longest-running music festivals dedicated to the live alternative circuit.

Together with bedroom DJ crew 5210PM and culture-chasers alt-gps, Life In Arpeggio is launching The Party Expo(sure) at *SCAPE.

“Burn” is a slow-burn, but it lays itself bare while exhibiting a hardened and seasoned nature forged by a band tested by longevity.

With the intent of educating visitors in mind, it’s fitting that New Bahru is housed within the former shell of Nan Chiau High School along Kim Yam Road.

Dance music has the universal power to rally communities and support causes, and it’s not a gift that’s lost on us Singaporeans from our tiny speck on the map.

The content that’s being rinsed through the scene? Live-recorded DJ showcases set against the eye-catchingly peculiar backdrop of a laundromat business.

The hell gates of Haw Par Villa are opening again for a boogie featuring ICS and DTW residents. Don’t say we didn’t give you a heads-up.

Will it be another outdoor affair? Will it be an all-local lineup or another hybrid ensemble of homegrown and international acts? Just wait and see.

The festival collab between Culture and Gushcloud has already begun to tease a roster of local hip-hop hotshots such as AE$OP CA$H, Fariz Jabba and Alyph.

PULSE resides within Yang’s former address, in the 154-year-old heritage mansion (and multi-concept space) The Riverhouse at Clarke Quay.

Whether you’re into mass-appealing electronic music or not, you can’t brush off the significance of this big-time victory from a small-city protagonist.

Stephen Day’s latest is a recharged jolter that packs vintage charm, with just enough zip and zap for the modern-day clubophile.

The go-to sounds of ArtBeyond and Ciel Social harmoniously resonate in Electric Playa! with a double headliner reveal – Patrice Bäumel and Guy Mantzur.

The festival takes place once again in the nightlife hub of Clarke Quay. It’s like a musical discovery box-o-chocolates and you’ll never know what you’re gonna get.

The NETWLKR chronicles of Falling Islands are steel-coated, synth-throated experiments that see the producer pushing the definition of cyberpunk musicology to the edge.

From live-recorded ‘car sets’ down the highways of Singapore to ‘toilet sets’ crammed in a home bathroom, are Four Teh’s antics gimmick or genius?

For its seven-year hurrah, Escape 56 is taking over a 4,500 sq ft private space that converts into a church. You read that right. It’s about to get divine.

All of this takes place at The N3st, a speculative environment at T:>Works that encourages audience participation and contributions throughout the show.

The unveiling of Sigmoid Fn has granted Fzpz the gift to explore new nuances, and we have Super Enjoy to thank for letting us hear it for the first time.

In one enchanted evening, DARKSIN promises to showcase rock-rooted sounds like goth, EBM and metal, as well as electronic disciplines like aggrotech and darkwave.

Dexter Colt’s diverse influences show in the character and sequence of these tracks that span the fields of house, deep house, minimal and breakbeat.

The sophomore edition of KAOS in the CBD by Thugshop promises 12 hours and 16 acts across four venues, featuring a roster of local and international DJs.

Dig techno? Adore psytrance? How about both? DISJUNCTION is where it all comes together with two stages and 16 acts at a secret site.

Scheduled as a two-day fiesta on 23 and 24 March at CANCHITA in Dempsey, LATINADA returns after five years for an event that stays true to its love for food and music.

Truck Yeah! is a new food truck block party popping up at the freshly baked Gourmet Park at Resorts World Sentosa, organised by this trio of promoters.

Offtrack celebrates its second anniversary with a week-long itinerary that showcases its forte, including guest DJs from Revision Music, Tropika and Mixmag Asia.

With a lineup of 16 DJs and 11 performers from different collectives, PeaceOut Festival hopes to give Peace Centre a fitting curtain call as it rides off into the sunset.

Passion in the music industry always needs to be cultivated amongst the youth. Music Day Out is keeping that journey going.

The versatility of CŪN as a creative space will soon host an ambitious endeavour called Deep Cuts, happening across on 13 and 14 January in Peace Centre.

