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

Grooves Of Joy: Introducing Eve Alai, Pop-Savvy Newcomer To The Local House Scene

House music was made to heal. And in an electronic scene currently shackled and bogged down, the jaunty tracks of Eve Alai are a much-needed elixir.

In Case You Didn’t Know, Live Gigs Have Begun To Wake Up In Singapore (Only In Some Places)

With loosened measures, the scene is starting to buzz with live gigs once again. Here’s an update on where you can catch some, and where you can’t.

Live, BuzzKEVIN HOJanuary 20, 2021Concerts in Singapore, Gigs in Singapore, Live musi, Local music, Live 2, Buzz 03

Unsurprisingly, Clubs In Singapore Aren’t Taking Part In The Pilot Scheme After All

Key players in the local club community are reluctant to join the pilot scheme that was proposed back in November, and we break down some of the reasons why.

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A Dose Of deførmed: You Haven’t Encountered An Electronic Producer As Absurd As This

Like a musical Frankenstein, deførmed has stitched together a manic sound that’s overblown, rambunctious, and completely bonkers. And we’re digging every second of it.

The Fast Lane Of sl_owtalk: Unpacking The Noisy Mayhem Of The Drum-Synth Duo

sl_owtalk puts out a jagged, harmonious yin-yang of art-rock material that most won’t dare to attempt; an audacious culmination of the duo’s chemistry and nonconformist proclivities.

Kult Kafe Says Goodbye To Its Home At Emily Hill After Five Years

The beloved establishment, that has played host to a myriad of events for music and the arts, has announced that it is now looking for a new home.

Maturing Naturally: Subsonic Eye Share The Clarity They Found In Their Third Album

Some bands never tread beyond their old tricks, but Subsonic Eye is shattering that inertia thrillingly. They reveal more in light of their new third album, Nature of Things.

5 Things That Kept The Local Music Scene Going In The Turmoil Of 2020

These optimistic developments have assembled a silver lining for the scene that’s far from thin, but formidable in the face of a new, unpredictable year.

BlackKaji Radio: Ujikaji & The Observatory Reveal A New Experimental Series

The Observatory and Ujikaji have unleashed BlackKaji Radio, a fortnightly broadcast of four episodes that reel you into their collective energy of discovery and experimentation.

Turning It Up: RENE Rejigs The Singer-Songwriter Formula With Pop-Rock Verve

RENE likes it loud, embarking on a pursuit that won’t be muted. In this interview, she elaborates on her upcoming EP, her origins, and her constant craving for big sounds.

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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.

ElectronicKEVIN HONovember 19, 2020Aman Anand, Djs, producers, Music produce, Techno, Electronic 2

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.

Clubs & BarsKEVIN HONovember 17, 2020Clubs in Singapore, Cherry Discotheque, COVID, Clubs & Bars 1

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.