SHENTONISTA

"Our songs are so short because we're usually only satisfied with the first minute of the song, so we thought we'd just leave it at that."

“I love reading, watching films, collecting trinkets, and visiting art exhibitions—basically anything that I’m able to do on my own. I enjoy having time to myself, it’s very therapeutic and also flexible for me as I can explore and go at my own pace.”

“As a creative, I like to go all out with my ideas, then reel them back in when things get too crazy, and I believe in trusting my eye for design. Although I can be very meticulous, I try to let the smaller things go.”

“My wife Shanell and I are huge foodies, and we recently visited a Brazilian steakhouse. I love steak, but I’m quite particular about how I like them (almost moo-ing and as rare as possible) so I prefer to cook them myself.“

“As parents, we try to support our kids as they build their own characters, but at the same time we’ll always want to hold them close no matter how old they become. My children are all grown up now, but they’re still living with me and I’m thankful for the time we get to spend together.”

“I cook at home quite often because I find it really therapeutic, but also mostly because I need to feed my boyfriend, Dennis. My friends say I make the best cheesy baked macaroni dish, but unfortunately, Dennis wouldn’t know because he doesn’t eat cheese—he hates it!”

"We’ve been a band for over a year now, and I don’t know if I should say this, but I don’t even know the chords to our songs sometimes—most of the time I just play by feel!"

“I remember my daughter’s first trip to visit family in Indonesia. It was so heartwarming when my parents met her for the first time.”

“Having lived in many countries, I’ve learnt to find a common ground with the people I meet and open my mind to different views.”

"As a writer, I draw inspiration from my travels to create inspiring stories grounded in truth, which has given me new perspectives."

“I’ve been working in Singapore for two years, and life here is so different from back home in Japan. I like that there’s so much greenery in the city, and I also enjoy eating laksa and bak kut teh, but rental is so expensive and I miss the cold weather! So now that my contract's ended, I'm headed home!”

“I’m working towards getting a Grammy, and I know I’m still far from it, but I believe that having a bigger goal allows you to really encapsulate and visualise your dream."