The launch of Behind The Green Door in Singapore is being spearheaded by Kilo Collective Concept and A Phat Cat Collective, both powerhouses in the industry.

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

With an area of 10,000 square feet, HighHouse is both the biggest and tallest (at 282 metres) nightlife concept to open since the pandemic.            

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

Darker Than Wax welcomes you to the return of BREW on 9 December, and it’s found an equally trendy locale that could very well fit the bill.

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

For their third rodeo, Outer Bounce continues their adoration for unorthodox performers around the region, hosting them in the unlikely location of Peace Centre.

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

Blush have stuck to their guns with time-tested consistency while exploring uncharted avenues along the way. And it’s made for an outstanding debut album that’s paid off.

How does a low-key bar in Geylang do justice to a high-profile DJ in a residential neighbourhood? With headphones, it turns out.

The band are able to coolly muster a sound that’s classic Great Spy – anthemic indie-rock bravado with wind-swept flair and charisma in spades.  

Sometimes you crack open an oyster and find more than one pearl. That’s turning out to be the Wild Pearl story, with plenty more treasures just waiting to be extracted.

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

The two-day launch event for TRIFECTA showcases a combo of passions across three music stages, three ride arenas and three festival grounds.

Running over seven minutes, the odyssey-leaning “Sun Gazer” sports a gleaming spotless patina that’s fit for the discotheque, tying in with the band’s new identity.

With 24OWLS backing its programming, District M boasts a 30-act lineup that’s diverse and risk-taking with pop, indie, soul, jazz and house performances.

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

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.

The soul of hip-hop was birthed from the streets, and this community event is honouring these roots with a nexus of subcultures – from breakdancing to rap.

Kenzo whips up a charcuterie board of hip-hop experiments in his first full-length beat tape, a 27-minute digital scrapbook of 14 tracks.

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.

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.

The free music festival features pop and alternative musicians from more than 10 countries, including Singapore’s Shye, motifs, Jean Seizure, ABANGSAPAU and more.

MUGIC presents INSIDE OUT is the crew’s first daytime party series, kicking off at the unconventional locale of Bukit Merah Swimming Complex, an urban treasure established in 1982.

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

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.

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

Ciel Social commemorate their first anniversary in the style they know how, roping in Kamilo Sanclemente for a full-day fiesta at Sand Bar.

For one full day, Thugshop is hosting four parties across four venues featuring 14 acts including Drunken Kong, AE:THER, Marcus Worgull and more.

Music holds sway in Naga House’s imprint and that’s why it eventually launched NAGA(SOUNDS), gradually but noticeably doing its bit to sustain the music scene.

Heineken and Boiler Room are coming together for a two-day event at Tanjong Pagar Distripark. History is about to be made.

Dressed in gothic magic-caster apparel with an aura of mystery, vylt has conjured an electronic repertoire that’s both brutal and delicate.

After a lull, Under The Bridge is now ready to rumble with a comeback ‘micro festival’ in the heart of the city, featuring a beastly lineup from over 15 collectives.

With the full reveal of its programme, the concept of Sunda Festival is crystal clear – an Asian connection that’s bringing its scenes closer like never before.

The Japanese-Singaporean producer once again taps into his past, giving listeners another snapshot of his youth through these jungle jaunts.

The industry veteran produced “Dear God” in three days after recovering from his battle with cancer, which was released on Solarstone’s global record label.

While he’s purportedly slayed his villainous doctor persona, this new reboot of Microchip Terror is still as fearsome and ferocious as ever.

Despite her rise to fame, RENE’s able to hold onto the sensitivities in her songcraft, tackling tender premises with empathy and just enough rockstar pizazz.

How ‘campy’ do you like your raves? Co-conceptualised by Ice Cream Sundays, Sunda Festival is a two-day jamboree with activities for all ages.

The fledgling 250-seater is the progeny of four industry powerhouses, with live music genres ranging from classic rock and Cuban to funk and blues.

The gig promoters are back on their rocketship for their first show in four years, and it’s a billing that’s blasting off with star appeal.

