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Belgium building

Discussing iconic Belgian architecture with urban planners, architects, writers and curators.

Do the right thing

Weekly listings of exhibitions, concerts, openings, parties and events to do over the weekend.

Area codes

Local heroes reveal their favourite neighbourhood hotspots and hangouts – from bars and bookshops to restaurants and galleries.

This is Belgium

The best Belgian-only art, food, photography, music, travel, architecture and neighbourhood tips from the magazine’s team of editors.

hub heroes

We team up with hub.brussels, Brussels’ Business Support Agency, and shine a light on 50 of the Region’s start-up success stories driving the capital city’s economic landscape forward. From the eco-conscious manufacturer to the technology-enabled post-production imprint, our 50-strong selection of portraits and interviews plays testament to the Region’s dense and dynamic culture of entrepreneurship.

The Brussels Bike Hundred

We’re teaming up with Bike for Brussels to put together a 100-strong selection of local heroes shaping the city each in their own way. From designers and DJs to performers and publishers, these are the creatives riding Brussels forward.

The Mechelen Hundred

Nestled between Brussels and Antwerp, Mechelen has often been overshadowed by its larger neighbours. Yet teaming up with the City of Mechelen, our line-up of 100 of the city’s most prominent people, places and projects proves the extent of its potential. From artists and creatives to critical thinkers and fighters, these are the powerhouses driving Mechelen forward one step at a time.

The House Hundred

We’re teaming up with Bulldog to select 100 essential people, places and projects in Belgian house music. From producers and DJs to record labels and festivals, these are the forces driving the homegrown house scene forward, one BPM at a time.

The Leuven Hundreds

We’ve joined forces with Leuven to highlight 100 local people, places and projects that contribute towards making the city what it is today. From artists and architects to producers and professors, these are the driving forces powering Leuven forward one ingenious initiative at a time.

The Antwerp Hundreds

We've teamed up with This is Antwerp to bring you The Antwerp Hundreds, a 100-strong selection of local movers and shakers setting the tone for the neighbourhood of tomorrow.

Art

On-design

An in-depth look at the work of Belgian design studios, published monthly.

Favourite Belgian movies

Selections of essential Belgian movies handpicked by artistic directors, curators and all-round cinema connoisseurs.

Curator talks

Intimate conversations with curators dissecting the ambitions, intentions and narratives of their recently opened exhibitions.

Exhibition reviews

Visual documentaries of recently opened contemporary art exhibitions in Belgium.

Portfolio reports

Reviewing the practice of Belgium-based artists through in-depth looks at their recent works.

Studio visits

Exploring the environments and artistic spaces of some of the country’s foremost contemporary artists.

The art throwaway project

Insights into the lives of local contemporary art movers and shakers through our office Quicksnaps.

Music

Exclusive mixes

Hour-long mixes recorded by the crème de la crème of Belgian DJs and producers exclusively for us.

Favourite Belgian releases

Selections of essential Belgian tracks handpicked by local tastemakers, from DJs and producers to record label heads and record store clerks.

The music throwaway project

Backstage antics, tour tales and onstage adventures with some of the country’s most exciting musical talents captured with our office Quicksnaps.

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Music Exclusive mixes
Exclusive mix 61: Innershades

Exclusive mix 61: Innershades

Listen to an exclusive set the Aalst-born and bred DJ-producer recorded for us.

Music Favourite Belgian releases
Serge Coosemans’ 10 favourite Belgian releases

Serge Coosemans’ 10 favourite Belgian releases

The infamous social media provocateur travels back in time to select his favourite Belgian releases for us.

Music
Exclusive: LTGL’s Boiler Room set at the Atomium

Exclusive: LTGL’s Boiler Room set at the Atomium

In a worldwide exclusive, here’s Tangram Records affiliate LTGL’s epic set at Boiler Room Brussels

Music
For Antwerp-based producer Oval Angle, less is more

For Antwerp-based producer Oval Angle, less is more

We talk early beginnings, recording processes and studio rituals with the Antwerp-based producer.

Music Exclusive mixes
Exclusive mix 60: Oval Angle

Exclusive mix 60: Oval Angle

If you're looking for the perfect soundtrack to flip through our new issue, Oval Angle's exclusive mix is a good start.

Music
No wave punk outfit Fluwelen Koord

No wave punk outfit Fluwelen Koord

Borgerhout-based four-piece Fluwelen Koord howls out lyrics in Flemish and packs more energy than a Belgian nuclear plant.

Music Favourite Belgian releases
Listen festival founder Dirk De Ruyck’s 11 Belgian tracks

Listen festival founder Dirk De Ruyck’s 11 Belgian tracks

The founder of Brussels' newest festival select his favourite Belgian cuts for us.

Music
French-born, Brussels-based electronic producer Jardin

French-born, Brussels-based electronic producer Jardin

The prolific producer talks family, philosophy and being dirty.

