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Art What!, Arts, Singapore, Visual Art

Art What!: A Most Absurd Guide at UltraSuperNew Gallery

Mama Magnet and UltraSuperNew Gallery present: A Most Absurd Guide — A commodity of oddity that’s in fact, not an actual guide. A Most Absurd Guide is an art exhibition that takes visitors through ways in which to navigate the existential dread of a world that’s quite literally on fire.  Three artists acrossSoutheast Asia sprinkle their own pungent essence of bizarre cultural attitudes specific to their region. From Yogyakarta, Krack! Studio … Continue reading Art What!: A Most Absurd Guide at UltraSuperNew Gallery

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Art What!: Fifth edition of Art Encounters at Bugis Town

The fifth edition of Art Encounters by Art Outreach will travel to Bugis Town (comprising of Bugis Junction, Bugis+ and Bugis Street), from 21 August to 3 October 2021 featuring a site-specific commission by Singapore-based British artist Chloë Manasseh. Titled Petals Fall, Now and Then, the display comprises an exhibition of largeformat botanical paintings in one container, and a multi-sensorial installation in a second container … Continue reading Art What!: Fifth edition of Art Encounters at Bugis Town

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Arts, Books, By The Book, Kids, literature, Review, Singapore

★★★☆☆ Book Review: Uncle Daniel’s Favourite Colour by Far’ain Jaafar and Nisa’ Tuzzakirah

An introduction to synaesthesia and the many ways one can experience ‘sight’. Talking to disabled individuals can feel a little scary, with the fear that one might accidentally seem insensitive and commit some kind of social faux pas when we speak to them about ‘normal’ experiences. That’s a big reason behind Yusuf’s hesitation when he’s assigned to find out about his family’s favourite colours, and … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Book Review: Uncle Daniel’s Favourite Colour by Far’ain Jaafar and Nisa’ Tuzzakirah

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Arts, Music, Singapore

Music Is: Dru Chen releases single ‘Our Story’

This August, Australian artist-producer Dru Chen will be dropping a 4-track EP containing 2 new tracks – ‘Our Story’ and ‘Hold You,’ and 2 re-released tracks – ‘Eiffel Tower’ and ‘Replay.’ The focus track, ‘Our Story,’ is an indie-pop song dealing with all facets of the human experience and the yearning for acceptance that we all seek. As Dru aptly puts it, “When the people … Continue reading Music Is: Dru Chen releases single ‘Our Story’

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Arts, Comedy, Review, Singapore, Theatre

★★★★☆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

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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’

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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’

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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

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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’

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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”

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