Our Story

ART/ST Records began when Charlyn discovered an old cassette tape belonging to her late grandfather. Wanting to turn those fading memories into something tangible—rather than letting them get lost in the cloud—she searched for a way to immortalize his voice.

How It All Started

How It All Started

ART/ST Records began when Charlyn, discovered an old tape of her late grandfather. Amidst his singing, she heard her five-year-old self interrupting him—capturing a rare, unscripted moment of connection. That one minute of audio didn't just play sound; it brought back the smells, sights, and feelings of her childhood. It proved that audio is the ultimate tool for immortalizing the moments that matter most. Searching for a way to preserve memories physically led Charlyn to custom vinyl and along the way, she made a striking discovery: Singapore once had a rich record-manufacturing history, yet no one was making them locally anymore.
Learning From Scratch

Learning From Scratch

Refusing to let the craft disappear, she walked away from a 15-year career in marketing to master a new skill. She sourced a 1960s lathe-cutting machine from the Arizona desert in 2024 and brought it home to Singapore, reviving the art of handcrafted record production for a new generation and has been making records ever since.
The Art

The Art

While Charlyn cuts the sound, co-founder Lee Sin Yee breathes visual life into every record. Through custom artwork, hand-drawn illustrations, and thoughtful visual storytelling, she ensures every record looks as meaningful as it sounds—turning each piece into a physical keepsake.