Music Is: Indonesian singer Rinni Wulandari releases single ‘Snake On Apple Trees’

Indonesian R&B singer, Rinni Wulandari has had major success from being one of the youngest participants winning the fourth edition of Indonesian Idol in 2007, to releasing 3 albums independently. Now back after a 2-year hiatus, Rinni Wulandari has announced the release of her latest single together with fellow Indonesian artist Yarra Rai, ‘Snake On Apple Trees’. As with her previous albums ‘Independent Part 1’ and … Continue reading Music Is: Indonesian singer Rinni Wulandari releases single ‘Snake On Apple Trees’

Music Is: Amanda Ong releases new single ‘Another Little Postcard’

Fresh from her previous release, Leave Me Alone, singer-songwriter Amanda Ong announces a brand new single, Another Little Postcard. The track is now available on all major streaming platforms. Another Little Postcard is a collection of letters that Amanda has written to herself over the years. It captures memories from her youth – her first relationship, studying overseas – to adulthood, a career switch, and … Continue reading Music Is: Amanda Ong releases new single ‘Another Little Postcard’

Music Is: Jaime Wong releases new single ‘I Swore I’d Stop Writing About You’

Since the release of her first EP back in 2015, Singaporean singer-songwriter Jaime Wong is back after a 6-year hiatus with a brand-new single. Titled, ‘I Swore I’d Stop Writing About You’, the single will be out on 18 June 2021 on all major digital streaming platforms, and follows carefully curated social media activities by the artist herself. This track is the first single taken from … Continue reading Music Is: Jaime Wong releases new single ‘I Swore I’d Stop Writing About You’

Music Is: inch releases first bilingual single ‘do i, do i’

After a brief break from music, inch returns refreshed, recharged and reinvented with a brand new energetic single ‘do i, do i’. ‘do i, do i’, out now, is the first single from inch’s upcoming 2-part EP ‘childish’, followed by the Mandarin version of the single titled ‘欲擒故纵’ and the music video. This single marks inch’s first bilingual (English and Mandarin) song. “‘do i, do i’ touches on … Continue reading Music Is: inch releases first bilingual single ‘do i, do i’

Music Is: Wovensound and Ihasamic! release new song ‘End Simulation’

Singapore-based producer Wovensound and acclaimed hip-hop artist Ihasamic! take collaboration to an entirely new level with their new single “End Simulation”—out now on all streaming platforms worldwide via Umami Records.  Exploring the outer limits of their signature sound with sprawling instrumentation, both artists took their love for drum n’ bass-influenced rap-rock and turned it into a colossal anthem that is palatable for the modern audience.  … Continue reading Music Is: Wovensound and Ihasamic! release new song ‘End Simulation’

Eight SEA documentaries and short films to receive SGIFF Film Fund this year

The Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) has announced its shortlist of eight documentaries and short films from Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines and Myanmar which will receive its SGIFF Film Fund this year.  Comprising the Tan Ean Kiam Foundation-SGIFF Southeast Asian Documentary Grant (SEA-DOC) and SGIFF Southeast Asian Short Film Grant (SEA-SHORTS), the fund will help support the development and production of these compelling and thought-provoking … Continue reading Eight SEA documentaries and short films to receive SGIFF Film Fund this year

Singapore International Festival of Arts 2021 wrap-up

When Gaurav Kripalani was first announced as the new Festival Director of the Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) four years ago, he had his fair share of skeptics and critics. But under his vision, it seemed pretty clear what he wanted to do with our national arts festival during his stint – cater to the widest number of people as possible through a varied … Continue reading Singapore International Festival of Arts 2021 wrap-up

Review: OH! Open House – New World’s End

Relive the heyday of Hotel New World and discover the joys of Jalan Besar in this site-specific audio tour. Few people from this generation will remember it, but Jalan Besar used to be home to a thriving, bustling carnival atmosphere, thanks to the presence of New World Amusement Park. While all that remains of the park is a single gate, still standing outside Farrer Park … Continue reading Review: OH! Open House – New World’s End

Film Fanatic: National Youth Film Awards 2021 announces 56 nominees

The 7th National Youth Film Awards (NYFA) has announced 56 films that showcase a new wave of filmmakers for Singapore’s film industry. Held by *SCAPE, an organisation that supports the development of Singaporean youths, the platform saw a total of 330 submissions this year. The most prominent themes this year were mental health, self-discovery, as well as the importance of human connection as we battle … Continue reading Film Fanatic: National Youth Film Awards 2021 announces 56 nominees

Preview: The Mother by Pangdemonium!

Motherhood has never been an easy path to take. From carrying a child for nine months, the pain of actual childbirth, to a mother’s duties to her husband and children, it’s practically enough to make one woman go mad. Following their staging of The Father (2018) and The Son (2020), Pangdemonium is set to complete Florian Zeller’s ‘family’ trilogy with The Mother this August. Translated … Continue reading Preview: The Mother by Pangdemonium!