The latest single from Singaporean pop singer-songwriter shazza (real name Shareefa Aminah), “Pity Party” is a hidden gem. The independent artist’s third single thus far, she comfortably steps away from the formula of her previous two singles “It Takes Two” and “August” in favour a fresh flavour.

The Candle Light Children muse about regrets and lost loves over twinkling synths and a Two Door Cinema Club-like shuffle on their latest single “FRIENDS”.

Malaysian synth popper Froya has dropped a music video for “Creature”, the title track off her eponymous EP that dropped in December last year.

Freshly minted spikyfruits alt-rock solo act Maneloren makes a return with “Just Another Minute”, an attempt that doesn’t quite deliver at feel-good pop rock.

Airy guitars to emotive vocals - more alt-R&B goodness served up by eelnai and Raizel Gonzales on their third single.

Synthpop producer Sun Cell’s debut welcomes the new year with a lethargic cut that harkens back to the chillwave days of Washed Out and 2010 flashbacks.

Talking betrayals, broken feet and abandoning the piano, we find how bassist/producer Elliott Tan gave life to Wednesday’s Child: a solo project that wasn’t the case by design.

On the process of making music, romance, and life itself – Big Duck has a candid discussion with singer-songwriter Amanda Ong, as she releases her first self-titled EP, Amanda.

In collaboration with fellow up-and-coming artists Halal Sol, Abouritz, KEAT, and a tag team effort by Nyfty & Isaac Lee, Joy has dropped four unique remixes of Tonight. Each remix has been lovingly given a unique twist by these artists, subverting and recontextualizing the track in fresh and exciting ways. We take an in-depth look at these remixes below.