Premiere: 12 Dec, 8pm

sub:shaman are sound-makers who continue to reinvent and redefine the structure of their music, carving themselves a dark, chaotic and occasionally groovy space. With funky bass and guitar lines, jazzy rhythms and electronic flourishes, the band quickly made a name for themselves in the local and regional indie music scene ever since their 2012 debut.

After a five-year hiatus, the Baybeats Budding Band alumni returned with its bold sound, rife with musical twists and turns for Baybeats 2024, on 12 Oct at Powerhouse² (Singtel Waterfront Theatre at Esplanade). They presented highlights from releases such as Outsider. (2014) and Apnea (2017), and new, unreleased material.

Premiere: 12 Dec, 8pm

South Korean band CHS brought their "Tropical Psychedelic Groove" to Baybeats on 13 Oct 2024, at Arena (DBS Foundation Outdoor Theatre at Esplanade) that was very much saturated in tropical heat.

“Under the scorching sun, imagine escaping the midday heat and heading to the southern beaches. The blue sea and white sandy beaches. A short nap under a parasol. The sound of waves in the distance and a refreshing cocktail. The summer sea that everyone dreams of is in this music.

Premiere: 12 Dec, 8pm

A true OG of Indonesian hip hop TuanTigabelas, aka Tuan 13 (Mr. 13), took stage at Esplanade Annexe Studio on 11 Oct 2024 as part of Baybeats.

Long before superstars like Rich Brian or Ramengvrl, Tuan 13 was well-known and beloved in Jakarta’s underground music scene as an emcee with witty wordplay, smooth flows and distinctly Indonesian influences. He combines sounds of traditional instruments such as the angklung and gamelan into his tracks, alongside funky samples and boom bap beats. He first appeared on the scene in 2009 with his original group REP, and later shifted focus to his own music as a solo artist in 2017. In 2019, he released his debut solo record Harimau Soematra, which spawned hits like Move and Juragan Dan Tuan.

Fast forward to 2023, Tuan 13’s star continued to rise as he performed more shows internationally backed by a live band, most notably at SXSW Tiger Den and Thailand’s Wonderfruit Festival. Deeply committed to his music and the craft of hip hop, he continues to push the limits and continuing growing both in the Indonesia’s music scene and internationally.

Premiere: 19 Dec, 8pm

B-Quartet is a post-apocalyptic rock band from Singapore. Formed in late 1999, huddled together in a small bedroom in Block 22 Eunos Crescent of their grandmother’s house, the band comprises Bani Faizal, Bani Haykal, Bani Hidir and Bani Raizan; the second most predictable outcome of bored teenagers (back then la~) and the absence of the internet.

Prior to an indefinite hiatus, the numerically challenged band—having seen the inclusion of other band members Ezal Sani, Luqman Hakim and Siraaj Anwar—released their full-length album, tomorrow is our permanent address in 2008, and conformity has replaced consciousness later in 2010, both of which were engineered and co-produced by Leonard Soosay.

With every gig they’re in, B-Quartet plays and performs as if they are still in the bedroom of their grandmother’s house; very, very loudly, until someone complains.

B-Quartet played very, very loudly at Baybeats, on 13 Oct 2024 at the Powerhouse² (Singtel Waterfront Theatre at Esplanade).

Premiere: 19 Dec, 8pm

Formed in 2018, Shanghai Qiutian is a rock band. From China to the world! Comprising drummer 鲁非言 LuFeiYan, guitarist and vocalist 王毅 WangYi, guitarist Solo and Bass Hogjim, the band performed at Baybeats on 11 Oct 2024 at Annexe (Esplanade Annexe Studio).

Premiere: 19 Dec, 8pm

Established in 2003, four-piece Japanese band LITE has captured audiences worldwide thanks to their unique and emotionally charged sound, combining innovative and cutting-edge riffs and rhythms. Renowned pioneers in the instrumental rock and math rock genres, LITE has been continuously embracing new challenges and experimental ventures, leaving an indelible mark both nationally and globally. They have toured extensively in festivals like ArcTanGent Festival (UK), Fuji Rock (JP) and Summer Sonic (JP). April 2023 marked a pivotal moment for LITE as they commemorated their 20th anniversary with the release of their seventh album, STRATA in Jan 2024.

Comprising Nobuyuki Takeda (guitar/vocals), Kozo Kusumoto (guitar/synth), Jun Izawa (bass), and Akinori Yamamoto (drums), LITE took the Powerhouse² (Singtel Waterfront Theatre at Esplanade) as part of Baybeats on 12 Oct 2024.

Premiere: 19 Dec, 8pm

Take six multitalented musicians with a mission to become an uber-creative force in Indonesian music, and you get Barasuara. Comprising Iga Massardi (vocals and guitar), Marco Steffiano (drums), TJ Kusuma (guitar), Puti Chitara (vocals), Asteriska (vocals) and Gerald Situmorang (bass), this multifaceted alternative-rock band has an endless supply of showmanship, constantly creating memorable live shows built upon a solid foundation of impactful lyricism, singalong melodies and virtuoso instrumentation.

The band brought its high octane set to the Powerhouse² (Singtel Waterfront Theatre at Esplanade) stage on 13 Oct as part of Baybeats 2024

Since 2014, their crisply assembled sounds have led to successful albums like Taifun and Pikiran Dan Perjalanan, alongside a slew of accolades such as AMI Awards, Rolling Stone Indonesia Editor’s Choice Award 2016, among many others. Recently, in June 2024, the band released their anticipated third full-length album, Jalaran Sadrah, which pushed the boundaries of their signature sound.