Resilience in the face of fragility: Chihuly’s glass art arrives at Gardens by the Bay

Caught in the middle of a pandemic, it can often be difficult to find the hope to carry on and find the beauty amidst the gloom. But that’s where the power of art comes in, where some pieces simply come with enough beauty and intricate craftsmanship to put a smile on anyone’s face. One person capable of doing that is American glass artist Dale Chihuly, … Continue reading Resilience in the face of fragility: Chihuly’s glass art arrives at Gardens by the Bay

Music Is: Mr Nice Guy releases second EP ‘Vol 2’

Following the releases of the 80’s sounding pop and soul single, ‘Leave This City’ and electronic pop single ‘Bubble’, Hong Kong contemporary singer-songwriter Mr Nice Guy will be releasing his second EP, ‘Vol 2’ on 30 April 2021.  The EP will be released together with a brand-new collaborative single with fellow singer-songwriter, Marienne Felisilda, titled, ‘Holding Back The Tears’. If the first EP, ‘Vol 1’ … Continue reading Music Is: Mr Nice Guy releases second EP ‘Vol 2’

Music Is: Amanda Ong releases Malay version of single ‘Leave Me Alone’

Singaporean indie-folk singer-songwriter, Amanda Ong, announces the release of her latest single, ‘Biar Ku Bersendiri’, available now on all major streaming platforms. Originally written in English (titled ‘Leave Me Alone’), she entered the song into the Gala Laga 2020 Open Call and became a finalist. The song was then translated and produced for Wisma Geylang Serai’s Third Gala Laga Festival.  When the opportunity presented itself, … Continue reading Music Is: Amanda Ong releases Malay version of single ‘Leave Me Alone’

No Regrets: An Interview with Nathalie Ribette, Artistic Director of Sing’theatre

Edith Piaf has been through some difficult times in her life. Abandoned by her mother at birth, Piaf was brought up by her grandmother in a brothel, suffered temporary blindness due to meningitis complications, earned little money as a street singer, and lost her first daughter just two years after she was born. But from the darkness springs hope, as she went on to become … Continue reading No Regrets: An Interview with Nathalie Ribette, Artistic Director of Sing’theatre

Music Is: yams releases singles ‘day/dreams & tears’

Singaporean producer and singer-songwriter yams has dropped  2-part single titled ‘day/dreams & tears’ with an accompanying music video which will be released on 20th April 2021 via his Youtube With his earlier single, ‘do you drive a nice car’ released just last month, which touches on the theme of dreaming and confrontation, this 2-part single is a thematic follow up, leading into the aftermath of … Continue reading Music Is: yams releases singles ‘day/dreams & tears’

Music Is: Indonesian Singer-songwriter Rama Davis releases Debut EP ‘Here It Goes…’

Indonesian singer-songwriter Rama Davis will be releasing his debut EP titled, ‘Here It Goes…’,  on April 9th, 2021 on all major digital streaming platforms. The EP, ‘Here It Goes…’ is Rama’s gift to his fans. It also serves as a  brief reminder to the artist himself of what has happened in his life personally in these recent few years. Self-written and with the help of some help from music industry … Continue reading Music Is: Indonesian Singer-songwriter Rama Davis releases Debut EP ‘Here It Goes…’

The Banter: Hossan Leong and Derrick Chew unravel The Curious Case of The Missing Peranakan Treasure

Does digital theatre truly represent the future stage? Following on from their presentation of Murder at Mandai Camp – The Case Reopens, Sight Lines Entertainment is back for a brand new, family-friendly digital mystery in The Curious Case of The Missing Peranakan Treasure. Not only will they be teaming up with Hossan Leong’s Double Confirm Productions, but they’ll also work together with some of Singapore’s … Continue reading The Banter: Hossan Leong and Derrick Chew unravel The Curious Case of The Missing Peranakan Treasure

Music Is: Yung Raja becomes first Singaporean to appear on NME Hot 100 list with single ‘Mami’

Yung Raja‘s foray into the U.S. begins with the release of “Mami”, alongside Alamo Records, home to some of the hottest hip-hop acts such as Lil Durk and Smokepurpp. The artist, who has been dubbed as Southeast Asia’s next avant-garde hip-hop artist known for his tasteful unification of English and Tamil lyricism, breaks into the global market today with the psychedelic, trap-heavy new single produced by long-time … Continue reading Music Is: Yung Raja becomes first Singaporean to appear on NME Hot 100 list with single ‘Mami’

Music Is: Wovensound, Ihasamic!, and Jeena release single “Lonely Shores”

Acclaimed producer Wovensound, rapper Ihasamic!, and alt-pop songstress Jeena have recently teamed up for a song about two lost souls crying for help as they struggle to find their place in a world that invalidates their feelings and actions.  Released under Umami Records, “Lonely Shores” comes from a place of emotional pain and confusion—a track written by Ihasamic! in his attempt to “reflect on times … Continue reading Music Is: Wovensound, Ihasamic!, and Jeena release single “Lonely Shores”

Music Is: Zack Tabudlo releases reimagined kundiman with single ‘Binibini’

Zack Tabudlo is rewriting kundiman with a contemporary pop flair on his latest single, ‘Binibini,’ out now on various streaming platforms via Island Records Philippines/MCA Music Inc. Symbolizing love as dance, the young producer/singer-songwriter penned ‘Binibini’ at the peak of a romantic relationship with a former flame. “She was the binibini that I would dance with in the middle of the rain, in the middle … Continue reading Music Is: Zack Tabudlo releases reimagined kundiman with single ‘Binibini’