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Stories on cultural trends and how they impact the way we live.

Singapore’s Independent Bands Earn Their Stripes at Phil Studio—But Who the Hell Is Phil?

Singapore’s Independent Bands Earn Their Stripes at Phil Studio—But Who the Hell Is Phil?

How did a Korean-Spanish man from France with two master’s degrees, a PhD, and multiple black belts end up as a pillar of Singapore's alternative music scene?

by Andre Frois May 30, 2025

Red Flags and Red Passports: Dating as a Filipino in Singapore

Red Flags and Red Passports: Dating as a Filipino in Singapore

When love and citizenship status collide.

by Vito Alejandro Ayaay Martin May 20, 2025

Gotta Flip ‘Em All: When Singapore’s Scalping Culture and Pokémon Cards Collide

Gotta Flip ‘Em All: When Singapore’s Scalping Culture and Pokémon Cards Collide

Childhood nostalgia, adult money.

by Clement Ooi April 12, 2025

Meet Joelle, the Singaporean Who’s Ungatekeeping Copenhagen’s Offbeat Charms

Meet Joelle, the Singaporean Who’s Ungatekeeping Copenhagen’s Offbeat Charms

Swapping the Singaporean hustle for Danish hygge.

by Aloysius Ang April 7, 2025

One Man’s Quest To Revive Toddy, the Booze That Built Singapore

One Man’s Quest To Revive Toddy, the Booze That Built Singapore

Has the nation outgrown its taste for a labourer’s toast?

by Kimberly Lim February 26, 2025

Pointe Shoes and Paychecks: The Price of Ballet Dreams in Singapore

Pointe Shoes and Paychecks: The Price of Ballet Dreams in Singapore

Despite the constant number of young girls attending ballet classes, why do we hear so little about homegrown Singaporean ballet stars?

by Darina Elchaninova January 15, 2025

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After The Vote

After the Vote: Big Dot Chicken’s Ken Koh on a Kinder Singapore That Respects Its Hawkers

After the Vote: Big Dot Chicken’s Ken Koh on a Kinder Singapore That Respects Its Hawkers

"So what if you're a hawker? So what if you're a cook? Why is it that only a 'chef' seems to command respect?"

by Ilyas Sholihyn

May 3, 2025

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5 Totally Non-Political Shows to Watch on Cooling-Off Day

5 Totally Non-Political Shows to Watch on Cooling-Off Day

'Tis a sacred day where Singaporeans put aside their petty differences and give thanks for another wonderful general election.

by Aloysius Ang

May 2, 2025

Alt Ctrl Health

A Family’s Fight With Severe Eczema

A Family’s Fight With Severe Eczema

Constant scratching. Blood-stained sheets. When Qiao Qing received her daughters’ diagnosis of severe eczema, her world turned upside down.

by RICE

April 14, 2025

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Ramadan Bazaars Will Evolve—If Content Creators Let Them

Ramadan Bazaars Will Evolve—If Content Creators Let Them

What is the media’s role in turning the Ramadan Bazaar into a playground for viral trends at the expense of its deeper cultural roots?

by Andre Frois

March 29, 2025

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A Sociologist’s Unexpected Lessons From Running a Holland Village Market Stall

A Sociologist’s Unexpected Lessons From Running a Holland Village Market Stall

“YOLO, but with your seatbelt on.”

by Kimberly Lim

March 15, 2025

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