Music Is: ANIMAL HACK and TAAR release song created entirely within Clubhouse App

The latest by invite-only drop-in conversation app, Clubhouse has been a hit in Japan where company head of managements, popular musicians and even politicians have embraced the latest social media phenomenon.  Japanese DJ and producer TAAR, alongside with MASAto from next-gen producer duo ANIMAL HACK, created a Clubhouse room at the end of January called “Who wants to make a song together? (Singers welcome)”, as … Continue reading Music Is: ANIMAL HACK and TAAR release song created entirely within Clubhouse App

Music Is: TRI.BE release debut singles “DOOM DOOM TA” and “Loca”

Ready to make international history, Universal Music Group Korea’s very first K-POP idol group TRI.BE haved unveiled their two-song debut album, TRI.BE Da Loca. TRI.BE Da Loca features their debut singles, “DOOM DOOM TA” and “Loca.” The first-of-its-kind quadrilingual group, TRI.BE consists of seven members—SONGSUN, JINHA, HYUNBIN, SOEUN, KELLY, JIA and MIRE — and speaks and sings in English, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. One of the most famous … Continue reading Music Is: TRI.BE release debut singles “DOOM DOOM TA” and “Loca”

Music Is: Perth artist Reuben de Melo releases ‘How Does It Feel?’

Perth-based indie singer-songwriter, Reuben De Melo, has released his long-awaited single, ‘How Does It Feel’.  Inspired by the artist’s past relationship experiences with his partner, ‘How Does It Feel’ is about the human nature of wanting more. With an unsettled heart, broken pride and a handy ukelele, this song was written to be a form of catharsis for the indie singer-songwriter, as he makes peace … Continue reading Music Is: Perth artist Reuben de Melo releases ‘How Does It Feel?’

By The Book: An Interview with The Good Guys author Darren Chen

The Good Guys cover image, and author Darren Chen (Photo Credit: Facebook) With the rise of superhero flicks, the growing recognition of hobbies like toy collection, and fandoms sprouting up from every corner, it seems that one day, the geeks will inherit the earth. And here in sunny Singapore, the literary scene is about to welcome one such author to its ranks, as third year … Continue reading By The Book: An Interview with The Good Guys author Darren Chen

By The Book: Submissions for 2022 Epigram Books Fiction Prize now open

The call for submissions for the 2022 edition is now open. The EBFP is open to any citizen or permanent resident in the following Southeast Asian countries—Brunei, Cambodia, East Timor (Timor-Leste), Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. Those submitting manuscripts must ensure that they are at least 40,000 words long and in the English language. New and original translations of non-English works can … Continue reading By The Book: Submissions for 2022 Epigram Books Fiction Prize now open

Arts of Hong Kong 2021: HKAF opening Music about China to be available both in-venue and online

HONG KONG – Following the latest government information regarding the reopening of performance venues, the Hong Kong Arts Festival and Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra have announced that the Festival Opening:Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra — Music about China will be presented in the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall as scheduled on 27th February 2021 (Saturday) at 8:00pm. The Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra has always been committed … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong 2021: HKAF opening Music about China to be available both in-venue and online

Review: The Rishi Report Live by Rishi Budhrani

Bringing you hilarious ‘live’ coverage of the latest news. In a year that has seen too much sad news plague our screens, it takes a certain special someone to lighten that mood by directly addressing those headlines – with humour and heart. That someone happens to be comedian Rishi Budhrani, who started his online video series The Rishi Report last April. But with live shows … Continue reading Review: The Rishi Report Live by Rishi Budhrani

Art What!: Cyberpunk at Each Modern (Taipei)

Hell Gette, #🌧 🔫(#FogOff), 2020, Mirage-print and oil on canvas, 60 x 45 cm TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Each Modern has announced Cyberpunk, a group exhibition presenting new works by Egan Frantz (1986, Norwalk, USA), Hell Gette (1986, Karabulak, Kazakhstan) and Stefan Müller (1971, Frankfurt, Germany), who debuted in Taiwan last year, all of whom brought sensational presentations at the 2020 edition of Art Taipei. Born … Continue reading Art What!: Cyberpunk at Each Modern (Taipei)

Art What!: Christie’s announces landmark Jean-Michel Basquiat auction

HONG KONG – On 23rd March, Christie’s will offer Basquiat’s landmark work, Warrior (estimated at HK$240,000,000-320,000,000/ US$31,000,000-41,000,000), in a live and livestreamed, single-lot evening sale entitled We Are All Warriors – The Basquiat Auction, to be held in Hong Kong in conjunction with Christie’s London sale week. The masterpiece represents the pinnacle of Basquiat’s creative output, and is poised to be the most expensive Western … Continue reading Art What!: Christie’s announces landmark Jean-Michel Basquiat auction

Music Is: Yeo brings back signature keytar solo on “U IN?”

Continuing to explore the boundless realms of R&B, Yeo shares his first single of 2021, U IN? just in time to herald in Lunar New Year. Be it new beginnings or familiar faces, U IN? tells the story of an unexpected conversation leading to a potential relationship with someone that has been in and out of your life for years. Infusing laidback melodies and rapid-fire verses with ‘90s-inspired bass … Continue reading Music Is: Yeo brings back signature keytar solo on “U IN?”