In memory of the legendary Japanese composer, The Projector is organising a tribute gig and screenings of documentaries and live performances.

After three years, the local prominent beatmaker and sound sculptor delivers a new EP that communicates his return to the cycle.

Do you really like UK garage? Is it is it wicked? Then you won’t wanna miss the debut of GrooveTop Garage at Neon Pigeon.

The LGBTQ+ party promoters presents HOUSE UR HEAD, a Phuture jamboree with house DJs, drag acts and old-school vogue battles.

Legacy’s currently the only big-time hardstyle festival in Singapore, and it’s about to fly the flag loud and proud once more at a new venue.

The chasm of crowd favourites is a deep hole. The question is: how deep are promoters willing to burrow and how much is the scene ready to accept?

In line with Tropika’s cosmopolitan music ethos, the two-day event at Haw Par Villa is headlined by the legendary multi-instrumentalist.

All the way from the countryside of Higashi Izu, Rainbow Disco Club is arriving in Haw Par Villa with two of its residents as guest acts.

These Zombies In Miami want your brain and bestest dance moves. Blackout Agency’s signature series returns after a three-year hiatus.

One year later, Modal is bringing down yet another international booking to commemorate its anniversary with guns a-blazing.

The Observatory and Ujikaji Records are back with another iteration of their BlackKaji showcase, now featuring regional experimental acts.

Pick one, or pick all. You’ll need plenty of stamina to power through this XXL month at Thugshop’s new pop-up space, MDLR.

Outer Bounce will migrate its antics to the Northwestern suburb of Kranji, with performances from Roza Terenzi, Sarayu and Bongomann.

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

From the team behind Headquarters, Tuff Club and Eat Sum Thing, XXL is a new party series set that amplifies the tireless vision of Thugshop.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

The 2022 edition of Fred Perry’s signature series features Subsonic Eye, Forests, lewloh and EMONIGHTSG for a full-fledged live show.

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

Grab your fellow fiends. Here are 10 raves and parties that will have you twirling in the twilight on Halloween weekend.

Featuring nine acts from both ensembles, Haw Par Thrilla 3 unleashes a rave that will be remembered long into the afterlife. Your demons are invited too.

The beloved events concept returns for a comeback run with eight dates across four weekends. Which coloured channel will you pick?

ASEAN Music Showcase Festival goes live for the first time in Singapore with over 30 acts, happening on 10 and 11 September at Haw Par Villa.

New venue, new blood, new chapter – .KRATE bounces back after two-and-a-half years with a new venue it can’t wait to unveil.

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

Expose yourself to Asia’s inner rhythms with Outer Bounce, a pop-up rave featuring Yadin Moha, Yoshi Nori and Sunju Hargun – right here in Hell.

The electronica producer from Washington debuts in Singapore, marking Darker Than Wax’s first international booking in over two years.

Call it an institution or a tourist attraction. However you see it, ZoukOut is evidently here to stay to continue its legacy. What impact will it make this year?

The 20 members of Braggadocious flaunt their unity with a debut called “Brown Boys Brag”, sharing their collective story of Brown-ness in Singapore.

A dream collaboration we never knew we needed. The six-week online course culminates in a three-day songwriting camp in Singapore.

Do you hear the chatter? Can you keep up with the fresh wave of scene news? Word On The Beat is here to keep you in the loop.

As a robust six-piece, these prowling wildcats spew out a classic alt-rock aesthetic that strikes with the nostalgia of a weathered but untoppable era

Utilising elements like ambient lighting, beanbags and blankets, ÆTHER Sessions builds a space where you can zen out to noisy music.

Through his imaginative realm of ‘Dream R&B’, Leeray is lending his voice and personal experiences to build strength for an ostracised community.

There’s only one superclub in Singapore that lets you party while riding an indoor Ferris Wheel. Marquee is finally coming back in a big way.

Following the success of its inaugural show, Where Are The Fruits is taking the reins on the series with M1LDL1FE, cues, aeriqah, Marian Carmel and more.

Over 30 merchants are lined up for this special edition of Sunday Social, an official partner of Pasar Pink that celebrates Global Pride Month in Singapore.

