Now You See Me | Overview
Picture this: a group of wise guys (well, with one sassy woman in tow) pulling off audacious heists with suave precision. You’d be forgiven for thinking that this is yet another sequel to Steven Soderbergh’s popular Ocean’s Eleven film franchise. In the case of Now You See Me (PG13, 116 minutes), helmed by French director...
Múm, Wavves & Shelves is coming to town!
Indie music fans, you are in for a triple-treat this June! Coming your way to Zouk on the 15th at 8pm, Singapore’s very own indie rockers, Shelves, Icelandic experimental outfit, Múm, and California surf rock band, Wavves, will be taking the stage! Be prepared for a stupendous night of fantastic music from local indie rock...
The Used Live in Singapore | Concert Review
“We apologize for not coming to Singapore sooner! Singapore has been great so far, we love Laksa!” uttered The Used vocalist, Bert Mccraken, to an ecstatic crowd at The Coliseum, Hard Rock Hotel Singapore last week.The singer expressed his regret for not making Singapore a pitstop in their tour when they were travelling towards our...
Siberia (Acoustic) by LIGHTS | Album Review
Having made her mark with her dreamy yet catchy brand of synth pop with ‘The Listening’, LIGHTS aka Valerie Poxleitner is back. This time, stripped down and sans synthesizers. In 2009, the Canadian singer released her debut album. Despite what NME had to say about it (they called it “insipid and devoid of heart,...
Carl Barat and members of The Libertines and Dirty Pretty Things Live at Homeclub | Review
Long live British rock! And that was the phrase racing through most of our minds after catching Carl Barat along with members of The Libertines and Dirty Pretty Things at Homeclub last weekend. Famously known as the Pete Doherty’s mic-sharing sidekick and co-frontman in The Libertines, Carl Barat proved to us why he is...
The Used Live in Singapore | Pre-Event
Remember those days in early 2000s listening to loud rock music, with your entire body pumping with teen angst? You are always decked out in band tee-shirts, jeans and highcut chucks at the latest rock gig during the weekends and your mp3 player definitely had a mix of songs from bands such as My...
EUFF 2013 Film Review: Suicide Room (Sala Samobójców)
Polish Director Jan Komasa’s third feature length film, Suicide Room, combines two elements prevalent in present day teenage society—the obsession with suicide and the Internet. Dominik Santorski (Jakub Gierszal) is a high school boy who seeks solace online after an incredibly embarrassing incident with a classmate goes viral and causes him to become a...
Carl Barat Live in Singapore | Pre-Event
“Oh, what became of the likely lads? What became of the dreams we had?” Well hold that thought because your dreams are about to become reality, readers! As part of Symmetry Entertainment’s “Before Sunrise” live performances series, Carl Barat and members of Dirty Pretty Things and The Libertines are stopping over for a one...
Trance | Movie Review
If you’re an ardent fan of films directed by acclaimed British film-maker Danny Boyle – like The Beach (2000), Slumdog Millionaire (2008) and 127 Hours (2010) – you’d be expecting his new work, Trance (Rated: M18, 101 minutes), to be delivered with his brand of stylistic visual flair, aided by, of course, a strong...
The Radio Dept Live in Singapore | Review
Now where do I begin about The Radio Dept’s one night only show at TAB last week. Being a huge fan of the Swedish dreampop trio, I was ecstatic when I heard the news that the band was returning to Singapore and would be playing songs from their last album, Passive Aggressive: Singles 2002-2010. I...
Stand Up Guys | Movie Review
Directed by Fisher Stevens (The Cove), Stand Up Guys puts together four of the most notable and experienced actors in the film industry into one highly entertaining film that combines geriatric and mobster references into 94 minutes. The film starts out with Val, played by the charming Al Pacino, getting out of prison after...
The Radio Dept live in Singapore | Pre-Event
If there is one band that takes you on a delirium of bliss and inputs majestic brilliance in each of their songs, the first name that pops into my mind would be The Radio Dept. The trio, made up of Johan Duncanson, Martin Larsson & Daniel Tjäder, named the group after a gas-station-turned-radio-repair-shop called “Radioavdelningen”, which is...
Top 10 Favourite Moments at Future Music Festival Asia 2013
“It’s an honour for me to be playing in Malaysia. My father was from Penang”. Having said that, Matt Tong (dummer of Bloc Party) took a long bow and exited the stage along with his bandmates while a loud applause erupted from the crowd. This is just one of our many favourite moments at Future...
Django Unchained | Movie Review
One of the most anticipated blockbusters of 2012, Django Unchained has received five Oscar nominations, 88% “fresh” rating on Rotten Tomatoes and earned more than US$400 million at box offices worldwide. Now, what other reasons do you need to catch Quentin Tarantino’s latest film? Django Unchained (Rated: M18 & runs 165 minutes) is the...
SCANDAL Live in Singapore 2013
“Encore Show” still as popular (if not more) three years later! In an age where social media has taken over a large part of how we netizens perceive and view celebrities and artistes (musicians included), looks are becoming more and more important to attract and retain the short attention span of crowds...
