Singapore’s indie music scene is ending 2025 with a bang as Music Day Out (MDO) returns for its second edition, featuring 14 music acts from Singapore and across the region.

Organized by Steady State Records, “Manifest: Music Day Out!” is happening on Dec. 31, 2025 at *SCAPE Playspace and Ground Theatre. The event is part of *SCAPE’s COMMA Creative Arts Festival, which is an annual celebration that brings together talented young artists to showcase their skills and engage audiences through various live performances, exhibitions, and participatory activities. With the theme of “Manifestation,” *SCAPE’s signature music initiative will be highlighting Singapore and regional indie and alternative scenes, giving both emerging and established artists a platform to connect with audiences through authentic, unfiltered live performances.

And yes, we have the scoop on the first wave of artists who will be playing at the show! First up is Singaporean pop trio, sobs, who are returning to the stage with their signature blend of heartfelt lyrics, jangly guitars, and nostalgic melodies. Melbourne/Singapore-based experimental art duo, TZECHAR, will also be making an appearance, whose work spans music, film, performance, and digital media. Operating at the edge of sound art, club culture, and contemporary installation, TZECHAR treats generative media as both spiritual and political material.

Thailand’s Whispers will also be bringing their crushing, modern evolution of '90s heavy hardcore music to the festival, blending immense riffs and intense breakdowns with thought-provoking lyrical themes inspired by Buddhist proverbs and human realism. Renowned as the “Bangkok Evilcore” and a flagship band of Southeast Asia’s heavy music scene, Whispers will surely bring high energy to the MDO stage.

Also joining the lineup is up-and-coming Singaporean Hip-Hop artist iiARA, whose music has expanded on themes of longing and self-realization, and Bangkok-based indie-pop band DOOR PLANT, known for their bright, relaxing, and sensual sound, a blend of alternative textures and dreamy pop sensibilities. The former has released two consecutive EPs in the past two years, while the latter has already toured across Asia with a new album slated for 2026.

You can attend the festival for FREE by signing up here. For updates on the rest of the artist lineup, visit *SCAPE’s website or stay tuned on their official Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram pages.