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

This Is Going To Be The Largest Live Gig Since The Circuit Breaker With 500 Attendees

Back To Live by AEG Presents, Collective Minds and Marina Bay Sands will help the music industry move one step closer to the normalcy we all miss dearly.

Growing Up With Grace: Shye Shares Her Process Of Manoeuvring Through Maturity

With her debut album about to drop, the surging bedroom-pop youngblood shares more about its formation and grown-up themes. Just like her music, Shye keeps it cool in this interview.

Syndicate Casually Drops A Brilliant 23-Track Compilation Of Songs Made During Lockdown

Local label and collective, Syndicate, got 23 musicians to share their musical musings during the Phase One lockdown, culminating in a compilation album titled SEED that’s out now.

Confessions Of A Soul Siren: NyaLi On Finding Her Voice And Refining Her Rhythm

Wherever NyaLi’s voice lands, it makes songs glisten with its Midas touch. The soulful vocalist extraordinaire shares how she carved a career for herself with sass and class.

See You At 66: The Council Is Officially Launching Upstairs Next Week As A Snack Bar Concept

Come 2 December, The Council is officially back in business as it opens its doors to Upstairs, now rebranded as a snack bar concept operating four days a week.

Besting The Prog-Rock Beast: Joanna Lim Is On A Quest For Music With Magnificence

It is in prog-rock where the keyboardist-saxophonist truly feels challenged yet free; a medium where she can forge her own reality with the music she bends to her will.

Transcendent Territory: Beneath The Divine House And Techno Of Aman Anand

With his signature spiritual sound, profuse discography and achievements that continue to stack up like an endless ladder, Aman Anand is a luminary that helps give the local dance scene its glow.

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Cherry Discotheque Unveils A New Diner And Supper Club Concept Open Past 10.30pm

The retro discotheque embraces the new frontier with a fresh Cherry Diner concept (on weeknights) and Cherry Supper Club (on weekends) within its ‘80s-themed premises.

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Dawn Of A New Era: This Is kotoji, The Alt-Rock Spellbinder Carving Her Own Narrative

Following her trilogy of alt-rock singles titled the Prequel Era, kotoji is now on the cusp of unleashing her next chapter, one that is hers and hers alone.

LiveKEVIN HONovember 13, 2020kotoji, Musicians in Singapore, Local musicians, Live 2, New music in Singapore

RIF 2020: LASALLE’s Rock & Indie Festival Curates A Weekend Stream Of 19 Local Acts

Discovery of the unknown is just one of the many beauties of a music festival, and RIF 2020 is a hopeful example of one with a fresh lineup of emerging acts.

Clubbing In Singapore Is On The Verge Of Coming Back As New Pilots Emerge For Nightlife

Kicking in from January 2021 for nightclubs, these new pilots are a glimmering ray of light that are highly necessary for the sustenance of our scene.

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Fred Perry Subculture Live Keeps Up The Street Cred With A Debut Digital Showcase

With their finger always on the pulse of alternative sounds, the tastemakers behind Fred Perry are outdoing themselves with a rendition of Subculture Live unlike any other.

The Rise Of Foxela: Introducing The Electronic Prodigy And His Gift For Making Anthems

Amidst an industry in hibernation, the dance music producer isn’t yearning to slumber. Foxela wants to awaken your restless spirit with his music.

Here’s What You Need To Know About The Resumption Of Indoor Live Performances

Baby steps for the much-awaited reopening of the local gig scene. Here’s a list of designated venues and new social distancing guidelines you need to know come 1 November.

Organic Electronic: Why Fzpz Is One Of The Most Complex Producers Of Our Time

From snappy boom-bap percussions to glitchy sample manipulation, the hybrid sound of Fzpz is truly prodigious. The producer reveals the complexities of his craft in this interview.

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Majulah Live: Zendyll & Collective Minds Unite To Amplify The Digital Gig Experience

While the scene crawls towards normalcy, Zendyll and Collective Minds are going all out to craft a full-on live-stream experience with performing musicians and comedians.

Baybeats 2020 Runs A Second Time In November With Regulated Crowd Control

In line with the upcoming regulations for live gigs, Baybeats 2020 is opening the festival up to select audiences in attendance, complementing a meatier schedule of live-streamed performances.

Truth Be Sung: lewloh Captures The Spectrum Of The Human Condition In His Music

With his dulcet vocal quality and self-penned melodies that hit sweet spots with bulls-eye precision, lewloh crafts material that courageously takes on harsh truths.

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A New Tempo #8: Choice Cuts Goods + Coffee Remains A Toasty Joint With Its New Home

Record shop, coffee joint and overall hip hangout in Joo Chiat, the lifestyle concept store reveals how it manages to flourish even after a risky relocation in these unstable times.

*SCAPE Music Day Out!: A Virtual Festival Of Local Gigs Paves The Way For Youths

*SCAPE Music Day Out! will feature a dozen local acts performing over this weekend, and a mentorship programme that helps budding musicians take the next step.