Breaking away from the chain of destiny. Even in the modern age, where our eyes are fixated on the latest technological developments and always looking ahead, there are some traditions and beliefs that we just can’t leave behind in the past. For the highly religious nations in Southeast Asia, the Buddhist concepts of karma and reincarnation still remain at the back of its citizens’ minds, … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Karmalink dir. Jake Wachtel
Taking on the theme of ‘Guilty Pleasures’ this year, the 2021 Singapore Writers Festival (SWF) was set to tackle everything we love but are too embarrassed to share with the greater public, nursing our secret joys and finding the celebratory in the supposedly shameful. With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the festival continued its hybrid format previously established in 2020, with the majority of its programmes … Continue reading Less guilt, more joy at Singapore Writers Festival 2021
Having recently released the acoustic R&B tune, ‘Pause + Reset’, Filipina-born and Singapore-based singer-songwriter, Marian Carmel has announced the release of her debut concept album, ‘to you, to me’. Released through Singapore-based independent music label, Where Are the Fruits, the album will be made available on all major digital streaming platforms on 29 October 2021, Friday. Known for her ethereal vocals which breathe life into the melancholic … Continue reading Music Is: Marian Carmel releases album ‘to you, to me’
Singapore’s freshest female pop star Iman Fandi is building on an immensely promising year with ‘Love Me Little More’, her follow-up single released today and teases a pending EP project via Universal Music Singapore. With her second single ‘Love Me Little More’, the 21-year-old multi-hyphenate shows a growing repertoire to be contended with, presenting an irresistible bop with deceptively playful vocal toplines. The song is … Continue reading Music Is: Iman Fandi releases second single ‘Love Me Little More’
Singapore’s maestro and veteran singer-songwriter DEON teased listeners with the release ‘Breathe In’ just last month, hitting play on his latest chapter of discovery and renewal in tough times. Since then he has released its accompanying music video, that captures the physical representation of committing memory to skin — getting himself inked, and just recently an acoustic video of the single. The latter in raw essence showcasing his heart from … Continue reading Music Is: DEON and Don Aaron team up for new single ‘Don’t Bother’
It’s ok to be ordinary in success-driven Singapore. When I read Sebastian Sim’s The Riot Act and Let’s Give It Up For Gimme Lao!, there was no denying that the Epigram Fiction Prize-winning author was deserving of his accolades, having penned two novels that encapsulated the Singaporean experience with wry, laugh out loud humour that touched on all the right political notes, and made light … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Book Review: And The Award Goes To Sally Bong! by Sebastian Sim
Singaporean Chillwave artist-producer, Houg, has announced the release of ‘Jarr’, with Thai Soul Funk band, Supergoods. The regional collaborative single will be made available on all major digital streaming platforms on 12 November 2021, Friday, and is a teaser for what is to be expected of his upcoming debut album, ‘The Biting Tempo’. As with past singles including ‘Metro (4:35)’ and ‘Excuse Me (What’s the … Continue reading Music Is: Houg to release single ‘Jarr’ with Thai Soul Funk group Supergoods
Get your festive gear on, because Singapore’s most iconic singer-songwriter Dick Lee is coming to Marina Bay Sands to celebrate Christmas 2021. Playing at the Sands Theatre on 22nd and 23rd December, Christmas Time with Dick Lee sees Dick celebrating Christmas onstage, as he serenades you with his favourite Christmas tunes. Joining him will be Singapore’s premier acapella group Vocaluptuous, who include Dick’s brother John … Continue reading Preview: Christmas Time With Dick Lee by Base Entertainment Asia
Beloved local artiste Kit Chan is here this December to bring some much-needed holiday cheer, with Reignite – Kit Chan “Live” in Concert. Kit Chan is one of Singapore’s most established and multi-faceted artistes. Since her debut in 1993, she has released over 40 albums in Mandarin, Cantonese and English; and proven herself in diverse areas including pop music, musical theatre, TV drama, movies, poetry, … Continue reading Preview: Reignite – Kit Chan ‘Live’ In Concert by Base Entertainment Asia
Families and young audiences will get a chance to let their creative juices flow through a series of upcoming exhibitions and programmes organised by Singapore Art Museum (SAM). SAM will be offering family-friendly art exhibitions and activities in collaboration with artists and the wider community across physical and virtual spaces this school holiday. These include a new community-based initiative Art in the Commons: Data Visualising … Continue reading Art What!: Singapore Art Museum launches series of family friendly programmes to connect art with different communities
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