Yes. This is yet another article about coffee. And yes, this is specifically about places […]
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Meet KEYANA, Singapore’s Shining R&B Gem
With a honeyed voice far from what you’d expect from a teen, 18-year-old KEYANA has proved herself a local talent to watch. Kicking off her music career as the COVID-19 pandemic kept most of us at home, her music has caught the attention of MTV and the South China Morning Post, earning her a spot at local alternative music festival Baybeats 2021. That wasn’t her first rodeo either; you’ve probably already seen her on TV singing classics like Stand Up and Moonlight in the City (城里的月光) at Chingay 2021! […]
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Meet Shye, Singapore’s Electropop Darling
If you’ve ever wondered what experimentation taken to the next level might look like, look no further than prolific singer-songwriter Shye, whose full name is Shye-Anne Brown. Since this electropop talent burst onto the scene in 2018, her steady rise has caught the attention of critics and casual listeners alike. […]
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9 Things You May Not Know We Can Do as NUS Students
Struggling with university and feeling like everything’s against you? While it may be a struggle to pull through the academic year, here are 9 tips and tricks to make you feel better about being an NUS student. From Spotify deals to museum visits, NUS students have certain benefits you might want to consider! […]
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International Music Recommendation
With the domination of streaming services and personal devices, music has become more of a personal experience than ever before. Whether you’re a genre-hopper or loyalist, there is never a bad time to spice up your playlist. To help you with that, here are five groundbreaking songs from some of the most happening places in music. […]
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A Coffee Walk
We’re all aware of the great city’s hustle and bustle, the rat race and the long commutes. A familiarity we all indulge in as a daily getaway; the coffee run. For many it may be a quick run downstairs to grab a hazelnut latte from The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, or maybe a Kopi O from Toastbox. Whilst I personally satisfy my caffeine addiction with a Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew from the Starbucks next door, there are many cases where I wished I could allow the multi-dimensional drink to sit in the spotlight, as opposed to it being a mere accessory to the working lifestyle aesthetic. If you’re looking for a coffee indulgence amidst immaculate vibes as opposed to a coffee fix, here are some places to include in your coffee walk. […]
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What my First Relationship in NUS Taught Me
Clinical psychologist Dr. Meg Jay’s book on making the most of our twenties, The Defining Decade, opens with a powerful quote from David Brooks about how happiness has more to do with whom you marry than with what college you attend. Yet, he observes, there is not a single college course on being smart about marriage. […]
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My Singapore Travelogue: From a Singaporean
According to a quick Google search, tourism is defined as the activities of people traveling to and staying in places outside their usual environment. Like many young people of my generation, wanderlust compels me to travel overseas to escape the daily grind and explore the unknown. These are some highlights of my local tourism journey so far. […]
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