Life In Arpeggio
About Contact
Electronic Live 15-Min Flash Mix
Clubs & Bars Spaces & Hangouts
Gigs & Raves Buzz
Maestros Electronic Live 15-Min Flash Mix Spots Clubs & Bars Spaces & Hangouts Happenings Gigs & Raves Buzz
Life In Arpeggio
Stories From The Music Scene
AboutContact
Blackout Broadcast Returns For Another Charity Fiesta Featuring 21 DJs Across 3 Days
Blackout Broadcast Returns For Another Charity Fiesta Featuring 21 DJs Across 3 Days

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.

Read More
Buzz, ElectronicKEVIN HOSeptember 1, 2020Parties in Singapore, COVID, Blackout Agency, DJs in Singapore, Buzz 02, Electronic 2
The Heart Of Local Hip-Hop: KoFlow Cuts No Corners In His Evolution
The Heart Of Local Hip-Hop: KoFlow Cuts No Corners In His Evolution

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.

Read More
Live, ElectronicKEVIN HOAugust 28, 2020Koflow, Hip-hop in Singapore, Syndicate, Local labels in Singapore, Local musicians, Music producers in Singapore, Electronic 2, Live 2
A New Tempo #5: A Phat Cat Collective Still Has Extra Lives To Weather The Storm
A New Tempo #5: A Phat Cat Collective Still Has Extra Lives To Weather The Storm

A Phat Cat Collective, the folks behind NINETEEN80 and Pinball Wizard, now face a disaster that looks to be their toughest boss fight yet. How do you run a nightspot when clubs aren’t allowed to reopen?

Read More
Clubs & BarsKEVIN HOAugust 28, 2020A Phat Cat Collective, Nineteen80, Pinball Wizard, Bars in Singapore, Clubs in Singapore, COVID, A New Tempo, Clubs & Bars 1
Going The Distance: The Illustrious Inch Chua And Her Pursuit Of Betterment
Going The Distance: The Illustrious Inch Chua And Her Pursuit Of Betterment

What does the imagination of Inch look like? The inimitable Inch Chua reveals why she’s always stepping out of her comfort zone as a performer, and how she fuels her explorative spirit while bettering herself.

Read More
LiveKEVIN HOAugust 27, 2020Inch Chua, Local musicians, Musicians in Singapore, Live 2
The One & Only Aldrin: Guardian Of The Local Electronic Scene For Over 30 Years
The One & Only Aldrin: Guardian Of The Local Electronic Scene For Over 30 Years

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.

Read More
ElectronicKEVIN HOAugust 21, 2020DJs in Singapore, House producers in Singapore, Parties in Singapore, Aldrin, Electronic 2
A New Tempo #4: The Analog Vault Goes On Record About Surviving So Far
A New Tempo #4: The Analog Vault Goes On Record About Surviving So Far

Record stores in Singapore still need plenty of assistance. Sharing their struggles are the knowledgeable vinyl gurus behind The Analog Vault, a go-to spot for crate diggers in the city.

Read More
Spaces & HangoutsKEVIN HOAugust 18, 2020COVID, The Analog Vault, Record stores in Singapore, Record labels in Singapore, A New Tempo, Spaces & Hangouts 1
Keeping Setbacks At Bay: How Baybeats 2020 Continues To Be A Beacon For The Scene
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.

Read More
Live, Gigs & RavesKEVIN HOAugust 17, 2020Music festivals in Singapore, Baybeats, COVID, Music scene in Singapore, Musicians in Singapore, Local musicians, Live 2, Gigs & Raves 2
The Esoterica Of Evening Chants: Unravelling The Contemporary Local Label
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.

Read More
ElectronicKEVIN HOAugust 13, 2020Evening Chants, Middle Class Cigars, Local labels in Singapore, Electronic 2
A New Tempo #3: Tonehouse Studios Jams With Gizmos And Grit To Stay Viable
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.

Read More
Spaces & HangoutsKEVIN HOAugust 11, 2020A New Tempo, COVID, Tonehouse Studios, Music studios in Singapore, Bands in Singapore, Spaces & Hangouts 1
A New Tempo #2: Colossal Photos Adjusts Its Focus For The Frontier Ahead
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?

Read More
Spaces & HangoutsKEVIN HOAugust 11, 2020A New Tempo, Colossal Photos, Music scene in Singapore, Co, Spaces & Hangouts 1
Deep Inside: Meet Halal Sol, The Zesty House Producer Who’s Found His Groove
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.

Read More
ElectronicKEVIN HOAugust 7, 2020Halal Sol, House producers in Singapore, DJs in Singapore, Music producers in Singapore, Darker Than Wax, BGourd, Electronic 2
Sojourns In Song: Introducing 10vacations And Her Drifty Retro-Pop World
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.

Read More
LiveKEVIN HOAugust 6, 2020Musicians in Singapore, Local musicians, 10vacations, Live 2
A New Tempo #1: Blu Jaz Cafe Wants To Keep The Music Alive With Its Kampung Spirit
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.

Read More
Spaces & HangoutsKEVIN HOAugust 5, 2020A New Tempo, COVID, Blu Jaz Cafe, Jazz music in Singapore, Spaces & Hangouts 1
A New Tempo: We’re Launching A Series That Checks In On Institutions Of The Local Scene
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.

Read More
Clubs & Bars, Spaces & HangoutsKEVIN HOAugust 3, 2020A New Tempo, Music scene in Singapore, COVID, Clubs & Bars 1, Spaces & Hangouts 1
Majulah Weekender: Watch 10 Musicians Team Up And Reveal Their Modus Operandi In The Studio
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.

Read More
Live, BuzzKEVIN HOJuly 30, 2020Buzz 02, Local musicians, Musicians in Singapore, Music producers in Singapore, Music scene in Singapore, Majulah Festival, Majulah Weekender, Zendyll, Live 1
Story Of A Soul Slinger: Tim De Cotta Gets Intimate With Matters Of The Heart
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.

Read More
LiveKEVIN HOJuly 28, 2020Tim De Cotta, Local musicians, Musicians in Singapore, Bands in Singapore, Live 1
Gone Too Soon: Local Musicians Pay Tribute To XVAN In Posthumous Electronic EP
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.

Read More
Electronic, BuzzKEVIN HOJuly 17, 2020Local musicians, Musicians in Singapore, Local producers, XVAN, Buzz 02, Electronic 2
43 Acts, 24 Duets: Jazz In July Streams Live All Month From The Esplanade
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.

Read More
Buzz, Live, Gigs & RavesKEVIN HOJuly 16, 2020Jazz In July, Jazz in Singapore, The esplanade, Buzz 02, Gigs & Raves 2
IGNITE! Music Festival: The Student-Run Spectacular Stays Aglow With Online Show
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.

Read More
Buzz, Gigs & RavesKEVIN HOJuly 7, 2020Ignite! Music Festival, Music festivals in Singapore, Buzz 02, Gigs & Raves 2
Singer-Songwriter DEON Collaborates With Terrace House’s Shohey Uemura On New Duet
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.

Read More
Live, BuzzKEVIN HOJuly 3, 2020Buzz 02, Local musicians, Local music, DEON, Live 1
Newer Older
Media KitInstagramFacebook

©LIFE IN ARPEGGIO