Music Favourite Belgian releases Favourite Belgian Releases: Deep In House Tom Brus of Deep in House and Villa Empain fame unleashes his go-to, heavy-hitting Belgian releases, always guaranteed to get the night flowing right.
Neighbourhood life Do the right thing 10 things to do in Belgium this weekend Season relaunches in Aalst, street-art festivities in Ghent, and The Word family get-together in Brussels. Go do the right thing.
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 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.
Music Exclusive mixes Exclusive mix 97: Monolithe Noir Ahead of a busy season, Monolithe Noir's cooked up a drone-y concoction of stuff that he's been listening to for a few years now.
Music Bold is the night part 5: Crevette Records’ Pim Thomas on Brussels’ smaller club nights (Video) Part five of our six-part series of videos in collboration with Bulldog sees Crevette Records' Pim Thomas take up Brussels' nightlife scene's oft-overlooked nooks and crannies.
Neighbourhood life Do the right thing 25 things to do in Belgium this weekend The weekend has landed, and it’s going to be a big one for art-lovers.
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.
Music What’s in a name?: Speaking in tongues with PRR! PRR! With a reputation for idiosyncratic, witty and hard-nosed club releases, we sat down with the labels’ founders to ponder what, really, is in a name.
Music Bold is the night part 3: Deep in House on the essence of Brussels’ nightlife (Video) The Brussels party promoter's founders consider the city's unique nightlife essence for the third instalment of our six-part series of videos with Bulldog.
Music Radio Panik, or how radio saved the Belgian underground Thirty years on, we speak to the Radio Panik’s programmer and long-time hosts to find out what, exactly, it is that keeps them from chugging on, day in day out.
Art Studio visits Inside the hectic whirlwind studio of Gijs Milius A telling silhouette of one of the capital's most forward-thinking creators Gijs Milius in his natural habitat.
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.
Art Portfolio reports “I always liked a good story”: the new mythology of Kasper Bosmans In a candid interview, the young Brussels-based artist discusses making drawing and wood sculptures from a very early age, the importance of context and why success is really such a stupid word.
Neighbourhood life I think we can ride: from simple pleasures to active engagement In part one, we contrast the unmitigated enthusiasm of Pro Vélo’s director with the more subdued realism of an everyday commuter.
Music Bold is the night part 1: Dour’s Mathieu Fonsny on the genesis of Belgian clubbing culture (Video) The first instalment of our six-part series of videos in collaboration with Bulldog sees the Dour organiser discuss the genesis of the country's clubbing culture.
Neighbourhood life The absent narrative: the cultural activists forcing the mainstream to take a good hard look at itself Four cultural rebels each reshaping the cultural debate in their own right, fighting the good fight in their bid to ensure that no one is left out.
Neighbourhood life This is Belgium The people’s idea of fun: 13 folkloric traditions in Belgium The intriguing and sometimes even bizzare traditions and customs from all corners of Belgium, accompanied by archival visuals.
Art Exhibition reviews Five reasons to go to YO! Brussels Hip Hop Generation at Bozar this summer Five essential reasons why this summer's Bozar exhibition dedicated to Brussels' burgeoning hip hop culture is a must for your cultural calendar
Neighbourhood life Do the right thing Pictures of our recent Rebels Release Party at Hunting and Collecting Friendly faces - both familiar and new - at our Rebels Release Party.
Neighbourhood life Do the right thing 11 things to do in Belgium this weekend Belgian design history in Brussels, urban re-imaginations in Ghent, and Sunday fun in Namur.
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.
Music “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.
Music Thrill-seeking with Brussels’ lyricist Lord Gasmique. Brussels' young, promising lyricist Lord Gasmique reveals his beginnings and inspirations, with some great highlights of his budding career.
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.
10 things to do in Belgium this weekend Rooftop sunshine in Mons, experimental soundwaves in Antwerp, and stunning Syrian energy in Ghent.
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.
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.
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.
Music Favourite Belgian releases The 10 favourite Belgian releases of Fire is Gold curator Jon Tyler We're handing out some duo tickets for the festival's first edition this weekend, and to help you navigate its hefty line-up, we asked Fire is Gold's artistic director for his all-time favourites, and names that you shouldn't miss in Vilvoorde this Sunday.
Neighbourhood life Do the right thing 10 things to do in Belgium this weekend Slumber sessions in Brussels, exhibition openings in Antwerp, art book fairs in Ghent and label nights in Liege.
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.
Art Exhibition reviews 10 reasons to head to Independent art fair this weekend With contemporary art crowds flocking to Brussels from all over, we headed over to Independent art fair and came back with a little review of our afternoon spent walking through the venue's many halls.
Neighbourhood life Do the right thing 24 things to do in Belgium this weekend Art marathons in Brussels, spacebubbles in Antwerp and minimal jazz in Ghent.