The launch event of Heineken’s new beer at Pasir Panjang Power Station features the lineup of Flight Facilities, Palms Trax, Floyd Levine and Ice Cream Sundays.

It’s hardy, razor-sharp and piercing with the offence of 1,000 Needles. The sound of Cactus Cactus has been let out of the bullpen. You’ve been warned.

Featuring three tracks from their comeback album, Hiss, the crime-themed trilogy is a furious barrage that shows the grindcore champions back on form.

You can soon get your hands on a 20-track double vinyl compilation of Kribo Records’ vintage ‘lecak’ sounds, courtesy of this multi-label collaboration.

The sky-high nightlife destination has gotten its wings back. Along with its signature residencies, it’s hosting the official pre-party of Creamfields in Thailand.

Firing the first shots from Aggressive Raisin Cat’s debut EP is “Ramen”, and there’s a lot to digest in this soup of anarchy.

After playing for over 20 years, the deft guitarist (and Mantravine member) has a debut album that solidifies his uncontainable aptitude.

Happening at Pasir Panjang Power Station, this half-day fiesta is co-organised by the team responsible for Alex Blake Charlie Sessions and Laneway Festival Singapore.

For three nights a week, Zouk will be reopening its dancefloor for its signature residencies, including TGIW, ONE DANCE and 100% Bulletproof.

The Web3 initiative positions itself as a platform to fund artistes’ projects, incentivise collaboration, and build a more flexible and transparent model for the industry.

The allowance of live music in F&B venues has provided an avenue for DJs to perform for guests in attendance after an agonising two-year ban.

shazza’s latest endeavour is an open rebellion to hustle culture, that it is perfectly acceptable to fail and feel the bumps of your tumble.

For the third edition of 24OWLS’ gig series, the ambient producer collaborates with installation artists for a multi-sensorial show at Pasir Panjang Power Station.

spikyfruits invites you to an April Fool’s evening of live music from some of the scene’s brightest. We’re pretty sure this isn’t a joke.

The prominent music studio of industry hero, Leonard Soosay, premieres a five-part video series featuring a range of pop and underground acts.

Happening from 20 May to 5 June 2022, SIFA returns with a music-conscious programme that includes Holly Herndon, SAtheCollective, Syndicate and much more.

UPLOADING Presents TIME CAPSULE will feature an eclectic programme of eight homegrown acts, ranging from rappers and singers to electronic beatmakers.

Majulah Live x It’s A Rap features a stacked roster of homegrown musicians and guest comedians for a live show happening for one night only.

In this short film, Xingfoo&Roy trudge through cyclic ennui with three bite-sized anthems taken off their upcoming full-length album.

Ticking the boxes of the post-rock format, “Rimshot” by Nagetto unleashes a tsunami of dense noise that lunges forward like a cavalcade of war horses.

Titled “LAZARUS”, the instrumental piece by O$P$ is worlds apart from the bass-conscious electronica that dominated their Geylang Crunk narrative.

If F1 Singapore 2022 can become the catalyst for the authorities to bring our music back, then by all means, let them start their engines.

Local producer, Zephyr Khambatta, has found house enlightenment in his new single, “My Religion Is Love”, which floats dreamily like driftwood on the horizon.

Spearheaded by Matty Wainwright from The DJ Dispensary, the scene-backed campaign hopes to create a roadmap to normalcy for the music industry.

While some DJs view the loosened restrictions as a cause for celebration, others are more wary of the stubborn caveats that remain in place.

What happens when you apply strings to the songcraft of respected singer-songwriters like weish, lewloh, Amanda Tee and more? That’s the twist of this live gig.

Amidst the waking dawn of a formidable 2022, Sun Cell is just starting to rise above the horizon with his debut single, “New Year”.

Think you’ve cracked the secret to happiness? If you’re still tumbling through life in search for the answer, you might find your clarity within the walls of Happy House.

Navigating Through The Pandemic is the first release of Aldrin’s ONE With Music label after an eight-year hiatus, featuring local dance producers across house and techno.

