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.

In March, we had a little conversation about music with Intriguant. Visiting his former studio at Goodman Arts Centre, we talked about his process behind his third album Spirits, the ethos behind events by esteemed electronic label Syndicate, and his own series Uploading, and life in general. His motto now: “I just do.”

Teaming up with his brother Beansprouts, BGourd made one of the year’s best records so far in Veggie Wraps Vol. 3, channeling a free-flowing, experimental edge into his ever-dynamic verses. Big Duck caught up with the pair for a little conversation about their stories, and what went behind the rapper’s third venture into the sonic wilderness.

Sambal Snake's debut single, “Elephant”, left strong impressions with its charming blend of offbeat humour, hard-hitting delivery, and retro-leaning aesthetics. Set to drop a slew of fresh singles over the next year beginning with his upcoming track, “Singapura”, the Big Duck team linked up with the rapper to learn a little more about the man himself.

Coming to the halfway point of the year, Big Duck presents 10 of our best Singaporean albums and EPs that have impressed us so far, with both creativity and range.

A short documentary telling the story of Amin – previous owner of now defunct music venue SLED Productions x Decline, and guitarist of skinhead punk outfit Generation 69.

From Enno Cheng to Alice Longyu Gao, and NET GALA to lewloh, there's no lack of queer representation in Asian music. This year, Big Duck shares 10 phenomenal tracks from queer Asian artists we love, from Southeast Asia, East Asia and diasporas beyond.

Ever unafraid of embracing his roots, ABANGSAPAU’s music preaches the important gospel of authenticity and self-love. Big Duck chatted with the Singaporean rapper about his journeys, why his Def Jam debut hahaha was his keynote speech, and why we shouldn’t expect more of the same.

BIND is a coalition of Lion City Hardcore’s finest. After releasing their ferocious debut EP, State of Mind, we had a chat about their formation, their stories, and the changing tides of hardcore.

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.

Off the back of 5 releases in 2020 and a well-received show at the Esplanade Outdoor Theatre with The Oddfellows, Kelvin Tan continues to record with vigour, both with his solo efforts and beloved band. Over kopi, Big Duck caught up with Kelvin, as we found out about his story.