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Book of the Week – ‘Lockdown FM: Broadcasting In a Pandemic’ by Gilles Peterson

FeaturedLifestyleJune 10, 2021June 10, 2021

Lockdown FM: Broadcasting In a Pandemic is a 600+ page cultural documentation of a year in lockdown. Densely populated and rich in imagery, it records the response of London based DJ and Broadcaster, Gilles Peterson…

‘Sonic Bloom’, Yuri Suzuki’s new interactive outdoor installation in the heart of London

ArtJune 10, 2021June 10, 2021

Mayfair announces Sonic Bloom, a community-focused, multi-sensory installation exploring the nature of communication through the interactive deployment of sound. Curated by Alter-Projects and designed by sound artist, designer, and electronic musician,…

Red Bull BC One E-Battle to live-stream online final on June 26

LifestyleJune 9, 2021June 9, 2021

Red Bull BC One, the biggest and most prestigious one-on-one breaking competition in the world, has announced the top eight B-Boys and B-Girls moving on to the final stage of…

Book of the Week – Mars by 1980: The Story of Electronic Music by David Stubbs

LifestyleMay 18, 2021May 18, 2021

Electronic music is now ubiquitous, from mainstream pop hits to the furthest reaches of the avant-garde. The future, a long time coming, finally arrived. But how did we get here?…

Book of the Week – Junior Tomlin: Flyer & Cover Art

ArtLifestyleMay 11, 2021May 11, 2021

Showcasing the mastermind behind some of the most iconic rave flyers and record covers of the late eighties and early nineties, Junior Tomlin: Flyer & Cover Art is a comprehensive…

Ever wanted to own a retro twin DJ turntable coffee table?

LifestyleMay 11, 2021May 11, 2021

This retro twin DJ turntable has been upcycled and turned into an amazing one of a kind coffee table. The armoured glass is supported above the table with metal ‘stilts’…

Fondazione MAST presents Richard Mosse’s first retrospective exhibition: ‘Displaced’

ArtLifestyleMay 7, 2021May 7, 2021

Fondazione MAST is delighted to present Displaced, the first retrospective exhibition of artist Richard Mosse. Curated by Urs Stahel, the exhibition presents a wide selection of the Irish photographer’s work, exploring…

Night Fever: Designing Club Culture Exhibition

LifestyleUKMay 6, 2021May 6, 2021

Night Fever: Designing Club Culture is the first major exhibition exploring the relationship between club culture and design from the 1960s to today. Delving into iconic clubs in New York, Paris,…

Sneakers Unboxed: From Studio to Street

FashionLifestyleApril 26, 2021April 26, 2021

The Design Museum, in London is set to open a major exhibition exploring one of the most universal design objects, bought and worn by millions of people worldwide every day.From…

Turntable cheese board

FoodApril 26, 2021April 26, 2021

We all love a good cheese board and now you can mix your music and fine selctions with this turntable platter. Lift the “needle” and you’ll find a hidden cheese…

Book of the Week – Long Relationships, My incredible journey from unknown DJ to small-time DJ

LifestyleApril 26, 2021April 26, 2021

Written by former DJ/producer Harold Heath, ‘Long Relationships: My Incredible Journey From Unknown DJ to Small-time DJ’ is a biographical account of a DJ career defined by a deep love of…

Richie Hawtin aka Plastikman launches Deeper Focus, an AI-powered, personalized soundscape

LifestyleNewsApril 23, 2021April 23, 2021

Endel, creator of personalised sound environments boasting over two million users, and awarded Apple Watch App of the Year 2020, has partnered with pioneering electronic producer and DJ Plastikman (Richie…

Now you can make your own vinyl postcards

LifestyleApril 21, 2021April 21, 2021

Inspired by the vintage record postcards that were sold in the ’60s and ’70s, Vinylpostcards redeveloped the idea of this format. Back then, the cards used to be manufactured with…

Faith In Strangers – art and electronic music venue launches in Margate

ArtUKApril 16, 2021April 16, 2021

At its foundation lies an open plan 350 capacity venue spread across a 6000 sq ft site with views across the DJ booth expanding out to Margate’s kaleidoscopic skies and…

Vision Street Wear celebrates it’s 45th anniversary

FashionApril 6, 2021April 6, 2021

Vision Street Wear has unveiled a brand-new capsule celebrating the 45 years that the label has been around. Dubbed “Legends Never Die,” the brand has offered a concise series of graphic…

Book of the Week – ‘Who Say Reload’

LifestyleApril 6, 2021April 6, 2021

‘Who Say Reload’ is an oral history of the records that defined jungle and drum & bass straight from the original sources. The likes of Goldie, DJ Hype, Roni Size,…

Book of the Week – Techno Rebels

LifestyleMarch 30, 2021March 30, 2021

When it was originally published in 1999, Techno Rebels became the definitive text on a hard-to-define but vital genre of music. Author Dan Sicko demystified techno’s characteristics, influences, and origins…

Southbank Centre will reopen to audiences in May

ArtLifestyleUKMarch 25, 2021March 25, 2021

The Southbank Centre today confirms the dates for the reopening of its venues after a year of closure due to the pandemic. The Hayward Gallery will reopen with Matthew Barney: Redoubt and Igshaan…

Anna Tur launches clothing collection with Unreleased Wear

FashionLifestyleMarch 24, 2021March 24, 2021

The last year has been especially important for Anna Tur who has lived some very intense months. The Ibizan DJ and producer has launched several projects that have been very…

Book of the Week – The Second Summer of Love: How Dance Music Took Over the World

LifestyleMarch 23, 2021March 23, 2021

‘The definitive look at dance music and club culture – a must read’ – Paul Oakenfold In 1987, four friends from London, Paul Oakenfold, Danny Rampling, Nicky Holloway and Johnny…