singapore
what it is
Singapore has an urban musical scene, and is a center for rock, punk and other genres in the region. The 1960s produced bands like The Quests, who had hits like "Shanty", "Don't Play That Song", "Jesamine" and "Mr Rainbow"; as well as other pop-rock bands including The Thunderbirds, The Trailers, The Western Union Band, October Cherries and The Silver Strings. Folk music includes the ethnic Chinese, Malay and Tamil sounds.
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level 3 · one step out
cult favorites and indie darlings
level 4 · further
art pop, hyperpop, and the underground
level 5 · all the way
deep experimental
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questions
What is singapore?
Singapore has an urban musical scene, and is a center for rock, punk and other genres in the region. The 1960s produced bands like The Quests, who had hits like "Shanty", "Don't Play That Song", "Jesamine" and "Mr Rainbow"; as well as other pop-rock bands including The Thunderbirds, The Trailers, The Western Union Band, October Cherries and The Silver Strings. Folk music includes the ethnic Chinese, Malay and Tamil sounds.
What are good singapore albums to start with?
Try A Little Fable by Aspidistrafly, Dirge by Wormrot, 成人禮 by By2, and Epicureans by Yumi.
Who are some women making singapore?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/singapore/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making singapore, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-19