Like hip-hop, hardstyle and EDM? Then head to Highh (Credit: Courtesy of Highh Club) First you had HighHouse, and then you had Higher Ground. Now it looks like there’s another nightlife contender with similarly high prospects. Joining the ranks is a new venue that’s simply called Highh Club, and it’s offering a hedonistic habitat for more commercially-inclined parties. If that’s your jam, hightail it to this fresh-outta-the-oven destination. Recently opened in mid-March, Highh Club is located at a familiar spot for seasoned patrons of the nightlife industry. Situated next to Pan Pacif ..read more

  Enter the cyberpunk frontier of Falling Islands (Credit: Nicholas Deng, @dengnicholas [photo]; Unsplash [background]) Androids prowl the neon-lit streets hunting for their next bounty. Hovercars soar past the dog-eat-dog metropolis. A blastergun fight breaks out in a rusty crime-rife saloon. We can keep on painting pictures and tropes of a cyberpunk tale, but every connoisseur and dilettante knows that no cyberpunk fabrication is complete without a master ingredient – the soundtrack. If you’re searching for a local producer who gets the memo, you’d wanna lock your crosshairs on Fallin ..read more

  Four Teh are Rekker, Viticz, Goth Mystery Mafia and JumbogoatXXL (Credit: Courtesy of Four Teh) Amidst a saturated DJ pool and cluttered social media environment, it’s getting harder to promote yourself as a performer these days. Being a decent DJ alone might not be enough to give you that big break. It’s especially pertinent if you don’t play songs for the masses or you’re not represented by a major label, and it’s highly common to see DJs transform into multihyphenates who wear many hats just to be seen or heard. So what do you do then? For Four Teh, they decided to break the formul ..read more

  It’s about time we’ve had ourselves a hip-hop 15-Min Flash Mix (Credit: Courtesy of Dee) We’re flipping to a different channel this time round as we hip-hop into episode 45 of Life In Arpeggio’s 15-Min Flash Mix. Steering this ship is Dee, a local hip-hop and r&b DJ who’s been gradually rising through the ranks. You might’ve seen her scorching the decks for Groovetop, Wild Pearl, Secret Pals or Draft Land where she holds a residency, or as one part of the new genre-fluid Sunny Side day parties. Dee’s love for r&b and hip-hop is apparent in her selections and performance, and s ..read more

  There’s a new addition to the Swee Lee legacy (Credit: Courtesy of Swee Lee) For many aspiring homegrown musicians, this was the institution where they might’ve snagged their first Fender or Roland synthesiser, BOSS pedal or Marshall amp. Swee Lee is reputedly a name synonymous with the local music community, established as far back as 1946 with a storied history of being a musical instrument distributor. With decades of service notched, Swee Lee has evolved to become an omni-channel instrument and lifestyle retailer, with several branches located all across Southeast Asia. All musici ..read more

  Ready to scream hallelujah? (Credit: Courtesy of Escape 56) When you think Midnight Gospel, you’re inclined to picture the surreal and contemplative universe of the Adventure Time-esque animated series. And in that mind-boggling sense, the trend-benders of Escape 56 – co-led by Blackout Agency and Jägermeister – are following suit with an anniversary shindig that treads out of the box. The seasonal party series has been known for popping up in hushed secret locations like city skyscrapers and industrial warehouses, but this upcoming one truly takes the cake. For its seven-year hurrah ..read more

  Endless Return doesn’t deliver your conventional rave experience (Credit: Courtesy of Endless Return) Trying to plaster a definition to raves in this evolved day and age has become an obsolete affair. We’re snug in an era where party norms have diversified and gatekeeping is tasteless. Singapore’s become a breeding ground for experimentation in the event space, and Endless Return is an entity that’s familiar with that potential. Since catching our attention back in pandemic-stricken 2020 with their regenerative virtual raves, Endless Return has etched itself into the scene as a noncon ..read more

  juhvunnn has kick-started a scene movement as one part of 5210PM (Credit: Courtesy of 5210PM) What time is it? It’s 5210PM with episode 44 of Life In Arpeggio’s 15-Min Flash Mix. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, the 5210PM crew has been bestowing new hope for the scene by creating a platform for bedroom DJs in Singapore – just check out our interview feature with these wide-eyed trendsetters.   In the mix is juhvunnn, whom you might know as Javan, and he’s one of the ringleaders of 5210PM. He leads the vanguard for bedroom DJs with a broad palette that’s seen him play at P ..read more

  The Weatherman invites you to his tailored sanctuary (Credit: All images courtesy of The Weatherman) Heading out for a scene event can sometimes feel like a bull-horned, head-on affair that zaps you dry till you’re zonked – but not this one. As you get worn out (and wiser), the allure of having a wholesome and rejuvenating party experience becomes more enticing. We need to take better care of ourselves in our jaunty escapades. We need to listen better to our minds and bodies and let loose in a sustainable way. Enter Channel: Forecast, an upcoming music and wellness event orchestrated ..read more

  Our 15-MIn Flash Mix series returns with a hard-hitter (Credit: Courtesy of Joshua Dillon) It’s been a hot minute, but we’re now back with a fresh season of Life In Arpeggio’s 15-Min Flash Mix. In case you’re new to this, the 15-Min Flash Mix is a series where we invite Singapore-based DJs to spin a story in the span of 15 minutes. And kicking us off right now is the inimitable Joshua Dillon.   No stranger to the local scene, Joshua Dillon is a bundle of energy who’s played for Zouk, MDLR, Drip, Revelry and It’s The Ship. And he has a new night coming up called Tempest that explo ..read more