Subculture

Stories that celebrate the unconventional realms of niche communities, unique lifestyles, and artistic expressions.

Meet Malika, the Singaporean Hitchhiker Turned Medicine Woman

Meet Malika, the Singaporean Hitchhiker Turned Medicine Woman

A hitchhiker's guide to healing.

by Andre Frois August 6, 2024

The Doctor Who Makes Room for the Supernatural in Palliative Care

The Doctor Who Makes Room for the Supernatural in Palliative Care

When death comes knocking, faith and medicine intertwine.

by Andre Frois August 1, 2024

Singapore’s Grown-Up Beybladers on the Joys That Keep Them Spinning Kids’ Toys

Singapore’s Grown-Up Beybladers on the Joys That Keep Them Spinning Kids’ Toys

by Kimberly Lim May 30, 2024

The Business Leader Who Genuinely Advocates Well-Being and Mindfulness for a Change

The Business Leader Who Genuinely Advocates Well-Being and Mindfulness for a Change

Can mindfulness and holistic well-being solve the economy?

by Khai Asyraf May 20, 2024

A Press-Shy Music Mogul Tries to Talk About Himself

A Press-Shy Music Mogul Tries to Talk About Himself

Big money, bigger moves in the music industry.

by Daniel Peters May 16, 2024

The Reality of Singapore’s Underage Vaping Crisis

The Reality of Singapore’s Underage Vaping Crisis

Is there a viable solution to Singapore's growing underage vaping problem?

by Hykel Quek May 2, 2024

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The Fierce Ah Mas Playing Water Polo

The Fierce Ah Mas Playing Water Polo

For 70-year-old Fong Nam, her greatest fear isn’t dying—it’s losing the strength to play water polo with her fellow elderly friends.

by RICE

September 1, 2024

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The Futsal League Where Losing Weight Is the Goal

The Futsal League Where Losing Weight Is the Goal

In Fit 5S League, matches aren't won on the pitch—they're won on the scale.

by Kimberly Lim

August 16, 2024

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Singapore’s Tattoo Artists Are Losing to Social Media Algorithms

Singapore’s Tattoo Artists Are Losing to Social Media Algorithms

Is the ink starting to smudge on Singapore's skin?

by Andre Frois

July 4, 2024

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Can Anyone Be a Tattoo Artist Nowadays?

Can Anyone Be a Tattoo Artist Nowadays?

Singapore's once underground tattoo scene is now a vibrant art form. But is the market becoming oversaturated?

by RICE

July 4, 2024

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Najip Ali, The Hidden Godfather Shaping Singapore’s Cultural Underground

Najip Ali, The Hidden Godfather Shaping Singapore’s Cultural Underground

Meet the man who’s been silently nurturing the seeds of Singapore’s alternative arts scene with his garage parties in the ’90s.

by Andre Frois

May 23, 2024