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

A New BREW: Darker Than Wax’s Signature Day Party Reveals A Fresh Location After 6 Years

Darker Than Wax welcomes you to the return of BREW on 9 December, and it’s found an equally trendy locale that could very well fit the bill.

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Rising Arp: Up To Speed With The Rave-Ready Turbocharged Techno Of JumbogoatXXL

The tracks of JumbogoatXXL are packed with context, engineered for an ongoing age of techno that feeds off harder and faster demands.

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Outer Bounce Now Wants You To Party In A Disappearing Shopping Mall For Its Third Rave

For their third rodeo, Outer Bounce continues their adoration for unorthodox performers around the region, hosting them in the unlikely location of Peace Centre.

Gigs & Raves, Spaces & Hangouts, BuzzKEVIN HONovember 6, 2023Outer Bounce, Pop-up parties in Singapore, Parties in Singapore, Cool spaces in Singapore, Techno in Singapore, Experimental music in Singapore, Promoters in Singapore, Gigs & Raves 6, Spaces & Hangouts 3, Buzz 08

Hong Launches Soniq, A New Series At Phuture Focused On Hard Dance, Techno & ’90s Rave

Soniq is the brainchild of Hong, one of the superclub’s resident OGs who understands the importance of underground dance music.

Buzz, Electronic, Gigs & RavesKEVIN HONovember 3, 2023Zouk Singapore, Phuture, Hong, Techno producers in Singapore, Techno in Singapore, Gigs & Raves 6, Electronic 7, Buzz 08, Parties in Singapore

Alt-Rock Supergroup Blush Releases ‘Supercrush’, A Debut Album With Plenty Of Heart

Blush have stuck to their guns with time-tested consistency while exploring uncharted avenues along the way. And it’s made for an outstanding debut album that’s paid off.

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Silent Recess: Did You Know There's A Silent Disco Brewing In The Geylang Heartlands?

How does a low-key bar in Geylang do justice to a high-profile DJ in a residential neighbourhood? With headphones, it turns out.

Clubs & Bars, BuzzKEVIN HOOctober 20, 2023Silent Disco, Bars in Singapore, Tuckshop Assembly, Cool spaces in Singapore, Parties in Singapore, Buzz 08, Clubs & Bars 3

The Great Spy Experiment Are Back With Two Indie-Rock Anthems That Don’t Miss A Step

The band are able to coolly muster a sound that’s classic Great Spy – anthemic indie-rock bravado with wind-swept flair and charisma in spades.

Live, BuzzKEVIN HOOctober 18, 2023The Great Spy Experiment, Saiful Idris, Indie-rock in Singapore, Bands in Singapore, Local musicians, Rock bands in Singapore, Live 5, Buzz 08

From Cycling Clubs To Sober Day Raves, Wild Pearl Is Redefining The Party Experience

Sometimes you crack open an oyster and find more than one pearl. That’s turning out to be the Wild Pearl story, with plenty more treasures just waiting to be extracted.

Buzz, Spaces & HangoutsKEVIN HOOctober 17, 2023Wild Pearl, YES YOU, Parties in Singapore, Day parties in Singapore, Wellness in Singapore, Cycling in Singapore, Cool spaces in Singapore, Spaces & Hangouts 3, Buzz 08

Enter The Profound Sound Of “Lounge Zero”, The Latest Downtempo-Driven EP Of Bongomann

Bongomann’s Lounge Zero is more temple than tempestuous, trading dancefloor-inclined assaults for measured moments of serenity

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TRIFECTA Music Festival Introduces Singapore’s First Snow, Surf & Skate Destination

The two-day launch event for TRIFECTA showcases a combo of passions across three music stages, three ride arenas and three festival grounds.

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M1LDL1FE Change Their Alias Again To Club Mild With A Dancey Funk-Pop Single In Tow

Running over seven minutes, the odyssey-leaning “Sun Gazer” sports a gleaming spotless patina that’s fit for the discotheque, tying in with the band’s new identity.

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District M: There’s A Free Two-Day Music Festival Happening In The Marina Central District

With 24OWLS backing its programming, District M boasts a 30-act lineup that’s diverse and risk-taking with pop, indie, soul, jazz and house performances.

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Blackout Agency Teams Up With A Motley Crew Of LGBTQ+ Collectives For Its Ninth Year Party

Blackout commemorates this hard-earned victory with a milestone that symbolises what it does best – a throwdown that brings communities together.

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O$P$ Invite You To AQUASIA, A Soundtrack EP Complete With Its Own Interactive Exhibition

The dynamic duo augment their Geylang Crunk odyssey with a new EP, telling a story of a marina Utopia that can be experienced at ArtScience Museum.

Buzz, Spaces & Hangouts, ElectronicKEVIN HOSeptember 12, 2023O$P$, Benedict & Palmer, Metamo Industries, Zoosh33 Music, Record labels in Singapore, Music producers in Singapore, Electronic producers in Singapore, Arts in Singapore, Artists in Singapore, Spaces & Hangouts 3, Buzz 08, Electronic 7

5 Of A Kind: This Festival Celebrates Five Pillars Of Street Culture With A Hip-Hop Core

The soul of hip-hop was birthed from the streets, and this community event is honouring these roots with a nexus of subcultures – from breakdancing to rap.

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Rising Arp: Introducing Kenzo, The Instrumental Hip-Hop Beatmaker Crafting Lo-Fi Textures

Kenzo whips up a charcuterie board of hip-hop experiments in his first full-length beat tape, a 27-minute digital scrapbook of 14 tracks.

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Ink & Rhythms: Midnight Shift Celebrates Female Tattoo Artists With Its New Events Arm

Whether it’s a piece of art on your body or an earworm in your skull, you’ll be bringing home a memory or two from this new questline of Midnight Shift.

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Best Of Both Worlds: AfroDesi Is A New Fusion Party Mish-Mashing African & Desi Music

AfroDesi is an audacious yet apropos criss-cross that reflects the global rise of these genres, and to have this union in Singapore is a pertinent act of brilliance.

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5 Collectives, 15 DJs: Secret Garden Is A New Party Concept Taking Root In The Scene

Billed as a 12-hour marathon with two stages, Secret Garden features a quintet of party collectives who’ve all made strides in their own way.

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ASEAN Music Showcase Festival Rebrands And Returns As AXEAN For A 2-Day Crossover Event

The free music festival features pop and alternative musicians from more than 10 countries, including Singapore’s Shye, motifs, Jean Seizure, ABANGSAPAU and more.

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