Neighbourhood life On tips for sustainable urban lifestyles, by Dot-to-dot The three Brussels-based founders of upstart online magazine Dot-to-dot discuss why and how they made urban sustainability easier to grasp.
Music Brussels-based electronic producer Simon Hold on his latest 7″ release From humble beginnings to high-fashion runways, the Ghent native talks candidly about the makings of his most recent Vlek release.
Art Curator talks The six sequences of ADAM’s collection, part 4: Design as a Trojan Horse Was American design in the 1970s protest or pure innovation?
Neighbourhood life Why Belgium needs to look closer to home before pointing fingers. With the country's seeming unwillingness to tackle its own fundamental failings head on, its ability to hold a moral compass up to its international partners stands diminished.
Neighbourhood life Photographs of our launch party at Brussels’ CIVA Foundation last week Best. Night. Ever.
Music Favourite Belgian releases Favourite Belgian Releases: Locked Groove Berlin-based Locked Groove is back for one night in Ampere, and lays down 10 of his all-time favourite Belgian releases for the occasion.
Music How an accountant gave experimental producers much needed room to breathe, one 7” single at a time. Ahead of Celine Gillain's live performance at our release party this Friday, we delve into the world of Brussels-based 7" imprint Lexi Disques.
Neighbourhood life Do the right thing 20 things to do in Belgium this weekend Screenings, exhibitions, festivals, talks, concerts and bike polo tournaments. We've got you covered from Thursday through to Sunday.
Neighbourhood life Full circle: re-imagining the meaning of food waste Three promising initiatives currently making innovative, and tasty, use of food waste in Belgium.
Music Bold is the night part 2: Hush Hefner on Antwerp’s ephemeral nightlife (Video) The second instalment of our six-part series of videos in collaboration with Bulldog sees the Hush Hush and KleinHouse resident DJ-cum-promoter discuss Antwerp's thrill-seeking nightlife.
Neighbourhood life Do the right thing 10 things to do in Belgium this weekend A Chicago house legend in Charleroi, the next generation of innovators in Antwerp, and our Rebels release party in Brussels.
Music Favourite Belgian releases Louis Vogue’s 11 Favourite Belgian Releases Brussels-based DJ and all-round music lover Louis Vogue reveals some of his Favourite Belgian Releases, in light of his set at our upcoming Release Party.
Neighbourhood life Do the right thing 10 things to do in Belgium this weekend Slam poetry in Antwerp, LP release parties in Brussels, bio-pic avant-premieres in Charleroi.
Neighbourhood life Do the right thing 10 things to do in Belgium this weekend. Queer power and play in Antwerp, touching photography in Liège, and democratising symposiums in Brussels.
Music Exclusive mixes Exclusive mix 92: &apos All-round tech whizz &apos manufactured this exclusive mix for us, with plenty of nods to his friends.
Art Exhibition reviews 5 works by Pol Bury not to miss at BOZAR With three weeks left to catch this extraordinary exhibition, we compile five works to prove why this show is definitely one not to miss.
Neighbourhood life Do the right thing 10 things to do in Belgium this weekend Streaming sessions in Brussels, museum takeovers in Ghent and release parties in Antwerp.
Music The pseudo-exoticism of Antwerp-based producer Elko B. Man of the hour Elko B. reveals his inspirations and working process for his new album, I Bambini di Basilisco.
Neighbourhood life Do the right thing 15 things to do in Belgium this weekend Group shows in Liège, roundtable debates in Antwerp, and MC battles in Brussels.
Neighbourhood life Deep throat: Médor’s hard-hitting investigative journalism An exploration into the hard-hitting world of Belgium's most independent and controversial investigative journalism publication.
Music Exclusive mixes Exclusive mix 91: DC Salas Brussel's wunderkind DC Salas hand-crafted an exclusive mix for us, full of the finest local sounds.
Art Portfolio reports The limitless world of artist Bert Jacobs Brussels-based Bert Jacobs, Dusangneuf Osangsett 's new resident artist, talks perspectives, space and upcoming plans.
Neighbourhood life Do the right thing 15 things to do in Belgium this weekend Contemporary art marathons in Antwerp, live LP premieres in Brussels, and touching dance operas in Charleroi.
Music Favourite Belgian releases The man whose passion single-handedly archived Belgium’s minimal synth scene one tape at a time We sit down with Lieven De Ridder, the 51-year-old label head, collector, DJ and radio host to discuss how a very personal passion blossomed into a very real business, one that relied solely on reissuing bands that barely even made it to the fringes.