Organised by The Food Bank Singapore, Roxy and Therapy Room, this charity fundraiser features a roster of industry heavyweights. Here’s how you can help.

From celebratory rock gigs to Eurodance bedroom raves, these physical concerts and online live-streams will make the prospect of 2022 seem less glum.

As we stumble into what looks to be a volatile 2022, we unravel this past year to dig up the ridiculous tragedies and heartening victories that surfaced in the local scene.

The rooftop institution was previously known for pushing nu-disco, indie dance and house in the local scene. It will shut its doors at Odeon Towers on 27 February 2022.

Organised by Last One Standing and TRANCE4M, this 14-day stream event has local DJs coming together to brandish the strength and unity of trance.

The National Arts Council heritage trail features commissioned original tracks from deførmed, Fzpz, ArunDitha + Kiat, OmarKENOBI, Zero The Memory Thief and more.

Their debut single, “Best Friend”, shines with snug summertime riffs, coats of dreamy fuzz, and feathery vocals that slice through the corpus of noise.

On surf-tinted single “Don’t Bother Me”, The Pinholes sound like they haven’t aged in their nearly 20-year career, and that is precisely the magic of their music.

Covering techno, big room, trance and hip-hop, the Singaporean spectacle has more tricks up its sleeve for its third run.

To pull this off during a gig-less climate, and for a free event that’s trying its best to unite the community? That’s just scum behaviour.

The New Modern Lights are a bunch of young guns who sound like they belong a decade earlier, yet they’ve managed to build a standing that’s irrefutably current.

The Esplanade’s annual music spectacle takes big strides on its 20th anniversary, welcoming industry legends, rising hotshots and special tie-ins with local collectives.

Altoduo flaunt a remarkable level of technical prowess that bounces between the two core members, functioning optimally like a well-oiled machine in motion.

Opening up its venues to live audiences, the Mosaic Music Series returns with shows from Bitty, The Steve McQueens, Dru Chen, Rangga Jones, and Saints Amongst Sinners.

Capturing the hurricane moments of their youth is Carpet Golf, a new indie quartet with members from Subsonic Eye, Charm and The Neptune Waves. Enter their “brotherhood soup”.

Culture is being killed, and the death toll is rising unforgivingly. What will we have left when the authorities finally decide to revive the city, if ever?

Is Mediacorp’s indiego web radio programme going to be the next movement that adds legitimacy to Singaporean music? Time will tell.

Revered rock legends, The Oddfellows, continue to be rebellious misfits with new single, “Silent Worlds”, taken off their upcoming third album that’s 29 years in the making.

Integrity Records, established by Eddie Niguel in 2016, has helped shape Singapore as a first-world hub for electronic music with its global roster. Listen to these 25 defining tracks now.

If we can accept that nightlife can take on many forms, then society can be discerning enough to differentiate lawful activities from the ones that are truly causing the problem.

We need to talk about the mental health of those in nightlife, and this is where The Therapy Room comes in. Watch this new series of intimate conversations and heartfelt soundtracks from local DJs.

For the next four weeks, A Phat Cat Collective have curated an impressively detailed programme of events and offers that, in their words, put “the ‘fun’ in fundraising”.

Their debut release, “Take It”, is a piece of musical déjà vu, while comically documenting the scenario of how to deal with an awkward robbery.

The historic songwriter behind Humpback Oak and The Observatory adds another triumph to his legacy with this new seven-track EP.

Titled SG FOOTWERKING, the online documentary series features key interviews with juke DJs and dancers in the local community.

The aftermath of Phase 2 (HA) is dragging along new circumstances of uncertainty that aren’t doing favours for an already damaged sector of Singapore’s music scene.

Dreaming Life vividly introduces the serene reverie of Kekko, flowing like a kaleidoscopic, psychedelic dream from start to finish.

“TETRIS” is a piece where she openly embraces her bizarre quirks that grind against the norm, fleeing from generic behaviour and cookie-cutter expectations.

