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Preview: Aliwal Tracks by Aliwal Arts Centre

Aliwal Arts Centre will be premiering Aliwal Tracks on 21 December 2020, a 13-part web series inspired by the sounds of Kampong Glam. Starring some of Singapore’s leading street, urban and traditional artists and creatives based in Aliwal Arts Centre, viewers are invited to rediscover Kampong Glam through explorative and performative videos centered around the everyday sounds of the neighbourhood. With digital performances, behind-the-scenes footage and virtual exhibitions, meander through the streets of one of Singapore’s most vibrant enclaves and … Continue reading Preview: Aliwal Tracks by Aliwal Arts Centre

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Preview: ROCK 21! at the Esplanade Concert Hall

With the announcement of Phase 3 of our circuit breaker taking effect from 28th December, it’s good cause for a (safe) celebration this New Year. And for fans of Singapore Malay rock, you’re in for a treat, as the Esplanade presents ROCK 21! Bring out those leather jackets and come on down to the Esplanade Concert Hall on 1st January 2021, New Year’s Day to … Continue reading Preview: ROCK 21! at the Esplanade Concert Hall

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★★★★☆ Review: Crazy Christmas Fun-raising Concert – Keep the DREAM Alive by Dream Academy

The show must go on, as Dream Academy brings back their beloved Crazy Christmas revue to save 2020. It’s been a tough year for all of us, but if it’s one thing we’ve learnt, it’s that there’s always a light at the end of the tunnel. And for us at least, over the last few years, we’ve come to look forward to our new annual … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Crazy Christmas Fun-raising Concert – Keep the DREAM Alive by Dream Academy

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The Banter: Derrick Chew and Chong Tze Chian take Murder at Mandai Camp to the next level

Halloween may be over, but that certainly doesn’t mean there’s no room for a little horror in your life. And this holiday season, Sight Lines Entertainment is adding some local horror to your Christmas with Murder at Mandai Camp: The Case Reopens. Following on from their foray into digital murder mysteries, The Case Reopens acts as a sequel to their Zoom-based production in June, this … Continue reading The Banter: Derrick Chew and Chong Tze Chian take Murder at Mandai Camp to the next level

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Review: Dating Sim (beta ver. Zoom) by ATTEMPTS

ATTEMPTS’ foray into the digital sphere subverts dating sims to explore how women are viewed and objectified. If you’ve ever played a dating simulator game, then you’d know that the way to ‘win’ is to be strategic in your interactions with your intended ‘waifu’/’best girl’, and make sure you pick the best possible option to ensure a romantic match and good ending for your player … Continue reading Review: Dating Sim (beta ver. Zoom) by ATTEMPTS

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Review: POPPY – a ‘made-for-the-internet’ Theatre Experiment

Exploring the perils of activism and social media for young people today. When Kuo Pao Kun wrote his environmentalism-focused play The Silly Little Girl and The Funny Old Tree in 1987, the internet had only just been invented and global warming still one of the furthest things on people’s minds. But 33 years on, at the height of the social media age and climate change … Continue reading Review: POPPY – a ‘made-for-the-internet’ Theatre Experiment

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Review: The Silence of a Falling Tree by COMPOUND

Meditative audio journeys exploring essentialism. In adapting for the restrictions placed on live performances due to the pandemic, the Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) has turned to the digital space for presentation, with many of its commissioned work taking the form of audio experiences instead. The latest of these to premiere is COMPOUND’s The Silence of a Falling Tree, where listeners are taken on ‘immersive sonic … Continue reading Review: The Silence of a Falling Tree by COMPOUND

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Review: A Bird Calls You To Moscow by Joel Tan and Tan Shou Chen

A breakup in audio form, accompanied by piano music.  There’s always something about piano music that’s irresistibly evocative, able to make the simplest of events feel like the end of the world. Simply hearing it is enough to provoke a reaction, and in A Bird Calls You To Moscow, helps create an excessive amount of heartbreak. Written by Joel Tan and directed by Tan Shou … Continue reading Review: A Bird Calls You To Moscow by Joel Tan and Tan Shou Chen

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Music Is: Shye releases debut album ‘days to morning glory’

Electro-pop singer, songwriter and producer Shye has her debut album ‘days to morning glory’ via Where Are The Fruits. A follow up to the 2018 release ‘Augu7ine’ EP, the 14-track album consists of 10 new tracks plus the previously-released singles “too well”, “don’t be shy”, “love u” and “feeling like”. The album is a mixture of folk, techno and indie pop, infused with R&B, modern rock and classical elements, all of which Shye gravitates towards and … Continue reading Music Is: Shye releases debut album ‘days to morning glory’

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Music Is: Asian-American hip-hop artist Blahza and Seira release single ‘GPS’

Asian-American hip-hop artist Blahza and newcomer Seira have released a new emo-rap single, “GPS.” Reminiscent of Juice WRLD with its chill, spacey touch and laid-back delivery, the vibey bop follows the rapper’s journey to finding his way back to love. According to Blahza, the song is a reassurance of his loyalty and romantic affection for the love of his life despite having to spend days … Continue reading Music Is: Asian-American hip-hop artist Blahza and Seira release single ‘GPS’

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