Preview: Arts In Your Neighbourhood – November 2021 edition

Commemorating 30 years of bringing arts and culture closer to Singaporeans, the National Arts Council (NAC) is bringing Arts in Your Neighbourhood (AYN) to several towns this November. Unlike previous editions, which have only focused on a single neighbourhood, this edition of AYN will cast the spotlight on five neighbourhoods and more including Bukit Merah, Jurong, Marine Parade, Serangoon and Tampines, each with their distinct … Continue reading Preview: Arts In Your Neighbourhood – November 2021 edition

McDonald’s® Singapore Distributes more than 4,000 Meals to Migrant Workers for Deepavali

More than 4,000 McDonald’s meals were distributed yesterday evening (2 November 2021) to the residents and staff of two dormitories – The Leo and Westlite Juniper – to spread some cheer ahead of the Festival of Lights this week. Beneficiaries received specially curated McDonald’s meals including the Chicken McCrispy (2pc), an Apple Pie and a canned drink. Meals were also specially catered for vegetarians in … Continue reading McDonald’s® Singapore Distributes more than 4,000 Meals to Migrant Workers for Deepavali

Preview: Accidental Death of an Anarchist by Intercultural Theatre Institute

Following the performance meets workshop production RevoLOOtion, along with a series of original solo works in September, in their final show of the year, the Intercultural Theatre Institute (ITI) graduating cohort is set to perform Dario Fo’s Accidental Death of an Anarchist at the Esplanade Theatre Studio this November. Directed by veteran director Aarne Neeme, Accidental Death of an Anarchist is a play that explores … Continue reading Preview: Accidental Death of an Anarchist by Intercultural Theatre Institute

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: 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: 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: 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’