★★★★☆Review: Fat Kids Are Harder to Kidnap 2021 by How Drama
Harder, better, faster, stronger. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. If there’s one show in Singapore that encapsulates that saying, it has to be How Drama’s Fat Kids Are Harder To Kidnap. Playing since 2008, the concept behind the Fringe-ready show is simple – a group of actors perform 31 short sketches and playlets in the span of an hour. The twist? It is … Continue reading ★★★★☆Review: Fat Kids Are Harder to Kidnap 2021 by How Drama
Film Fanatic: Samsung Announces Winners of 2021 Short & Sharp Mobile Film Festival
Samsung Singapore announced Veron Teng, 25, as the grand prize winner of Short & Sharp, its inaugural mobile festival. Teng, who is currently a producer and editor at Singapore-based production house It’s Like Depth, edged out 14 finalists to emerge eventual winner of the contest. The Festival, which launched its call for entries earlier in February, aimed to discover new-age storytellers and content makers who are … Continue reading Film Fanatic: Samsung Announces Winners of 2021 Short & Sharp Mobile Film Festival
Music Is: Charlene Su releases debut EP ‘onlyfriends’
Pop-R&B songstress Charlene Su has released her debut EP titled onlyfriends, with four songs that promise to be absolute bops. Aside from subtly and cheekily referencing the popular, albeit raunchy online platform, OnlyFans, onlyfriends came about through collaboration among friends. Looking through the writers, you can see why. “To me, collaboration is the best part about music,” says Charlene, as she likes to think of … Continue reading Music Is: Charlene Su releases debut EP ‘onlyfriends’
Music Is: Indonesian singer Rinni Wulandari and with Rapper Willy Winarko release ‘Underrated’
Since their first collaboration back in 2015 for ‘Independent Girl’, Indonesian R&B singer Rinni Wulandari, and rapper and radio host Willy Winarko have reunited this time to drop a brand new single, ‘Underrated’. Out on 30 July 2021, Friday, the single is taken off Rinni Wulandari’s upcoming album, ‘Skins’, which is slated to be released in August 2021. Infusing 90’s R&B, soul, and rap, the ‘Underrated’ pays homage to Rinni Wulandari’s love … Continue reading Music Is: Indonesian singer Rinni Wulandari and with Rapper Willy Winarko release ‘Underrated’
Music Is: Eve Alai reimagines Unscripted’s signature hit “Sunscreen” into a club anthem
Acclaimed electronic producer Eve Alai is turning up the groove once again with a reimagined version of Unscripted’s signature track “Sunscreen”—out this July 31, Friday on all digital music platforms via Umami Records. The blissful number reinterprets the original with sun-soaked funkiness and classic house touch, taking on an entirely new persona with every ebb and flow. “The new material doesn’t follow the traditional four-on-the-floor … Continue reading Music Is: Eve Alai reimagines Unscripted’s signature hit “Sunscreen” into a club anthem
Music Is: Yung Raja releases new single ‘Spice Boy’
Yung Raja isa man of many strides. An artist who treasures imagination over incongruity, Yung Raja has been a keen observer of traditions while keeping his head tilted to the future — fusing Tamil and English lyricism in new and innovative ways. The rapper, who was also featured on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon for his latest single, ‘Mami’, is working himself further into his global ambitions … Continue reading Music Is: Yung Raja releases new single ‘Spice Boy’
Music Is: Chasing Daylight releases new single “Deserter”
Back with an arsenal of new music, Singapore alternative-rock band Chasing Daylight’s fresh single, ‘Deserter’ was released on Friday 30th July 2021 on all major digital streaming platforms. The single is taken off the band’s upcoming EP, which is slated to be out in Q1 2022. The single, ‘Deserter’ is Chasing Daylight’s story of rising above – from hard training and overcoming obstacles of doubt … Continue reading Music Is: Chasing Daylight releases new single “Deserter”
Review: Playing The Hand by Darren and Jerryl
Taking control of the cards life deals you. I’ve often thought that magic is all smoke and mirrors, and the day I gained the knowledge that almost all magic can be explained logically, via misdirection and trick props, it became far too easy to be cynical, and think that magic is for kids. But that’s precisely what separates a good magic show from others, where … Continue reading Review: Playing The Hand by Darren and Jerryl
re:Sound Collective presents Jonathan Shin’s 1819 Suite, now reborn in cyberspace
In 2019, Resound Collective commissioned young Singaporean composer Jonathan Shin to produce a chamber orchestra work that chronicled Singapore’s pivotal moments, in commemoration of the country’s bicentennial. The resulting work, the six-movement 1819 Suite was performed to broad acclaim in October 2019. Since the premiere, there have been calls for the work to be performed again, and to be shared more broadly with the public, … Continue reading re:Sound Collective presents Jonathan Shin’s 1819 Suite, now reborn in cyberspace
Art What!: Singapore Art Museum to expand into local neighbourhoods and Tanjong Pagar Distripark
Singapore Art Museum (SAM) has announced its new strategic direction, aligned with its vision to provide thought-provoking and meaningful everyday encounters through contemporary art. Challenging the notion of a museum as a single physical space that houses artworks for visitors, SAM will infuse art into the everyday by presenting in unexpected spaces around Singapore and actively collaborate with partners and communities to drive positive change … Continue reading Art What!: Singapore Art Museum to expand into local neighbourhoods and Tanjong Pagar Distripark
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