{"id":39335,"date":"2020-07-10T15:30:12","date_gmt":"2020-07-10T07:30:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/?p=39335"},"modified":"2024-08-15T15:46:05","modified_gmt":"2024-08-15T07:46:05","slug":"local-singapore-bands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/local-singapore-bands\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Local Bands And Artistes Making Waves In Singapore\u2019s Music Scene"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bored of your current Spotify playlist? Why not discover new tunes and support our local Singapore bands and singers at the same time? Singapore\u2019s music scene is growing tremendously with homegrown talents putting the Little Red Dot on the music map. From the nostalgic grandeur of Astreal and the capricious guitar riffs of Wormrot to irresistibly catchy tunes of Stopgap, here are 10 local Singapore bands and artistes to add to your playlist today!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Local Singapore bands and singers making waves<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. R&amp;B: brb.<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_39345\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39345\" style=\"width: 624px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-39345\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/brb-band-1-1-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"local singapore bands brb\" width=\"624\" height=\"351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/brb-band-1-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/brb-band-1-1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-39345\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/holdonbrb\/photos\/a.559292614503921\/800565423709971\/?type=3&amp;theater\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">brb.<\/a> \/ Facebook)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re all about R&amp;B with a drizzle of funk, you\u2019re going to dig brb., one of Singapore\u2019s coolest funk-rock trio. Consisting of Clarence Liew, Auzaie Zie, and Marc Lian, the band released their debut track &#8212; <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cool with it<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8212; in 2018 and have been on fire ever since. Their silky smooth R&amp;B music has a nice blend of funk and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/Guitar-cat.20445.21230.21297\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">guitar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> riffs. The lush synths and electronic drum breaks of the songs will uplift your spirits too!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through their earnest lyrics and velvety voice, each song relays the group\u2019s life narratives which will tug at your heartstrings. If you love chill vibes and a good time, brb.\u2019s music is just for you!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Listen to <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cool with it<\/span><\/i> <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/1t0X40USKhp2wxia69KvUo?si=ZHL2-YaQQUeW9a572umN7w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"brb. - cool with it (music video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wvUsV1S9ygA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. EDM: Perk Pietrek<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_39352\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39352\" style=\"width: 483px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-39352\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/perk-pietrek-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"local singapore bands perk pietrek\" width=\"483\" height=\"483\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/perk-pietrek-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/perk-pietrek-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/perk-pietrek-420x420.jpg 420w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/perk-pietrek.jpg 544w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 483px) 100vw, 483px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-39352\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/PerkPietrek\/photos\/a.135062216553393\/2820682661324655\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Perk Pietrek<\/a> \/ Facebook)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hardcore EDM fans probably know of world-renowned EDM artists like The Chainsmokers and Steve Aoki. Singapore also has its fair share of up and coming as well as established EDM artists.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perk Pietrek is not your typical boy-next-door. His works are known for their special blend of jungle, trap and EDM. His latest track &#8212; <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hyper Beats<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8212; has hard thumping drops that you\u2019ll love! Adore watching <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/netflix-singapore-shows-2020\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Netflix shows<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? You\u2019ll be intrigued to know that his music has also been featured on series like <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dynasty <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Queen of the South<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. A thriving musician, Perk Pietrek sure is making a name for himself!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Listen to <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hyper Beats<\/span><\/i> <a href=\"https:\/\/li.sten.to\/sbs5BHJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Grindcore: Wormrot<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_39410\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39410\" style=\"width: 436px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-39410 \" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/wormrot-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"local singapore bands wormrot\" width=\"436\" height=\"436\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-39410\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/wormrot\/photos\/a.10150283016020640\/10161121372720640\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Wormrot<\/a> \/ Facebook)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Singapore\u2019s answer to Napalm Death, Wormrot is the epitome of Singaporean grindcore music. This homegrown band produces a fusion of heavy metal and hardcore punk. They have released three studio albums &#8212; <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abuse<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dirge<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Voices<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8212;\u00a0 as well as a couple more EPs and splits with other bands. Check out &#8212; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=o4ze1ven9jw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fallen Into Disuse<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8212; the raw power and passion can be felt through the death metal riffs, hard thumping drops and skank beats!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Band members Arif Rot, Rasyid Juraimi and Vijesh Ghariwala, were Singapore\u2019s first-ever act to perform at the prominent Glastonbury Festival in 2017. Signed to Earache Records, Wormrot had toured both Europe and America. More than just a one-hit-wonder, this heavy-metal band has sure put Singapore on the global map!