Journal
This November, the British Film Institute will present Evidence of Time Travel. Skeptical? Well fair enough, we're not talking about the unveiling of a live dinosaur that has been plucked from the Cretaceous period and whisked back to modern day...
Journal
Festival No.6 may be a trek from the south east, a whopping five hour drive from Cardiff and a tricky route even from Manchester, but my goodness is this quickly-growing alternative summer escapade worth the pilgrimage. Hosted in and around...
Music
Woodstock, held in the summer of 1969 in the Catskill mountains, New York, was arguably the most influential music and arts festival ever held. Now there's a chance to relive some of the weird and wonderful stuff that happened on the fringes of the...
Journal
This two-day festival in the heart of East London came packing some serious heat, by way of weather and DJ; although I’ll start by mentioning the second day, which was essentially a Pixies gig. The park became awash with misfits and outcasts all...
Journal
Forests are complex places, teaming with competing and complementary organisms that all make for one hell of an awe-inspiring ecosystem. For an unparalleled project, Living Symphonies, musicians-come-programmers James Bulley and Daniel Jones...
Journal
Music is one of the integral parts of the Brazilian identity, to such an extent that any thoughts of the country, its culture, people and places comes with a mental samba soundtrack. From the overtly musical Carnival, to the dancing feet of its...
Music
Clubland take heed: Vidibox is a new audio/video mash-up app for the iPad that may rescue the veejay from the depths of obscurity. Its interface is laid out in a way that allows you to allocate your chosen nugget of media to a specific ‘tile’,...
Music
There are a number of types of dance, tap for example, that rely on the feet not only making aesthetically pleasing shapes but also perfectly controlled sounds. A good tap dancer uses himself as a musical instrument, creating syncopated rhythms and...
The Edit
Fondazione Prada has organised a treat for the eyes and ears at its Venice museum with Art or Sound, a curated exhibition which celebrates musical instruments that are as beautiful to look at as they are to listen to. That's if you can work out...
Journal
These days when it comes to music, most of us have our head in the clouds; music is no longer a physical experience, but merely a collection of digital information, held somewhere else, called upon remotely and streamed over the ether directly to...
Journal
The way we see it, if you're going to Twerk, then do it with style – there's nothing worse than a half-arsed Twerk. Maybe your repertoire could use a few classic moves, like a ballet Arabesque, or a Rumba sway. Diesel and i-D have the answer for...
Journal
Where do you stand on Katy Perry? On her head?? Come on now, don't be haters. Everyone loves Katy Perry, just look at her Twitter stats. Perry is the most followed person in the Twitterverse - more than 51 million people have signed up on purpose to...
City Notes
Trailborn continues its rapid expansion in the world of outdoor hospitality with the opening of Trailborn Grand Canyon, a welcome new addition to Williams, Arizona. Set along the legendary Route 66, this fully reimagined hotel brings a fresh,...
City Notes
A historic home reborn as a contemporary guesthouse, Bradford House brings a touch of European charm to the heart of Oklahoma City. Set along the legendary Route 66, the 1912-built property has been meticulously restored, seamlessly merging original...
The Edit
Whether it was Warhol and Basquiat, Dalí and Disney, or KFC and Crocs, when cultural stars align and the synergy of creativity shines, there is little more intoxicating than the paths of two visionaries crossed. In the early 1980s, a fashion force...
Stuff Crush
A sun-soaked reverie or a neon-lit fever dream? The answer lies somewhere in between the high-rise pastels and sunburnt shoulders of Benidorm. In his new publication for Hoxton Mini Press, photographer Rob Ball takes readers on a journey through...
Dispatches
In the quiet moments between helping hands and heartfelt responsibilities, caregivers often forget one very important person: themselves. Whether you're caring for a loved one, working in a professional role, or juggling both, self-care can feel...
Dispatches
It was not really long ago when choosing an engagement ring was often considered a one-dimensional experience, right from mass-produced cookie-cutter designs, mined stones, and the exorbitant pricing. But with lab diamonds in the picture now, the...
Dispatches
There’s a quiet kind of magic in the Nordic fjords. An ethereal beauty that lingers in the mind long after the journey ends. This isn't the cruise of polished decks and endless buffets; it's a voyage into the heart of nature's grandeur, where...
Dispatches
At a time when sneakers are acceptable at the office and hoodies appear at high-end galas, you'd think the classic suit would be heading for extinction. Instead, it’s making a quiet but meaningful comeback—not as a dress code requirement, but as...