You’ve gotta love 38-year-old Audrey Tay. The freelance creative consultant not only heads some of the coolest, most luxe parties in town (last year’s Avalon Go! as well as selected dos at Ku Dé Ta), this single mother of three is also a champion of the environment, who devotes a chunk of her time to doing charity work for Green School (www.greenschool.org) in Bali and the social entrepreneurial effort Qi Global (www.qi-global.com). Although she’s more hip than hippie, her commitments to a variety of charitable causes are nevertheless impressive.

How did your interest in charity work come about?
It all began within the family. My dad Dr. Henry Tay is the chairman for Community Chest, while mom Dato Dr. Jannie Chan (of The Hour Glass fame) also does various charity work. I also came from a childhood where we lived in and out of hospitals and dealing with various disabilities (my younger sister Michelle died of cerebral palsy when she was 12, while my other sister Sabrina was born partially deaf and has a hole in her heart). Plus, I have three kids that I’m bringing up all on my own, so it’s part of who I am and wanting a better world to live in, especially for my children.

Do your bit for Mother Nature

What are your personal principles and commitments to the cause?
Human rights, PPP (People, Profit, Planet), environmental sustainability, climate change, conflict resolution, minimizing carbon footprints and of course, world peace! (laughs) It’s all about instinct and survival. We as humans are on the top of the food chain and if we continue messing around with nature and eliminating everything, we’re just creating more imbalance and guess what, we’re just screwing ourselves up! I’m also personally committed to promoting global citizenship and cultural inter-dialogue.

What have you been involved in recently?
On a conservation leadership level, I believe that the process of relearning and unlearning through education is very important. Which is why I continually work on having conversations with the public and private sectors on processing, challenging, innovating and ultimately, making money for them. Collaboration is key with everyone across the board. I will also be heavily involved with promoting bio-diversity this year, working with the Nature Society of Singapore and the Birdlife Organization on a conservation project called Harapan Rainforest. I’ve also gotten Singapore Airlines to commit US$3 million to saving the Sumatran rainforest, and will be raising another US$200,000 for Green School. As for Qi, I will be creating more platforms to create more cutting-edge social enterprises, experts, scientists and social entrepreuners.

Who are your role models?
The late architect and philosopher Buckminster Fuller, environmental activist David Suzuki, conservationist and forester Willie Smits, jeweler John Hardy, and last, but not least, my mum and dad.

Famous last words?
“Hope” and “Humanity.”

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Do Your Bit for Mother Nature
• Take part in Earth Hour 2011
Enjoy a free Live Concert and Carnival at The Promontory @ Marina Bay on Mar 26, 5:30-10pm. Make and personalize your own kite with your wish for the planet and take part in the first ever Earth Hour Night Walk. Registration costs $15 and can be done through www.wwf.sg. Alternatively, simply switch off your lights wherever you are at 8:30pm on Mar 26.
• Learn how to preserve our natural habitats
Parks Division manager Eileen Chia, who is working with the National Parks Board, will speak about doing our part in enhancing the remaining mangrove habitats in Singapore on May 7, 3pm at the Ang Mo Kio Public Library. Email [email protected] to register.
• Get your Qi in balance
Attend the upcoming Qi 2011 conference on Oct 13-14 to be held at School Of The Arts, featuring 30 speakers and innovators who are involved in socially-responsible enterprises. Register now by emailing [email protected] or call Marina at 9695-0918.
• Start recycling
The best way to begin your personal Project Gaia is to recycle as much as possible—newspapers, magazines, glass bottle, aluminium cans, whatever. If your office doesn’t have recycling facilities, start one or visit the SLA OneMap website at http://www.onemap.sg/index.htm.
 

Celebrity aesthetician Dr. Georgia Lee is no stranger to glitz and glamor. The director of skin clinic TLC Lifestyle and newbie DrGL Loves DrSpa, Dr Lee is better known for her interest in designer fashion and social activities than her community spirit. Here, she talks about using her influence to support causes that don’t always get their share of the spotlight.

What sort of charities have you been involved with recently?
I have been a patron of the “Make a Wish” Foundation (www.makeawish.org.sg) for the last two years. I was previously in the committee for Heart Foundation (www.myheart.org.sg) and recently helped to raise funds for the Singapore Dragon Boat Association (www.sdba.org.sg). It is a lesser-known non-profit organisation and I admire the relentless “fighter” spirit of the dragon-boaters.

