Music Is: Amanda Ong releases second EP ‘About Me’

Containing a string of songs released over the year, About Me is singer-songwriter Amanda Ong’s second EP, featuring her latest song, Turbulence. The EP is now available on all major streaming platforms.  About Me features songs that Amanda wrote while she was in university overseas, a stage in her life where she was living independently in a place that didn’t truly feel like home. The … Continue reading Music Is: Amanda Ong releases second EP ‘About Me’

Music Is: MJ Kuok releases new single ‘Aurora’

Having released the album, ‘Atlas’ in September 2021, Singapore-born, Hong Kong-based DJ and producer MJ Kuok has announced a new single release with the arrival of ‘Aurora’. Elevating, inspiring, and refreshing, the electronic single is distributed via AWAL, and will be made available on 22 October 2021, Friday, on all major digital streaming platforms. If the music from his previous album, ‘Atlas’ charted MJ Kuok’s growth in self-discovery, sharing first-hand life experiences … Continue reading Music Is: MJ Kuok releases new single ‘Aurora’

Music Is: Yung Raja releases new EP ‘MIKE’

‘MIKE’ is Yung Raja’s first-ever EP and surprise release for fans. Released at midnight, ‘MIKE’, produced by Flightsch & RIIDEM, caps off a streak of wins for the rapper this year: Yung Raja was named one of NME’s Top 100 essential emerging artists of 2021, his hit single ‘Spice Boy’ debuted on Spotify’s Viral 50 Singapore & Malaysia charts just one day after its release, and he received a shoutout … Continue reading Music Is: Yung Raja releases new EP ‘MIKE’

Music Is: Houg and Fontana Folle release single ‘Excuse Me (What’s The Time)?’

Singaporean Chillwave artist-producer, Houg, has released his very first overseas collab single with Japanese City Jazz band, Fontana Folle. Titled, ’Excuse Me (What’s The Time?), now available on all major digital streaming platforms, and is taken off his upcoming debut album, ‘The Biting Tempo’. Faced with the difficulty of choices, ‘Excuse Me (What’s the Time?)’ explores the conversation of forlorn friendships and the futile exploits at working towards … Continue reading Music Is: Houg and Fontana Folle release single ‘Excuse Me (What’s The Time)?’

Music Is: Eve Alai releases single ‘Touch Me’

Electronic producer Eve Alai lights up the virtual dancefloor with bouncy house chords and throbbing percussions on his latest single “Touch Me,” to be released on October 8, 2021 under Umami Records. Featuring fiery vocals from Z, the infectious raver makes isolation bearable as it delivers another ecstatic shot of energy from start to finish.  Even with the absence of clubs, “Touch Me” works as … Continue reading Music Is: Eve Alai releases single ‘Touch Me’

Music Is: Wovensound and Ihasamic! release new single ‘The Constant’

Eclectic music producer Wovensound and acclaimed rapper Ihasamic! mark another exciting collaboration with the release of their new single “The Constant,” out now via Umami Records.  With sultry R&B vocals from Sreshya, introspective verses from ZFRL and Ihasamic! himself, and a smoky, downtempo production from Wovensound, the massive new tune echoes the group’s frustrations and fears over the uncertainty that’s been clouding their headspace during … Continue reading Music Is: Wovensound and Ihasamic! release new single ‘The Constant’

Music Is: Marian Carmel releases single ‘Pause + Reset’

Known for her ethereal vocals which breathe life into the melancholic nature of her songs, Filipina-born and Singapore-based singer-songwriter, Marian Carmel returns with a brand new single titled, ‘Pause + Reset’. Released through Singapore-based independent music label, Where Are the Fruits, this soul burner of a single will be made available on all major digital streaming platforms on 1 October 2021, Friday. The single shows a different … Continue reading Music Is: Marian Carmel releases single ‘Pause + Reset’

Music Is: ShiGGa Shay collabs with HUGO on new single ‘Passive Aggressive’

‘Passive Aggressive’ is ShiGGa Shay’s formal follow-up to ‘uRight (feat. Jay Park)’. The song deals with the topic of mental health, how we tend to dwell too much about the past and worry too much about the future – we forget how to be present. It is like an internal conversation ShiGGa Shay has with his inner voice. The accompanying music video for ‘Passive Aggressive’ … Continue reading Music Is: ShiGGa Shay collabs with HUGO on new single ‘Passive Aggressive’

Music Is: Mezzaluna releases single ‘In situ’

Introduced earlier this year as one of the first Asian artists to join pan-regional music label, OFFMUTE, Mezzaluna has captivated music fans with her jazzy, soulful and sometimes brooding take on pop music. With deep, sultry vocals and intensely personal storytelling style, the Indonesian newcomer delivers inspiring and powerful songs with a universal reach. She also grew up in a musical household as the daughter … Continue reading Music Is: Mezzaluna releases single ‘In situ’

★★★☆☆ Review: The Swimming Pool Library by T:>works

Skimming the surface of the quest for queer identity in Singapore. Being queer has never been easy on our conservative, sunny island. Not only does does one have to face the disapproval of the general public and fear of coming out, but the road towards sexual awakening is often a bumpy one, with fleeting sexual encounters taking place with strangers under cover of darkness, or … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Review: The Swimming Pool Library by T:>works