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

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

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

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

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.

Halia explores way-out-there selections that range from downtempo discoveries to psychedelic Cantonese boogie. That’s just the kind of selector she is.

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.

We can’t emphasise enough how proud we are of their addition to the Boiler Room lineup, and all three aptly make up the soul of the Singapore scene.

This mix is power-puffed nostalgia with a modern sheen, and it illustrates the archetypal vitality you can expect from a Mari set. All aboard.

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

In episode 49 of Life In Arpeggio’s 15-Min Flash Mix, we explore the concept of duality. Light and dark, yin and yang, or in the case of our guest DJ, it’s sho&tell.

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.

howrøng’s mix explores light-footed heavy-hitting techno, muted breakcore and other dizzying mish-mashes that toss out the rigidity of classification.

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.

For the 15-Min Flash Mix, Nino Blink delivers the kind of mix you’d wanna blast when you’ve had a wretched, soul-sucking day.

The rise of African club music has become somewhat of a local scene phenomenon and the crowds are ravenous for it.

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.

He fuses electronic tropes with Indian influences ranging from Tamil to Punjabi, illustrating the hybrid ingenuity of RAAJ as an apex mixmaster.

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.

juhvunnn exhibits skills that show a burgeoning maturity with its brave diversity and fluid seamlessness. Don’t underestimate the bedroom DJ.  

The accomplished hotshot DJ explores the more belligerent realm of hard techno which you’ll hear in this mix. Joshua Dillon, take us away.

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.

What Lilian and Sivanesh have written in their Sivilian Affairs story is a love letter to electronic music and its power to bring us together past languages and map lines.

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.

Secret Pals is a twin-flame project that loves to see its community thrive while giving back to the Singapore scene that its founders have grown up with.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

YES YOU is aptly using the unifying medium of dance music as a platform to shine light on those who need assistance. Doesn’t get nobler than that.

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.

Mantravine bring life to an album that explores gypsy music, electronica, funk and psychedelia; a potpourri of global sounds.

While DJs hype up the crowd in the spotlight, VJs work their magic behind the scenes. We kick off our new series with Clare Chong AKA worm.grrl.

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.

We’re going to the techno shire for episode 39, as GTHB showcases a wide range of sounds that swings back and forth in intensity like a pendulum.

For its community of self-confessed oddities, Blacklight Raves has become a safe and inclusive ecosystem that feels like home.

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

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

Aman Anand’s productions lean towards the realms of progressive house and deep techno, and he shows this forte effortlessly in his 15-Min Flash Mix.

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 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.

EJ Missy’s contributions are very much part of our scene’s history.  For this mix, she cooks up a simmering cauldron of intoxicating grooves, potent to the very last beat.

While most post-pandemic DJs have experienced a steady trajectory, James Selvas’ successes have been soaring like a fighter jet.

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

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.

His artistry draws inspiration from “the excruciating beauty and passionate chaos of the natural world”, and you can hear this in full bloom with his new EP, Mycelia.

Even amidst the techno maximalism of her sound, the .KRATE resident selector delivers a well-executed performance of subtlety.

Occurring on the last Saturday of every month, these day parties are a metaphorical pat on the back for the troopers craving a release on the dancefloor.

Through their experimental antics in a scene that sometimes feels safe, the Strange Weather collective have caught lightning in a bottle.

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.

Che’Molly takes a techno turn, rejoicing in the genre that she’s been bringing back to Zouk as one of its resident selectors.

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.

We introduce our new live series featuring 15-Min Flash Mixes from four DJs, as well as spontaneous back-to-backs where the magic happens.

The Weatherman invites you to enter with a curious mind, and come out on the other end with a sense of rejuvenation and renewed wonder.

Prior to the farewell takeover at Golden Mile Complex, we speak to Mugic’s Dang Chau and Ulysses James, and Ice Cream Sundays’ Daniel O’Connor and Nick Bong.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

Jalpari loops you into a heady hypnotism that keeps you going and going – much like an afterparty that never ends. Sink in. Vibe out.

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

The Professor flaunts his flexibility with a set that explores glitchy electro and urban breakbeat. Class is now in session.

MZA exhibits his drum & bass side with floor-is-lava beats that are hot on their feet and gooey chords that will melt your icy heart.

Since 2008, LeNERD has exhibited a musical career that’s had evolution in its crosshairs. This is the story of his growth as a turntablist, DJ, and co-promoter of Revelry.

With concerns over the pandemic now on the decline, Singapore is back to becoming the global gig hub it once was. Finally.

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

The Hard Vibing resident delivers a destructive deluge of overblown beats and harsh textures, with crunchy kicks that will drill into your brain.

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.

Founded by the selector-producer triumvirate of Shawnn Lai, Gerald Ang and Amjad Shah, SoulMatters Recordings is keeping the essence of dance music alive.

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.

Ice Cream Sundays’ Toppings shows a broodier side of his repertoire with this mix, one that simulates the sensation of entering a cloak-and-dagger jazz club from the past.

Zhiroc elaborates on his growth as an electronic producer and selector, the state of trance in Singapore and why it will never perish. At least, not while he’s around.