Art The art throwaway project Living like Belgian kings at Spain’s ARCOmadrid fair with Sam Steverlynck Behind the scenes at ARCOmadrid art fair and its many parties, with appearances from our favourite local art players.
Neighbourhood life The people improving society one project at a time Discussions with some of Belgium's most forward-thinking change-makers, who match their ideals with direct action.
Neighbourhood life Do the right thing 14 things to do in Belgium this weekend Exhibition openings, improv' jazz nights, intimate screenings and the mother of all concerts at Vooruit in Ghent this Sunday.
Neighbourhood life Do the right thing 12 things to do in Belgium this weekend Baile vibes in Antwerp, Belgian Biënnales in Ghent and bodily sculptures in Brussels.
Neighbourhood life Do the right thing 15 things to do in Belgium this weekend B-boy battles in Charleroi, infinite flowers in Antwerp and democratic re-organisation in Ghent.
Neighbourhood life Do the right thing 15 things to do in Belgium this weekend Oddball parties in Ghent, magical festivals in Leuven and artistic debauchery in Brussels. Do the right thing.
Neighbourhood life Area codes La Petite Production co-owner Laurent Dano on his essential Brussels addresses Co-founder of La Petite Production, a new brunch-only diner in the Flagey neighbourhood, Laurent Dano spills the beans on his favourite spots, drinking dens and getaways in Brussels.
Neighbourhood life This is Belgium 12 innovations in personal living A hand-picked list of Belgium's most useful and effective initiatives within the sharing economy, sure to facilitate your daily life.
Neighbourhood life Do the right thing 15 things to do in Belgium this weekend Psych showcases in Charleroi, film festivals in Antwerp and exhibition openings in Brussels. Do the right thing.
Neighbourhood life Do the right thing 15 things to do in Belgium this weekend Ethnoyoutubers in Brussels, Gaming galore in Antwerp and clandestine checkpoint-inspired art in Ghent. Do the right thing.
Neighbourhood life Do the right thing 15 things to do in Belgium this weekend Certified raves in Antwerp, birthday parties in Brussels, and graphic design festivals (finally) in Liège. Do the right thing.
Art Exhibition reviews Novelty Ltd., or how two artists play on the dichotomy between fiction and reality. An in-depth discussion with the two artists currently on show at Hermès' Brussels exhibition space La Verrière.
Art Studio visits Six spaces for emerging art in Antwerp Some of the diamond city's finest places for exciting art.
Neighbourhood life Do the right thing 15 things to do in Belgium this weekend Photography evenings, blackout sessions and synth queens. Do the right thing.
Neighbourhood life Do the right thing 10 things to do in Belgium this weekend Record store concerts in Brussels, group exhibitions in West-Flanders and a night out with the Dutch in Antwerp.
Music André Brasseur: from small-town boy wonder to 60s-era hit-making machine The endearing and eternally enchanted organist, composer and arranger welcomed us to his home just outside Namur to talk memories, inflated egos and that now infamous time his ex-wife’s assistant bought him his first organ.
Neighbourhood life Do the right thing 15 things to do in Belgium this weekend Yussef Kamaal in Leuven, artist talks in Antwerp and Belgian rap showdowns in Brussels.
Neighbourhood life Do the right thing 20 things to do in Belgium this weekend Serbian shindigs in Brussels, EP releases in Antwerp and post-industrial house blowouts in Charleroi.
Neighbourhood life Belgium’s vibrant bicycle initiatives A roam around Belgium's different bicycle-related initiatives, with profiles from a family-owned manufacturer, an edu-tainment publisher and bike sharing project, to the capital's only bike polo team.
Neighbourhood life Anderlecht’s vibrant cluster of second-hand car dealers A stroll through the vibrant cluster of dealerships that could very well be called Little Africa, that sits on the communes of both Anderlecht and Molenbeek, and which today counts more than 150 family-owned garages as well as a tight-knit tribe of related businesses.
Music Exclusive mixes Exclusive mix 78: Quirky synths and jarring drums with MU. An hour-long exclusive by the Antwerp-based visual artist and producer.
Music Favourite Belgian releases Les Disques Lexi founder Catherine Plenevaux’s 17 favourite Belgian releases A journey into the darkest corners of Belgian pop by the founder of one of the country's most unique record imprints.
Art Studio visits Inside artist Tim Onderbeke’s Ghent studio We talk space, suitability and sunlight with the Ghent-based artist.
