Author: Iqmall Hayat

 23andMe will illuminate you with truths about your DNA, pinpointing your genetic codes to specific continents around the world, revealing your entire family tree. For a nominal sum of about S$135, you will receive a test kit when you order online. All you’ll have to do is collect a sample of your saliva in a test tube that will be sent back to the labs for processing. It currently takes around six to eight weeks to get your results but they’re working to speed up the process. Folks who have explored this service have found traces of DNA from unimaginable…

“Come back after three days to collect your photos”, a line widely used back in the day, when we shot our photos in film and watched our films on VHS. The Gudak App is a charming piece of software that lets you relive your yesteryears by turning your iPhone into an analog camera. Developed by Korean startup Screw Bar, Gudak gives you a roll of twenty-four photos to take through a tiny viewfinder, modelled after a disposable Kodak camera. When you’re done snapping away, you’ll put it through a processing lab where you’ll get your film developed after three days.…

Going green has never been so much fun! Coming this 1 October 2017, Green Is The New Black 2017, a festival for the environmentally friendly will begin festivities at the PARKROYAL on Pickering. A festival where environmental responsibility and fun go hand in hand. Brimming with green activities such as a marketplace featuring over sixty mindful brands, transformative talks held by regional thought leaders, delicious healthy eateries, organic booze, interactive art and games. A festival of change, everything is for the betterment of Mother Earth and our own well-being. Flirting with the idea of finally making a big change in your life?…

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Michael Jordan and RUN DMC — all these iconic influences in the streetwear culture is exactly what Deaththreadsvtg is celebrating at its monthly pop-up in a cosy retail space cum creative studio located in Tanjong Katong. Vintage 1990s clothes and memorabilia are put up for sale at extremely reasonable prices for all you vintage enthusiasts and streetwear collectors. The inconspicuous storefront is the entrance to a world stopped in the 1990s. Carrying infamous brands such as Tommy Hilfiger, Polo by Ralph Lauren, Guess, Lacoste, Nike, Adidas and even Supreme. If that doesn’t fit your profile,…

PARK(ing) Day 2017 falls on 16 September 2017 this year and it aims to turn your typical parking spot in the Bugis-Kampong Glam precinct into a cultural festival, all in the confines of a small space. Anything can happen here, from a wedding ceremony to a pedal powered smoothie stand, it’s up to your creativity so let it run wild! PARK(ing) Day is a global movement that encourages members of the community to fill urban parking lots into spaces that exude public expressions and community impact. Singapore University of Technology & Design (SUTD) were the pioneers of the PARK(ing) Day…

D’Underground Lounge & Club is bringing the good times back to Orchard, nestled in the basement of The International Building next to the newly renovated Thai Embassy. A place for respite in the hustle and bustle of Orchard Road, D’Underground Lounge & Club veiled in a posh lounge setting infuses a soothing experience with uplifting Jazz-Funk music. Orchard Road isn’t the first name you think of when it comes to night life in Singapore, so when I first heard of D’Underground Lounge & Club launching in the middle of the city, I was excited. I had my reservations about the location as it’s…

Odyssey Festival is an EDM festival with beats, babes and bikinis happening on 14 October 2017. For one day only, drown your mundane worries and surrender yourself to music! The first of its kind in Singapore, Odyssey Festival brings the festival atmospheres of Tomorrowland and Ultra into the humble surroundings of our very own Wild Wild Wet in Downtown East. A water park festival boasting international as well as local EDM artists, the festival will bring the lights and sounds to shake your senses. You have the easy job, just grab your best friends and your favourite swimsuit! With full access…

Featuring eighty artworks, from 15 local and regional galleries, The Artling Pop-Up returns this year from 8 – 17 September 2017. For the first time ever, contemporary art will be on display in this carefully curated art exhibition featuring artworks from artists under forty. Presenting the best creative talent coming out of Asia, you can expect to see works by Ren Ri (Harbin,China), Maryanto (Jakarta,Indonesia), Teppei Kaneuji (Kyoto, Japan), Agan Harahap (Jakarta, Indonesia), Haffendi Anuar (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) and Kang Jun Young (Seoul, South Korea). The spotlight will be on evocative art pieces, which run the gamut from painting, ceramic sculptures and installations. There will also be an…

