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...
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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...
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As the East End of London continues to undergo a major process of change, is there a danger that the voice of traditional communities will be lost? Not if the likes of The Decorators design collective have anything to do with it. Keen to preserve...
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What I'd have given to be the tabloid reporter earwigging Thom Yorke and Nigel Godrich's phone calls over the last few hours. The Spotify naysayers have long been waving the flag for artist's rights in an age where the creator appears to be the last...
The Edit
Crank up the rock'n'roll nostalgia klaxon and let it rip for Both Sides Now: Moments in American Music from the Corbis Photographic Archive. You can't get a much more explanatory title than that, so assuming you've got the gist, I'll fill in some...
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Albeit an unconventional horticultural method, singing to plants has long been the old wives’ favourite technique for heathy foliage. But international collective ANTIVJ has turned this on its head, creating a site-specific audio-visual...
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Music, TV, even phone calls – a huge amount of our daily audio intake is now mediated by the internet. Our relationships with our computers are increasingly more intimate, and services like YouTube and Skype not only shape how we consume sound,...
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Superstars don't come much bigger than Beyoncé, and with the queen of R&B currently whipping her fans into a frenzy on the UK leg of her European tour, what better time to take a look back at a couple of our favourite Beyoncé music videos, by the...
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The humble summer festival, a phenomena that has teetered on the edge of self-implosion of recent years. Michael Eavis' prediction of doom and gloom has become somewhat of an annual event in itself, whether they are a Sir Alex Ferguson style attempt...
City Notes
In the heart of downtown Zapopan, a neighbouring city of Guadalajara Mexico, Zorra Zapopan is the second outpost of Cervecería Zorra, a stunning project brought to fruition by esteemed studios Taller Dinamita and Taller Binario that combines a...
City Notes
Soft-launched 15 March, following an intensive restoration, Barcelona’s Grand Hotel Central has emerged as a triumph of contemporary luxury; a homage to its own weighty history and grandeur, yet breathing the fresh air of modern Catalunya....
City Notes
Opening just last month on Barcelona's Via Laietana, the road that separates the city's El Born and El Gòtic neighbourhoods, restaurant Can Bo completes the reimagined Grand Hotel Central; the street-level gastronomic concept focussing on tapas and...
City Notes
From first stepping into the kitchen aged 10, to creating supper club 'Eureka' in the family home, Flynn McGarry went on to open his first permanent fine dining restaurant, Gem, in New York City's Lower East Side at 19 years old, before going on to...
Dispatches
If you’re planning a trip to Berlin and wondering what to wear for the capital’s nightlife, here’s everything you need to know. Berlin’s nightlife is fragmented across neighbourhoods and scenes. What works for a club in Friedrichshain...
Dispatches
Are you getting ready to move to a small Los Angeles apartment down the street? Maybe you or a loved one is getting ready for dorm living. Whether you’re just moving down the street or only taking the necessities, you don’t need a full-size...
Dispatches
The fascinating art of psychic reading has captivated audiences for centuries. Psychics have an innate sense of otherworldly elements. Their skill rests in providing expert insights and understanding of complex material. Professional psychic...
Dispatches
A good night’s sleep is essential for overall well-being, and choosing the right mattress plays a critical role in ensuring quality rest. Many traditional mattresses contain fiberglass as a fire retardant, which can cause irritation and potential...