Neighbourhood life Area codes Independent director Liv Vaisberg on Antwerp The Antwerp-based curator and director of Independent reveals her favourite spots for food, travel and fun.
Neighbourhood life Circus life Photographer Joke de Wilde photographs and interviews Mechelen-based, family-owned Circus Ronaldo.
Neighbourhood life David Hachez on start-up rising star Jean-Philippe Lens Entrepreneur David Hachez picks Jean Philippe Lens as entrepreneur to keep an eye on.
Neighbourhood life Start-up specialists on tips to success (cont.) Technology entrepreneurs share advice to budding entrepreneurs.
Neighbourhood life Start-up specialists on tips to success Veteran entrepreneurs offer some valuable advice for today's younger generation of entrepreneurs.
Neighbourhood life Do the right thing Save the D.A.T.E In its ever growing quest to cement its reputation as an all-round creative force, the city of Antwerp, is putting on the second edition of D.A.T.E.
Neighbourhood life Behind closed doors, the unpublished pictures A few unpublished images of our last edition's fashion story.
Art Fashion designer Mansour Badjoko wa Lileko on making real clothes The fresh-faced local designer on ideals, reality and how the fashion industry is racist, sexist and classist.
Music Favourite Belgian releases 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.
Art Curator talks Balls & Glory, a group show of nine emerging Belgian artists The show's five curators discuss initial intentions, selection process and how they decided on the exhibition's name.
Neighbourhood life Area codes Ibasho’s Martijn and Annemarie on their top Antwerp addresses Gallery Ibasho founders talk to us about the snazzy Antwerp addresses topping their list for shops, eateries and day trips.
Music Favourite Belgian releases Favourite Belgian releases: Laurent Fintoni Music and culture writer Laurent Fintoni reveals his five all-time favourite Belgian releases.
Music 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.
Art Exhibition reviews Photographers Ruben Tomas and Gert Motmans We get a glimpse of Ruben Tomas' and Gert Motmans' photographic work presented by Alexandra Beirnaerdt in Antwerp this weekend.
Art Portfolio reports Artist Tine Guns The Ghent-based artist talks to us about her latest body of work.
Music Favourite Belgian releases Faded Weekender’s co-founder Benjamin Beutels Benjamin Beutels, co-founder of the upcoming Faded Weekender, picks 10 of his favourite Belgian releases.
Art Portfolio reports Photographer Sébastien Van Malleghem Photographer Sébastien Van Malleghem (1986) is this year's recipient of the Bozar Nikon-Monography Series Award for his reportage PRISONS.
Music Exclusive mixes 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 The Unknown Reference record label founder reveals 14 of his favourite Belgian releases.
Music Favourite Belgian releases Koen Van Dijck FM Brussel radio chief Koen Van Dijk reveals 15 of his favourite Belgian releases.
Art Curator talks M Museum’s Eva Wittocx on Sarah Morris Curator Eva Wittocx shares a word with us on British artist Sarah Morris and her work currently on display at Museum M in Leuven.
Art Sarah Morris at Museum M Leuven Exhibiting at Museum M Leuven, Sarah Morris explores urban power structures with her abstract, bright and graphic paintings.
Neighbourhood life Michael Marson on Behind the Blinds Michael Marson talks to us about his new online fashion and photography platform, Behind the Blinds.
Art My Nominee: Muller Van Severen An interview with book designer Sven Beirnaerts, Muller Van Severen's nominee for a rising talent to look out for.
Art My nominee: Sylvain Willenz Wrapping up our interview series, Sylvain Willenz gives us his choice for a Belgian emerging design talent.
Art My three nominees: Jean-François d’Or François d’Or selects Judicael Cornu, Damien Gernay and Frederique Ficheroulle as the three emerging designers to be recognized.
Art My three nominees: Xavier Lust Read the interviews with three talented designers Xavier Lust has his eye one.
Art My three nominees: Marina Bautier We interviewed Marina Bautier's selection of up-and-coming designers to keep an eye on.
Neighbourhood life This is Belgium Best for basketball Our selection of some of the best basketball courts in Belgium.
Art Curator talks Pauline Hatzigeorgiou on Art On Paper Art on Paper curator Pauline Hatzigeorgiou talks changing directions for the fair's fifth edition, taking place at Bozar.
Music Favourite Belgian releases David Mennessier David Menessier's list is a cure for bad taste and chronic Belgian music ignorance.
Music Favourite Belgian releases James Nice Les Disques de Crépuscule revivalist James Nice reveals 10 of his favourite Belgian releases.
