Podcast Episode Details

#698 ft. Sandra Riley Tang - Her Viral Video Against HDB & Why She Quit Music After Coldplay

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Episode 703

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Sandra Riley Tang joins us to talk about her unforgettable performance with Coldplay in Singapore, her departure from The Sam Willows, and her passion for better HDB design. She reflects on burnout, therapy, and creative freedom, while sharing why she’s now focused on building a more beautiful, intentional life—both onstage and off.

Our Sponsor: People’s Association Youth Movement (PAYM)

• This episode is brought to you in partnership with PAYM. They've recently launched the Youth Charter as part of the FutureYOUth Movement, which you can view at the PA Youth Charter
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(00:00) FutureYOUth Movement | PA Youth Charter
(00:50) Intro
(02:46) Exploration of Solo Music Career
(06:08) Rediscovery and Performance Reflections
(14:12) Impact of Opening for Coldplay
(21:41) SG's Music and Sports Scenes
(25:43) Pressure and Creative Change
(26:30) Exploring Artistic Avenues
(27:35) Return to Music
(28:45) SingSong Social
(44:18) Impact of HDB Colours
(49:01) Meeting with the Town Council
(52:13) Neighbourhood Voting and Survey
(57:20) Community Involvement
(59:32) Design Alterations and Approval
(01:11:24) Navigating Bureaucracy
(01:13:10) Design Aesthetics and Public Spaces
(01:17:41) The Role of Creativity in HDB Design
(01:24:40) One Shiok Thing

Find Sandra Riley Tang Online!

• RRILEY on Instagram
• Her Viral HDB Video

One Shiok Thing

• Haresh: Baz Luhrmann - Everybody's Free To Wear Sunscreen
• Terence: Beyond the puzzles: Meet the people who bring escape rooms to life
• Sandra: HDB | Town Design Guides

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Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

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Published on 3 weeks ago