An aggressive inversion from his techno’s immersive depths, 2019875 sees techno don Xhin move away from Berghain's hypnotic zones to menacing Warp-esque IDM.

Chillwave maestro Houg links up with ’80’s vapourware connoisseur Don Aaron for a nostalgic throwback in the form of “Department of Loved” – a faithful homage to Tears for Fears’ seminal 1985 album Songs from the Big Chair.

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.

Singaporean instrumental post-rock newcomers Nagetto have made their debut with “Rimshot”, a searing single that takes its cues from the likes of local contemporaries in the genre such as Amateur Takes Control and Paint The Sky Red.

Singaporean deathcore veterans No Rest For The Weary return after a two year pandemic-induced hiatus with “Oathbreaker”, a brutal single with an infernal accompanying visual.

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”.

Linking up with esteemed singer-songwriter Charlie Lim, Singapore conscious rapper ABANGSAPAU’s latest single is a deeply personal number dedicated to his late father - as he chronicles his regrets, doubts, and struggles since his passing.

Flica, the long-running moniker of ambient producer Euseng Seto, jumps on a remix of “La Luna”, a single put out by their fellow labelmate, synth-focused solo project D & The Compass.

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

Indonesian indie rock quintet Heaven Affair has dropped “There Is Heaven”, the 3rd single off Blessed Shock – their debut EP which is slated to release sometime in early 2022.

Building off the momentum of comeback single “Nothing Lasts Forever”, Malaysia's Kyoto Protocol offers us a fresh resplendent ballad in the form of “Fading Lights”.

Queer-focused cassette label Genjitsu Stargazing Society has dropped For You I’ll Stay: A 2021 GSS Sampler, featuring Filipino artists savedhistory, killuv, agsit, catpuke, .wendil, Pamcy, O.U.T, Valiant Vermin, Grrl Cloud, and Polar Lows.

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.

Shedding the Planeswalker moniker for his own name, Resonance in the Air is fittingly assertive, serving up a blend of dense soundscapes as fragmented strings, pulsating synths and fractured voices come together into an earthshaking whole.

Over VIDEOTAPEMUSIC’s pristine drums, glowing synths and signature quirky soundscapes, Houg’s fourth single from his upcoming album The Biting Tempo reflects on the passing of time, nocturnal thoughts lingering on paralysis and passivity.

Multidimensional cyber princess Yeule’s latest single from their upcoming second album, Glitch Princess, is nothing short of a statement piece - a depressive slice of grimy darkpop examining and fighting confessional self-hatred and internal demons.

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.

Singapore experimental rapper Mary Sue gears up for his first full length in February with a soulful double single musing on the passing of time.