Neighbourhood life This is Belgium 21 essential addresses for pots & plants We do our bit for mother nature and reveal 21 of our favourite addresses for pots and plants in Belgium.
Music Favourite Belgian releases Bas When it comes to Flemish rap, Bas knows what he talks about. He sent us a list of tracks that are perfect to kick some dutch vibes
Art Curator talks Wim Lambrecht on Tabula Rasa LUCA's Wim Lambrecht discussed curating his recent exhibition 'Tabula Rasa,' showing now at Dr. Guislain Museum
Neighbourhood life Cas-Co, a co-working space for artists Cas-co's art space and ateliers set a new standard for Leuven's burgeoning art scene.
Art A night at Art Brussels We take a midnight march through Art Brussels, enjoying unobstructed views of some of the best contemporary art in the world.
Music First things first: KZK We talk to electro-pop pranksters KZK who have just released an album's worth of dance floor hits and piss-take-funny anthems.
Neighbourhood life If I ruled the world: Electroacoustic student Lou Touchard Electroacoustic student Lou on metal music, saving bees, freeing the world of Heineken beer and breeding otters in Scandinavia.
Art Portfolio reports Eliza Sys’s Los Angeles We catch up with an old family member who's now based out in LA capturing its streets.
Neighbourhood life If I ruled the world: Graphic design student Amina Saadi We debut a new series giving a voice to the country's student body with KASK graphic design student Amina Saadi.
Neighbourhood life The Word presents Locals Only on FM Brussel and 22tracks. We'll soon be starting a weekly radio show as well as curating a monthly streaming playlist and want to get your promos.
Art Curator talks Curator talk: Devrim Bayar on Le Musée des Erreurs WIELS curator Devrim Bayar talks about her latest show, Pierre Leguillon's Le Musée des Erreurs.
Music The music throwaway project Cocaine Piss Here's Liège queer-punk outfit Cocaine Piss acting all silly with one of our office throwaway cameras.
Music Favourite Belgian releases Julien Mourlon LDBK head honcho Julien Mourlon reveals his favourite Belgian releases. And they're street-savvy.
Music Exclusive mixes Lowcommittee Low Committee “Race At Club Neon” came out on Vlek on 1st December and it's so great we asked him for a mix.
Music Exclusive mixes Captain Starlight He's the first one to play at our after-party this Friday, so we asked him for an exclusive mix.
Music Favourite Belgian releases Belpop16 Next up in our series on iconic Belgian records comes courtesy of Youtube channel Belpop16.
Neighbourhood life People of Belgium, rise up! Doing our (little) bit to fight the power, we captured some of last week's national protest with one of our throwaway cameras.
Music Exclusive mixes Le Motel As one of the producers featured in our upcoming edition, we asked Le Motel to record an exclusive mix for us.
Neighbourhood life Beats in Belgium: video teaser A small video about Beats in Belgium, a special feature on the country's beat scene set to be published in our upcoming issue.
Music Favourite Belgian releases Koen Galle We kick off a new series this week, asking the country's music tastemakers to reveal their favourite Belgian releases.
Music Our picks of Belgian beat acts at this year’s summer festivals We select some of the Belgian beat acts making the rounds at this year's summer festivals.
Neighbourhood life Yes Philippe, Roland and Sergej, we fucked up What happened the day we realised we're not as perfect we thought we were...
Neighbourhood life Order This is Belgium, get It It Anita’s vinyl release We're giving away copies of It It Anita's Word-produced vinyl release to the first readers who order our book, This is Belgium.
Art Artist Lisa Lapierre meets The Belgian Six Artist Lisa Lapierre take a fresh and focused look at the works on show at our exhibition, The Word presents The Belgian Six.
Art Five exhibitions to see during the Summer of Photography Five must-see exhibitions from this year's Summer of Photography, which opened yesterday in Brussels.
Neighbourhood life Exhibition view: The Word presents The Belgian Six at Bozar A few exhibition views of our exhibition, The Word presents The Belgian Six, that opened in Brussels last night.
Neighbourhood life This is Belgium 10 of Belgium’s best weekend getaways From Liège and Namur to Antwerp, Ghent and Brussels, we unveil 10 of our favourite quirky Belgian weekend getaways.
Neighbourhood life This is Belgium Around Belgium in 80 days Photographer Joke De Wilde, a driving force behind our upcoming book This is Belgium, selects six of her favourite images. In Around Belgium in 80 days.