What causes are you most passionate about then?
The charities and causes I support are varied as I believe in spreading the good and also prefer to help out smaller or less known organizations where more help is needed. I do, however, have a weakness for charities involving children especially when it comes to bettering their education.

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As a socialite, your life is perpetually under public scrutiny. Was this a driving influence in your charity work?
I have always, as a child and growing up, preferred to give more than to take, and would take note of all the good deeds bestowed upon me so that I could pay them back. My husband told me once that I would never be rich as I am generous to a fault and I have since learned to be more discerning when it comes to giving. I would usually give to families that I know need help, and it was only recently that I came out more publicly to help charities. It took a close friend and a few patients to persuade me to do so. They told me that I have been very much misunderstood as someone who did not share. But it was when I was told that I could influence and do so much more by coming out to help that I made up my mind to do so publicly.

Which charity ambassador do you admire most?
Every single person who gives as much as he or she can afford and especially those who give when no one is watching.

NEXT: The Green Gal About Town

Do Your Bit for the Disabled
• Be a champion for the blind
Volunteer at the Singapore Association of the Visually Handicapped Flag Day on Mar 12 from 9am to 5pm. For more details, contact Ms Margaret Woo at 6251-4331 ext. 162 or email [email protected].
• Do some thrift-shopping
Drop by APSN Centre For Adults Thrift Shop at 29 Jalan Tembusu on weekdays and the first Sunday of each month from 9am-3pm. When you pick up that book you’ve been searching for or that stylish vintage jacket, you’re also contributing to the association’s funds.
• Offer a job
Bizlink Centre is a non-profit organization that provides employment for people with disabilities through its Employment Placement Program. Got a position you think they’d be interested in? Call 6449-5652 or email [email protected].
 

Almost a century after its inception, Shaw Theatres remains a mainstay not just in local cinema but also around the region. It’s only natural then, that they dedicate an entire non-profit organization, the Shaw Foundation, to giving back to the society that helped them become successful. Executive Vice President of Operations Mark Shaw talks about how charity is in his blood.
 

What are some of the causes the Foundation supports and how are you involved?
We support a wide number of causes such as caring for the elderly, community awareness programmes, education and the arts. I personally am involved with the Singapore Cord Blood Bank, Northwest Community Development Council and the National Fire Prevention and Civil Emergency Preparedness Council (NFEC), each for about six to 14 years now.

How did this passion for the community come about?
The concept of community service has been a part of my life since childhood. My grandfather founded the Shaw Foundation and my father, uncles, siblings and cousins are all involved in some form of community service.

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What kind of active roles do you play?
I am probably most active in the NFEC where I am chairman of the fundraising sub committee. I am involved in a number of fundraising projects for them, as well as some of the working committees regarding public education. I give speeches and presentations, including a presentation regarding community involvement in civil emergency preparedness at a recent convention. There’s usually something going on every month that I set aside time for.

Do you wish other Singaporeans sacrificed more time and effort for charity work?
I think that Singapore already has a great system of community involvement, although it would be nice if more Singaporeans volunteered their time in addition to donating to worthy causes.

Do you actually enjoy it?
It always feels good to be contributing to the society and the community.

NEXT: The Good Doctor

Do Your Bit for National Security
• “Fight” in the war
Pick up civil defence and first aid skills useful during wartime emergencies by becoming a member of the People’s Association Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). Log on to www.pa.gov.sg to apply.
• Be a volunteer policeman
Men of PES A or B status in the army—listen up. If you’re younger than 45 years of age, you can help fight crime in Singapore as part of the Volunteer Special Constabulary. Apply at www.spf.gov.sg.
• Keep families together
Register to be a Volunteer Probation Officer with the Ministry of Community and Youth Services (MCYS) and help handle cases such as student delinquents and broken families. Log on to http://app1.mcys.gov.sg to apply.

When I was younger and I’d speak Thai, people would be like, “You speak our language! What planet are you from?” When I went to New York, it was as if, once again, I had been dropped onto a new planet. I’m like a spaceman from somewhere else but my music scene is still Bangkok.

Growing up, I had the sense of not ever truly belonging to any one culture.

