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

15-Min Flash Mix E38: Aman Anand Gifts Progressive Gems From His Upcoming Repertoire

Aman Anand’s productions lean towards the realms of progressive house and deep techno, and he shows this forte effortlessly in his 15-Min Flash Mix.

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Pop-Rock Trailblazer RENE Handles Grief With Grace On Her Softer Sophomore EP

Despite her rise to fame, RENE’s able to hold onto the sensitivities in her songcraft, tackling tender premises with empathy and just enough rockstar pizazz.

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Sunda Festival: The Inaugural Camping Music Event Reveals Its Venue & First-Wave Lineup

How ‘campy’ do you like your raves? Co-conceptualised by Ice Cream Sundays, Sunda Festival is a two-day jamboree with activities for all ages.

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The Blackbird: This New Live Music Bar Has Industry-Backed Wind Beneath Its Wings

The fledgling 250-seater is the progeny of four industry powerhouses, with live music genres ranging from classic rock and Cuban to funk and blues.

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Moonbeats Asia Is Back In Orbit With Bodysync AKA Ryan Hemsworth & Giraffage

The gig promoters are back on their rocketship for their first show in four years, and it’s a billing that’s blasting off with star appeal.

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The Projector Celebrates The Legacy Of Ryuichi Sakamoto With A Gig And Screenings

In memory of the legendary Japanese composer, The Projector is organising a tribute gig and screenings of documentaries and live performances.

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15-Min Flash Mix E37: EJ Missy Sets Off On An Expedition Of Organic And Melodic Auras

EJ Missy’s contributions are very much part of our scene’s history. For this mix, she cooks up a simmering cauldron of intoxicating grooves, potent to the very last beat.

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Everywhere Selector: James Selva Reflects On The Algorhythm Of His DJ Success

While most post-pandemic DJs have experienced a steady trajectory, James Selvas’ successes have been soaring like a fighter jet.

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The Novelty Of Routines: Local Electronica Whiz Intriguant Is Radiant On His New EP

After three years, the local prominent beatmaker and sound sculptor delivers a new EP that communicates his return to the cycle.

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Got Garage? GrooveTop Is Taking Over Another Waterhole For A UK Garage-Themed Affair

Do you really like UK garage? Is it is it wicked? Then you won’t wanna miss the debut of GrooveTop Garage at Neon Pigeon.

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MISMATCH Celebrates The Queer Roots Of House Music With This Dance-Off Fiesta

The LGBTQ+ party promoters presents HOUSE UR HEAD, a Phuture jamboree with house DJs, drag acts and old-school vogue battles.

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Less Than A Year Later, Legacy Glowhard Is Back With Another Hardstyle Music Festival

Legacy’s currently the only big-time hardstyle festival in Singapore, and it’s about to fly the flag loud and proud once more at a new venue.

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Rising Arp: CERATONE Invites You Into His Captivating World Of ‘Artisanal Electronic Music’

His artistry draws inspiration from “the excruciating beauty and passionate chaos of the natural world”, and you can hear this in full bloom with his new EP, Mycelia.

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There’s A Sold-Out Party Playing Disney Songs. What Does That Say About Our Club Culture?

The chasm of crowd favourites is a deep hole. The question is: how deep are promoters willing to burrow and how much is the scene ready to accept?

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15-Min Flash Mix E36: Taz Angullia Summons A Vortex Of Deep Hypnotic Techno

Even amidst the techno maximalism of her sound, the .KRATE resident selector delivers a well-executed performance of subtlety.

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Music And Mindfulness: Tropika Invites Manu Chao For A Worldly Acoustic Performance

In line with Tropika’s cosmopolitan music ethos, the two-day event at Haw Par Villa is headlined by the legendary multi-instrumentalist.

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First Steps Of Last Saturdays: A Love Letter To The Concept Of Day Parties

Occurring on the last Saturday of every month, these day parties are a metaphorical pat on the back for the troopers craving a release on the dancefloor.