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Modular synthesisers are a wondrous mystery to me: wires, blinking lights, big units and (usually) a chap controlling the various knobs and buttons that make the analogue sound. When performed live, the producers/musicians make it look like...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
Dispatches
With works spanning the design of buildings, landscapes, installations, exhibitions and objects, the projects of Asif Khan MBE explore sites of complex narratives, community empowerment and questions of identity. Collaborating with Canada Water and...
City Notes
Inspired by the golden age of nightlife, Calgary's Sweet Loretta Bar nods to the throbbing energy of 1970s discos and vintage sound studios, the late-night venue situated in the city's design and arts district and offering an inclusive space for...
City Notes
Located within Newson’s Yard — a recently conceived design hub on the Pimlico Road in London’s Belgravia — Wildflowers is a new neighbourhood restaurant, wine bar and deli with a focus on seasonal, high-quality ingredients cooked over...
City Notes
Chef Santiago Lastra's latest venture sees London-based A-nrd Studio create a metaphorical home-away-from-home, where the locally inspired fare and affable atmosphere of family-owned Mexican restaurants unite with a contemporary twist informed by...
Dispatches
Looking for that vibrant green look that you see on the internet? Well, with the best lawn care experts, these grasses can now be within your reach. You’ll be able to turn your garden a serene outdoor retreat with the lush lawn underneath your...
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Moving from Chicago to New York City is a thrilling yet daunting leap. You’re trading deep-dish pizza and the stunning Lake Michigan views for bagels and the electric energy of Manhattan’s streets. Whether you’re chasing a career opportunity,...
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If you drive, you know there’s a danger element that always goes with that. Even if you feel you’re an excellent driver, and you follow all traffic rules, you might still have some bad luck. A drunk driver might plow into you, or someone might...
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Among all the other decisions you have to take regarding renovation of your house, choosing the right bathroom remodeling contractor is the most important. When partnered with a trained professional, your idea will be turned into great, efficient...