Interview: The Radio Dept.
The shoegaze-influenced Swedish band will be back in town for their sophomore gig. Singer Johan Duncanson recalls some of their memorable moments.
Interview: Thukral & Tagra
India’s foremost art duo Thukral & Tagra presents a new series of paintings exploring the socio-political issues behind the Punjabi diaspora using surrealistic, dreamy images for their mammoth solo exhibition Windows of Opportunity. We spoke to them about creation and manifestation.
Culture Square
An independent art gallery showcasing affordable, accessible work by local emerging artists. Culture Square offers a platform for Southeast Asian emerging artists to launch their careers. Through events at the art gallery, the team aims to connect artists with art buyers to encourage interaction and education. Artists come from near and far: Singapore, Indonesia, the […]
Chameleon
Dempsey is notoriously difficult to get out of if you’re not the driving type (which you shouldn’t be, not after all these drinks). The resident nightspot of this neck of the woods, Chameleon is where you’ll want to go, should the urge to shake your booty to R&B anthems strike. This space does double duty […]
DOM Lounge
This super-luxe lounge channels the plush lifestyle of the Russia nouveau riche. Complete with lush drapes, high-backed chairs, wrought-iron accents and a solid clientele of pretty young things, this ornate lounge is the perfect palace for champagne-popping debauchery. It also doubles up as a tea room (open daily), so head over if you like your […]
1 Market By Chef Wan
We’re a nation that’s big on celebrity chefs and most folks would happily dine at any eatery helmed by a big name. In the case of Malaysian TV star Chef Wan, this devotion is hardly justified. His halal buffet restaurant 1 Market by Chef Wan has attracted flocks of adoring fans from Singapore and around […]
Gramophone (The Cathay)
Many will be well-acquainted with this household brand carrying current music and movies.
The Beacon
Local crooner John Molina, frontman of Krueger, is the face of this new bar, where his band plays live sets three times a night, six nights a week (Sunday is their day of rest). If you need a fix of rousing live music to take your mind off work, this is a decent spot in […]
Zilli
For something easy and timeless, try French brand Zilli’s Spring/Summer pieces on for size. Their resort-inspired collection is made from exceptional fabrics, coupled with espadrilles and sandals, combined with uber-luxurious beach bags (made from glazed lambskin) that bring the art of idling with elegance to a whole new level. Its cross-strap sandals with waterproof gripped […]
Club Monaco
Warm, bright and modern, the 2,600 sq. ft. boutique is divided into two key sections—menswear and womenswear. Lounge seats, vanity desks, ethnic carpets and potted plants on shelves give the store a homely-cosy vibe, like stepping into a larger-than-real-life closet.