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Listen to <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fallen Into Disuse<\/span><\/i> <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/47xaObKJyJPGncrgz4Fo6M?si=sHhnzQ4GSYCvTW9ad-JC0Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Pop: Pleasantry<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_39420\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39420\" style=\"width: 547px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-39420 \" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/New-Project-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"local singapore bands pleasantry\" width=\"547\" height=\"364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/New-Project-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/New-Project-1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 547px) 100vw, 547px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-39420\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Pleasantry\/photos\/a.157311187665696\/735635459833263\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Pleasantry<\/a> \/ Facebook)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pleasantry is an indie-pop quintet that comprises guitarists Ahmad Ariff and Haziq Hussain, bassist Isa Ong as well as drummer Daniaal Adam. They first forayed into Singapore\u2019s music scene in 2010 and have been making waves ever since.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well known for their song &#8212; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=na-dlMx6tbs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">False Realities<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8212; they write and craft songs that speak to their listeners. Each song is written from personal experiences reflecting their sincerity and dedication to the art. With powerful vocals layered with rich instrumentals, you\u2019ll love the music they produce! The introspective and thought-provoking lyrics will make Pleasantry your go-to for soulful, relatable and down-to-earth pop music.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Listen to <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">False Realities<\/span><\/i> <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/7cjnBgvURvzVkdzkIW5wMQ?si=ykNyOMv9RmmLm_zV4xob1A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Mandopop: Boon Hui Lu<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_39372\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39372\" style=\"width: 644px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-39372\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/boon-hui-lu-1-1-300x115.jpg\" alt=\"local singapore bands boon hui lu\" width=\"644\" height=\"247\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/boon-hui-lu-1-1-300x115.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/boon-hui-lu-1-1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 644px) 100vw, 644px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-39372\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/boonhuilumusic\/photos\/a.371358116396060\/1090598691138662\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Boon Hui Lu<\/a> \/ Facebook)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Singer-songwriter Boon Hui Lu is the local \u201cQueen Of Covers\u201d. She rose to fame after covering Namwee\u2019s &#8212; <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stranger In The North<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8212; which garnered over 50 million views on Youtube. A jack-of-all-trades, she was not only praised for her melodic voice but also her insane rapping skills!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apart from singing, this local talent has a flair for composing too. Her enrapturing vocals caught the attention of S.H.E\u2019s member, Hebe Tien, who included Hui Lu\u2019s tunes in her album. She has since released three of her own albums, with \u89aa\u611b\u7684\u4f60\uff3f\uff3f\u600e\u6a23\u7684\u6211 being the latest one. Her catchy and upbeat songs make for perfect karaoke songs too!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boon Hui Lu sure provides a fresh perspective to the local Mandopop scene and is one artiste to keep on your radar! <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Listen to \u89aa\u611b\u7684\u4f60\uff3f\uff3f\u600e\u6a23\u7684\u6211 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/album\/2YJZQrCBbKnRZiecbnqBNT?si=cxe0q6soQHSAyIDjrVqRxg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u9ec3\u660e\u5fd7Namewee feat. \u738b\u529b\u5b8f Leehom Wang\u3010\u6f02\u5411\u5317\u65b9 Stranger In The North \u3011\u6587\u6167\u5982 \u5973\u751f\u5531RAP\u7248\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7NN4RlKspW0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Jazz: The Jazz Djogets<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_39421\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39421\" style=\"width: 325px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-39421 \" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/New-Project-2-240x300.jpg\" alt=\"local singapore bands jazz\" width=\"325\" height=\"406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/New-Project-2-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/New-Project-2-336x420.jpg 336w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/New-Project-2.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 325px) 100vw, 325px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-39421\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/thejazzdjogets\/photos\/a.669306606738317\/9533377883351960592128372057\/10157142143622057\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">The Jazz Djogets<\/a> \/ Facebook)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you enjoy jazz music, the local scene is not to be missed &#8212; start at these awesome <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/jazz-bars-in-singapore\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">jazz bars in Singapore<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. One group to check out is The Jazz Djogets. They play the finest mix of jazz standards, Malay pop, Indonesian music, Brazilian songs, French songs and Japanese city pop. This septet group has been performing since 2017 and it shows &#8212; their chemistry and harmony during their live performances is palpable as they croon to their intensely quirky yet energetic and lively tunes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This local Singapore band was also featured on the lineup for Neon Lights Festival in 2019. Their head-bopping beats and multi-cultural appeal makes them truly, uniquely Singaporean.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Listen to The Jazz Djogets <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCQXZvzjoXMvn0QOziimM-sA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Synth-Pop: Disco Hue<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_39422\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39422\" style=\"width: 437px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-39422 \" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/New-Project-3-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"local singapore bands disco hue\" width=\"437\" height=\"437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/New-Project-3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/New-Project-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/New-Project-3-420x420.jpg 420w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/New-Project-3.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 437px) 100vw, 437px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-39422\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/discohue\/photos\/a.102687673186690\/1934091483379624\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Disco Hue<\/a> \/ Facebook)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you all about the retro aesthetic? You\u2019ll adore Disco Hue\u2019s unique music that\u2019s a fab mash of indie rock, funk and electronic pop, laced with 80\u2019s nostalgia. The band consists of Sherlyn Leo, Auzaie Zie, Rush Ang and Billy Chua. Apart from their widely acclaimed song, &#8212; <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019ll Be Waiting<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8212; Disco Hue has grown into a fixture at live music circuits for their 80\u2019s inspired beats and synth riffs. They\u2019ve been featured as part of lineups at Neon Lights Festival in 2019 and Monsoon Music Festival.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s no doubt that Disco Hue is growing tremendously in both the local and global music scene. Our current earworm is their latest tune &#8212; <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultra Venus<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8212; a fresh mix of synth-pop and retro disco style.