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Keeping Setbacks At Bay: How Baybeats 2020 Continues To Be A Beacon For The Scene

We grabbed a chat with the Baybeats team about making the festival a reality in these hindering circumstances, and discover that the spirit of Baybeats is still as unyielding as ever.

The Esoterica Of Evening Chants: Unravelling The Contemporary Local Label

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.

A New Tempo #3: Tonehouse Studios Jams With Gizmos And Grit To Stay Viable

Music studios have also been hit hard by the pandemic. We check in on Tonehouse Studios, a boutique establishment that’s been winning the favour of local musicians in the past year.

A New Tempo #2: Colossal Photos Adjusts Its Focus For The Frontier Ahead

We check in with Afiq Omar, founder of the renowned Colossal brand that’s captured the growth of the music scene through a lens. How has it fared during the pandemic so far?

Deep Inside: Meet Halal Sol, The Zesty House Producer Who’s Found His Groove

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.

Sojourns In Song: Introducing 10vacations And Her Drifty Retro-Pop World

We slip our shoes off and step into the psyche of one of the scene’s most promising discoveries, as 10vacations shares the origination of her journey and how she manoeuvres through it with charm.

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A New Tempo #1: Blu Jaz Cafe Wants To Keep The Music Alive With Its Kampung Spirit

In the debut of our new series, we check in on Blu Jaz Cafe, the go-to waterhole for jazzophiles. Aileen Tan, director of the local jazz bastion, shares her vision for its future.

A New Tempo: We’re Launching A Series That Checks In On Institutions Of The Local Scene

A New Tempo will reveal how businesses in the music and events industry have adapted to the volatile circumstances of COVID-19, while inspiring the scene with mutual positivity and empathy.

Majulah Weekender: Watch 10 Musicians Team Up And Reveal Their Modus Operandi In The Studio

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.

Story Of A Soul Slinger: Tim De Cotta Gets Intimate With Matters Of The Heart

Get intimate with one of the scene’s most treasured figures, as Tim De Cotta bares his soul in this interview about scene longevity and his new perspective on love.

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Gone Too Soon: Local Musicians Pay Tribute To XVAN In Posthumous Electronic EP

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.

43 Acts, 24 Duets: Jazz In July Streams Live All Month From The Esplanade

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.

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IGNITE! Music Festival: The Student-Run Spectacular Stays Aglow With Online Show

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.

Singer-Songwriter DEON Collaborates With Terrace House’s Shohey Uemura On New Duet

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.

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So I Guess… Epizode Festival Is Happening For Real This Time?

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

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18 Record Labels In Singapore Pushing Local Music & Hidden Sounds Around The World

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.

Buzz In Arpeggio: Habbo Fiestas, SGCR, Pink Dot, A DnB Marathon & More

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.

The Amazing A/K/A Sounds On Growing Amidst Gender Inequality In The Scene

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.

Life In Arpeggio Turns One: A Thank You Note From A Fellow Music Fan

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.

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Stop Your Engines: The Singapore Grand Prix 2020 Is Officially Cancelled

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.