Plainsunset

Plainsunset is by far one of the most influential and inspiring bands in Singapore to date. Best known for their high-energy performances, irreverent stage banter and catchy tunes, Plainsunset are today’s shape of punk to come. To label them as a pop-punk band is inadequate - yet at heart they still fiercely embody the punk-rock mentality that continually shapes their music and ethics. Plainsunset specialise in crafting some of the most memorable sing-along anthems this side of South East Asia, and it is a common sight to see and hear their audiences singing along at every show. Formed in 1996, Plainsunset have become a household name for local music in Singapore; inspiring countless musicians to form bands, constant radio airplay and even Youtubers covering their songs. Whether playing to 30 people in a cramped club, or to 3000 screaming fans on a huge outdoor stage, Plainsunset have done it all, and then some. They have taken their music to Malaysia, Hong Kong, The Philippines, New Zealand, China and most recently Australia in a series of successful tours. With such a long history of playing out, it is no wonder every Plainsunset show is more than a performance - it is an unforgettable experience. The band broke up in 2004, with three albums under their belt signifying the end of an era for them and for each individual member to focus on other musical activities. However, in 2006, they made their return at the Esplanade’s Baybeats 2006, Singapore’s Biggest Indie-Alternative Music Festival to set a Baybeats record of the highest ever turnout for a single set to 8,500 screaming fans. Since their return, their music has travelled even further - seeing songs from their self titled “Plainsunset” in 2008, used across Asia and the Middle East for the promotion of American action drama series “Heroes” across the Star TV network. The band released the experimental EP “Collabor-8” in 2009 and released the 10th Anniversary rerecording of “The Gift” in 2013. A full length titled “Both Boxer & Benjamin” was released in 2016.