The mirage of desire often plays tricks on the mind, especially in the capricious territory of love. Dnl. and Axel Brizzy wax lyrical about it on their new single, “Fantasy”.

This Isn’t Where I Want To Be is an intoxicating dream-pop sojourn that soothes, providing an escape that’s hard to snap back from.

Announced on 14 May 2021, the city has tumbled into what’s called “Phase 2 (Heightened Alert)”, and its effect on live gigs is as ominous as it sounds.

The rapping human vegetable has peeled off another layer from his sprouting repertoire, teaming up with Beansprouts and Fauxe on production duties for his latest release.

Much like the chemistry between the two drum & bass stalwarts, this is a record full of nuance and magical moments, including guest vocals from Singapore’s own Weish.

Titled “Don’t Feel The Bass”, the first single starts out considerably heavier than Halal Sol’s past forays, before lunging into deeper, Detroitian territory that bears his signature.

The weekly live series coincides with the digital release of the band’s catalogue, culminating in a brand new EP of remade, reinvigorated classics.

The pandemic’s restrictions have crippled our clubscape, but how are our counterparts holding up in other nightlife hubs across Asia? This rundown will help put things in perspective.

By exhibiting art on the streets, projects like Arts in Your Neighbourhood help to normalise culture in a city that often ignores it. The district-wide event happens on-site and online from 11 to 28 March.

Innovative music acts like deførmed, BGourd, sl_owtalk and Cayenne will perform live at a beefed up version of Intriguant's UPLOADING series, hosted by CAKE in the gargantuan space.

The annual music event returns as an art exhibition, with unorthodox sound installations created by an ensemble of international artists.

Run by seasoned veteran, Darren Mathurin, Reset Beats is a digital series that goes back to the basics, with genre eclecticism spanning jungle, techno, hip-hop, breakbeat and beyond.

Representing our city in this interactive digital music event are Darker Than Wax and Midnight Shift, both renowned collectives with global reputations.

Canvas has revealed that it stood its ground for nine months with hopes of reopening, but it now has to throw in the towel due to overwhelming financial pressure.

Diversifying the nightlife industry by hosting DJs in F&B establishments, local shows that the appeal of dance music isn’t something exclusive to clubs.

New Dimensions by The Council is set to be an immersive art experience at The Substation, creating a transcendent temple of light and sound designed for the pleasures of deep listening.

With loosened measures, the scene is starting to buzz with live gigs once again. Here’s an update on where you can catch some, and where you can’t.

Key players in the local club community are reluctant to join the pilot scheme that was proposed back in November, and we break down some of the reasons why.

These optimistic developments have assembled a silver lining for the scene that’s far from thin, but formidable in the face of a new, unpredictable year.

The Observatory and Ujikaji have unleashed BlackKaji Radio, a fortnightly broadcast of four episodes that reel you into their collective energy of discovery and experimentation.

Back To Live by AEG Presents, Collective Minds and Marina Bay Sands will help the music industry move one step closer to the normalcy we all miss dearly.

Local label and collective, Syndicate, got 23 musicians to share their musical musings during the Phase One lockdown, culminating in a compilation album titled SEED that’s out now.

Come 2 December, The Council is officially back in business as it opens its doors to Upstairs, now rebranded as a snack bar concept operating four days a week.

Discovery of the unknown is just one of the many beauties of a music festival, and RIF 2020 is a hopeful example of one with a fresh lineup of emerging acts.

Kicking in from January 2021 for nightclubs, these new pilots are a glimmering ray of light that are highly necessary for the sustenance of our scene.

With their finger always on the pulse of alternative sounds, the tastemakers behind Fred Perry are outdoing themselves with a rendition of Subculture Live unlike any other.

Baby steps for the much-awaited reopening of the local gig scene. Here’s a list of designated venues and new social distancing guidelines you need to know come 1 November.

While the scene crawls towards normalcy, Zendyll and Collective Minds are going all out to craft a full-on live-stream experience with performing musicians and comedians.

In line with the upcoming regulations for live gigs, Baybeats 2020 is opening the festival up to select audiences in attendance, complementing a meatier schedule of live-streamed performances.

