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“Look at the hands.” As AI art is rapidly infiltrating our cultural zeitgeist, many have been easily duped by the power of computer-generated artwork. Last August saw the Colorado State Fair’s digital arts competition won by a work generated...
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Are you looking to learn more about creating professional-sounding music mixes and mastering the art of drum mixing? This guide will provide you with helpful tips and tricks on how to optimise your remote music production, make metal drum sounds,...
Journal
After two summers of despair, Primavera Sound returned to Barcelona last June with all the bombast this gargantuan festival has become renowned for. Twelve days and nights, almost half a million people, and a seemingly endless lineup that spanned...
Austin
'Listening bars' continue to be big news in the United States, as high-fidelity vinyl-only dens of high-brow music obsession inspired by intimate Tokyo hideaways crop up in cities around the country, with one objective: to transport us back to the...
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The Dogecoin might have seemed peak-crypto at the time, but it was only a meme of things to come. NFTs had a real moment around 18 months ago that was all buzz and really belied the cultural significance of a new economy for artists. Minting NFTs...
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Cotswold artist Emma Howell presents a solo exhibition at Cheltenham's Sixteen Gallery; the show, entitled New Terrain, set to celebrate the evolution of her work since 2018, exhibiting previously unseen pieces alongside her most recent creations....
Journal
By just after 10pm on the first evening of the first day, you know that everything is alright again. It’s been two long years of hope and no hope, false starts and new restrictions, but at last we’re back on the fake green grass of home. Sónar...
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When the 19th edition of Barcelona’s Primavera Sound shut its gates on 1 June 2019, the world was a very different place. The next two summers would pass with hopes raised and then hopes dashed; tumultuous ups and downs and world had quickly grown...
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For almost 30 years, Barcelona’s Sónar festival has been at the bleeding edge of experimentation in music and technology. Riding on the coattails of an event that regularly commands the very biggest names in electronic music, Sónar+D has grown...
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What do an 1886 mansion designed by Antoni Gaudí, a cultural centre dedicated to the work of painter Antoni Tàpies, a posh new hotel, and British-Canadian techno icon Richie Hawtin all have in common? They’re all part of the programme for this...
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In 2018, with visitors from 126 different countries attending events through the entirety of the city, we declared that for Barcelona’s Primavera Sound, Bigger was Better. After just 18 editions, they had rocketed from 8,000 visitors to up to...
London
As many industries have been hard hit by the pandemic, stories of communities coming together to support local businesses have been a source of warmth in troubled times. During the bleakest early days, music, at least for me, was a much-needed...
Stuff Crush
For seven years, American photographer Barbara Peacock traversed the length and breadth of the United States photographing people in the spaces they define as their bedrooms. Whether a room in a house, a camper, or an outdoor space, the unfiltered...
City Notes
In the heart of the Parisian bustle, where the streets tell tales of a bygone eras, Hôtel Florida Paris emerges as a beacon of vintage allure and whimsical charm. With a nod to the roaring twenties, this newly minted gem boasts 39 rooms and suites,...
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The 'American Dream' is a concept deeply ingrained in the cultural and historical fabric of the United States. It embodies the belief that anyone, regardless of their background or circumstances of birth, can achieve prosperity, success, and upward...
City Notes
Having recently checked into the Pérez-Sala family’s exquisite ‘home from home,’ Primero Primera, next on the We Heart agenda was to witness what the family have done to another prestigious home in the city; this time applying their...
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Having a happy dog isn't just about ownership; it's about companionship, care, and ensuring their happiness. Whether you're a new dog owner or looking to enhance your canine companion's well-being, this guide will steer you through the essentials of...
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If you're culturally engaged in all aspects of your life, an art gallery is a place you should visit at least once. Art galleries offer the chance to discover historical works and new pieces by talented artists. Art, especially contemporary art,...
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Engagement rings hold a special place in the realm of romantic traditions. They are not merely decorative pieces of jewellery but profound symbols of a couple's commitment and love for one another. These rings encapsulate promises of a shared...
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Ready to hit the trails and explore the wild unknown? Whether you're scaling mountains, trekking through forests, or wandering across deserts, there's one thing every backpacker knows: you need the right fuel to keep you going. And we're not talking...