Looking for new songs to add to your playlist? The local music scene has seen its share of growth over the years, with a handful of promising acts making waves in Singapore and around the region. From dance-worthy beats to soulful tunes, here are our current favourite Singaporean bands and singers to check out.
Disco Hue
This four-piece electronic-pop band – consisting of Sherlyn on vocals, Zie on synths, Billy on drums and Rush on guitar – was formed in 2011. Having launched a chart-topping EP titled Arcade, Disco Hue’s dancey originals are a fab mash of retro-inspired beats and infectious synth licks. Our favourite earworm? Gotta Find You, the band’s first single!
discohue@gmail.com
facebook.com/discohue
Astronauts
Inspired by the likes of Jamiroquai, Bruno Mars and D’Angelo, this R&B and funk band is a month shy of their two-year mark in the music scene. Just a year into their foray and the quintet has already released a debut single, Get Close, a groovy track that’ll make you get off your feet and, well, dance. Throw in a dose of bad-boy charm and you get I’m No Good, the band’s second single released last December. Look out for their upcoming EP launch, happening on 19 May!
astronautbandsg@gmail.com
facebook.com/astronautbandsg
Vivien Yap
Fans of indie pop: this is one up-and-coming artiste to bookmark. Hot off the press, Part II is local singer-songwriter Vivien Yap’s first single off her debut EP, which is set to launch by the first half of 2019. A chirpy, upbeat tune with prominent harmonies and a super catchy chorus, the song speaks (ironically) of the anguish from the aftermath of a failed relationship. Oh, and did we mention? If you’re into local poetry, check out the talented singer’s self-published autobiographical collection of poems, Can You Hear Me Now!
SHAK
Best known for his rich, soulful vocals, homegrown singer-songwriter Shak’thiya – who goes by the stage name Shak – first got into music by writing poetry. His musical influences include folk, blues, soul and indie, and you’ll find him performing around the island – either solo with a guitar in hand or with his band, The Baits. His latest single, Taxi, is out on Youtube and Spotify, and there’s an EP scheduled to release later this year.
nelumborecords@gmail.com
facebook.com/shakmoosic
Joie Tan
Fresh off the press, local songbird Joie Tan’s self-titled, 10-track album speaks of love and its challenges. The album features a fresh mix of genres and styles like smooth jazz and pop, with a touch of old-school alternative, which – when paired with her sweet, soothing voice – makes it easy for anyone to enjoy right away. Have a listen to Right Here Right Now, a piano-centric, heartfelt tune with raw lyrics.
joietanmusic@gmail.com
facebook.com/joietanmusic
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