MANILA, Philippines—Banking on over 15 years of creative exploration as a constant presence in lineups of the hottest clubs and festivals and track drops on SoundCloud or Spotify, Arthur Tan is now looking to bring his latest sound that easily promises to “make you go to parties again.”
Before finding his footing in the world of music, Tan has touched diverse disciplines from dance and photography, to film and production. Yet, it was music that ultimately captivated him, that then led him to earn a Master’s Degree in Music Technology from New York University. Since then, things have only gotten better.
With images courtesy of Arthur Tan
Getting into music has opened a lot of doors for the creative. Around the middle of this year, he held “Curated Frequencies”, a spatial and 3D audio event at the Ayala Museum. The sonic exhibition was a first of its kind in the country. He shared, “I wanted it to be an immersive, multi-sensory experience to show that dance music isn’t just constrained to partying—it can be elevated in many ways. From the visuals to the spatial audio, and the reactive lights, everything about it was curated.”
During the immersive experience, Tan shared the spotlight with other members of After The Noon Records, a music label and artist management company he co-founded. Theirs is a label that is ultimately dedicated to supporting a diverse and emerging community of DJs and producers from Asia, reaching audiences around the world.
Back when he started making a name for himself in 2017, Tan gained recognition as he landed gigs almost every night. His creativity, far beyond his years, also led him to produce and collaborate with various artists. In 2021, he released the “After the Party” EP under Tarsier Records, capturing the spirit of his late-night adventures in New York City and Manila.
With images courtesy of Arthur Tan
He also became the former Head of A&R for CARELESS, where he helped shape the careers of artists like James Reid, Lesha, Massiah, and August Wahh. Additionally, he produced official remixes for Reid’s “Soda” and Nadine Lustre’s “Intoxicated.” His influence further extends to nightlife, where he curated experiences as the Music Director for Notorious Concepts, the team behind Poblacion favorites like HQ, Alamat, and Japonesa.
The multi-faceted creative’s impact also goes beyond the local scene, with residencies in New York as Resident DJ at Silver Factory NYC and Smithfield Hall NYC. He hopes to use his experience to connect talents from Asia with audiences worldwide, highlighting the region as a hub for DJs and unique musical experiences.
Throughout every creative pursuit he has tried, one thing remains constant—he’s ready to deliver fresh beats to those seeking something different. And together with After The Noon, he’s on a mission to bring Filipino DJ culture and music internationally. He has done it with Creative Frequencies, but it’s just the beginning. There’s a good chance you might see him take it on once more.
While waiting for more exciting projects that lie ahead, catch him as he plays Dance Music, Stutter House, and blends of Afro, Latin and World Music mixes and catch a glimpse of what he’s up to by following him on Instagram, and TikTok. Explore more of his tracks at Spotify and Soundcloud.
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