SGCR exists to champion music and creative culture in Singapore and provide the platform to help it grow and thrive. Besides serving the local community, we are also looking to connect to the creative scenes worldwide.

Singapore Community Radio (SGCR) recently made an announcement that they would be returning with revamped programming. (Link to NME article) For a clearer breakdown of what to expect, Timeout does a better job breaking down the new programmes on SGCR. (Link to Timeout article)

I really welcome this new direction because I’ve been on the lookout for independent radio shows. After listening to music for so long (self-curation), and also having streaming services like Spotify recommend me songs or playlists (automated / AI curation), I’ve felt a longing for a human to curate my listening experience. I also felt drawn to the idea that the curator should be Singaporean, because they would have a shared experience with me by virtue of geography and society. I’d always known about SGCR, but their Mixcloud account was dormant for the majority of 2020. So it’s really great that they’re back in the saddle, and I’ve really been enjoying the programming based on the one or two streams I’ve listened to.

Hyperlink to Midnight Ambient Hour with Evening Chants #1 by SGCR, hosted on Mixcloud