The Great Spy Experiment create music that is the best of indie, rock and dance put together. As much guitar-led as it is beat-driven, with indie riffs juxtaposing irresistible pop hooks and melodies that tug the heartstrings, the music is created with the dancefloor in mind and the bedroom at heart. Widely regarded as one of the leading lights of the Singaporean independent music scene, the band has featured in internationally renowned events such as the Baybeats, One Movement, Singfest, ZoukOut, MIDEM and South-by-Southwest festivals and brought their music to audiences as far and wide as London, New York, Perth, Cannes and Taipei. Their first album, "Flower Show Riots", released in September 2007, garnered rave reviews and widespread acclaim both in Singapore and abroad. February 2013 saw the release of their sophomore album, "Litmus", yet another milestone in their quest to change the face of Singaporean independent music. The album created history by becoming the fist Singaporean release to top the local iTunes album charts.
The Great Spy Experiment disbanded in 2015, but after an eight-year hiatus, began writing and performing again. They made their return to the stage in October 2023 with a fourth appearance at Singapore's premiere independent music festival, Baybeats. In the same month, they released "Sanctuary/Secrets", a two-track single that exemplifies the GSE sound – powerful and rousing, yet deeply poignant and moving.
The Great Spy Experiment are: Fandy Razak (Drums); Khairyl Hashim (Bass); Magdelene Han (Keyboards); Saiful Idris (Guitar & Vocals); and Song (Guitar).
