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Who Is dreamcastmoe? Darker Than Wax Wants You To Know With Its Upcoming Gig

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

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15-Min Flash Mix E23: The Professor Puts On A Masterclass Of Woozy Wind-Down Breaks

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

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15-Min Flash Mix E22: MZA Fires Off A Cosmopolitan Drum & Bass Dash

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.

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The Revelry of LeNERD: How The Open-Format DJ Is Forging A Close Community

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.

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The Return Of International Acts Is A Liberating Step Forward For The Local Scene

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

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How Do Local DJs Feel About The Conditional Return Of Nightlife In Singapore?

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

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15-Min Flash Mix E21: DJ CLOVER Slams With A Hellacious Dose Of Hard Dance

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

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After Two Years, DJs In Singapore Are Finally Coming Back To Work

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.

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Techno Soul: How SoulMatters Recordings Is Distilling The Essence Of Electronic Music

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

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Flock At The Nest Returns With An Arty Ambient Show From Mervin Wong FKA Planeswalker

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.

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15-Min Flash Mix E20: Toppings Piles On The Charm With This Suave Jazz Jam

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.

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A Fate Of Trance: Meet Zhiroc, The Producer And DJ Keeping The Uplifting Genre Alive

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.

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A Sensorial Recipe: KITCHEN. LABEL Reflects On Its Journey Of Experimental, Picturesque Works

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.

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TIME CAPSULE: The UPLOADING Series Returns For A Two-Day Live Gig At The Esplanade

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

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15-Min Flash Mix E19: Kevin Sy Slaps On A Pepe-ry Set That Will Spice Up Your Mood

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

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O$P$ Fuse Geylang Crunk And The Metamoverse With Their New Crossover Single

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

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15-Min Flash Mix E18: KNIGHTNDAE Brings A House Jaunt That Flows From Dusk To Dawn

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.

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Rising Arp: Zephyr Khambatta Chases The Golden Hour On His Deep House Debut

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

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#SaveMusicSG Wants To Rescue The Scene, But What Conversations Should It Be Having?

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

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A Paradigm Shift: Local Label Midnight Shift Opens Up About Its Adaptation In Berlin

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.

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