10 Underground Music Events in Singapore You Should Attend Before They Get Too Mainstream
Not one for long lines and rigid dress codes? No problem – music should be about freedom and good vibes anyway! Drop the big-name clubs, and head on over to 10 fantastic underground music parties across Singapore. Get ready to dance the night away!
Sunday at the Training Shed
Photo Credit: Sideshow
Living in the tropics means we can have outdoor parties all year round. This one by the guys from Sideshow features mainly funk and soul music, alongside bites and street art from daytime till after the sun sets. It’s family-friendly, so kids and well-behaved dogs are welcome.
Photo Credit: Sideshow
Once a month at the Training Shed @ Labrador Beer Garden, 8 Port Road. See https://www.facebook.com/sideshowsg for more details.
Bass Rebels
Jamaica meets Singapore at Dub Skank’in Hifi Soundsystem’s monthly Bass Rebel parties. Feel the fyah with their selection of dub, reggae, ska, jungle, rocksteady and world music.
Check out https://www.facebook.com/dshsoundsystem for the latest updates.
Tropical Temple
Didn’t think you’d find music from Africa, Latin America and Caribbean in Singapore? Neither did we! Until we stumbled upon the Tropical Temple series, helmed by DJ Bhayology (NYC) and KUSTO (France). Expect raw energy and deep, tribal sounds.
Stay in touch with them at: https://www.facebook.com/tropicaltemple
KiloWatt Soundsystem
Photo Credit: KiloWatt Soundsystem
For “music that doesn’t fit anywhere else”, head down to one of KiloWatt Soundsystem’s parties. The crew is made of up DJs from countries as diverse as Mexico, Greece and France, so what you get is an eclectic mix of genres from latin to reggae, afrobeat to dancehall, and more.
Photo Credit: KiloWatt Soundsystem
Follow them on Facebook to stay updated on their next party: https://www.facebook.com/KiloWattSoundsystem.
SoKO: Pop-Up Party
If R&B, UK garage, deep house and bass music are up your alley, you shouldn’t miss SoKO’s pop-up parties, which have been garnering a strong following despite popping up at different venues each time.
Stay in the loop via: https://www.facebook.com/welovesoko
The Fever
Can’t get enough of hip hop and R&B from the 80s or 90s? You won’t be disappointed with this monthly instalment which brings back the good ol’ days of Michael Jackson, 2Pac and the Beastie Boys, to name a few.
Every second Saturday of the month at Blu Jaz, 11 Bali Lane. Keep yourself posted via https://www.facebook.com/TheFeverSingapore/.
Rewind Shophouse Party
Who were your favourite R&B stars of the 90s? Relive those moments of yesteryear with music from the stars you used to boogie to over the radio. Guaranteed to make you stop and wonder: Now where did all that time go?
Every first Saturday of the month at Blu Jaz, 11 Bali Lane. Follow them on Facebook for updates:https://www.facebook.com/rewindrnb/
Kawara Reggae
Singapore back in 2013 lacked a proper reggae scene, so Yooh the Vibration and selector Ken – the masterminds behind Kawara Reggae – took matters in their own hands and launched monthly reggae/dancehall parties to show the city what it’s missing. Check your attitude at the door and go crazy on the dance floor.
Once a month at KOI Brunch + Beats, 8B Circular Road.
The Best Elements
Singapore’s DJs take to the decks in this monthly celebration that fuses a mixture of sounds and styles. Whether it’s house, techno, hip hop, trip hop or drum ‘n bass, prepare to be surprised.
Once a month at Kilo Lounge, 66 Kampong Bugis. Get the latest updates via their Facebook page at:https://www.facebook.com/TBESG
Chroam
If the sounds of urban music gets your groove on, make a date with Chroam for their parties and dance the night away. Mostly hip hop and R&B, with a touch of funk or dancehall for that extra kick.
Check them out on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/chroamasia
Fuel up and save on a drink or two before you dance the night away! The ‘1 For 1 Deals to Far More Singapore’ promotion entitles you to SGD$1,000 worth of savings in vouchers at restaurants, bars and more, along with 20% off Best Flexible Room Rates.
End the day on a groovy note by checking in to the charmingly quirky Quincy Hotel.
