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

A New Spin: Enter Vertigo 26, A Charismatic Record Store & Bar With Over 1,000 Albums

Located within the basement of 26 Seah Street, the new Vertigo 26 features a catalogue of records spanning all genres over five decades, alongside a tantalising F&B menu.

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Five Years Of Integrity Records: The Local Label Releases A Mega 25-Track Compilation

Integrity Records, established by Eddie Niguel in 2016, has helped shape Singapore as a first-world hub for electronic music with its global roster. Listen to these 25 defining tracks now.

Electronic, BuzzKEVIN HOAugust 31, 2021Local labels in Singapore, Integrity Records, Eddie Niguel, Record labels in Singapore, DJs in Singapore, Electronic producers in Singapore, House producers in Singapore, Techno producers in Singapore, Electronic 3, Buzz 04

15-Min Flash Mix E7: Aresha Goes Turbo With A Liquid Drum & Bass Set

In this episode of the 15-Min Flash Mix, Aresha keeps the junglist heart beating, pounding to the rhythm of wobbly quakes and Amen breaks.

Electronic, 15-Min Flash MixKEVIN HOAugust 27, 2021DJs in Singapore, Drum & bass, Jungle, Aresha, Electronic 3, 15-Min Flash Mix 1

Take Back The Nights: How The Team Combined A Music Festival With An Open-World Video Game

How do you build a world no one’s ever seen? And how do you entertain a restless community while supporting an industry in its most trying time? The team of Take Back The Nights plugs into this interview.

Gigs & Raves, Electronic, LiveKEVIN HOAugust 25, 2021Music scene in Singapore, Music festivals in Singapore, Take Back The Nights, Live streams Singapore, Pop-up parties in Singapore, Gigs & Raves 2, Electronic 3, Live 3

Honestly, It’s Marian Carmel: What You See Is What You Get With The R&B Vocalist

Marian possesses a voice that you can leave on loop; always euphonious, always captivating, with themes that might make you ponder over your own skeletons in the closet.

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15-Min Flash Mix E6: Fzpz Churns Out A Sublime Alt-Muzak Attack

The prodigious beatmaker keeps the series going with a tailored listening experience; a mesmerising set that mirrors rainy day music or the ambience of a lounge.

Electronic, 15-Min Flash MixKEVIN HOAugust 16, 2021Fzpz, Electronic producers in Singapore, Local musicians, DJs in Singapore, Electronic 3, 15-Min Flash Mix 1

Should Nightlife Be Considered A Way Of Life, Or Embraced As Life Itself?

If we can accept that nightlife can take on many forms, then society can be discerning enough to differentiate lawful activities from the ones that are truly causing the problem.

Buzz, Clubs & Bars, Spaces & HangoutsKEVIN HOAugust 12, 2021Nightlife in Singapore, Clubs in Singapore, Bars in Singapore, Parties in Singapore, Buzz 04, Clubs & Bars 2, Spaces & Hangouts 2

15-Min Flash Mix E5: ARNT Embarks On An All-Original Synth-Pop Adventure

For the 15-Min Flash Mix, ARNT has pieced together a euphoric and kaleidoscopic set of vivid synthscapes, inviting you into a world of fantasy.

Electronic, 15-Min Flash MixKEVIN HOAugust 6, 2021Arnt, Electronic producers in Singapore, Local producers, Electronic 3, 15-Min Flash Mix 1

Enter The Therapy Room, A New Mix Series That Checks On The Mental Health Of DJs

We need to talk about the mental health of those in nightlife, and this is where The Therapy Room comes in. Watch this new series of intimate conversations and heartfelt soundtracks from local DJs.

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The Freedom Of Collaboration: Why DSML Doesn’t Want To Be Bogged Down By Genres

Collaboration is the core of DSML’s output, and that’s what makes him whimsically unpredictable as an electronic producer, with works spanning funk-pop, hip-hop and soultronica.