I was in a band at school. That was one of the things I enjoyed doing most. I liked to read a lot but I wasn’t really good at academics.

I took whatever work came my way just to get some kind of independence. And being slightly Thai, you kind of do whatever adults tell you to.

Then, I started eliminating all the things that I didn’t really like, or to only do them at a really high price.

But it wasn’t sitting well with my conscience, doing something that a lot of people want to do, like acting on TV shows, and secretly hating it and not giving the craft the respect that it deserves. So I just checked out of it altogether.

My international work started when Amanda Ghost [who wrote the lyrics to James Blunt’s “You’re Beautiful”] heard my English song “Sub Nam Ta Andaman” [Wipe Your Tears Andaman], which was done after the tsunami.

I got signed on a British record label but I got dropped after being there for a while.

But then Beyonce heard one of my songs and decided to put it on her album.

I tried to make records in the purest, old-school, rock n’ roll kind of way but I’ve finally changed. I’ve become more open minded and taken a slightly less militant approach.

I don’t think there’s a problem with the Thai music scene. The indigenous music scene is lively and energetic. The majority of the local music market is in Thai. P’Bird still outsells those Korean guys who always come and go.

People are just trying to make excuses for themselves. If crowds don’t come to your show, it’s because no one digs your stuff. It doesn’t matter if you’re Korean or not.

Admit to yourself that you want to be successful, even if you’re a cool indie kid writing your own songs. Don’t pretend like you don’t want to make it because otherwise no one will help you out.

There’s a lot more pressure on how my new album is going to do in Thailand because there’s something to compare it to [his original band, Siplor]. In the US, I’m just happy to be in the game.

It was a dream of mine to tour the States because I’ve watched so many American movies. [Touring with band The Script], I got to go to Graceland on the way to Memphis. That was incredible.

It is hard being away from home. I spent the last two months with my kid and my wife. [This life] is difficult but you just got to take it as it comes. It’s about how much you want it to succeed.

As a man it’s nice to know what your mission is. It’s nice to know what this life is supposed to be like. Having a kid, it gives you great clarity of what you have to do.

I can’t see myself touring and playing and being away for that much longer because after a while I want to be around for him and it would be nice for all of us to hang out.

After converting to Islam, I haven’t experienced a profound shift in the way I treat people. Moderation and compassion are the main two lessons that I’ll probably try to apply to my life a bit more. And I certainly don’t miss eating pork that much.

The English language is very fair. There’s no pom, chan, p’, khun, gu, tur [forms of address]. You speak the same way to everybody. That helps create the freedom to exchange ideas between generations and people of various backgrounds.

Good Thai musicians are as good as musicians from other countries in terms of ability, but Western musicians have that drive and ambition. That also makes them harder people, whereas Thais are more chilled.

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BK: Why is your band named Sensitive Area?
Nu: We like how it sounds and didn’t really think of what the words translated to. What we are trying to illustrate is that there is a feeling in a certain part of ourselves—and that’s the most important thing. When we’re working with music, it is that sincerity that we want to convey, whether it is hurt or happiness. It’s that force that makes us play.
Nay: Each of us transfers that feeling through different means. Nu will let it out through his voice, Op and I through our fingers because we are the guitar people. Non, being the drummer, has this power source and expresses it through his muscles and veins. When we put that together, we form a band.

BK: So you weren’t thinking about a certain body part at all when this came up?
Nay: Oh no, not at all! We didn’t even know at first that it would translate to that!

BK: How would you describe your music?
Nay: We try to make it modern rock. We already have a foundation of being a rock band but individually, we like different types of rock. Nu likes new age American rock, but I’m the total opposite of him, and I like hard rock from the seventies. Non and Op tip towards the metal side, whereas Non likes heavy drum beats, and Op likes intense sounds.

BK: Do you have any problems since you all have different music tastes?
Nay: Lots!
Nu: When we first formed the band, we had a lot of disagreement about our directions and music. We did fight and needed time to tune into each other.

BK: There are so many bands out there today. How does your music stand out?
Nay: We try to be our own version of rock where the melody is powerful but the lyrics can be accessible for anyone. Even if you are a person who doesn’t listen to rock, we want our music to be something you can access.

