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They say you should never meet your idols. Perhaps you shouldn't email them either. London-based producer Oscar Powell (who releases music under his surname) got in touch with infamously spiky Shellac/Rapeman/Big Black man Steve Albini, seeking...
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Loosely enveloped in the world of hip hop and electronic music, L.A. polymath Flying Lotus harnesses influences from jazz; prog; psych; drum'n'bass; metal... and, fresh from announcing new group Woke (that sees FlyLo, equally out-there Shabazz...
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Expect plenty of superfluous activities in London over the coming week or so; London Design Festival, whilst embracing plenty of brilliant, bleeding-edge design, will inevitably offer up a lot of gimmicks. Vulgar gimmicks, showy gimmicks, and...
Publications
You have to admire the hustle of the two high school seniors in offering their art teacher a free ticket to a Rolling Stones gig in exchange for a lift to the venue. It seemed like a fair deal, so Joseph Szabo talked it over with his wife and...
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No shadow, no doubt, Miley Cyrus is the pop act crossing the border from the murky world of mainstream into wider cultural acceptance — not least for her great work as a LGBT ambassador, but a general disobedience in toeing the line of compliance...
London
A turn-of-the-century warehouse within the Broad Street rail viaduct in East London has been converted into the new home of Village Underground — an arts venue and creative community. Gigs and club nights, exhibitions and events,...
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The Contemporary Jewish Museum (the CJM) in San Francisco is currently exhibiting Amy Winehouse - A Family Portrait, an intimate profile of the late singer and songwriter who tragically joined the 27 club four years ago. Coinciding with the...
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Fresh from rolling out Young Thug and Gyptian at a surprise New York Boiler Room set, man of the moment Jamie xx has opened the doors to his Good Times Store in New York; 312 Bowery. Along with some NYC cohorts — Tim Sweeney, Mike...
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Who exactly is Peaches, and what does she do? She is Toronto-born Merrill Nisker, and she does pretty much whatever the fuck she wants. Musician; singer; performance artist; producer; filmmaker; actor; writer; provocateur; icon — the Berlin-based...
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"I was very shocked by Tony's death. He always seemed so young and enthusiastic in spirit, he had the attitude of a man in his 20s which I thought was a great way to be." Bernard Sumner (Joy Division and New Order). Eight years. If the name Anthony...
New York
It has been a few years now since James Murphy packed his LCD Soundsystem back into its box and set of to explore other avenues, and we know some of you are still getting over the loss. The good news is that you can still hear Murphy's unique sound...
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Debuting at Inner-City Arts’ Summer on Seventh in Los Angeles this past weekend, the SBTRKT-O-SCOPE — a 3D stroboscope (advanced zoetrope) in collaboration with Red Bull and electronic artist Aaron Jerome; aka SBTRKT. Drawing on promotional...
City Notes
Chefs Karina Mejía and Israel Montero combine the tradition of Provençal cuisine with the soul and passion of Mexico in Saint Jacques Bistrot, their new gastronomic spot in the capital city's affluent Polanco neighbourhood. Allowing diners to...
City Notes
Located next door to Hotel Wilmina, which is housed in a former Berlin-Charlottenburg women's prison, Lotta Tagesbar has opened its doors, the café cum deli and bar designed by the same team behind Wilmina and serving an exquisite menu of healthy...
City Notes
With an enviable seafront location close to Barcelona and its airport, and having undergone a recent refurbishment, AC Hotel Gavà Mar is a 69-room hotel that is ideal for the business traveller, but also a surprising destination for the discerning...
City Notes
With interiors inspired by the Art Deco of Palm Beach County in Miami, and serving delicious ice cream on a newly pedestrianised street just off Barcelona's renowned Passeig de Gràcia, Amiko is not simply a 'heladería', rather it's a sensory...
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Minimalism and elegance, too, are gaining fast as popular choices for serene, sophisticated interiors. Simplicity, clean lines, and curative approaches to decor are all that these two styles are made of, bringing home really calm and clarity within...
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Finding the best Botox experts in Toronto can feel overwhelming, given the many options available. To focus your search, consider professionals with extensive experience and positive client reviews. A key step in identifying top specialists is...
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Wellness Trends for 2025: A series of posts designed to uncover the most progressive concepts in wellness for the year ahead. Number Eight: Restorative Home Design. In the pursuit of wellness, many people are turning their attention homeward....
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Austin’s housing market has seen a significant boom in recent years, with many homeowners looking to boost their property’s value through home improvement projects. In a city where home prices continue to rise, updating key areas of a property,...