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Can Ariana Grande’s “Dangerous Woman” Conquer Summer 2016?
Music
May 21, 2016
Can Ariana Grande’s “Dangerous Woman” Conquer Summer 2016?
“I’ve made my decision, to test my limits” After a painfully-extended promotional run, pop’ music’s four-octave fave Ariana Grande has finally released her third full-length album, “Dangerous Woman”. The album is preceded by the singles “Dangerous Woman” and “Into You”, along with many other bops that we’ll get to later. The wait for #AG3 could have been a lot shorter. After scrapping 2015’s “Focus” over online criticism about it sounding too similar to her 2014 Iggy Azalea collab “Problem”, Ariana took a few months off to realign her chakras, lick some donuts, and post more cryptic tweets, Snapchats, and Instagrams as punishment for our audacity…
Shui Gastrolounge Serves Up Affordable Drinks At Clarke Quay
Life
May 20, 2016
Shui Gastrolounge Serves Up Affordable Drinks At Clarke Quay
It’s time to plug that frustrating leak in your wallet – the one that puts the $ in “Friday night drink$”, the one that happens before you try to hit f.Club or Attica. You shouldn’t have to go broke while having a good time at Clarke Quay, and thanks to establishments like Shui Gastrolounge, you don’t have to! Those familiar with the Clarke Quay area will recall the noise of pubs trying to outdo each other with bigger sound systems and patrons trying to holler over said music. Thankfully, Shui Gastrolounge excuses itself from all that. Comfortably located on the first floor of Clarke Quay Central,…
Doctor, Doctor: Interview with Jasper Cho of “Descendants of the Sun”
Life
May 17, 2016
Doctor, Doctor: Interview with Jasper Cho of “Descendants of the Sun”
This article first appeared on Native Entertainment and is reprinted with permission as part of a content collaboration agreement. The hype over the hit Korean drama series “Descendants Of The Sun” might be slowly blowing over, but DOTS is just another page in the careers of its starring actors. Native Entertainment spoke to Jasper Cho, who plays the charming (aren’t they all) Dr. Daniel Spencer in the military-inspired series. Read on as he shares about his ideal woman and behind the scenes of “Descendants Of The Sun”! Native: Can you tell us more about yourself and what you did prior…
RIP Nashville: Top 10 Performances From The Country Music Series
Life
May 14, 2016
RIP Nashville: Top 10 Performances From The Country Music Series
It’s a sombre moment for all country music and television fans out there. After an extremely impressive debut that garnered several nods from various award categories (ranging from the Critics’ Choice Awards, the Golden Globes and even the Emmys), TV series Nashville has, quite unfortunately, given its final curtain call on the grand ole opry stage/bluebird café/any other iconic music site in Nashville which we are all probably unaware of. Has @EmpireFOX finally eclipsed @Nashville_ABC? We wrote about the competition between the 2 shows last year:https://t.co/iegaiYHYnF — DANamic.ORG (@DANAMICORG) May 13, 2016 There could be a multitude of reasons as to why the…
News From 2020: The Future Of Beyoncé, Fifth Harmony, Selena Gomez, and More Music Stars
Music
May 12, 2016
News From 2020: The Future Of Beyoncé, Fifth Harmony, Selena Gomez, and More Music Stars
There’s never a boring day in pop music. Spoil yourself on the advancements these pop stars will be making in their career within the next 5 years, as told by our real legit $9.90 crystal ball! This is the totally accurate, 100% true first edition of News From 2020. Beyoncé We don’t mention Her name anymore ever since she ascended into Heaven in an elevator 2 years ago in The Sécond Coming. Jay Z Staged The Sécond Coming and sold it on TIDAL (now RIPPLE) as an IMAX visual album. Was last photographed in Malibu next to Becky With The Good Hair…
Sweet and Sated: 7 Questions with The Maine’s Garrett Nickelsen
Music
May 11, 2016
Sweet and Sated: 7 Questions with The Maine’s Garrett Nickelsen
The Maine have always been about being the truest version of yourself. From exiting from their major label contract with Fearless Records to organising a free tour across the US, The Maine have personified their manifesto while satisfying fans both old and new. Their latest project is “Covers (Side B)”, an album of music covers that serves as a counterpart to last year’s “Covers (Side A)” EP. The band have released a video for their cover of “Love Yourself” from the upcoming album (yes, it’s the song by Justin Bieber). There are no signs that The Maine are looking to slow…
To Mama, Grandma, Aunties, and “Mr. Mum”
Longform
May 7, 2016
To Mama, Grandma, Aunties, and “Mr. Mum”
This Mother’s Day, DANamic.ORG writer Hannah Halim pens her thoughts on spending the occasion in Brisbane, away from the Singapore she grew up in. For the past week (or longer) my inbox has basically been spammed with promotional emails for exciting gifts to pamper Mama for Mother’s Day. While I find the bags on offer to be way beyond my daily purchase limit, being 6,150 km away means I can’t even make a surprise breakfast in bed for her. Growing up, I’m lucky that Mama has always been a constant. I guess it’s partly the reason why being away for…
Copeland Live In Singapore: A Triumphant Return
Music
May 7, 2016
Copeland Live In Singapore: A Triumphant Return
The lights fell sharply across each face as a swelling crowd of voices sang along to Copeland’s endearing number “Coffee”. It was an incredibly intimate moment and the slightly-older-than-young-adult crowd cheered as the first chorus ended. Last week’s gig at TAB Singapore marked Copeland’s fourth time playing in Singapore, and their first since reuniting in 2014. In a live environment, their songs bear a different weight, somehow transforming into something new like a flower’s blossom. The resulting sound is a solemn affair that melds softly together at the edges, evoking emotions that are almost tangible. It’s not difficult to close your eyes and…
Interview: Copeland Talk Their Legacy, Future Plans, and Their Dream Music Collabs
Music
May 3, 2016
Interview: Copeland Talk Their Legacy, Future Plans, and Their Dream Music Collabs
Photos by Jovi Ho for DANamic.ORG Emo music hit its heyday in the 2000s and at that time, Copeland enjoyed a modest amount of attention for their songs about love and relationships. Back then, everyone (well, all the cool people at least) was burning “Priceless” on mixtape CDs for that one special person. Comprising Aaron Marsh (vocals), Jonathan Bucklew (drums), and brothers Bryan and Stephen Laurenson (lead and rhythm guitars respectively), the band had recorded 5 albums and 3 EPs before their break-up in 2010. Four years later, the band have decided to reunite and have another crack at it. While their new album…
Get Weird with Little Mix at The Star Performing Arts Centre
Music
April 30, 2016
Get Weird with Little Mix at The Star Performing Arts Centre
Little Mix‘s fans, the ‘Mixers’, would be happy to hear that Singapore has been picked as 1 of 3 stops in Southeast Asia for their “The Get Weird Tour”! The British girl group will also be making stops in Manila and Kuala Lumpur. The Album’s Success Following their 2013 sophomore album ‘Salute’, which has been described as “diving in a pool of Skittles”, the girls of Little Mix kicked it up a notch and delivered to fans their latest album ‘Get Weird’ on 6 November 2015. The quartet, comprising of Perrie Edwards, Jesy Nelson, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, and Jade Thirlwall, proudly describe…