New York band, Scissor Sisters

New York act Scissor Sisters, with its signature OTT electro-glam look, burst into the music scene in 2004 with a self-titled debut album. Made up of Jake Shears (vocals), Ana Matronic (vocals), Babydaddy (bass, guitar, banjo and keyboards), Paddy Boom (drums) and Del Marquis, this band have recently produced some rather dancey, fabulous and kitschy […]

Art Talk

Disgruntled Artist #1: Hey dude, have you heard the latest news? The Land Transport Authority is looking for artists to contribute artworks for upcoming Circle Line stations like Marymount, Lorong Chuan and Bartley. This is could be my big break! I was rejected to exhibit at the North East Line (NEL) stations, and was flat […]

Silk Road Restaurant

Most well known for its acrobatic tea pourer, Silk Road is a stalwart Chinese restaurant serving regional cuisine and specializing in Szechuan. Chefs work in an open kitchen, pummeling and pulling dough to make fresh noodles and dumplings, which are some of the restaurant’s hottest items. With all this activity, the restaurant remains surprisingly serene, […]

Marrakesh-Moroccan Lounge and Bar | Review

While Marrakesh is primarily a bar, it offers a full menu of Moroccan food served as you would eat it in Morocco. Featuring both an indoor and alfresco area, which comes replete with inviting rattan chairs, plush sofas, brocade ottomans and daybeds, this is one of the most aesthetically pleasing spots at Clarke Quay. The […]

Destination Dining

I-S finds hole-in-the-wall joints where the food really is to die for.