By Mohani Niza Molly Burch’s music has been described as “reflecting heartbreak and loss.” The Austin-based indie singer-songwriter agrees, telling … More
Category: interviews
Malaysian literary event Readings turns 15. We interviewed Sharon Bakar who has been curating it for the past 13 years
By Mohani Niza (Main picture by Tina Isaacs) In 2005, Malaysian novelist, poet and educator Bernice Chauly created a literary … More
Alena Murang on her latest music video ‘Midang Midang’ and how her Kelabit roots influence her music
By Mohani Niza Alena Murang knows more than a thing or two about how nature and tradition cannot be separated … More
Life in books: This Singaporean woman curates an interesting bookstagram on social justice topics
By Mohani Niza Firqin Sumartono is a huge bookworm – especially on books on social justice. In 2017, the Singaporean … More
With her piece called ‘Mother’, Sheena Baharudin proves she is a spoken word poet of the real deal
By Mohani Niza It is kind of hard to ignore Sheena Baharudin when she performs. If you’re familiar with the … More
Malaysian singer-songwriter Alternate Jane on turning heartache into art. Plus, a special peek inside: her latest single ‘Skype Love’
By Mohani Niza Janice Leong, 28, or Alternate Jane, is a full-time doctor and part-time singer-songwriter from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia … More
Some points by notable Indonesian intellectual Goenawan Mohamad that will get you thinking
By Mohani Niza The leading Indonesian thinker Goenawan Mohamad spoke in Kuala Lumpur last evening. The event called ‘Goenawan Mohamad: … More
Ineza Roussille and Dian Lee on making the documentary ‘M for Malaysia’ – a tribute to Tun Mahathir and people power
By Mohani Niza In May 9, 2018, Malaysians made history by kicking out the government of Barisan Nasional (BN) – … More
Selected quotes from our interview of Australian poet Jane Williams
Jane Williams was born in England in 1964 and is based in Tasmania, Australia. She is a regular fixture at … More
Introducing Rosie and the Lazy Buns, a band rocking the Southeast Asian indie landscape with their grunge and alternative rock sounds
By Mohani Niza It is a blessing to chance upon an indie gem such as Rosie and the Lazy Buns. … More
