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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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“I was not supposed to sing and yet here I am singing!” Céline Gillain on being a product of the culture we live in and seeing depression as a form of resistance

“I was not supposed to sing and yet here I am singing!” Céline Gillain on being a product of the culture we live in and seeing depression as a form of resistance

An in-depth interview with the Brussels-based producer, culled from our last ever print edition.

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How Leuven-based Pieter Eykens’ two labels – Onderstroom and Aguirre – cover a broad spectrum of the underground

How Leuven-based Pieter Eykens’ two labels – Onderstroom and Aguirre – cover a broad spectrum of the underground

Almost any and every record collector who’s into new or cold wave, synth-pop or minimal synth owns at least one release from Onderstroom, whilst those who follow contemporary experimental music will certainly possess an Aguirre record. What few people might know however is that both labels are operated by the same person.

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“The most beautiful thing about playing professionally is the communication and flow you share with your fellow musicians.” KRANKk on the power of collaboration to create idiosyncratic sounds

“The most beautiful thing about playing professionally is the communication and flow you share with your fellow musicians.” KRANKk on the power of collaboration to create idiosyncratic sounds

In anticipation of this year's BOUGE B, we speak to some of the talented dancers and performers showcasing at this year's Club Edition. This week, we speak to experimental music group, KRANKk.

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“Show me tomorrow, we will go there.” HISK’s group exhibition where artist is curator, writer, thinker, painter, and promises to show you the wild beyond

“Show me tomorrow, we will go there.” HISK’s group exhibition where artist is curator, writer, thinker, painter, and promises to show you the wild beyond

Conceptually cryptic and aiming to explore the space between physical exhibition and the page of publication, "Show me tomorrow, we will go there" promises to open a dialogue to willing participators.

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Five reasons not to miss BOZAR’s Jazztivism

Five reasons not to miss BOZAR’s Jazztivism

Renowned for its all-encompassing and innovative approach to jazz, we select five reasons why BOZAR’s Jazztivism is one to be noted.

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10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Intimate sound sessions in Waterloo, contemporary dance explorations in Ghent and The Word Radio launch party in our very own HQ.

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Exclusive mix 99: schiev Festival 2017

Exclusive mix 99: schiev Festival 2017

schiev curator (and our office brotha' from another muva) Guillaume has compiled for us this teaser of a mix to get us all excited for the weekend.

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Exclusive mix 97: Monolithe Noir

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.

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Exclusive mix 95: Gamelan Voices

Exclusive mix 95: Gamelan Voices

Let yourself be transported with Gamelan Voices' transcendent Exclusive Mix, which includes a ten minute long rework of their debut album I by none other than Gonjasufi.

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Exclusive mix 94: Köhn

Exclusive mix 94: Köhn

Minimal and ambient relaxation courtesy of electro-wizard Köhn, with an astonishing two decades worth of experience under his belt.

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Ignatz’ experimental folk-blues

Ignatz’ experimental folk-blues

We speak to the now Landen-based, Hasselt-born singer-songwriter about solitude’s influence on his work and how winning third place in a drawing contest gave him his start in music.

Music Favourite Belgian releases
Dig this: 8 essential Dominique Lawalree cuts

Dig this: 8 essential Dominique Lawalree cuts

A selection of 8 essential cuts by the Brussels-based pianist, composer and arranger.

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Exclusive mix 80: Indigenous electronics with Brussels-based producer Empty Taxi

Exclusive mix 80: Indigenous electronics with Brussels-based producer Empty Taxi

An experimental, hour-long oriental journey into the depths of Indonesian field recordings by the Brussels-based producer.

Music Exclusive mixes
Exclusive mix 73: Experimental grave music KOO

Exclusive mix 73: Experimental grave music KOO

A mix filled to the brim with exclusive material.

Music Favourite Belgian releases
Rick Shiver’s favourite Belgian releases (Part II)

Rick Shiver’s favourite Belgian releases (Part II)

Disco wizard Rick Shiver takes us through 25 of his favourite Belgian tracks that will inspire you to get digging yourself.

Music Favourite Belgian releases
Èlg’s 15 favourite Belgian releases

Èlg’s 15 favourite Belgian releases

A surprising compilation of the visionary Brussels-based producer's favourite tracks.

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 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

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VLE & DJ Bon Goût

VLE & DJ Bon Goût

The Liège-based music activists offers "a voyage through time, space and feelings following our instinct". Sounds like a plan.

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Different Fountains

Different Fountains

Brussels based outfit Different Fountains concocts a sweet and sour savoury mix for us.

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First things first: Hypochristmutreefuzz (with free download)

First things first: Hypochristmutreefuzz (with free download)

Noise-rockers Hypochristmutreefuzz on eating honey and what their parents think of their music.

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GOAT

GOAT

Masks, headgear, Tintin and more masks. What happened when we handed Swedish outfit GOAT one of our throwaway cameras.

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Caoutchou Records

Caoutchou Records

To mark their appearance in our Beats in Belgium feature, Ghent-based Caoutchou Records deliver exclusive mix 24.

Music Exclusive mixes
DJ Athome

DJ Athome

DJ Athome of Pneu Records and Palais Chalet fame whips up an especially-dedicated concoction of experimental numbers...

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Three emerging singer-songwriters: Lorine Chia, Fryars, and Photay

Three emerging singer-songwriters: Lorine Chia, Fryars, and Photay

Lorine Chia scores with her Amy Winehouse voice, Fryars with his electronic pop and Photay makes us want to move to Guinea.

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