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Listen to <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019ll Be Waiting<\/span><\/i> <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/3lYmMSMg6TPib9p3BSqCif?si=TPGXVWkyTZu4SQrTstSynQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultra Venus<\/span><\/i> <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/0QhWeC7nAvAOyKNA279gRT?si=p5yGe4xLQSykQm3L01KBiA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Disco Hue - I&#039;ll Be Waiting [Official Music Video]\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9ZN6wxbjpx8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8. Pop-rock: Stopgap<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_39423\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39423\" style=\"width: 575px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-39423 \" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/New-Project-4-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"local singapore bands stopgap\" width=\"575\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/New-Project-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/New-Project-4.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-39423\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/StopgapBand\/photos\/a.262072783875877\/1186534991429647\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Stopgap<\/a> \/ Facebook)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stopgap is an indie pop-rock collective that formed in 2011. It\u2019s made up of Adin Kindermann, Yew Jin Lee, Calvin Phua, Grayson Seah and Eldad Leong. Since their debut, Stopgap has appeared on numerous lineups, shows and music festivals &#8212; such as the Baybeats Music Festival in 2014.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their repertoire of songs feature an extensive range of uplifting and feel-good songs that\u2019ll make you want to get up and dance! Check out their top hits &#8212; <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nervous<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bender<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Lead vocalist Adin Kindermann\u2019s bombastic voice is not to be missed!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Listen to <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nervous<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bender<\/span><\/i> <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/1ANVU1FWk8E7PFlN09BWnw?si=2l_ND0m_TUGcoVEe_VlOjw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Stopgap | Nervous\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3MqyQmtjysY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9. Rock: Astreal<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_39464\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39464\" style=\"width: 563px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-39464 \" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/New-Project-6-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"local singapore bands astreal\" width=\"563\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/New-Project-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/New-Project-6.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 563px) 100vw, 563px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-39464\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AstrealMusic\/photos\/a.256477301103470\/1254259954658528\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Astreal<\/a> \/ Facebook)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Astreal is an indie rock band that formed back in 1992. After a few lineup changes, the band now consists of Joseph Chian, Jason Ang, Ginette Chittick and Muhammad Alkhatib. An oldie-but-goldie, they are not only known for their explosive live performances but also known to be one of Singapore\u2019s first local indie bands fronted by a female vocalist.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After a few quiet years, Astreal made a comeback in 2017 with their latest <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/General-Albums-Records-cat.20445.20464.20466\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">album<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> drop &#8212; <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Light<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0 When streaming rock music, it\u2019s best that you use a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/Speakers-cat.8.10970.11093\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">speaker<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with strong bass for an immersive and incredible audio experience.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Listen to <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Light<\/span><\/i> <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/album\/1S2a8Q7AyiKwSV7DtyQZU8?si=UtALmiBbTBWGMJ7Tg6xLFg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10. Hip-hop\/Rap: Mediocre Haircut Crew<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_39424\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39424\" style=\"width: 570px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-39424 \" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/New-Project-5-300x165.jpg\" alt=\"local singapore bands MHC\" width=\"570\" height=\"314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/New-Project-5-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/New-Project-5.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-39424\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MHC4EVER\/photos\/a.750646118389950\/845582672229627\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"> Mediocre Haircut Crew<\/a> \/ Facebook)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must be wondering &#8212; are the members of this band also hairstylists in their free time? Not at all! Their band name, Mediocre Haircut Crew, was inspired by the fact that all three members get great $10 haircuts regularly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comprising of omarKENOBI, mickeyLEANO and daniKIDDO, Mediocre Haircut Crew dropped their latest mixtape just this June. Apart from creating original tracks, they also create their own samples from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/vinyl-records-in-singapore\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vinyls<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> they find. Once they\u2019ve found the tunes they like, they\u2019ll flip the vinyl samples to create new beats. They truly have an ear for music &#8212; their distinct and strong beats in their tracks definitely proves so!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Listen to <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The MHC Mixtape<\/span><\/i> <a href=\"https:\/\/mhc4life.bandcamp.com\/releases\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Celebrate local Singapore bands and singers<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With what these talents are producing, there\u2019s no stopping Singapore\u2019s music scene from flourishing! Celebrating National Day at home this year? Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/m\/national-day-sale\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">National Day Sale<\/a> to enjoy attractive deals when you shop online this holiday! Impress your guests with a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/easy-3-course-home-cooked-meal-ideas\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3-course home-cooked meal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> while jamming out to these local Singapore bands. Or go on a learning journey with the family to these unique <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/historical-places-singapore\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">historical places in Singapore<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you probably never knew about!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New to Shopee? Get $7 off (min. spend $15) with code*: <\/span><b>10LOCALB<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*TNC Applies. 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