Set off on a voyage of illusions with GIFfest Singapore from 4 to 11 October 2017 at 7 Gillman Barracks. Captivate yourself with mind-bending illusion GIFs made by our fellow Singaporeans. GIFfest Singapore is an exhibition of GIFs produced by Singaporeans to promote the creative talents of the youth. The theme ‘illusions’ will whizz you into a world of our very own Houdini and Blaine. Graphic Interchange Format or GIF for short is a looping soundless series of still images that move fast to appear to be in motion. You would normally see them used in pop culture as a reaction,…

Sneakerheads, looks like we have a new kid on the block. Shoelution is a newly established, one-stop centre for all things sneakers, located at 123 Bukit Merah Lane which is a stone’s throw from Queensway Shopping Centre. The main business is sneaker cleaning but don’t let that fool you. Founder, Aaron Tan, has vast knowledge on everything sneakers and plans on becoming Singapore’s premier hub for all sneaker and streetwear culture. Now you may ask, “Huh, another one ah?”, let me stop you there. Shoelution, strategically nestled in between humble neighbourhood clinics and florists, aims to be your friendly neighbourhood sneaker store.…

Bring your furry friends out and let them experience a specially designed art exhibition at School of The Arts from 30 September to 8 October 2017. Wellness® is celebrating its tenth anniversary in Singapore by holding the world’s first interactive art exhibition specifically curated for dogs, cats and their pawrents. This first-of-its kind exhibition was designed by local artists with the guidance of in-house vets and animal behaviourists to ensure interactivity and safety, and is in line with Wellness®’s hope of highlighting a wholesome nutrition for your pet’s well-being. There’s something for man’s best friend like an Aladdin-inspired magic carpet ride…

This year’s edition of the Singapore Night Fest is upon us and this time, in celebration of its tenth anniversary, they’re bringing back crowd favourites in a refreshing retrospective as Singapore’s largest outdoor performing arts festival from 18 – 26 August 2017. We headed over for their photo walk around Bras Basah. Bugis Precinct. and here are eight highlights that you must witness to believe. Join us on this journey! 1. Records Of The Self / Aesop (Singapore) Aesop was the first stop in the photo walk and I knew I was in for a good time as I walked out of…

Finally, after three long years of begging organisers in Singapore to bring the eclectic Korean Indie band Hyukoh to our shores, they’re definitely having a concert here on 24 November 2017 at Zepp@BIGBOX to let their hauntingly beautiful voices fill our souls live. Hyukoh debuted in 2014, stirring the Korean Indie scene with their EP ’20’, gaining popularity through the streets of Seoul for its catchy folk-like tunes and peculiar music arrangements. This year, the kings of university concerts in Korea continues on this rollercoaster of success with the release of  their first full length album titled ’23’ , showing off that distinct and…

Late-Night Texting returns once more on 25 & 26 August 2017 with over 30 performances by seven groups — there’s something for everyone during this weekend of textual adventures, from short plays and unfiltered improv comedy, to heart-wrenching storytelling. Brought to you by Centre 42, Late-Night Texting is a night filled with literary works that have come to life in different forms. Short plays are in abundance with the Main Tulis Group, a group of playwrights performing in both Malay and English; and Dark Matters Theatrics who puts the magic in mundane happenings in life to highlight the common folk. If…

Invasion Jarkarta is back on 22 September 2017 with a new theme, Lost in Wonderland.  Organised by the folks at Euphoric Events (Armin Only Embrace Jakarta) and SHVR, it will be held at Hall B2 and C3, JIExpo Kemoreyan. Expect to immerse yourself in a whimsical atmosphere with playful costumes and otherworldly setups. With the full roster being announced, the Dutch DJ phenomenon, Martin Garrix, will be joined by the likes of Norwegian Alan Walker, famous for his hit single Faded released in 2015, and the Moldovan Andrew Rayel. Invasion Jakarta first started in 2015 with Alesso and Dash Berlin as headliners, and…