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CultureJanuary 7, 2021January 18, 2021

On The Same Page: Five New Perspectives For The New Year

We've finally stumbled our way into 2021, and while the adage "new year new you" is often accompanied by ambitious resolutions we find it impossible t…

Art & DesignJanuary 3, 2021July 25, 2024

5 Things To Do in Singapore This Week: 4th January to 10th January 2021

There's plenty to reflect on as we move into 2021, and the artists are coming in strong. This week is giving us ample opportunity to reflect on mental…

City Nomads RadioJanuary 1, 2021August 19, 2024

City Nomads Radio: Daytime Dancing, Singapore

Most party animals tend to be nocturnal, but for Nicholas Ye, there's no feeling like breaking out some sunlit moves. Known by his DJ moniker Daytime Dancing – a nod to his favourite pastime – he's of…

CultureDecember 31, 2020July 23, 2024

New Year, New Music: Singaporean Musicians and Bands to Listen to in 2021

In the last decade - and despite the pandemic - Singapore's music scene has been thriving. We've seen the likes of The Sam Willows, THELIONCITYBOY, Na…

CultureDecember 23, 2020July 17, 2024

Theatre Review: Whodunits Turn Haunting in Sight Lines Entertainment’s Murder at Mandai Camp: The Case Reopens

Pontianaks have never figured high on our list of nightmare fodder – they've been the cliché stars of too many mediocre films and urban legends – but …

CultureDecember 18, 2020July 25, 2024

Eye Candy: We Chat with Filmmaker Clare Chong About Making Art, The Film Industry and Worms

At a tender age of 24, Clare Chong has established herself as a talented director, screenwriter, video editor, and business owner. The co-founder of Hei Studio, she is known for her surreal, dream-lik…

EntertainmentDecember 14, 2020July 25, 2024

Disney+ Coming To Singapore February 2021 With Hamilton, Marvel Blockbusters And More

2020 has been a great year for streaming services, with cinemas closed and Netflix (with a glass of vino or an ice cold pint) becoming a regular part …

Art & DesignDecember 13, 2020July 22, 2024

5 Things To Do in Singapore This Week: 14th December to 20th December 2020

This week is an exciting one. Singapore is holding its first large-scale, in-person event since the pandemic started, which means those of us who have…

CultureDecember 11, 2020July 17, 2024

15 Things To Do In Singapore This December 2020

December marks the final lap of a truly trying year and we’re just a few weeks away from a new start in 2021. As work schedules start clearing up to make way for the holiday season, our little island …

CultureDecember 10, 2020December 14, 2020

On The Same Page: Short Story Collections for the Holiday Season

For many people, the holiday season is the most hectic part of the year, and we might not have the mental capacity to invest in a long novel or heavy …

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