Neighbourhood life Do the right thing 10 things to do in Belgium this weekend The Outcasts edition release party in Brussels, book launches in Antwerp and experimental electronics in Bruges.
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 15 things to do in Belgium this weekend Talks in Brussels, hardcore poetry in Ghent and DIY label nights in Antwerp.
Music The music throwaway project A disposable account of Heartbroken’s last edition Joyful madness at Brussels' Universal Club.
Neighbourhood life This is Belgium 10 striking examples of subway art in Brussels A hand-picked selection to help you freshen up your daily metro travels.
Art Curator talks Passa Porta Festival director Ilke Froyen selects her favourite Belgian books With the two-day festival kicking off today, director Ilke Froyen handpicks a selection of contemporary and lesser-known titles.
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 10 things to do in Belgium this weekend Late night museum tours in Brussels, Billboard frenzies in Ghent and pink bowties in Antwerp.
Art Curator talks The six sequences of ADAM’s collection, part 1: Pop Functionalism and Mass Production. In the first instalment of a six-part series, we take a detailed look at Brussels’ Art and Design Atomium Museum's Pop Functionalism and Mass Production movement.
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.
Art The art throwaway project Familiar faces at the opening of Emmanuel Van Der Auwera’s exhibition, now on show at Brussels’ Harlan Levey Projects. The disposable antics of Emmanuel Van Der Auwera's opening night at Brussels-based gallery Harlan Levey Projects.
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.
Neighbourhood life Do the right thing 20 things to do in Belgium this weekend Microperformances in Ghent, Leftfield electronica in Leuven and birthday shindigs in Brussels. Do the right thing.
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 15 things to do in Belgium this weekend Exhibition openings galore in Brussels, back-to-back DJ sets in Antwerp and snapshot paintings in Liège.
Neighbourhood life The Word x Atrium: Family affairs In our continuing collaboration with Atrium.Brussels, the regional agency for retail, we gather tips and tricks from four local family businesses about navigating the often-treacherous, slippery slope that can be going into business with someone from your own clan.
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.
Neighbourhood life Area codes Foreign affairs minister Didier Reynders on Brussels The Liège-born politician talks restaurants, books and art in his newfound hometown of Brussels.
Neighbourhood life Do the right thing 20 things to do in Belgium this weekend Cold wave festivals in Sint-Niklaas, Pink noise in Antwerp and Christmas Galas in Brussels.
Neighbourhood life The best shopping addresses in Belgium Covering all your last-minute Christmas shopping needs.
Neighbourhood life Do the right thing 20 things to do in Belgium this weekend The closing edition of our Favourite Belgian releases listening sessions in Brussels, early end-of-year parties in Antwerp and exhibition openings in Ghent.
Neighbourhood life Do the right thing 19 things to do in Belgium this weekend Audiovisual performances in Antwerp, Architectural scale models in Ghent and release parties in Brussels.
Neighbourhood life Where to buy Thiis iis Belgiium 23 spots in Belgium where to buy Thiis iis Belgiium from. Don't sleep.
Neighbourhood life Area codes Camille Loiseau on Brussels’ underground music scene From electronic to garage and French DIY pop, the head of communications at Le Vecteur reveals some of Brussels' best kept secrets.
Neighbourhood life Do the right thing 20 things to do in Belgium this weekend Simple music festivals in Brussels, modular synth celebrations in Limburg and hip hop blowouts in Charleroi. Enough to forget about what just happened.
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 Do the right thing 20 things to do in Belgium this weekend Poetic performances in Brussels, experimental electronica in Antwerp and organ wunderkind André Brasseur in Namur.
Art Portfolio reports The instinctive practice of artist Amina Saadi Daily observations and a intrinsic, instinctive curiosity suggest a narrative steeped in "something more 'real', something more current."
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 Do the right thing 15 things to do in Belgium this weekend Poetic performances in Leuven, ephemeral ensembles in Brussels and post punk pioneers in Antwerp.
Neighbourhood life Do the right thing 25 things to do in Belgium this weekend Curated hip hop nights in Brussels, exhibition openings in Antwerp and publishing parties in Ghent.
Art 10 iconic Masters to see at the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium before you die From Bruegel’s meticulous 16th century masterpieces to Broodthaers’ idiosyncratic 1960s installations, 10 essentials to see before the lights go out.
Neighbourhood life Do the right thing 20 things to do in Belgium this weekend Cinema specials, block parties, photography festivals, local hip hop and neighbourhood experiments.
Art Portfolio reports Artist Emmanuel Van Der Auwera’s cautionary tales A conversation with last year's Langui Prize winner.
Neighbourhood life Do the right thing 15 things to do in Belgium this weekend Listening sessions in Brussels, nocturnal nights in Antwerp, rave revivals in Ghent and concerts all around. The weekend has landed.
