Category: Interview

Books, By The Book, Interview, literature, Singapore

By The Book: Singapore Writers Festival 2020 – Intimacy (Preview)

If it’s one thing we’ve learnt during Singapore’s circuit breaker lockdown, it’s that there’s nothing more comforting to distract you from the terrors of the COVID-19 pandemic than curling up with a good book. And one book we did love reading during this time was acclaimed essayist and novelist Zadie Smith’s new writing Intimations, in which the beloved author details her thoughts and reflections on time … Continue reading By The Book: Singapore Writers Festival 2020 – Intimacy (Preview)

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Arts, Interview, Music, Singapore

Music Is: An Interview with local band Chasing Daylight on new single ‘You Are The Song’

Formerly working ‘iron rice bowl’ jobs with the government, most people would balk at how Yap Wei Chiang and Hosea Choo left the comfort and security all behind when they decided to pursue music professionally as a band. Photo Credit: Russell Tan, Chasing Daylight “Most people start out trying to pursue a career in music before going back to more professional careers. But we did … Continue reading Music Is: An Interview with local band Chasing Daylight on new single ‘You Are The Song’

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Arts, Interview, Music, Singapore

Music Is: Local songbird Miss Lou releases new single ‘Spot of Sunshine’ to bring positive vibes amidst a dark 2020

  Most of the world has had their plans derailed thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic, and local singer Miss Lou is no exception. What was set to be the biggest year yet screeched to a halt in March, but she has chosen to look on the bright side and is thankful for the fresh perspectives, new opportunities, and renewed purpose it has brought about for … Continue reading Music Is: Local songbird Miss Lou releases new single ‘Spot of Sunshine’ to bring positive vibes amidst a dark 2020

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Arts, Interview, Music, Singapore

Music Is: Rapper ShiGGa Shay Launches New EP with Southeast Asia’s First Mixed Reality Live Performance

Local rapper ShiGGa Shay’s brand new 2-track EP 365 drops 23rd September 2020, along with a ground-breaking real-time interactive performance created by digital entertainment company, MRGE. In the ‘365’ Mixed Reality live-streaming experience, ShiGGa Shay dons a motion-capture suit, adopting a bespoke digital avatar while transporting his audience to fantastical 360° environments concocted by the team at MRGE. This virtual concert marks the first time … Continue reading Music Is: Rapper ShiGGa Shay Launches New EP with Southeast Asia’s First Mixed Reality Live Performance

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Arts, Books, By The Book, Interview, literature, Review, Singapore

★★★★☆ Book Review: The Java Enigma by Erni Salleh

A UNESCO librarian is in for the adventure of her life.  Hear me out: librarians are cool people. They’re akin to academics, filled with a bastion of specialised information to dish out when you least expect it, plus, they’re masters of order and organisation. But rarely do they ever get a chance to show off these skills and display exactly what they’re capable of when … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Book Review: The Java Enigma by Erni Salleh

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Arts, Books, By The Book, Interview, Kids, literature, Review, Singapore

★★★★☆ Book Review: Just A Little Mynah by Evelyn Sue Wong and Dhanendra Poedjono

Introducing kids to our multilingual society with the help of a bird park.  How often do you get to read a children’s book that features more than one language? With Evelyn Sue Wong’s Just A Little Mynah, kids will be introduced to a whopping four languages (English, Mandarin, Malay and Tamil), as the first in a new series of picture books to introduce preschoolers and … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Book Review: Just A Little Mynah by Evelyn Sue Wong and Dhanendra Poedjono

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Arts, Books, By The Book, Interview, literature, Review, Singapore

★★★★☆ Book Review: Mr Tino (Volume 1) by Russell Molina and Ian Sta. Maria

An elderly shopkeeper becomes an unlikely superhero in this exciting debut. You know the old adage ‘you can’t teach an old dog new tricks’? Russell Molina and Ian Sta. Maria’s brand new graphic novel Mr Tino blows that wide apart, with a 66-year old sundry store owner as its protagonist. Set in the Philippines, the titular Mr Tino isn’t just an ordinary senior citizen though; on … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Book Review: Mr Tino (Volume 1) by Russell Molina and Ian Sta. Maria

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Fashion, Interview, Singapore

Fashion Forward: BHG Singapore launches three local in-house labels

BHG Singapore has launched three local in-house brands – Societe, Otona Mode, and SBT. Designed by BHG Singapore’s first in-house fashion designer, Esther Choy, this marks the first time in the department store’s 26 years history that they will be offering original designs designed for young Singaporeans by a young Singaporean. The move to hire an in-house designer is part of BHG Singapore’s aim to … Continue reading Fashion Forward: BHG Singapore launches three local in-house labels

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Books, By The Book, Interview, literature, Singapore

By The Book: 2020 Singapore Literature Prize goes to 17 writers and marks several firsts for the awards

  Livestreamed on 27th August 2020, the first ever Singapore Literature Prize (SLP) virtual awards ceremony announced a total of 17 winners across its 20 prize categories, marking several firsts for the country’s most prestigious literary awards ceremony. For the first time in its history, two writers shared the top prize in both the Chinese and English Fiction categories; a female writer won the Poetry … Continue reading By The Book: 2020 Singapore Literature Prize goes to 17 writers and marks several firsts for the awards

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Arts, Hong Kong, Interview, Preview

Hong Kong 2020: An Interview with Tatiana Gomez, Workplace Consultant with Herman Miller APAC

HONG KONG – Tatiana Gomez is a workplace strategist, creative designer and enthusiastic social entrepreneur with Herman Miller, one of the world’s most renowned office furniture companies. Having worked in Asia for the past 11 years, Tatiana is well-versed in the region’s needs, and has gained plenty of experience in fields such as design and consultancy for urban planning, workplace design, and more. We spoke to … Continue reading Hong Kong 2020: An Interview with Tatiana Gomez, Workplace Consultant with Herman Miller APAC

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