*SCAPE Music Day Out! will feature a dozen local acts performing over this weekend, and a mentorship programme that helps budding musicians take the next step.

SXNDICATE: A Decade is a revived memento of what has made Syndicate so gripping as a label these last 10 years; a collection of recollections the local scene is proud to call its own.

The live-stream will reveal the origin and ongoing journey of Tiko Disko during these last seven years, while dishing out a soundtrack of groovy, hooky nostalgia.

Local record store, The Analog Vault, celebrates with a series of streamed DJ sets and live performances in partnership with Singapore Community Radio and BCUBE.

The scene is about to become acquainted with the interdisciplinary antics of Endless Return, a “regenerative virtual rave” that is as outrageous and outlandish as it sounds.

The local techno scene might be dormant on the surface, but new entrants like DGTL by Void Deck Sessions are assuredly debunking fears of its stagnancy.

Spearheaded by Collective Minds and Ebenex, 222 Arts Club gets a reboot that transforms it into a production space for brands and artistes to expand on their storytelling capabilities.

Singapore Community Radio is evolving beyond its dominantly musical platform to cover a wider spectrum of culture in Singapore, featuring a new team and a batch of new residencies.

Raising awareness for The Food Bank Singapore, Blackout Agency is launching the sophomore edition of Blackout Broadcast this week with an all-star soundtrack of house and disco.

Through fortnightly episodes, Majulah Weekender by Zendyll will feature fresh pairings between producers and vocalists as they come together to create new originals exclusive to the series.

In 2018, electronic producer XVAN passed away in his early 20s from cancer. Umami Records has released an all-star EP that celebrates the craft of this prodigious producer who will not be forgotten.

The return of Jazz In July is the first time The Esplanade has allowed live performances (without audiences) since its closure, featuring 43 masters of the local jazz scene.

Did you know that one of the scene’s most important music festivals is run by students? The kids are alright as they go the extra mile with this extra-curricular undertaking.

The serendipitous team-up was made possible after DEON shared a stage with Shohey’s band in Tokyo last year, resulting in this spine-tingling acoustic single.

This comes after the organisers of EPIZODE5: EPILOGUE revealed the first-wave lineup for the 2021 Vietnamese festival in an official press statement.

Buzz In Arpeggio is a seasonal round-up piece that cherry-picks these hottest happenings; this week, there’s an abundance of activity stirring in the digital space.

A lot sure has happened. Thank you for believing in Life In Arpeggio and for taking the time to support storytelling in local music journalism. We reflect on our first year.

The annual race event has been given the red light due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, but there might still be hope for off-track entertainment in the coming months.

Disarray doesn’t always equate to disunity, and the scene has shown that it is capable of staying strong when the context appears bleak. This is a clarion call for it to stick together now more than ever.

For the next six weeks, Music Matters Live is adapting to the constrained gig climate with an initiative that pushes the boundaries of digital collaboration.

Jamming studio, gig space, record label, museum for independent music in Singapore – the scene has plenty to lose if LITHE HOUSE is forced to shut operations.

The charitable effort is a two-day radio show featuring an international roster of selectors handpicked by Blackout Agency, with proceeds going to the Food Bank Singapore.

Darker Than Wax has virtually recreated the Chye Seng Huat Hardware partygrounds for their next BREW live-stream. Find out how you can join the fun.

In this piece, we speak to the Singapore-based Homeaway Agency on what United We Stream Asia means for the club industry in the region; Singapore included, naturally.

Homegrown DIY label, Tired Records, handpicked several local bands across genres and had them record rare covers of each other. We speak to the label’s co-founders on how and why they did it.

Releases In Arpeggio is a series that unearths newfound, original sounds from the local music scene, while highlighting their authors and the stories they wish to convey.

Just because you have to stay home, doesn’t mean you need to stay put. Sunshine Nation launches a daily online programme of music, wellness, art, cooking and more to keep you inspired.

