Music & Audio
Getting Into Lo-Fi Music
Lo-fi music is the calm, mellow sound behind study and chill playlists. This friendly guide covers what it is, why it soothes, and how to start listening now.
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Getting Into Xinyao and Mandopop
Xinyao is Singapore's own Mandarin folk-song movement from the 1980s. This guide explains where it came from, how it connects to Mandopop,…
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Getting Into Hip-Hop: A Beginner’s Guide
Getting into hip-hop as a beginner: this guide covers the four elements, the eras and how to start listening or making beats…
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Getting Into Blues Music
Getting into blues is easier than it looks: this beginner's guide explains the sound, the eras and how to start listening and…
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Choosing a Phono Preamp
A phono preamp lifts a turntable's tiny signal to line level for your amp. Learn how to choose one in Singapore, match…
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Subwoofers Explained
Subwoofers explained for beginners: what a subwoofer does, how to place and set one up in a small HDB or condo room,…
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Vinyl Record Care and Storage
Vinyl record care in Singapore: how to clean, handle and store records so heat, humidity and mould do not warp them, plus…
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In-Ear Monitors Explained
In-ear monitors explained for beginners: what IEMs are, how they differ from earbuds, how to pick and fit them, and how to…
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Understanding Bluetooth Audio Codecs
Bluetooth audio codecs decoded for Singapore listeners: what SBC, AAC, aptX and LDAC do, when hi-res really helps, and how to match…
Food & Drink
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Food & Drink
Hosting a Chinese Dinner Party
Planning a Chinese dinner party Singapore friends will love? A practical guide to menus, buying ingredients locally, food safety and hosting with…
Food & Drink
Finding Dongbei Northeastern Chinese Food
Craving dongbei food Singapore style? Discover hearty northeastern Chinese cooking, the classic dishes to try and the kinds of local eateries that…
Food & Drink
A Guide to Local Breads and Buns
A guide to local breads and buns, from kaya, sausage and sugar buns to the soft white loaf, where to find them,…
Living in SG
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Living in SG
Setting Up Online and Mobile Banking
Online banking Singapore made simple for newcomers: activate your banking app, link Singpass and PayNow, set daily limits, and stay safe from…
Living in SG
Bringing Your Spouse on a Dependant Pass
A Dependant Pass in Singapore lets an eligible spouse join you here. Learn how the process works, who sponsors whom, and what…
Living in SG
Understanding Your Employment Pass Renewal
An employment pass renewal in Singapore is filed by your employer with MOM before the pass expires. Learn how the process works…
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