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

Party Philanthropy: YES YOU Opens Up About Throwing House Shindigs For Charities

YES YOU is aptly using the unifying medium of dance music as a platform to shine light on those who need assistance. Doesn’t get nobler than that.

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Ciel Social Are Throwing A Beachy Anniversary Party With A Progressive House Heavyweight

Ciel Social commemorate their first anniversary in the style they know how, roping in Kamilo Sanclemente for a full-day fiesta at Sand Bar.

Gigs & Raves, Buzz, ElectronicKEVIN HOJuly 13, 2023Ciel Social, Pop-up parties in Singapore, Parties in Singapore, Gigs in Singapore, Beach clubs in Singapore, Andre Marc, Gigs & Raves 5, Electronic 6, Buzz 07

KAOS IN THE CBD: Thugshop Takes Over The City With A Party-A-Thon Across Four Venues

For one full day, Thugshop is hosting four parties across four venues featuring 14 acts including Drunken Kong, AE:THER, Marcus Worgull and more.

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NAGA(SOUNDS): The Naga House Promoters Collab With Jakarta’s Perky Club For An Anniversary Gig

Music holds sway in Naga House’s imprint and that’s why it eventually launched NAGA(SOUNDS), gradually but noticeably doing its bit to sustain the music scene.

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Heineken Celebrates Its 150th Year By Hosting The First-Ever Boiler Room In Singapore

Heineken and Boiler Room are coming together for a two-day event at Tanjong Pagar Distripark. History is about to be made.

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World Music Wizards, Mantravine, Want You To Dance At Their Launch Party For Nartana

Mantravine bring life to an album that explores gypsy music, electronica, funk and psychedelia; a potpourri of global sounds.

Live, Electronic, Gigs & RavesKEVIN HOJune 28, 2023Mantravine, World music, Local producers, Electronic producers in Singapore, Bands in Singapore, Experimental music in Singapore, Concerts in Singapore, Gigs in Singapore, The Blackbird, Live 5, Electronic 6, Gigs & Raves 5

VIS-À-VISUAL: We Begin Our New VJ Series With The Analogue Glitch Art Of worm.grrl

While DJs hype up the crowd in the spotlight, VJs work their magic behind the scenes. We kick off our new series with Clare Chong AKA worm.grrl.

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Rising Arp: Meet vylt, A Darksynth & Synthwave Witch Who’ll Have You Under Her Spell

Dressed in gothic magic-caster apparel with an aura of mystery, vylt has conjured an electronic repertoire that’s both brutal and delicate.

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The Beast Awakens: Under The Bridge Returns With A Secret Micro Festival Of Over 20 DJs

After a lull, Under The Bridge is now ready to rumble with a comeback ‘micro festival’ in the heart of the city, featuring a beastly lineup from over 15 collectives.

Gigs & Raves, Buzz, ElectronicKEVIN HOJune 14, 2023Under The Bridge, Pop-up parties in Singapore, Parties in Singapore, Gigs in Singapore, Cool spaces in Singapore, Gigs & Raves 5, Buzz 07, Electronic 6

Asian Connection: Here Are All The Performing Acts For Sunda Festival’s Camping Music Event

With the full reveal of its programme, the concept of Sunda Festival is crystal clear – an Asian connection that’s bringing its scenes closer like never before.

Gigs & Raves, Buzz, ElectronicKEVIN HOJune 11, 2023Sunda Festival, Ice Cream Sundays, Shi Fu Miz, Music festivals in Singapore, Music festivals in Asia, Cool spaces in Singapore, Gigs & Raves 5, Buzz 07, Electronic 6

MZA Ventures Deeper Into Jungle With Gospel & Zen Influences In His ‘Dharma Delight’ EP

The Japanese-Singaporean producer once again taps into his past, giving listeners another snapshot of his youth through these jungle jaunts.

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EFFEN Marks His Victory Against Cancer With New Release Signed On Pure Trance

The industry veteran produced “Dear God” in three days after recovering from his battle with cancer, which was released on Solarstone’s global record label.

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15-Min Flash Mix E39: GTHB (AKA Goth Hobbit) Is The Ringmaster Of This Techno Expedition

We’re going to the techno shire for episode 39, as GTHB showcases a wide range of sounds that swings back and forth in intensity like a pendulum.

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Blacklight Raves: Shedding Light On The Goth-Inclined Parties Playing Dark Alternative Music

For its community of self-confessed oddities, Blacklight Raves has become a safe and inclusive ecosystem that feels like home.

Electronic, Gigs & RavesKEVIN HOMay 24, 2023Blacklight Raves, Experimental music in Singapore, Goth parties in Singapore, Dark parties in Singapore, Pop-up parties in Singapore, Interview, Gigs & Raves 5, Electronic 6

Microchip Terror Unleashes Electronic Body Horror Music On His Latest EP Experiment

While he’s purportedly slayed his villainous doctor persona, this new reboot of Microchip Terror is still as fearsome and ferocious as ever.

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Modal Marks Its First-Year Anniversary With The Techno Forte Of Tommy Four Seven

One year later, Modal is bringing down yet another international booking to commemorate its anniversary with guns a-blazing.

Gigs & Raves, Buzz, ElectronicKEVIN HOMay 16, 2023Modal, Techno in Singapore, Techno producers in Singapore, Pop-up parties in Singapore, Parties in Singapore, Gigs in Singapore, Gigs & Raves 5, Buzz 06, Electronic 6

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.