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Neighbourhood life Do the right thing
20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Futuristic curation in Ghent, contemporary theatre in a seed factory in Mechelen and sonic art in Antwerp. Go do the right thing.

Neighbourhood life Do the right thing
15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

New locations in Ghent, remedies for the soul in Brussels and a power plant party in Zwevegem. Go do the right thing.

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Mugwump’s Geoffroy handpicks 12 essential Belgian releases

Mugwump’s Geoffroy handpicks 12 essential Belgian releases

With Mugwump's latest release Drape hot off the press, Brussels-based house DJ Geoffroy Dewandeler picks his 12 Belgian bangers.

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Plant sounds and travel logs: Romain Scaillet’s mixed-medium artistic approach

Plant sounds and travel logs: Romain Scaillet’s mixed-medium artistic approach

From photography to drawings, short film to music production, we took the chance to get some insights into Romain Scaillet's work by posing a couple of questions.

Music Favourite Belgian releases
Kristof Vandenhende handpicks 10 iconic New Beat tracks

Kristof Vandenhende handpicks 10 iconic New Beat tracks

Ahead of his double release party around all things New Beat this Saturday at Vooruit, Kristof selects his 10 essential Belgian New Beat tracks for us.

Music Favourite Belgian releases
Perron Zes selects 15 essential Belgian tracks

Perron Zes selects 15 essential Belgian tracks

The boys behind Brussels' multidisciplinary music collective Perron Zes handpicked their 15 finest Belgian releases for us.

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Denis Mpunga discusses his early 80s work with producer Patrick Stas aka Paul K.

Denis Mpunga discusses his early 80s work with producer Patrick Stas aka Paul K.

Denis Mpunga meets Pauk Stas in Liège, 1979. What resulted was one of the most unexpected, fascinating and exotic sounds never to have been released - until Amsterdam-based label Music From Memory finally released the Criola sessions as an EP earlier this year.

Neighbourhood life Do the right thing
15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Open-air beats in Ghent, darkroom amours in Antwerp, and a strong season for Brussel's contemporary art scene.

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“We have never been big, but we still exist”: AGE’s 40 years of journeys, trips and adventures in Belgian ambient synthesizer music

“We have never been big, but we still exist”: AGE’s 40 years of journeys, trips and adventures in Belgian ambient synthesizer music

An outfit that distinguished itself as much by its early use of gearas well as by its adoption of a 360 degree image, AGE’s decade-long career remains as relevant today as it ever was.

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On performing first, releasing second with WWWater

On performing first, releasing second with WWWater

The new synth-pop delight Charlotte Adigéry (1990), causing a buzz with her numerous performances, reveals her Cinderalla story and her rather unorthodox working process in music-making and performing.

Neighbourhood life Do the right thing
20 things to do in Belgium this summer, including 11 essential festivals

20 things to do in Belgium this summer, including 11 essential festivals

We're going to be taking a small break from our weekly agenda, and to make up for it we've put together a more concrete summer agenda full of weeklies and festivals.

Music Favourite Belgian releases
The Perrier Playlist: 25 essential Belgian prog-rock, cold wave and post-punk tracks

The Perrier Playlist: 25 essential Belgian prog-rock, cold wave and post-punk tracks

Part three of our collaborative series with Perrier sees us tend to our harsher side and select 25 iconic Belgian prog-rock, cold wave and post-punk cuts.

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“Rien ne sert d’epiloguer”: the life and times of Dominique Lawalrée

“Rien ne sert d’epiloguer”: the life and times of Dominique Lawalrée

Composer, musicologist, teacher - national treasure Dominique Lawalrée shares his intimate thoughts and memories from his impressive career spanning over three decades.

Neighbourhood life Do the right thing
15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

B-boy battles in Charleroi, infinite flowers in Antwerp and democratic re-organisation in Ghent.

Music Favourite Belgian releases
The 16 favourite Belgian releases of Ben and Bert Verstreken

The 16 favourite Belgian releases of Ben and Bert Verstreken

Whether it's new beat, contemporary electronica or heavy guitar riffs, the two brothers, DJs and radio hosts are sure to set you up with a playlist for the weekend to come.

Music Favourite Belgian releases
The 14 favourite Belgian releases of Piano Club singer Anthony Sinatra

The 14 favourite Belgian releases of Piano Club singer Anthony Sinatra

The Liège-based Piano Club singer shares his favourite local cuts from both sides of the linguistic divide.

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From Bristol to Brighton with Belgian jazz-funk outfit Stuff.

From Bristol to Brighton with Belgian jazz-funk outfit Stuff.

On tour with the Belgian jazz-funk sensations.

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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 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 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.

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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.

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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.

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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
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 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 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
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 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
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
Martin Botte

Martin Botte

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

Music Favourite Belgian releases
David Mennessier

David Mennessier

David Menessier's list is a cure for bad taste and chronic Belgian music ignorance.

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Our picks and tips of Belgian summer festivals

Our picks and tips of Belgian summer festivals

Picks and tips for a music friendly summer.

Music Favourite Belgian releases
James Nice

James Nice

Les Disques de Crépuscule revivalist James Nice reveals 10 of his favourite Belgian releases.

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