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Singapore music

Beyond nostalgia: Can xinyao still strike a chord?

(From left) Veteran music producer Billy Koh, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong; and acclaimed singer-songwriter Liang Wern Fook; at the premiere of 'Tuesday Report: Encounter Under The Stars' at Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre on March 30.
(From left) Veteran music producer Billy Koh, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong; and acclaimed singer-songwriter Liang Wern Fook; at the premiere of 'Tuesday Report: Encounter Under The Stars' at Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre on March 30.

Life Listens

All 14 tracks of BTS’ Arirang land on Spotify’s daily top songs global chart

K-pop group BTS performs onstage during the BTS The Comeback Live | Arirang concert at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on March 21.
K-pop group BTS performs onstage during the BTS The Comeback Live | Arirang concert at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on March 21.

Shop the Mad Chinaman’s wardrobe: Why musician Dick Lee is auctioning off his prized silk shirts

As part of his annual CNY decluttering, Dick Lee is auctioning off a part of his wardrobe with auction house Hotlotz.
As part of his annual CNY decluttering, Dick Lee is auctioning off a part of his wardrobe with auction house Hotlotz.

Sweet Charity guitarist Rosli Mohalim used to rock stadiums, now he finds his voice in busking

Rosli Mohalim, who is also a guitarist for Sweet Charity, a veteran Singapore rock band who were active from the late 1960s to the 1980s, busking on Feb 11, 2025.
Rosli Mohalim, who is also a guitarist for Sweet Charity, a veteran Singapore rock band who were active from the late 1960s to the 1980s, busking on Feb 11, 2025.

Life Listens

Japanese girl group XG filmed new MV at Singapore locations like Sentosa and Gardens by the Bay

Japanese girl group XG shot the music video to their song Rock The Boat in Singapore locations such as Anderson Bridge.
Japanese girl group XG shot the music video to their song Rock The Boat in Singapore locations such as Anderson Bridge.

Singapore musicians Bitty, Deus Ex Machina and Lincoln Lim make their mark in Europe

(Clockwise from left) Singapore musicians Bitty, Deus Ex Machina, Lincoln Lim and Jaye Foo.
(Clockwise from left) Singapore musicians Bitty, Deus Ex Machina, Lincoln Lim and Jaye Foo.

My Perfect Weekend with singer Whylucas

Singer-songwriter Whylucas was the only Singaporean in the regional idol show Chuang Asia in 2025.
Singer-songwriter Whylucas was the only Singaporean in the regional idol show Chuang Asia in 2025.

Cultural Medallion recipient Rahimah Rahim turns 70, releases new songs

Rahimah Rahim's new music features collaborations with younger Singapore musicians.
Rahimah Rahim's new music features collaborations with younger Singapore musicians.

Commentary

Ling Xiao, S.K. Poon and the local Chinese pop singers of yesteryear we should not forget

(Clockwise from left) Ling Xiao when he was 13, Singapore's Queen of Alto S.K. Poon and Huang Qingyuan.
(Clockwise from left) Ling Xiao when he was 13, Singapore's Queen of Alto S.K. Poon and Huang Qingyuan.

Life Listens

Singapore actress Chen Liping stars in music video by Malaysian singer Firdhaus

Veteran Singapore actress Chen Liping stars in a music video by Malaysian singer Firdhaus (right), Maybe This Is The Last Song I'll Ever Write For You.
Veteran Singapore actress Chen Liping stars in a music video by Malaysian singer Firdhaus (right), Maybe This Is The Last Song I'll Ever Write For You.

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