Jiu Zhuang
You’ll be feeling very Raise the Red Lantern as you step into the ornate, boudoir-ish interiors (think lots of mahogany and red) of this premium pour bar inspired by Shanghai in the roaring ‘20s. Even the haughtiest of dames will be pleased with their wine list (from $60)—dominated by Old World wines, Chinese wines and […]
Many Questions
It’s that time again! That time when we run out of time to prepare a proper editorial and so revert to a multiple choice news quiz! Pencils at the ready… 1) In this year’s May Day Speech, PM Lee assured us he was strengthening what? a. His glutes, in time for the Sundown Marathon b. […]
Interview: Monks of Mellonwah
Since their inception just over three years ago, the Australian alternative-rock band has grown from stength to strength. We check in with group leader Joe De La Hoyde to find out more about how they're coping with their newly-found fame.
Interview: Kevin Lester
The local rapper has been busy lately, having returned from a high-profile stint at tech festival SXSW in Austin to dive straight into promoting his debut EP Everything You Love You Hate. He tells us about his idiosyncrasies ahead of his next big gig.
Interview: Tracy Phillips
The vivacious former face of Zouk currently heads mammoth fashion trade show Blueprint and runs her own creative agency Present Purpose. She talks to Terry Ong about life in the fast lane.
Four Upcoming Hip and Trendy Hoods in Singapore
We all know how this city works: the second a neighborhood gets called hip or trendy, it’s only a matter of time before a) hipsters make their way there to sell cupcakes and b) investment bankers jack the prices up by moving in. The only way the rest of you can enjoy a hip hood is to get there first. So we decided to do everyone a favor by identifying the next four semi-suburban hoods on the cusp of awesomeness so you can beat the rush. Warning: not all these offer cupcakes. (Yet.)
Interview: Lee Taylor, director of Singapore amateur football league ESPZEN
The state of Singapore's football scene is rant-worthy, yet constructive suggestions are few and far between. One of the rare positive sparks that try to change that is Lee Taylor, director of ESPZEN, one of Singapore's most prominent amateur football leagues. He talks about the people that make up the beautiful game: the players, referees and of course, the fans.
Interview: Little Boots for Music Matters Live 2013
Electropop darling Little Boots is back with her second studio album Nocturnes, four years after her very popular debut. The chart-topper reveals her inspiration and what she thinks of hipsters to Hidayah Salamat, ahead of her gig at this year's Music Matters Live in Singapore.
Singapore Sparks Interview: Sunny Chuah, co-founder of Bamboobee Bike
Sunny Chuah is co-founder of the Bamboobee Bike, a game-changing bicycle whose innovation process is driven by a mega crowdfunding project on Kickstarter.
Top Gadgets You Need for a House Party
Make your next house party one to remember with the latest in gadget wizardry.