Name: BigO Rewind: 40 Years of Singaporean Indie Music
Start: 2025-04-08T19:00:00+08:00
End: 2025-04-08T20:00:00+08:00
Location: Swee Lee Clarke Quay

BigO Rewind: 40 Years of Singaporean Indie Music

Swee Lee Singapore

Join us for a retrospective panel discussion exploring the impact of Singapore’s indie music scene in the ‘80s and ‘90s, featuring musicians

Swee Lee Clarke Quay

For four decades, BigO has been at the heart of Singapore’s independent music scene, chronicling the rise of underground bands, alternative sounds, and DIY culture. As Singapore’s first independent music magazine and zine, BigO was more than just a publication—it was a movement, giving a voice to artists outside the mainstream and shaping the local music landscape as we know it today.Hear firsthand stories from artists who were part of the movement, reflecting on what it was like making music in a time before streaming, social media, and global reach. Discover how BigO documented and amplified Singapore’s underground scene, shaping its legacy. The discussion will also explore how the independent music scene has grown and evolved over the years, the challenges faced by past generations, and what today’s musicians can learn from them. Panel Speakers: Dino (Force Vomit) – Frontman and guitarist of Force Vomit, a band that brought a distinctive mix of surf punk, garage rock, and local influences to Singapore’s alternative music scene. With their raw energy and witty lyrics, they became cult favourites, leaving a lasting imprint on the country’s indie rock sound. Muhd (Astreal) – Founding guitarist of Astreal, one of Singapore’s pioneering shoegaze bands. Since the early ‘90s, his lush, immersive guitar work has helped define the band’s signature sound. From underground gigs to festivals like Laneway and Baybeats, Astreal has remained a force in the local indie scene. Saiful (The Great Spy Experiment) – Frontman, guitarist, and songwriter of The Great Spy Experiment, one of Singapore’s most celebrated indie rock bands. With festival appearances at Baybeats, SingFest, and even SXSW, their anthemic sound helped push Singaporean indie music onto the international stage.Whether you were there during the golden days of zines and cassette tapes or are discovering Singapore’s independent music history for the first time, this is a rare chance to dive into the stories, struggles, and triumphs that shaped the scene. Moderator: Daniel Peters is a freelance journalist in Singapore, currently contributing to NME Asia, Female Singapore, and KrisWorld Magazine, as well as curating content for Mediacorp Indiego. His past work has been featured in Rice Media, Singapore Community Radio, Bandwagon Asia, and MTV Asia. With years of experience covering music and culture, Daniel brings valuable insight into the ever-evolving music landscape.Come be part of the conversation—this is Singapore’s music history, told by the people who made it.

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