Author: Hafiz Samat

Social media and coffee are two things he can’t live without as a film enthusiast. He plans to manage them in moderation as he grows older and wiser.

An Open Diary by Thaddeus Lin in “I Wished It Rained Forever”

December 21, 2020

Thaddeus Lin is a local musician and student from the Lasalle College of the Arts. He explores the boundaries of various genres, embedding his own style of writing and music composition. Lin’s songwriting is inspired by numerous international folk and alternative acts from Radiohead, The Paper Kites, Gregory Alan Isakov and Half Moon Run. Credits: … More An Open Diary by Thaddeus Lin in “I Wished It Rained Forever”

Jon Chua JX Meddles with Time in “The Intro” Featuring Julia Duclos

November 6, 2020

Co-founder and creative director of Zendyll Records and managing director of Zendyll Productions Jon Chua JX has released his latest R&B inspired masterpiece, The Intro. The Intro has a pop-filled rhythm with an urban-centric twist. Focusing on the evolutionary aspect of a journey, the single explores the accumulative contrast between the past and the present, and … More Jon Chua JX Meddles with Time in “The Intro” Featuring Julia Duclos

Amanda Ong Shares Personal Stories with the Release of Her EP, “Amanda”

October 20, 2020

Amanda Ong is a Singaporean indie-folk singer-songwriter who crafts her songs with the intention to help listeners struggling with mental health issues to heal through music. Credits: Joel Chua Evoking harmony is quintessentially her. Whether vocally or by collaborating fervently, she is a proponent of the Singapore arts community, commissioning a different artist for every … More Amanda Ong Shares Personal Stories with the Release of Her EP, “Amanda”

Benjamin Kheng Scores a Nomination at the MTV Europe Music Awards 2020!

October 7, 2020

The annual MTV Europe Music Awards or simply the MTV EMA is back this year despite the shift to the digitalisation of music performances, award shows around the world. Since 2013, the international award show has recognised talented musicians in Southeast Asia with the inclusion of the Best Southeast Asian Act category. The contenders in … More Benjamin Kheng Scores a Nomination at the MTV Europe Music Awards 2020!

Embrace the Imperfections of Life with “Shun Day” by The Flame Of The Forest

September 29, 2020

The Flame Of The Forest (FOTF), the Singaporean instrumental world music band is back with a new single this September. Read on to know more about it! Credits: Flame of The Forest From the previous interview with the band in August, the enthusiastic guys from the FOTF; Govin Tan, Jeffrey Tan, Caleb Koa, Andy Chong and … More Embrace the Imperfections of Life with “Shun Day” by The Flame Of The Forest

Sarah X. Miracle’s Debut Single, “Don’t Say It”

September 14, 2020

Sarah X. Miracle is rebirthed with a salt-of-the-earth perspective in the dimensions of The Empowered, The Lover and The Introspective. Read on to know more about her! Sarah X. Miracle is a Singaporean R&B-Pop singer, songwriter and entrepreneur and she is back with fresh new single –  Don’t Say It! As her comeback, Sarah X. … More Sarah X. Miracle’s Debut Single, “Don’t Say It”

Healthcare Frontliner by definition, a talented photographer by Pride

August 31, 2020

Summing up The Fifth Parlour’s National Day special, supporting local talents, we met up with a local healthcare professional in Singapore who lives a double life. He attends to patients in hospitals and snaps picturesque images during his free time. Meet Faizul Azhar!   Nursing was not initially a career plan for Faizul. He took … More Healthcare Frontliner by definition, a talented photographer by Pride

Immerse Yourselves in the Symphonies of the Flame of The Forest

August 22, 2020

Keeping themselves productive was the key for the band since the lockdown as Singapore slowly recovers in the next phase. The members of the Flame Of The Forest did just that as they deliver their own brand of music compositions in Singapore and beyond. The Fifth Parlour had the opportunity to catch up with the … More Immerse Yourselves in the Symphonies of the Flame of The Forest

Uncovering Faiz Othman’s DNA as an Actor and Writer

August 6, 2020

Faiz Othman’s dream acting role is to be a forensic officer, a person who studies human DNA and be ready to study the crime scenes. The Fifth Parlour met up with him to decipher his creative journey as a Singaporean writer and actor! Credits: Faiz Othman Being a bookworm, Faiz translates his interest in romance … More Uncovering Faiz Othman’s DNA as an Actor and Writer