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If I could possibly interrupt you from listening to Art Angels for just one moment, your overlord alt-pop Goddess features on the virtual pages of Hunger Magazine — and she demands your mortal attention. Don't know Hunger mag? Dazed & Confused ......
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Their music isn't the only thing that Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter veneer with the haze of 1980s wistfulness; following on from a series of brilliant retro merchandise adverts (put together in classic buy-now-pay-loads-more-later...
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Grimes is back, and has her pop star boots on. Flesh without Blood/Life in the Vivid Dream are the second and third tracks (REALiTi dropped earlier this year) from Art Angels — her fourth long-player, and hotly-anticipated follow up to 4AD debut...
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In the world of clubbing as much as anywhere, if you're not moving forward, you're going backwards. While a lot of clubs do a decent job of keeping their set-lists current, there's a growing feeling that they aren't pushing the boundaries in the...
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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...
The Edit
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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"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...
The Edit
The historically important port city of Venice is well used to seeing large cargoes arrive, but there hasn't been an arrival to cause this much commotion for many a year. The Clash's Mick Jones has sent over a shipment of material from his enormous...
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You don't win an unprecedented two Mercury Music Prizes without being an innovator, and PJ Harvey is at it again with Recording in Progress, a project which turns the creative process into a work of art in itself. The Dorset songstress is taking...
Music
It must be a pretty cushy number being Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts; you get the mountains of cash, the mansions, the cars and the international jet-setting life, but you can still wander around Waitrose looking for curly kale without anyone...
The Edit
The basement of Kosmonaut in Manchester's Northern Quarter is being transformed into a record shop in preparation for the visit of acclaimed Sheffield artist Pete McKee. Known for his collaborations with the likes of Oasis and The Arctic Monkeys,...
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...