Electronic, LiveKEVIN HOAugust 4, 2021DSML, Electronic producers in Singapore, M1LDL1FE, Pop music in Singapore, Electronic 3, Live 3, Interview

Staying Alive: Save The Future Of Rails And NINETEEN80 With This Fundraiser

For the next four weeks, A Phat Cat Collective have curated an impressively detailed programme of events and offers that, in their words, put “the ‘fun’ in fundraising”.

Clubs & Bars, BuzzKEVIN HOJuly 30, 2021Nineteen80, Rails, A Phat Cat Collective, Clubs in Singapore, Bars in Singapore, Buzz 04, Clubs & Bars 2

brb. FTW: Cracking The Code Of The Charismatic Pop Trio

If you had any cynicism about the state of local pop music, brb. could very well flip your perspective with their new sophomore EP, fleur.

LiveKEVIN HOJuly 27, 2021brb., Pop music in Singapore, Local bands, Electronic producers in Singapore, Live 3, Interview

15-Min Flash Mix E4: The Analog Girl Shows A Side Of Herself You’d Never Expect

For 15 minutes, toss out whatever you might think of synth-pop fixture, The Analog Girl, and enjoy this head-spinning voyage that spans her influences.

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Rising Arp: Who Are m1sty as1oth? Introducing The Indie-Rock Newcomers

Their debut release, “Take It”, is a piece of musical déjà vu, while comically documenting the scenario of how to deal with an awkward robbery.

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New Kult, New Turf: Kult Kafe Returns With A New Hideout At The Grandstand

With the dry spell that continues to hang over the scene, the revival of Kult Kafe at its new address is a much-needed morale booster.

Clubs & Bars, Spaces & HangoutsKEVIN HOJuly 19, 2021Kult Kafe, Kult Yard, Spaces & Hangouts 2, Clubs & Bars 2

15-Min Flash Mix E3: Brendon P Unleashes A Masterclass With 15 Tracks In 15 Minutes

Brendon P is what many would call a legend, and that is no exaggeration. Dropping 15 tracks in 15 minutes, the industry phenom takes you to school on this episode of the 15-Min Flash Mix.

Electronic, 15-Min Flash MixKEVIN HOJuly 16, 2021Brendon P, DJs in Singapore, Local producers, Electronic 3, 15-Min Flash Mix 1

The Legendary Leslie Low Releases “Sand”, A Melancholic Vessel Of Nostalgic Alt-Rock

The historic songwriter behind Humpback Oak and The Observatory adds another triumph to his legacy with this new seven-track EP.

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15-Min Flash Mix E2: DJ Aurora Cooks Up A Phat Nostalgic Set Of Downtempo Boogie

DJ Aurora’s contribution to the 15-Min Flash Mix invites you to take a mosey down memory lane, as it slips into a stream of charming vintage cuts.

Electronic, 15-Min Flash MixKEVIN HOJuly 9, 2021DJ Aurora, A Phat Cat Collective, Rails, Nineteen80, Pinball Wizard, DJs in Singapore, Electronic 3, 15-Min Flash Mix 1

Bitty Goes Big: The Soultronica Act Bears Harsh Truths With Her New Transformation

The soulful pop artiste formerly known as bittymacbeth re-emerges as Bitty, now flaunting a self-titled EP that touches on tough topics like loss and financial woes.

LiveKEVIN HOJuly 6, 2021Bitty, Jazz music in Singapore, Soul musicians in Singapore, Pop music in Singapore, Electronic producers in Singapore, Live 3

You Can Now Watch A Documentary About The Chicago Footwork Subculture In Singapore

Titled SG FOOTWERKING, the online documentary series features key interviews with juke DJs and dancers in the local community.

Electronic, BuzzKEVIN HOJuly 5, 2021Chicago footwork, Juke music, Bass music in Singapore, Documentary, Electronic 3, Buzz 04