The Duality of Health In A Pandemic-Stricken World
With spin classes held in former nightclubs and a rise in home-based bakeries, the pandemic has shown two sides of society’s consciousness towards health. Claire Ng Min uncovers how fitness and healthy eating have adapted in Singapore.
The Pandemic’s Parasocial Phenomenon
The need for social interaction is crucial, especially in a global pandemic. Sasha Ling explores the role parasocial relationships play in the COVID-19 pandemic and how online interactions have evolved with the rise of livestreaming.
I Tried Three New Cafés To Hang Out At In Tanjong Pagar
Claire Ng Min reviews three new top-rated cafés to hang out at in Tanjong Pagar and spills the tea on whether they are hot or not.
Red (Taylor’s Version) Album Review: A Decade Later
Sad girl autumn has officially arrived. In her quest to find Taylor Swift’s missing scarf, Htet Htet Nay Aung dives deep into the musical embodiment of heartbreak and why it is so revered.
Creating Fashion With Greater Intentions
Weaving garments out of plastic bottles and workwear out of sports fabrics, Singaporean label As Intended may bring us closer to the future of sustainable fashion. Tan Jia Hao spins the threads.
Wildseed Café: Is It Worth the Hype?
If you’re keen on eating green or have a taste for anti-waste, this lush garden cafe nestled in Seletar might be your next cottagecore haunt. Genevieve Sia puts its flavours to the test.
Keeping Provision Shops Alive in Modern-day Singapore
Noreen Shazreen speaks with local shop owners about the challenges of managing a provision shop in Singapore and what we can do to preserve it.
HYPE’s Holiday Gift Guide For This Festive Season
We’re officially in December, which means Secret Santa stress is at an all-time high. If you haven’t copped any gifts for the important people in your life, the HYPE team has got a great place for you to start.
Go On, Take Everything: The Importance of Hole’s Live Through This
Witch-hunted over the suicide of her husband, Courtney Love releases an unforgettable, compelling album filled with feminine rage and anguish just four days after his body was discovered. Gabrielle Ang drops the needle on Live Through This.