BK: What are your future plans and dreams for the band?
Nu: We’re all giving it our all now. I think if we put in our best today, whatever the end turns out to be won’t matter as much because we’ve already done our best. We’re happy with what we’re doing now. Parisa Pichitmarn

My love for art began way back when I was about six years old. My family saw that I had an aptitude to create so they enrolled me in art classes. I had a knack for creating so I used to decorate my home with all the things that I painted, cut and pasted together.

I only had one ambition—to be an artist. I got that chance when I enrolled in the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts. I was the only student then who was actually happy to be an artist. Most of my peers hated art as they saw no future in it. The curriculum didn’t allow me to concentrate on fine arts full-time, so I persuaded my teachers to tailor a curriculum for me to just pursue the subject.

I was fortunate to be brought up in an environment where I didn’t have to work for money back in art school. But I wasn’t complacent so I worked hard at being an artist until I managed to regularly supply a gallery my artworks, and surprisingly they sold very well.

I got my first taste in art dealing right after graduation. I worked as a gallery assistant at a gallery in Orchard Point. I never thought that I had a knack for promoting and selling art. I sold a lot of paintings during my three year stint there and I consequently decided that art dealing will be my calling.

I opened my first gallery (Jasmine Fine Art) in 1993. Money was tight so I did everything myself back then—from designing the interior and painting the walls to drawing murals. I guess the years in art school were useful after all. My efforts paid off when an interior design magazine featured my gallery in its pages.

I am a good curator and dealer because I understand how artists and collectors think. I know exactly what an artist wants and how he or she wants to be promoted.

I called my second gallery the Museum of Art and Design because a museum is a public space for the masses as opposed to an art gallery which can be cold and uninviting. And I believe in the strengths of the artists that I represent here—they are no doubt museum-worthy.

Art should be accessible to everyone. That’s why there are no doors to my galleries. Everyone is welcome here. Doors are intimidating and create boundaries. People have this preconceived notion that art is expensive and it takes a lot of guts for the layperson to push through those doors. I think that is just regressive and doesn’t do justice to the art and artist. Art should be enjoyed by everyone and not just by an elite few.

You have to earn the right to be called an artist. Your peers and your audience will confer that title to you on the basis of your work. Just because you can paint, doesn’t mean that you can call yourself one.

I am disappointed when people tell me they only buy art for investment. I feel that is so myopic.

Good art is something that moves you.

To truly be a center for the arts in this region, Singapore shouldn’t only spend all that money to just organize events. There are so many good artists here that need a leg up and someone should give them a hand. Everything starts from the grassroots.

After so many years in this business, I learned that money can’t buy you good taste.

What have you been up to?
After I left Tung Lok Group in July last year, I wanted to take things slow. I then opened the cooking school in November with my wife, Forest. At the beginning, we wanted to keep things quite quiet. We later decided to give a 50 percent discount on our classes, just to raise awareness, and we were attacked with customers.

How did you get involved in the inaugural 2011 Asian Masters?
One of my friends who’s involved with the F&B side of things approached me about it and I thought it would be a great way to support a local event with other Asian chefs. It’s been a little stressful, because when you do a 10am cooking class (as opposed to a 1:30pm one) you have to wake up early, buy stuff, prep and all that. But it gives us experience. Plus it reminds us that it’s not a good idea to do early morning classes, particularly on Saturdays.

Tell us about what it’s like working with your wife.
Working together has been quite natural and comfortable. We really understand each other well and it helps that we speak the same culinary language. I’m pretty lucky that Forest understands me and is so understanding. She entertains when I teach, and jumps in when I don’t do such a good job of explaining things.

Which role do you prefer playing, chef or teacher?
I switch back and forth from chef to teacher, so my point of view is flexible. The sense of satisfaction is so different. What’s important is a real personal touch and to build chemistry with the people you meet. To win a customer takes so many things, but to lose a customer takes only a second. When I do chef’s tables, all I need is context and a budget. Whether it’s a family event, a group of friends, I only ask one question, what don’t you eat? It’s the joy of doing it freely, and they let me decide. If they come back and tell me a long list of demands, I’ll just introduce them to the Ritz-Carlton. On the other hand, I really want to give back to my students, for them to have fun so they leave happy. When we do our classes, we offer generous tasting portions. I also want to surprise them with our hospitality. And it seems to work, because they keep returning.

