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Singapore’s most beloved indie labels have weathered the perfect storm. What now?

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Once a J-rock cover band, Quis 奇市樂團 expand on sophomore album, 6 years of re-finding themselves, and their spot in the scene
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Once a J-rock cover band, Quis 奇市樂團 expand on sophomore album, 6 years of re-finding themselves, and their spot in the scene

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Photography by Quis 奇市樂團
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Beautiful and brazen, The Steve McQueens gifted us a roaring album launch at the Esplanade - gig review

Beautiful and brazen, The Steve McQueens gifted us a roaring album launch at the Esplanade - gig review

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Photography by The Esplanade
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Therapy Room: Where DJs speak their truth and parade their beats
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Therapy Room: Where DJs speak their truth and parade their beats

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Photography by Therapy Room
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Steampunk Club Rails and retro bar NINETEEN80 have officially ceased operations
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Steampunk Club Rails and retro bar NINETEEN80 have officially ceased operations

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Photography by Rails, NINETEEN80, Phat Cat Collective
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IGNITE! Music Festival announces 2021 line-up: Lewloh, ABANGSAPAU, Subsonic Eye, Forests, YAØ, and more
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IGNITE! Music Festival announces 2021 line-up: Lewloh, ABANGSAPAU, Subsonic Eye, Forests, YAØ, and more

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Photography by IGNITE Music Festival
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The Substation 1.0's final days as it moves out from 45 Armenian Street

The Substation 1.0's final days as it moves out from 45 Armenian Street

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Photography by The Substation, Marilyn Giam, Audrey Wong, Hafiz Mohammad Shamsudin, Mish'aal
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THELIONCITYBOY kicks-off with Lion City Sailors Football Club as Creative Director
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THELIONCITYBOY kicks-off with Lion City Sailors Football Club as Creative Director

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Photography by THELIONCITYBOY
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"Without music, I'll just be another cog in the machine." House purveyor Halal Sol shines bright for our local underground with debut EP 'Dijamin'.
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"Without music, I'll just be another cog in the machine." House purveyor Halal Sol shines bright for our local underground with debut EP 'Dijamin'.

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Photography by Halal Sol
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