SHENTONISTA

“I’ve been classically trained in keys since I was 4, but over the years, I’ve realised that classical music isn’t for me, so I recently made the switch to playing pop keys.”

“One fun fact about me is that I keep goldfish! I keep them as a personal hobby, but on the side, I sell them online. Some of them I even groom and train for competitions and shows.”

“My band stereoblu is an indie-pop band, so our music is instrument-driven, with vocals acting as a layer that ties everything together, creating a mellow and cohesive sound.”

“Two artists I’ve been into lately are wisp and Love Spells. They’re both quite strong lyrically because the stuff they write isn’t too abstract or psychedelic, so it’s easy to follow.”

“I’ve learned that doing physical activities like climbing or swimming can be a great way to relax. If you make them a regular part of your routine, you’ll start to feel better.”

“The switch from being an employee to freelancing was anxiety-driven at the start. But over time, with support from friends and people around me, I built up confidence.”

“I run a barber/salon and creative space with my partner Ting. We want it to be an open space where anyone can drop by, hang out, have a coffee, and get connected."

“I’m not a big fan of skirts over pants, maybe because it doesn’t look good on me. And I also think jorts are out. I'm so done with influencers wearing them. No more jorts!”

“My hometown Fujian is known for its 沙茶 (shacha), a famous noodle dish similar to laksa. Needless to say, I find Singapore's laksa tasty and can handle the spice.”

“I’d love to work with Stanley Kubrick. He started out in technical roles and worked his way up to become a director, which is the journey I see for myself too.”

“I’m working towards being happy with who I am. A lot of the time, even with things like participating in class or talking to someone new, my lack of confidence shows through.”

"This year has been full of growth and change for me. I’m learning how to let go of things I’ve outgrown, because to move forward, you have to release what no longer serves you.”