To heat things up in the kitchen, try your hand at one of their cooking classes. From April, you’ll also be able to enjoy Sam Leong’s Chef’s Table. sam.leong@forest Cooking School is located at 4A Craig Rd., 6222-3305. Log on to their website www.samatforest.com for details.

Charitable work is something we all know we should do more of. But the list of excuses never grows any shorter; if it’s not work getting in the way, it’s the feeling that one person on their own can’t really make much of a difference. Which is why we rounded up some of the city’s busiest folk and asked them about their own charitable activities. Sure, it suits people in the public eye to say they do good work for the community; but when you read their stories you’ll see that charity is more than just a soundbite for them—they’re out there volunteering for things they believe in. And if their inspiring examples aren’t enough to get you going, webbbb’ve listed out practical ways you too can get involved, whatever your chosen cause.

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The charismatic Sulian Tan-Wijaya not only holds a prominent position at global property firm Savills, she’s also a regular fixture at some of Singapore’s biggest A-list events. Always the high achiever, Tan-Wijaya also sets aside time to maintain an active presence in the local charity circuit. She talks to us about volunteering not just money and time but also her presentation skills for the greater good.

What are the causes you’re most passionate about?
I usually choose children and the sick and elderly to support and help. I love to assist kids because they are so innocent and helpless, and the elderly and sick because they may feel very lonely and abandoned. They also often suffer in silence.

How do you get yourself involved?
I’ve always been a silent donor but from this year on, I intend to organize specific events for a CARITAS (The Catholic Social and Community Council) chosen charity, whether it’s a day out, lunch or just an excursion to cheer the kids or old folks up. I also make yearly donations not just to CARITAS but also to our Church’s (Catholic Church of St Ingatius) Jesuit priests, who work tirelessly to help the less fortunate in countries in need. I like CARITAS because they are very transparent; every donation and source is reflected in their annual report. They also support many secular or non-Christian charities, many of them for children and the elderly.

In what other ways do you spread your good cheer besides donating money?
I have guest DJ-ed for charity awareness events too, such as Saving Gaia organized by MediaCorp, events at the Singapore Tyler Print Institute organized by Il Lido and Club Rainbow shows for kids organized by Muse. I also sang at one of CARITAS’ fund-raising dinners.

What’s your take on the spirit of community service in Singapore?
Sometimes I feel the message gets lost when a fundraising exercise get overshadowed by a greater event; be it a grand gala dinner or a TV variety show where stars perform to raise funds. While they also support good causes, it’s important for a charity donor to be clear about what he or she is contributing to. Other than that, I think more can be done to create awareness of the importance of community service in Singapore; on both educational and corporate levels.For example, the international schools reading the IB Diploma curriculum have made community work compulsory and part of the syllabus. The students are required to choose their own project and complete it.

Any community heroes you admire?
I’m hugely impressed by Bill and Melinda Gates, as well as Warren Buffett for pledging to give away the bulk of their wealth to various causes. The last I heard even the founder of Facebook has been inspired by them to do likewise. I admire any charitable person who makes his donations and contributions quietly and without any fanfare, because I don't see a need to show–off such good deeds.

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Many of your fans have been around since the band’s early days. When you do a show, how does it feel to watch the crowd grow up with you?
Oh, it feels good man. There’s a whole new generation of kids that you can see now too. It’s a good feeling because there’s those kids who were young when we started who are still there, and some of them have kids, and some of them bring their kids now. It makes you feel you’re obviously doing something right and making music that’s somewhat relevant—where it’s not just a bunch of old people coming to your shows, trying to hold on, you know?

Has the significance of touring changed over the years?
I think now it’s the foundation I guess for most bands. There was a time, say 10 years ago, when bands could sell millions of records; now I don’t think anyone’s really doing that anymore except for a handful of people. So touring and selling tickets and merchandising—that’s how bands pretty much make their money.

And you’re never tired of being on the road?
For sure. Once you’re on the road for a certain amount of time you’re kind of over it, you wanna go home. Then once you’re home you’re sort of like,
“I gotta get on the road again.” That’s life.

Most memorable touring experience?
Oh man that’s hard, there’s always something … travelling the world, you know what I mean? There’s always those crazy times and fun times and bad times, but I think just being able to do that with your fans, and to do that for a living with your friends and travel the world—that’s all one big favourite time.