Ice Cream Sundays and Revision Music are performing live-streamed sets this weekend with proceeds going to COVID-19 charities. Stay in, tune in, and be generous to those in need.

Be open-minded, be generous, and be socially active in this momentary lull of activities. Here are several things you can do to help musicians, venue owners and promoters.

Zouk Singapore has made the first move in bringing ‘cloud clubbing’ to the scene, and it might be the start of something great considering the debilitating restrictions imposed lately.

Instead of a disheartening “toodles”, Telok Ayer Arts Club intends to end on a high note with one last edition of its Kelab Malam series, in light of the COVID-19 crunch.

Solid Gold Productions is honouring the pillars of hip-hop with a large-scale warehouse party, featuring dance battles, all-day graffiti and deft turntablists.

Wake up, world; this is the launch of No Sleep Times. The Good Times crew unveils a new daytime party happening at No Sleep Club in Keong Saik.

Curated officially by Collective Minds, the 5,000 sqft space at Bras Basah is “the ultimate blank canvas” for private events, art exhibitions, and of course, concerts.

Returning for its seventh edition, the flagship festival of promoters, Sunshine Nation, is taking root in Fort Canning Park once more on 29 February 2020.

Dub Skank’in Hifi Soundsystem and Subvert HQ unite for a bass-centric event next month that embarks on a journey through dub and jungle. It’s gonna be fast, gonna be irie.

To kick-start the momentum, Blu Jaz Cafe already has a programme of live gigs lined up, signalling a fresh start for the storied venue in Kampong Glam.

Much like gobbling down a Super Mushroom, Nineteen80 will grow in size this March after upgrading its lease from its current single unit to a whopping four. Finally, more space on the floor.

With the unveiling of .KRATE at Suntec Convention Centre with Nakadia billed for the opening night, the .KORSAIR team now seems to have a rooted space to call home.

Two of the scene’s brightest collectives are piecing together a tag-team jamboree to kick-start the year, in yet another newfangled location that puts the scene on its toes.

Pushing the boundaries at the dawn of 2020, electronic duo .gif have created an original play as part of the M1 Singapore Fringe Festival.

When two industry powerhouses come together, you can expect a novel festival that knows the ropes and bolsters the scene. The new collaboration features bands like Sobs, Bedchamber, HE1ST and more.

After an outstanding three-year run, the house and techno club will be shuttering its doors at its Tanjong Pagar outlet, with its final party at the end of the year on 31 December.

Rave collective TropicLab teams up with Wonderfruit’s Rainforest Pavilion for an unprecedented rooftop bash in one of Singapore’s oldest malls.

Making a splash from 14 to 16 November at the Fountain Square, Sound Port Clarke Quay showcases a new wave of electronic talents that include Shye, brb., YAØ and more.

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.

Kult Yard is a new hangout pieced together by the offbeat folks behind Kult Kafe, and it's surfacing from the scene with an opening weekender stuffed with tunage, tastes and a live graffiti bombing.

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.

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. 

While the departure of ZoukOut does leave a dent in the scene, Legacy is filling the gap brazenly with a two-day festival on Siloso Beach this December.

If you’re familiar with the massive Heineken Green Room events of yesteryear, you’ll want to strap in for this F1 Singapore pre-party that features Flume and a futuristic ticketing approach.

On 31 August, the purple-hued, glass-walled rave spot marks its first anniversary; a prolonged stint in Oxley Tower that’s hardly overstayed its welcome, as most avid punters would agree.

The Kampong Boogie folks are back at it again. This time, in an unusual industrial venue that they’ll be occupying for the very first time.

Tropika is the conscious movement that we need, helping us challenge the status quo and reshape our perspective of the world – one beat at a time.  

Commemorating a decade of beachy frolics, Tanjong Beach Club is about to throw a two-day celebration called Tanjong Paradisco.

Free-form producer, Fauxe, is The Analog Vault’s first signing on their new label, TAV Records. This is culminating in an improvisational live show at White Label Records.

Thanks to Baybeats, an alternative music festival that’s been taking place at The Esplanade since 2002, the support for homegrown sounds has grown tremendously.