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Review: Singapore Writers Festival 2020 – Intimacy

There’s never been a literary festival quite like the 2020 Singapore Writers Festival (SWF), thanks to the ongoing pandemic. With travel restrictions preventing international stars flying in and social distancing measures in place across venues, it didn’t make sense to hold live events. Still, with all the efforts that went into planning the festival, it didn’t make sense to cancel it. Which is precisely why … Continue reading Review: Singapore Writers Festival 2020 – Intimacy

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Music Is: Japanese Pop Outfit UQiYO releases dreamy pop collab ‘lo V er’ With Singaporean Artist MARICELLE

Japanese Pop Music Project UQiYO are no stranger to Southeast Asia, with a previous single, ‘FLy’ released under Singaprean independent music label, Umami Records, at the start of 2020. UQiYO has announced the release of a brand new dreamy pop single, ‘lo V er’, a collaborative single with Singaporean artist MARICELLE. ‘lo V er’ will be made available on all digital streaming platforms on 6th … Continue reading Music Is: Japanese Pop Outfit UQiYO releases dreamy pop collab ‘lo V er’ With Singaporean Artist MARICELLE

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The Banter: An interview with rising pop star Jannine Weigel on new single ‘Passcode’ and working with RedRecords

It’s never an easy feat getting a record label off the ground, but for RedRecords, a new joint venture between AirAsia and Universal Music Group, they seem to have hit upon a real winner with the very first artist they’ve signed: Thai-German artist Jannine Weigel. Born in the small town of Steinfurt, Germany, Jannine moved to Thailand when she was just 10. As a teenager, … Continue reading The Banter: An interview with rising pop star Jannine Weigel on new single ‘Passcode’ and working with RedRecords

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Music Is: Charlie Lim teams up with Japanese soul singer Miho Fukuhara for ‘Ashes’

Singaporean singer-songwriter Charlie Lim has teamed up with Japanese soul singer Miho Fukuhara to release a bilingual duet, titled ‘Ashes’. The collaboration started late last year when Miho was in Singapore, and they continued working on the song over the next few months, sending ideas back and forth online.  The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted everyone greatly. With travel restrictions and country lockdowns, Fukuhara who is … Continue reading Music Is: Charlie Lim teams up with Japanese soul singer Miho Fukuhara for ‘Ashes’

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★★★☆☆ Book Review: The Fisherman King by Kathrina Mohd Daud

Bringing Bruneian folklore, mythology and royal drama to the forefront. Of all the Southeast Asian countries out there, perhaps the one whose folktales least enters the shared consciousness of pop culture is Brunei’s. With Kathrina Mohd Daud’s The Fisherman King, readers get more than a taster of the country’s lore, with mythical creatures, ancient rituals, and royal blood thrown into the mix. Framed as a story … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Book Review: The Fisherman King by Kathrina Mohd Daud

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Music Is: Jesse Reuben talks about love, life and the future with his new single

The last time we spoke to singer Jesse Ruben was way back in March 2019, when he had just released his EP Hope, something that we seem to be seeing less and less of in a COVID-19 stricken world. But Jesse has managed to remain remarkably strong during this period, in spite of the cancellation of live performances, with the release of his latest single Future.  “I … Continue reading Music Is: Jesse Reuben talks about love, life and the future with his new single

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Music Is: JAWN ends 5-year hiatus with new single ‘Feel Too Much’

Following a 5-year hiatus and a recent collaborative release of ‘Simple’ with fellow artist lewloh, Singaporean singer-songwriter JAWN is back with his latest single, ‘Feel Too Much’, a revelry celebrating the setbacks of a boisterous mind, and as per the track title — feeling too much.  This brand new single is a feel-good foot-stomper made for the road trip we couldn’t afford to take in … Continue reading Music Is: JAWN ends 5-year hiatus with new single ‘Feel Too Much’

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★★★★☆ Book Review: A Fickle and Restless Weapon by Jason Erik Lundberg

Well-crafted fantasy version of Singapore brings the satire and drama in full force. Singapore is a country that’s often touted as so modern, it belongs in a science fiction film. Heck, even HBO’s Westworld filmed here on location for its third season. So it’s little wonder that with a little imagination, our island home serves as the perfect base for a refreshingly original science fiction story, … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Book Review: A Fickle and Restless Weapon by Jason Erik Lundberg

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★★★★☆ Book Review: The Marvellous Sugee Cake by Quek Hong Shin

Lush, colourful illustrations introduces younger readers to the iconic sugee cake and Eurasian culture.  If there’s one quintessentially Eurasian cuisine we will always say yes to, it’s sugee cake. Unique in its use of semolina and rich almond taste, a sugee cake is the perfect dessert to enjoy at the end of a meal, or as a snack for afternoon tea, sure to lift your … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Book Review: The Marvellous Sugee Cake by Quek Hong Shin

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Music Is: Second edition of *SCAPE’s Music Day Out back this October

*SCAPE Music Day Out (MDO) – the annual event organised by *SCAPE – is not to be missed by youths and the local indie music community. Hence, despite the pandemic, the event will return for its second year running from 16th to 18th October, but virtually. Despite the change in format, the event returns bigger and better, encompassing a stellar line-up of young music talents … Continue reading Music Is: Second edition of *SCAPE’s Music Day Out back this October

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