Alternative music in Singapore — Music scene in Singapore: Parties, concerts, nightlife, news

TRIFECTA Backyard Sessions: The Gig Series Where You Can Catch Bands In A Skate Bowl Is Back

For TRIFECTA Backyard Session Vol. 4, the series keeps it loud and rebellious while acute with its programming.

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A Love Song: This Photo Exhibition Reveals Rare Snapshots Of Our Local Band Scene Shot Across Decades

Photo-artist and scene zealot Mary-Ann Teo steps up to share her personal experiences and industry highlights, all coming together in an upcoming photo exhibition.

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Old-School Indie-Rockers Hijack Hayley Tease Upcoming Album With Fresh Single “Bodies”

“With the inclusion of Hijack Hayley’s new members, we are moving at a more impactful pace, as a band and as a brand too.”

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Joys Of jorud: The Sobs Guitarist’s Solo Project Is An Exuberant Dose Of Power-Pop & Hypertronica

Upon first listen, jorud’s release is not unlike that throbbing feeling when you’ve just alighted from an exhilarating theme park ride.

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That Incredible Fest: A (Free) Two-Day Onslaught For Hardcore & Alt-Rock Fans Is Simmering

If you manage to catch every single band across this two-day marathon, then count yourself an incredible trooper indeed.

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Shoegaze Outfit motifs Unveil “Aug 16”, A New Single Ahead Of Their EP Recorded In Iceland

The band’s music has always been steeped in melancholy, but the tenor this single takes is audibly different.

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Comedy Trio rathmock Bring Their Eclectic And Eccentric Sound To The Stage In EP Launch Show

While math rock may form the skeleton of their sound, the trio admittedly “plays everything from instrumental to experimental music”.

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Iconic Singer-Songwriter Leslie Low & The Substation Both Celebrate 35th Anniversary With Legacy Gig

There arguably wouldn’t be any Singaporean alternative scene without the ingenuity of Leslie Low and the vision of The Substation.

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Bunker By Night 2025: The Battlebox Gig Inside A Fort Canning WWII Bunker Is Back

A recurring event initiative by Global Cultural Alliance held at Fort Canning’s Battlebox, it transforms the historical attraction into a nightlife conversation starter.

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Behind The Scene: Among Laymen Tunes In With An Unconventional Spin On Music Podcasting

Beyond sharing origin stories and inspirations behind songs, these local podcasters want audiences to know bands on a more personal level.

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The Observatory Guitarist, Dharma, Pushes His Instrument To The Brink On Noise Album ‘Metal Fracture’

Dharma revisits his extreme metal roots not by replicating old forms but by stretching his instrument to its absolute limits.

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Adored Alt-Rockers, Blush, Unveil Bittersweet Single From Sophomore Album Signed With NYC’s Kanine Records

The new offering is a refreshing, smoky number packed with a laissez-faire attitude synonymous with the chill Blush blueprint.

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The Legacy Of The Historic 100 Bands Festival Carries On With This Massive 60-Act Gig

After a hiatus following their last event in 2017, the 100 Bands Festival promoters are now making a comeback to the tune of SG60.

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Rising Arp: Who Are SCUMBOYS, The Hyperpop & Digicore Crew Of Outlandish Misfits?

For a violent crash course, look no further than their latest debut album titled CORPSE PARTY that’s a bonanza of their mish-mashing ideas.

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Behind The Scene: 760coremedia Zooms In On His Journey As A Live Gig Photographer

Welcome to Behind the Scene, a mini–series spotlighting the unsung heroes who help preserve our local music history. We begin with 760coremedia’s photography journey.

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A Decade Later, Indie-Pop Darlings Pleasantry Unveil The 'Slow Burn' That Was Worth The Wait

Instrumentally, Slow Burn takes you on a musical trip akin to lighting one of those Gourmand scented candles from HOOGA.

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'I Can’t Find My Head': Elo Elo’s Experimental Debut Project Glitters Like All That’s Gold

Craft aside, the earnest expression of elo elo’s lived experiences is what makes this record truly shine. It’s a shame that the EP only spans a short seven tracks at 23 minutes long.