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

Digging The Mind Of A DJ’s DJ: The Inimitable Ulysses And His Imprint On The Scene

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.

ElectronicKEVIN HOApril 7, 2020DJs in Singapore, Ulysses, Interview, Electronic 1

Bigger Dancefloor, Energised Cocktails & Lots Of Neon: A Glimpse Of The New Nineteen80

Can’t wait to start partying again once the air clears? Here’s a sneak peek of the new Nineteen80 to get you stoked for what’s to come. In the meantime, stay safe!

Clubs & BarsKEVIN HOMarch 31, 2020Nineteen80, Clubs in Singapore, Clubs & Bars 1

Zouk Hops Onto The Cloud Clubbing Phenomenon With Closed-Door Live Streams

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.

Stay In And Listen: 20 Live Musicians & Producers To Discover From The Local Scene In 2020

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.

Telok Ayer Arts Club Takes A Bow Momentarily With One Last Kelab Malam Party

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.

The Great SRNDR Experiment: Saiful Idris On Evolving From Indie Icon To House Producer

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.

Made Of Solid Gold: A Mega Hip-Hop Celebration Emerges At Pasir Panjang Power Station

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.

Garden Beats 2020 Festival Review: A Glimmer Of Hope In These Trying Times

The seventh edition of Garden Beats will be remembered fondly for its no-backing-down resilience. And it showed that, in the face of the COVID-19 crisis, people just wanna let go and party.

Good Times Rolls Out New Party Series At No Sleep Club, Ropes In Revision Music

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.

222 Arts Club: Collective Minds Curates A New Venue Catered To Live Gigs

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.

Garden Beats Continues To Bloom With Unique International Acts & Beloved Local DJs

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.

Buzz, Gigs & RavesKEVIN HOFebruary 18, 2020Garden Beats, Music festivals in Singapore, Sunshine Nation, Buzz 01, Gigs & Raves 2

Unity Bass: Dub & Jungle Come Together Via Two Pivotal Collectives You Need To Know

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.

A Taste Of BGourd: The Green-Clad Rapper Who's Turned Himself Into A Vegetable

We chat with emerging rapper, BGourd, about his peculiar persona and hip-hop roots, and find out if there really is any meat within the gourd.

LiveKEVIN HOFebruary 12, 2020BGourd, Halal Sol, Hip-hop in Singapore, Rappers in Singapore, Musicians in Singapore, Live 1

From Naybeats To Big Duck: How A Group Of Baybeats Rejects Changed The Gig Game

Get to know Big Duck (FKA Naybeats), a pack of scene-stirrers who turned their rejection from Baybeats into a gig promotion endeavour that supports local alternative acts.

LiveKEVIN HOFebruary 5, 2020Naybeats, Big Duck, Gigs in Singapore, Live music in Singapore, Live 1

The Jazz Don’t Die: Blu Jaz Cafe Finally Has Its Entertainment Licence Renewed

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.

Buzz, Spaces & HangoutsKEVIN HOFebruary 4, 2020Blu Jaz Cafe, Jazz clubs in Singapore, Buzz 01, Spaces & Hangouts 1

Tempura Oji: The Japanese Gastrobar With A Secret Door To A Party Lair

From its tempura nosh to the obscured beat haven it harbours, Tempura Oji presents an unparalleled incursion that makes it one of the most unique experiences in the city.

Clubs & BarsKEVIN HOJanuary 31, 2020Tempura Oji, Manifest, Clubs in Singapore, Clubs & Bars 1

Should House And Techno Be Played In A Ritzy Establishment Like Marquee?

In light of recent bookings of non-commercial acts like Richie Hawtin, Luciano and Black Coffee, is Marquee Singapore ready for house and techno within its glamorous playground?

Clubs & BarsKEVIN HOJanuary 23, 2020Marquee, Clubs in Singapore, Marina Bay Sands, Clubs & Bars 1

Nineteen80 Powers Up With An Expansion, With New Underground Concept Next Door

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.

Buzz, Clubs & BarsKEVIN HOJanuary 22, 2020Nineteen80, Clubs in Singapore, A Phat Cat Collective, Buzz 01, Clubs & Bars 1

.KORSAIR Launches .KRATE, A New Fortnightly Concept Club In Suntec City

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.

Ice Cream Sundays & Darker Than Wax Throw Tag-Team Rave In A Ship Repair Factory

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.