Which do you prefer—festivals or standalone gigs?
Both! I like being able to balance between the two, and I think it’s cool we can do that. I think we’re one of those bands that can kind of fit in a little bit everywhere—we can do the punk rock tours, we can do the heavy metal tours, we can do our own tours with some indie bands or whatever. We can go from big festivals in Europe or wherever to small intimate club gigs, I think it keeps you well-rounded and that keeps it fun too.

Touching on the album Eros—you finished recording towards the end of 2008, around the time of bassist Chi Cheng’s terrible car accident. The album obviously means a lot to you, but it’s been on hold for over two years now.
We all agreed that the last thing we wanted to do was to hire someone to play Chi’s parts, and we were just in a different headspace creatively at the time. If there’s anything that we do know, it's that we would all like it to be released at some point; how and when is just up in the air.

What are you looking forward to when you’re in Singapore?
Oh man, you know what? It feels good to get there and we’re really excited to see what happens. It’s always weird going somewhere you’ve never been and you get there and you see how many fans you have. It’s always a surreal experience. We’re able to get there finally and have a really good time, especially right now because we’re having a blast. We’re rocking, and having a lot of fun. It’s going to be a lot of good shows for people.

The Diamond Eyes Tour arrives Feb 16, 8pm. Fort Canning Park, 51 Canning Rise, 6332-1302. $98-110 from SISTIC.

Your ONE nights have been going on at Zouk for eight years now, even after you left the club four years ago. How has it developed?
As electronic dance music progresses and gets more cutting-edge and diverse, we sometimes tend to get carried away and take the music too seriously, creating a cold, dark, negative vibe in the club. I wanted my nights to still have a sense of fun and silliness, but without compromising too much on the quality of the music. So in choosing themes like Onederland, Onederlust, and now, Onedrous (over the past three years), not only do these themes serve as a guideline to a positive ambiance for the night, but they are also a play on the “ONE” branding, which only helps to reinforce my night’s motto of bringing together the clubbers, the music and the DJ into one cohesive groove.

What were some of the challenges you’ve faced as an independent DJ since you left?
I’ve been independent for almost four years now. It took me a good two years to really find my feet again. I had to get used to the inconsistencies of a “freelance” lifestyle where work comes in spurts and phases, and not a day in my life is ever routine. But the biggest challenge was keeping up with the local scene. Singapore’s nightlife is moving at quite a pace, with new bars and clubs sprouting like wildflowers, and new and younger DJs putting on their own nights, plus a healthy amount of fresh young clubbers entering the scene each year. I really do have to work doubly hard to maintain my presence!

Having been in the industry for so long, in what way do you think dance music in Singapore has evolved?
Well, there are definitely way more local bars and clubs than before. Some of them are definitely more clued-up to the music these days, finding their own niches, and subsequently offering new and interesting alternatives, making our scene more diverse and vibrant, and evidently giving our punters more choices. 

What about established DJs like yourself?
As for those more seasoned DJs, several have progressed on to newer levels, either dabbling in music production, and/or ditching the standard club setup for a more digital setup and live performance. I would love to see more of these experimentation and performances in the clubs, and definitely love to hear more local productions. 

Do you think local pundits have grown more open and accepting?
I would love to see more local clubbers appreciating and supporting local talent. So with the anticipation of several more bars and clubs opening up later this year, what we really do need, first and foremost, is to cultivate more people to understand and appreciate dance music, so that there will actually be enough clubbers to fill up all these venues in the coming months!

What’s new and good from your label?
My label’s next release, targeted to be on sale end February, is entitled “Sickness” by Stefano Fasciani, a young Italian currently based in Singapore. It comes with an Aldrin & Akien remix, which I’m currently putting the finishing touches on. Following that will be a remix EP from local rock band Electrico, which will feature a handful of remixes of selected tracks from their most recent We Satellites album. Thereafter, I’ll be working on an artist album with my production partner Akien, which we hope will see the light of day sometime later this year!

ONEDROUS: One with Aldrin 8th Anniversary is on Feb 12, 10pm. Zouk, 17 Jiak Kim St., 6738-2988. $25-30 includes two drinks.