On the cusp of the label’s 15th year anniversary, co-founder Ricks Ang shares more about its origin and milestones, including the new album from its core duo ASPIDISTRAFLY.

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

From poolside deep house to Caribbean-infused Afrobeat, Kevin Sy delivers a bouncy set that will tickle and trickle down your nerves.

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

KNIGHTNDAE depicts the journey of a heady party night, delivering nocturnal vocal house, hazy lo-fi, and other energising numbers with hints of soul and French touch.

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.

10 years on, the reputable electronic record label has found balance in a chaotic climate that threatens to topple it. Co-founder, Kavan Spruyt, shares more in this heart-to-heart.

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

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.

For our year-end episode of the 15-Min Flash Mix, Jace initiates a spry, cosmic takeoff with ebullient tracks from the departments of space disco and indie dance.

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.

Expect eclectic shades of Italo, electro, disco and new wave in this mix, as Kaye turns up the temperature with these instant floor sizzlers.

Through their multi-disciplinary Patchwerk series that emerged in 2021, these innovators have plugged the global modular synthesis phenomenon into our scene.

We now slip into the abyss for episode 15 of the 15-Min Flash Mix, and pulling us under as our guide is the ever-so-eclectic Bongomann.

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.

KiDG has delivered a delightful hodgepodge that gives nods to the revered eras of classic rock, Brit-pop, ’80s hip-hop and even big beat.

Exploring droning ambient, loungy deep house and wobbly dubstep, Jean Reiki will have you transitioning from lumbering slumber to the invigorating jolts of life.

Start warming up those ankles. B10N presents a juke-charged 15-Min Flash Mix that will have your feet tied up in a pretzel by the end of it.

Kaye delivers a package of distilled wisdom that speaks to the room. This is a soundtrack of rebellion for a scene that’s sick of being locked in. The veteran steps up to share more.

Don Aaron has orchestrated a blissful languor of instrumental bliss, much like the soundtrack of a vintage, neo-noir short film.

If you could compose a soundtrack to your life, what would it be like? Anhedral embarks on an evergreen journey of retrospection, piecing together his identity like a fragmented jigsaw.

This is a mix bursting with pyro-level firepower, synonymous with the signature of this energetic wunderkind. Now sit up and plug in.

How fast and ferocious do you like your beats? The homegrown collective and record label has constructed a network that unleashes these amped-up, overblown sounds.

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.

In this episode of the 15-Min Flash Mix, Aresha keeps the junglist heart beating, pounding to the rhythm of wobbly quakes and Amen breaks.

How do you build a world no one’s ever seen? And how do you entertain a restless community while supporting an industry in its most trying time? The team of Take Back The Nights plugs into this interview.

The prodigious beatmaker keeps the series going with a tailored listening experience; a mesmerising set that mirrors rainy day music or the ambience of a lounge.

For the 15-Min Flash Mix, ARNT has pieced together a euphoric and kaleidoscopic set of vivid synthscapes, inviting you into a world of fantasy.

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.

Collaboration is the core of DSML’s output, and that’s what makes him whimsically unpredictable as an electronic producer, with works spanning funk-pop, hip-hop and soultronica.

For 15 minutes, toss out whatever you might think of synth-pop fixture, The Analog Girl, and enjoy this head-spinning voyage that spans her influences.

Brendon P is what many would call a legend, and that is no exaggeration. Dropping 15 tracks in 15 minutes, the industry phenom takes you to school on this episode of the 15-Min Flash Mix.

DJ Aurora’s contribution to the 15-Min Flash Mix invites you to take a mosey down memory lane, as it slips into a stream of charming vintage cuts.

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

To commemorate Life In Arpeggio’s third year, we’re introducing a brand new series where guest acts have 15 minutes to create a journey, starting with the inimitable and irresistible Sivanesh.

Since the beginning of 2021, Ke’lektiv has been an ongoing force in the sustenance of the DJ community, providing these fading talents with a platform to express themselves.

Conveying the dystopian narrative is a network of cold, harsh instrumentation, coming together in mish-mashed formats of dronetronica and dark electro.

Balmoral is the culmination of MZA’s flashback excavation, a debut EP of electronic instrumentals comprising trip-hop, deep house and drum & bass.

The Ice Cream Sundays resident’s first official release translates his imagination and influences into dystopian musical fantasies.

From hip-hop to hardstyle, Ministry of DJs is embracing all styles and personalities with its live-stream programme powered by XR Stages. Its founder, GemStarr, shares the evolution of the school since 2013.

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.

Matty Wainwright from The DJ Dispensary talks about the government’s gripe with DJ-ing, and how he managed to find a workaround to alleviate their concerns.

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 presence of Grid Culture adds more legitimacy to a city that sees its electronic community growing day by day. Founder and Ableton Certified Trainer, Syafiq Halid, shares his vision.

If robots could mosh, it would be to the beat of Microchip Terror’s music. In this interview, the eccentric mastermind spills the secrets behind his dystopian electronica.