The Fantastic Gig | Garden of Youth
Saturday, the 16th of March, saw the launch of Garden of Youth, a festival geared towards young people, proudly brought to us by Gardens by the Bay. The festival’s first event, The Fantastic Gig, was a five-hour long showcase of homegrown bands under the stars. It featured local acts: Cashew Chemists, Pleasantry, ANECHOIS, Tiramisu...
Local Bands: An Interview with rocketswan
Though their name consists of a seemingly random amalgamation of unrelated themes, rocketswan’s fuzzy girl-fronted lo-fi surf pop has got nothing odd about it. Their equally randomly-titled debut EP “my name is Abel, how do you do”, which has been entirely written, recorded, and produced by the band themselves, evoked dreamy vibes reminiscent of bands...
Interview with Niko Tavernise
Niko Tavernise utilises the camera as a tool to provide us with an intimate look at the film industry. He frequently works alongside director Darren Aronofsky, and has produced stunning stills and compelling ‘making of’ videos while on-set. Having a comprehensive knowledge of professional post-production software has also allowed him to extend beyond being just...
Malasimbo Music and Arts Festival | Review
Malasimbo Music and Arts Festival! What started as an underground three-day Music and Art Festival in the mountains of Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines roughly about 3 years ago has turned to become one of the most awaited concert event benefitting the business and tourism of the Philippines. The vibe resembles the Woodstock of the...
Smashed | Movie Review
Mary Elizabeth Winstead plays Kate, a woman who simply loves her drink. In fact, it even forms the base of her life and the relationship with her husband, Charlie (Aaron Paul). Getting drunk and having a good time is a daily occurrence for the married couple, but things slowly spiral out of control as...
Future Music Festival Asia | Pre-Event Coverage
March is a month of celebration, Southeast Asia! Music fans rejoice as Future Music Festival Asia is back! After last year’s debut success at Sepang International Circuit, boasting top international acts such as The Chemical Brothers, Tinie Tempah and The Wombats, the festival is all set for their second massive party this 15-16 March! The festival...
Flight | Movie Review
Directed by Robert Zemeckis (Forrest Gump), Flight begins with an amazingly dramatic first quarter that will most definitely scare you senseless: a realistic plane crash complete with tilting camera movements that could induce nausea. In Flight, Oscar-nominated actor, Denzel Washington plays Whip Whitaker who is a troubled commercial air pilot. Addicted to booze and...
Obedient Wives Club “Murder Kill Baby” EP Launch
Anyone with a penchant for cutesy indie music and a sharp ear for relentlessly passionate lyrics are sure to have heard of Obedient Wives Club. On 15 february, we met the product of their work in form of the new EP, Murder Kill Baby. Before dwelling in further, Rocketswan did a stellar opening performance with...
The Grandmaster | Movie Review
Wong Kar Wai, the internationally-renowned auteur makes a triumphant return to Chinese cinema after five years of hiatus – the last feature film he directed was My Blueberry Nights, released in late 2007. With much beauty and grace, Wong’s latest period film, The Grandmaster (PG13, 130 minutes), should capture the hearts of both art-house...
Murder Kill Baby EP – Obedient Wives Club | Review
Obedient Wives Club got us swooning when they first released their eponymous EP back in 2012. And they are back now! Better and stronger, with their second EP – MURDER KILL BABY. The five brand new tracks will walk you down the memory lane. The EP kicks off with happy, rhythmic and upbeat ‘Murder...
LUNA SEA: “The End of a Dream”, The Beginning of a New Journey | Concert Review
For a band to reunite after over a decade, there’s a lot to do. First, they have to produce new songs. Then there’s the task of promoting themselves to the public they haven’t seen for so long. How do they reconnect with their fans? Do they stick to their old ways and try to...
The Master | Movie Review
The Master, written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, is a thought-provoking drama that will leave you either for the better or for the worse. Joaquin Phoenix plays Freddie Quell, an alcoholic Naval veteran who is obsessed with sex. There isn’t much going on for him in a post-war society; he is hot tempered...
Silver Linings Playbook | Movie Review
A delightful romantic comedy, Silver Linings Playbook tells the story of former teacher, Pat Solitano, as he struggles to deal with a mental condition and the stigma that plagues him because of it. The movie begins with Pat’s release from a mental health facility in Baltimore, where he’d been sentenced to treatment after beating his...
Laneway Festival Singapore 2013 | Review
Scorching sun + New location + Nonstop fantastic live music + A Sea of indie kids = Laneway Festival Singapore 2013 Dressed in our festival’s best and armed with our personal survival kit (sunnies, sunblock and a bottle of water), we braved the heat on 26 January and made our way to The Meadow...
Cloud Atlas | Movie Review
You would think that with three directors, Cloud Atlas would have been a disaster. However, the film (adapted from David Mitchell’s novel of the same name) proved to be a rather endearing one that packs all your favourite movie genres into two hours and 52 minutes of visual spectacles. With six different yet interlinked...