Music Exclusive mixes
Exclusive mix 59: Pomrad

Exclusive mix 59: Pomrad

Antwerp's Pomrad recorded an exclusive mix for you and yours ahead of tomorrow's Brussels' Boiler Room.

Music Favourite Belgian releases
San Soda’s 10 favourite Belgian releases

San Soda’s 10 favourite Belgian releases

The Berlin-based Belgian DJ-producer on his pick of prime local cuts.

Music Exclusive mixes
Exclusive mix 58: Hantrax

Exclusive mix 58: Hantrax

With his new album's release party in Antwerp this Friday, the accomplished composer-producer records an exclusive mix for us.

Music
SeizoensKlanken

SeizoensKlanken

Gilles Helsen and Freek Veys, the musical duo behind SeizoensKlanken, talks to us about the creative process behind recording, their influences and future projects.

Music
That time we…. Profiled the country’s burgeoning punk-rock-noise scene (Part 4)

That time we…. Profiled the country’s burgeoning punk-rock-noise scene (Part 4)

Interviews with Umungus, a band with a penchant for psychedelic guitar-driven rock and Scrap Dealers, an emerging group of young punksters from Liège.

Music Favourite Belgian releases
DJ Youri Van Driessche’s 10 favourite Belgian releases

DJ Youri Van Driessche’s 10 favourite Belgian releases

A dub and reggae badman, Youri Van Driessche takes us through his favourite Belgian cuts.

Music
That time we…. Profiled the country’s burgeoning punk-rock-noise scene  (Part 3)

That time we…. Profiled the country’s burgeoning punk-rock-noise scene (Part 3)

A one-to-one interview with Brussels based, psychedelic rock band Moaning Cities.

Music Exclusive mixes
Exclusive mix 57: Maoupa Mazzocchetti

Exclusive mix 57: Maoupa Mazzocchetti

To coincide with the release of his debut full-length album, the Brussels-based producer contributes to our exclusive mix series.

Music Favourite Belgian releases
Brussels-based producer samuelspaniel’s 10 favourite Belgian releases

Brussels-based producer samuelspaniel’s 10 favourite Belgian releases

Fresh from the release of his EP Farniente, the Brussels-based producer selects 10 of his favourite Belgian cuts for us.

Music
That time we… Profiled the country’s burgeoning punk-rock-noise scene (Part 2)

That time we… Profiled the country’s burgeoning punk-rock-noise scene (Part 2)

Part 2 of our interviews with punk-rock-noise outfits, originally published in 2014.

Music Favourite Belgian releases
Antwerp-based label JJ Funhouse’s 13 favourite Belgian releases

Antwerp-based label JJ Funhouse’s 13 favourite Belgian releases

Library music, minimal synth pop and even some latin flavour all combined in this 13-strong list of Belgian tracks.

Music Exclusive mixes
Exclusive mix 56: Lawrence Le Doux

Exclusive mix 56: Lawrence Le Doux

The latest instalment in our exclusive mix series comes courtesy of Brussels' pre-eminent nightlife fixture Lawrence Le Doux.

Music Favourite Belgian releases
Elisabeth Ouni lists her top Belgian tracks

Elisabeth Ouni lists her top Belgian tracks

Elisabeth Ouni from A Polaroid Story shares a thoughtful and eclectic selection of the Belgian tracks topping her list.

Music Exclusive mixes
Exclusive mix 55: Handless DJ

Exclusive mix 55: Handless DJ

Handless DJ concocts an exclusive mix, setting the tone for his set at the Dream edition release party.

Music The music throwaway project
It It Anita in New York

It It Anita in New York

They take us along NYC metro rides, funky bars and just plain derision.

Music Favourite Belgian releases
Rick Shiver’s 20 favourite Belgian releases

Rick Shiver’s 20 favourite Belgian releases

The nightlife impresario confirms his knack for the eclectic with this 20-strong selection of local gems.

Music Favourite Belgian releases
Subbacultcha’s 10 favourite Belgian releases

Subbacultcha’s 10 favourite Belgian releases

Set to take over Brussels' L'Ancienne Belgique for its annual The Sound of the Belgian Underground festival, we asked indie music mag Subbacultcha to select some of its favourite Belgian cuts.

Music Exclusive mixes
Exclusive mix 54: Pattrn & Hawkan

Exclusive mix 54: Pattrn & Hawkan

Ahead of their next night at Brussels' venerable nightclub Fuse, the team behind FTRSND's Initiate events sent us a beat-driven exclusive mix.

Music Favourite Belgian releases
Brussels-based experimental two-piece Razen’s favourite Belgian releases

Brussels-based experimental two-piece Razen’s favourite Belgian releases

Set to appear on our weekly FM Brussel radio show tonight, Razen handpick 11 of their favourite Belgian releases.