Though experimental techniques, SAtheCollective enhances traditional instruments like the dizi and guzheng to blend with the boundless playspace of electronic composition.

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.

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.

Trained in the violin and viola, the ambient producer preserves his devotion to these core devices, adapting them to new-age symphonies blanketed with intricate, mysterious textures.

With label signings by Hardwell and Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, QUANDO is a local high-flier who’s soaring through the upper echelons of the industry.

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.

If you’ve always wanted to know who Fauxe truly is, his ALTRUISM trilogy might just be the introduction you need. The freeform producer opens up about this new, liberating chapter of his career.

Often experiencing the transcendence of synaesthesia while growing up with dance music in Italy, David Carollo wants the local scene to revel in this phenomenon with his Sinestesia radio show.

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.

House music was made to heal. And in an electronic scene currently shackled and bogged down, the jaunty tracks of Eve Alai are a much-needed elixir.

Like a musical Frankenstein, deførmed has stitched together a manic sound that’s overblown, rambunctious, and completely bonkers. And we’re digging every second of it.

sl_owtalk puts out a jagged, harmonious yin-yang of art-rock material that most won’t dare to attempt; an audacious culmination of the duo’s chemistry and nonconformist proclivities.

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.

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.

With his signature spiritual sound, profuse discography and achievements that continue to stack up like an endless ladder, Aman Anand is a luminary that helps give the local dance scene its glow.

Amidst an industry in hibernation, the dance music producer isn’t yearning to slumber. Foxela wants to awaken your restless spirit with his music.

From snappy boom-bap percussions to glitchy sample manipulation, the hybrid sound of Fzpz is truly prodigious. The producer reveals the complexities of his craft in this interview.

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.

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.

Still experimenting, still keeping the scene on its toes; this marks a new ascent of The Analog Girl, and she’s ready to unleash her fantasies one more time.

Ujikaji Records thrives on its adventures in the avant-garde, serving as a gateway to the otherworldly side of Singaporean music. We dive deep with the veteran local label.

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.

The touches of the ambient-inclined Kin Leonn create a sublime, meditative state that’s inherent in his works, evoking daydreams you don’t want to wake up from.

Even with events on the shelf, Mischief Makers are not done with their experiments. Jaymi McManus, founder of the production lab responsible for some of the best party setups over the years, shares his perspective.

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.

As a custodian of local hip-hop culture for nearly 20 years, KoFlow is a master at what he does, and he’s not ready to be toppled off his throne just yet.

Sharing his wisdom as an industry icon, Aldrin tells us the ups and downs of his extensive career, and how he’s keeping it going with gusto and authenticity. A bona fide legend.

When it comes to Nigel Lopez and Jasmine Ho of Evening Chants, their label presents an esoteric, twisty-turny rabbit hole that challenges perception and intends to perplex.

The rising house producer broaches the subject of his early beginnings, geeks out about hardware and teases developments on the horizon. Let’s get deep with Halal Sol.

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.

These active, local and independent record labels provide exposure and an organised system that benefit artistes and audiences, giving the scene more long-term credibility.

In this feature, Amanda identifies the problems and airs her grievances, while referencing her own personal growth as a selector, promoter and leader – AKA someone you should pay attention to.

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.

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.

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.

With the rising influx of local DJs coming aboard the stream, here’s a non-exhaustive list of profiles to follow and tune into so that you’ll never miss a beat.

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.

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.

We get into the mind of Ulysses to uncover his work ethic, his DJ origins, his involvement with MUGIC, and how lingerie is somehow connected to his personal branding.

Stay in, plug in, and embark on a journey of discovery with this list of 20 fresh musicians, bands and producers giving the local scene a good reputation.

Once an inspiration for indie zealots as the frontman of The Great Spy Experiment, Saiful Idris is now on the frontline of emerging house producers in Singapore.

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.

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.

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.

We speak to the versatile originator about the motivations behind his UPLOADING beat series, and the construction of his new album, Kindred.

From emerging promoters and clubs to steady stalwarts who changed the game, here are 10 achievements that made 2019 a great year for partying.

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.

Speckled with the dust from a VHS tape and awash with Shinjuku-neon filters, the electronic sound of don.a.a.ron is a campy fantasy that harks back to the synth-hugged ‘80s.

We chat with DJ Itch, the Japanese time-surfing vinyl-hunter, as he shares the story behind his retro obsession with Asian rare groove music – from a-go-go to pop yeh yeh.

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.

Weaving through the spiritual soundscapes of Mantravine is a melange of elements that combine live world music with electronic textures, with an ardent penchant for improv and crowd interaction.

With a worldly repertoire as vast as his, Daryl Knows’ jaunty sets fit like a glove on any floor, in any setting, in any country.

The local scene has plenty of DJs, but does it have its own house and techno producers? The answer is a resounding yes.

The more audacious your vision, the larger the payoff in your output. Unapologetically, Axel Serik is doing just that under his Frinla moniker.

Cynics might utter that techno is one-dimensional, devoid of any journey-ushering potential and emotional capability. Deen proves them wrong.

Enter the imagination of ARNT and how he makes worlds with his synth-pop symphonies.