Music

How Did Eric Nam Get Famous?

4 March 2024
We endeavour to answer a commonly googled question about Gen MZ’s most “relatable celebrity” (our words not…
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Audemars Piguet x John Mayer Collab Doesn't Disappoint

16 March 2024
A stunning Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar, the limited-edition watch was worth the wait

ESQnA with Daphne Khoo

16 March 2024
From her debut album, Desperate, to being the lead singer of West Grand Boulevard (now defunct) to becoming an EDM darling in Europe, Khoo looked…

How Did Eric Nam Get Famous?

4 March 2024
We endeavour to answer a commonly googled question about Gen MZ’s most “relatable celebrity” (our words not his)

The Culture of Korean Celebrities and Fan Service

4 March 2024
For the entertainment of their legions of fans across the globe, Korean celebrities are notably some of the most accessible out there. Here’s the secret:…

The Story Behind the Iconic Tracksuits of Bob Marley

18 February 2024
How the singer became a sportswear pioneer

The Weirdest Things That Happened at the 2024 Grammys

5 February 2024
From Grammy awards highlights to meme-worthy moments, we sum up the talking points for your next water-cooler conversation

Envy Returns to Singapore After Over a Decade

4 December 2023
Japanese post-hardcore band Envy live in Singapore for one night only

Extra·Ordinary Stars is a Different Kind of Charity

10 November 2023
The inaugural Extra·Ordinary Stars concert by charity Extra·Ordinary People empowers youths with special needs and of less privileged backgrounds to be fearless with dreams

The Inside Story of U2 at the Sphere, Las Vegas

23 October 2023
Within a giant, USD2.3billion sphere in the Nevada desert, U2 reinvent the rock concert, again. Is this the end of the world tour as we…

Bruno Major's Key Changes

13 September 2023
A record label dismissal, a worldwide pandemic; Bruno Major returns with Columbo—the third album speaks of the musician’s resilience—but how does he stay on track…

A Music Psychologist Explains Why Gen Z Loves Sad Songs

5 September 2023
Spotify's data shows that Gen Z's top search is... "sad." As it turns out, the kids are all right, but their playlists are fucking brutal.

The Audacity of Making Your Own Playlist

31 August 2023
In the latest version of the apocalypse, robots are choosing our music for us. It's high time we raged against the machine.
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