Music
That time we…Interviewed legendary Belgian bass player Kloot Per W

That time we…Interviewed legendary Belgian bass player Kloot Per W

We delve back into an interview of pioneering Belgian bass player Kloot Per W.

Music Exclusive mixes
100% underground on FM Brussel with guest Benoit Deuxant

100% underground on FM Brussel with guest Benoit Deuxant

We discuss the phenomenal Belgian underground music discovery app with one of its two co-founders.

Music Favourite Belgian releases
The 15 Belgian releases of Belgium Underground’s Benoit Deuxant

The 15 Belgian releases of Belgium Underground’s Benoit Deuxant

We go on a whirlwind tour of the country's obscure musical output with Belgium Underground's Benoit Deuxant

Music
Black metal, sludge doom four-piece Deuil

Black metal, sludge doom four-piece Deuil

The Liège-based black metal four piece on recording processes and pretentious local bands.

Music Exclusive mixes
Exclusive mix 53: Richie Santos

Exclusive mix 53: Richie Santos

Hip hop, afro-beat, some local rap love and an exclusive Damso track. Shit's about to get real.

Music
Exclusives and Meteor Musik on FM Brussel

Exclusives and Meteor Musik on FM Brussel

Listen to last night's FM Brussel show, featuring Meteor Musik, their favourite Belgian releases and a few exclusives.

Music Favourite Belgian releases
Meteor Musik’s 11 favourite Belgian releases

Meteor Musik’s 11 favourite Belgian releases

Rare library music, obscure soundtracks, cosmic funk classics and just plain weird ass stuff selected by Meteor Musik.

Music Exclusive mixes
Exclusive mix 52: Ameel Brecht (Razen)

Exclusive mix 52: Ameel Brecht (Razen)

A timeless and tricky exclusive mix from, Ameel Brecht, one-half of experimental psych duo Razen.

Music Favourite Belgian releases
DJ and producer Walrus’ 12 favourite Belgian releases

DJ and producer Walrus’ 12 favourite Belgian releases

The Brussels-based DJ and producer selects 12 of his favourite Belgian releases for us.

Music Exclusive mixes
Red Bull Elektropedia exclusive: Polar Youth

Red Bull Elektropedia exclusive: Polar Youth

A Trap, Twerk and Future Bass-heavy mix courtesy of producer-prodigy Polar Youth.

Music Favourite Belgian releases
Favourite Belgian releases: Laurent Fintoni

Favourite Belgian releases: Laurent Fintoni

Music and culture writer Laurent Fintoni reveals his five all-time favourite Belgian releases.

Music Favourite Belgian releases
Captain Starlight picks 12 of his favourite Belgian releases

Captain Starlight picks 12 of his favourite Belgian releases

Holger's Captain Starlight handpicks his favourite Belgian tracks, spanning percussions, synth pop, oldies and goodies.

Music Favourite Belgian releases
Tangram Records selects 10 favourite Belgian releases

Tangram Records selects 10 favourite Belgian releases

The Leuven-based imprint puts its artists to the test and selects 10 iconic Belgian releases.

Music Exclusive mixes
Red Bull Elektropedia exclusive: Beauhause

Red Bull Elektropedia exclusive: Beauhause

The female DJ duo deliver a mix high in grooves and body moves.

Music Favourite Belgian releases
Journalist Ben Van Alboom

Journalist Ben Van Alboom

The hyperactive freelance journalist and host of the Red Bull Elektropedia Awards opens up about his favourite Belgian releases.

Music Favourite Belgian releases
Faded Weekender’s co-founder Benjamin Beutels

Faded Weekender’s co-founder Benjamin Beutels

Benjamin Beutels, co-founder of the upcoming Faded Weekender, picks 10 of his favourite Belgian releases.

Music Exclusive mixes
Red Bull Elektropedia exclusive: Oaktree

Red Bull Elektropedia exclusive: Oaktree

The 25 year old Antwerp-based DJ-producer delivers the 49th mix in our on-going series of exclusives.

Music Favourite Belgian releases
DJ soFa

DJ soFa

The veteran DJ and record digger on his 18 favourite Belgian releases.

Music Exclusive mixes
Aidons Antoine

Aidons Antoine

Record label founder and Brussels-based DJ Aidons Antoine gets behind the decks for the 48th instalment in our exclusive mix series.

Music Favourite Belgian releases
Koen Van Dijck

Koen Van Dijck

FM Brussel radio chief Koen Van Dijk reveals 15 of his favourite Belgian releases.

Music Exclusive mixes
STR

STR

The fuzzy-haired local trap princeling delivers an exclusive mix heavy on the weird, wobble and wonderful.

Music Exclusive mixes
6SISS

6SISS

Gent based producer 6SISS and New Beat veteran is back in the game, sharing with us an eerie exclusive mix.

Music Favourite Belgian releases
Martin Botte

Martin Botte

The Unknown Reference record label founder reveals 14 of his favourite Belgian releases.

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