The Needle / Singapore - Emerging

“The Needle / Singapore - Emerging” is a curated look at up-and-coming sounds with an emphasis on rising artists across a range of genres. The playlist weaves through emotive alt-pop like guccihighwaters’ “deathwish” and David J’s “Found a Girl,” while pulling influence from Asia’s dynamic music scenes—including Mandopop, K-pop, J-pop, and Southeast Asian hip hop—with tracks like “Party 要跳” by Glenn Yong and Blink, “底气 - Definitely” by Joanna Dong and Charlie Lim, and JSPKK’s high-octane “โคตรซิ่ง.”

There’s an international feel throughout, with electronic cuts from Genix and Rameses B, heavy rock energy from NOTHING MORE’s “HOUSE ON SAND,” and genre-bending features like “DOLLFACE” by Ellise and Ashley Sienna. Experimental entries like POLKADOT STINGRAY’s “ブラックボックス” and Hitorie’s “オン・ザ・フロントライン” sit comfortably next to Hindi pop, thematic soundtracks, and lo-fi ballads. It’s a mix of bold new artists and globally reaching underground tracks, spotlighting creative momentum bubbling up in and around Singapore.