An eclectic mix of Chinese indie bands, creative spatial design and lifestyle activations at Singapore’s first-ever Chinese indie festival invites attendees to live it up with CLANG 克浪!
Singing one’s heart out to C-pop, known as Chinese popular music, at karaoke is a universally shared experience for large Chinese communities. The catchy sing-along heartbreak tunes have undoubtedly taken the music world by storm with the idolised sub-genres of Cantopop and Mandopop for decades now. With fans from the Chinese diaspora in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Singapore, there is no denying its reach and love for the genre. However, beyond C-pop lies Chinese indie rock, another genre with its tunes burgeoning from the underground. Whether you’re a fan of the underground genre or a first-time listener, here’s something you might be interested to know — 24OWLS is presenting CLANG 克浪!, the first Chinese indie music festival to debut in Singapore.
At the heart of CLANG 克浪! lies a diverse lineup of seven bands who have accomplished great accolades, with varying genres that will broaden one’s sonic horizons. From the pop-rock energy of MIXER to the psychedelic/electro-folk vibes of Night Keepers, anyone can groove to the tune they like. Revel in the infectious energy of Iruka Porisu and be transported into a dreamy realm with Easy Weeds’ chilled, fuzz-rock vibe.
Providing a refreshing twist to the regional music scene, this lineup of Chinese indie bands at CLANG 克浪! brings forth the essence of independence, self-expression, and the thriving underground music scene. As a celebration of alternative sounds and attitudes, fans who have longed for the darlings of Chinese indie pop and rock can finally catch them in Singapore at the unusual yet perfect backdrop of the heritage space called Pasir Panjang Power Station A. This festival strives to bring together those who value the self-autonomy and passion that can be found in not only indie music but also in design and aesthetics.
Aside from the labyrinth of sounds, a festival is not one without a handful of activities to keep everyone preoccupied at the various stations. The organisers at 24OWLS have put together an immersive experience that draws on trendy pastimes that have been viral on social media, keeping crowds entertained while they anticipate for the next acts to go on.
There are tongue-in-cheek named booths to Mix and Merch your outfit with patches and exclusive festival paraphernalia with friends or adorn oneself with temporary jagua ink tattoo. For those who are feeling on a whirl to switch up their look, get a trim at The Close Shave barbershop (because why not, at a festival?). Attendees can get some downtime by getting lost in captivating books at the bookstore or head over to Read My Mind by Grace from Nehesa Ascension to tap into your spirituality — whatever it is, the number of options is enough for anyone to try to something new between sets.
Happening on the 17 June The electrifying force of CLANG 克浪! will unleash at Pasir Panjang Power Station A on 17 June 2023. Sweet John’s energetic Bagatelle-music style and the soft jazz-pop melodies of 9m88, who has won hearts with her nostalgic charm, are not to be missed by Chinese indie music fans. This festival awaits attendees to take a step beyond the familiar and dive into the world of Chinese indie rock, for one may not know what hidden gems they might uncover and find music that moves the soul, all while savouring culinary delights.
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