Arts of Hong Kong: BOOKED – Hong Kong Art Book Fair Returns to Tai Kwun Contemporary

HONG KONG – Tai Kwun Contemporary’s BOOKED: Hong Kong Art Book Fair is back for a fourth edition from 16th to 19th December 2021 (Thursday to Sunday) in the 1st floor gallery spaces of JC Contemporary and F Hall. In light of ongoing travel restrictions, BOOKED: highlights how reading can be a form of travelling. As such, the distribution of books offers the opportunity for disparate … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong: BOOKED – Hong Kong Art Book Fair Returns to Tai Kwun Contemporary

Music Is: Amanda Ong and Sope release single ‘Diabetes’

Singaporean singer-songwriter duo Amanda Ong and Sope announce the release of their first and latest collaboration titled Diabetes, written together not long after becoming fast friends and discovering many things in common between the two of them–one of which is the fact that they both share the same experience of being young people with (type 2) diabetes. The track is now available on all major … Continue reading Music Is: Amanda Ong and Sope release single ‘Diabetes’

Music Is: MJ Kuok releases new single ‘Our Song’

Following the recent release of the dawn-breaking single, ‘Aurora’, Singapore-born, Hong Kong-based DJ and producer MJ Kuok will release ‘Our Song’ on 19 November 2021, Friday, wrapping up the year in high spirits with love and in hopes of uniting every one to be as one.The current climate has affected most of every one’s health and mental wellbeing one way or another in the last … Continue reading Music Is: MJ Kuok releases new single ‘Our Song’

Music Is: Indonesian Electronic Duo, Soundwave, release new single ‘Automatic Restart’

Indonesian electronic husband and wife duo Jevin Julian and Rinni Wulandari are back with a bolder sound and more badass image overhaul, announcing the release of their single, ‘Automatic Restart’. Made available on 11 November 2021, Thursday on all major digital streaming platforms, this will be the duo’s first single taken forth their upcoming debut album, ‘RE/SET’ which is slated to be released in Q3 … Continue reading Music Is: Indonesian Electronic Duo, Soundwave, release new single ‘Automatic Restart’

Music Is: Jean Tan releases new single “When It’s Time”

Singapore singer-songwriter Jean Tan releases ‘When It’s Time’, a perfect song for the season of waiting. Available on 19 November 2021 on all major digital streaming platforms via LEEWAY, this track features production by sought-after Singaporean music director and producer Evanturetime (Evan Low) and electric guitar by guitar extraordinaire Leo Goh.   Written in the blossoming stages of a relationship, the song is essentially about being … Continue reading Music Is: Jean Tan releases new single “When It’s Time”

Music Is: Chasing Daylight releases new single “Tragedy”

Having released their cry of fighting inner wars of a single, ‘Deserter’ in July this year, Singapore alternative-rock band Chasing Daylight are back to round off the year with ‘Tragedy’, the latest from the band which pays tribute to the true revolutionaries. In a year of global economic disruption, medical catastrophe, state police failures, and continuing riots, the single, ‘Tragedy’ questions current ideas of human … Continue reading Music Is: Chasing Daylight releases new single “Tragedy”

SGIFF 2021: An Interview with Edwin, director of opening film ‘Vengeance Is Mine, All Others Pay Cash’

Hot on the festival circuit and making waves as the first Indonesian film to win the prestigious Golden Leopard at the 74th Locarno Film Festival, Vengeance Is Mine, All Others Pay Cash already came in with high expectations, even before its premiering as the opening film of the 32nd Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF). And after watching it, there’s really no question why it’s been … Continue reading SGIFF 2021: An Interview with Edwin, director of opening film ‘Vengeance Is Mine, All Others Pay Cash’

★★★★☆ Review: Vengeance Is Mine, All Others Pay Cash dir. Edwin

Homage to 80s culture and entertainment laced with wicked sociopolitical commentary. We’re starting off this review by making one thing clear: this is a love story. But as its title suggests, Vengeance Is Mine, All Others Pay Cash goes far above and beyond that. Drawing together elements as far flung as action, Western and even horror into this genre hodgepodge, this is a film that … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Vengeance Is Mine, All Others Pay Cash dir. Edwin

SGIFF 2021: 32nd Singapore International Film Festival opens with Golden Leopard winning feature and commissioned Singapore short

The 32nd Singapore International Film Festival officially opened last night, with leading names in independent cinema gracing the red carpet at Shaw Theatres Lido, including award-winning Indonesian director Edwin whose critically acclaimed film ‘Vengeance Is Mine, All Others Pay Cash’ made its Southeast Asian premiere. This was screened alongside the world premiere of the Festival’s commissioned short film ‘Dreaming’ by Singaporean director, Nelson Yeo. “It … Continue reading SGIFF 2021: 32nd Singapore International Film Festival opens with Golden Leopard winning feature and commissioned Singapore short

Preview: Don’t Cancer Me Can by Split Theatre

Split Theatre has always held a unique, singular voice in the Singapore theatrical scene, crafting experimental works that bring across strong messages and commentary about the world we live in. In line with its motto, You Matter, Split Theatre aims to remember and heal the past and the Singaporean identity, and consequently build meaningful human-to-human relationships, whether it’s within the company, or between the company … Continue reading Preview: Don’t Cancer Me Can by Split Theatre