Neighbourhood life This is Belgium 13 Belgian brutalist gems Unearthing some of the most striking and singular examples of Belgium's Brutalist movement
Neighbourhood life Do the right thing 15 things to do in Belgium this weekend Japanese krautrock in Brussels, exhibition openings in Ghent, record signings in Antwerp and the festival of all festivals in Eupen.
Neighbourhood life Do the right thing 10 things to do in Belgium this weekend Photography exhibitions, record fairs, debates and dirty disco. This weekend's top agenda fillers.
Neighbourhood life A night at the opera: Grandgeorge and Verdi’s Macbeth at La Monnaie/De Munt Giving 10 readers the chance to bring their +1's to a night at the opera on Friday 23rd September. Read on to find out how.
Music Exclusive mixes Exclusive mix 75: BEAF’s Pierre De Muelenaere An introduction to the upcoming Bozar Electronic Arts Festival in the shape of an exclusive mix.
Art The art throwaway project Botanical beauties with artist Philippe Van Snick A few days on the Belgian artist's holiday estate in France.
Neighbourhood life Do the right thing 12 things to do in Belgium this weekend Exhibitions, concerts, club nights, artist walks and curator talks for you and yours.
Neighbourhood life Do the right thing 20 things to do in Belgium this weekend Microperformances in Antwerp, Billboard beauties in Ghent and Haiti benefit nights in Brussels.
Neighbourhood life Do the right thing 10 things to do in Belgium this weekend Favourite Belgian Releases (tonight, from 20h00 at The Hope), boat parties and the official opening of Brussels' outdoor pool.
Neighbourhood life This is Belgium 12 quirky Airbnb getaways in Belgium From one-person Brutalist masterpieces right outside Ghent to enchanted tree houses in the province of Luxembourg.
Music Favourite Belgian releases Dig this: 8 Brussels tribute tracks From afrofunk to prog-rock, we've compiled a list of eight essential Brussels cuts.
Neighbourhood life Do the right thing 10 things to do in Belgium this weekend Roller-discos in Koekelberg, record fairs in Antwerp, label nights in Brussels and photography in Liège.
Neighbourhood life Favourite Belgian Releases with Onda Sonora’s Bart Sibiel at The Hope Pictures from our locals only night at Brussels gallery-come-restaurant The Hope.
Neighbourhood life Do the right thing 10 things to do in Belgium this weekend Psychedelic Cambodian space pop, cyborg love and riot grrrl. The weekend has landed.
Neighbourhood life Do the right thing 10 things to do in Belgium this weekend This week's cultural round-up includes off-the-beaten track guided tours, art house movie screenings and a ton of music.
Neighbourhood life Do the right thing 10 things to do in Belgium this weekend An intimate listening session, tentacular circuits in Liège and an artistic guerrilla cyclist tour of Antwerp's harbour.
Art The art throwaway project Crossing the Atlantic with Aline Bouvy The Brussels-based artist takes us from Anderlecht to NYC.
Neighbourhood life Do the right thing 10 things to do in Belgium this weekend Blissful gatherings, neighbourhood festivals and Ghent's most beautiful ephemeral cinema venue.
Neighbourhood life Do the right thing 15 things to do in Belgium this weekend A 12-hour rave in Brussels, extreme pétanque in Ghent and an 3km artist wall in Antwerp.
Music Favourite Belgian releases Best Belgian releases of 2016 so far (Part 1) 15 standup Belgian releases of 2016 we salute. Watch out for part 2 coming end of week.
Neighbourhood life Do the right thing 10 things to do in Belgium this weekend Indoor mini-golf, Icelandic girl rap, a digital arts fest and a heartbreaking line-up.
Neighbourhood life This is Belgium 15 last minute quirky summer stages ideas for kids A meatball-making camp? Beat-making sessions? Analog photography workshops? We've got you covered.
Neighbourhood life Do the right thing 10 things to do in Belgium this weekend Stripclub rap, rave culture exhibitions and end of year student shows. Oh, and we're throwing a party too.
Music The music throwaway project Post-grunge three-piece Sale Gosse’s teenage antics The behind-the-scenes antics of Brussels-based Sale Gosse is everything you'd expect from a bunch of punks.
Music The music throwaway project Synths and headphone-wearing rabbits with hip hop parody act KZK Set to play at our release party at Bozar next Thursday, KZK gets in the mood in this mad disposable session.
Neighbourhood life Do the right thing 20 things to do in Belgium this weekend Ceramics, an art festival for children, end of year shows, rap concerts and experimental noise marathons.
Neighbourhood life Do the right thing 15 things to do in Belgium over the weekend Exhibition openings, release parties, group shows, food festivals and DJ sets. Weekend wonders for your calendar.
Neighbourhood life Do the right thing 15 things to do in Belgium this weekend One more dodo and it's the weekend. But the fun already begins tonight, and we've selected 15 hot picks for you.
