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11 things to do in Belgium this weekend

11 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Belgian design history in Brussels, urban re-imaginations in Ghent, and Sunday fun in Namur.

Music Exclusive mixes

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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10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Rooftop sunshine in Mons, experimental soundwaves in Antwerp, and stunning Syrian energy in Ghent.

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Exclusive mix 92: &apos

Exclusive mix 92: &apos

All-round tech whizz &apos manufactured this exclusive mix for us, with plenty of nods to his friends.

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The pseudo-exoticism of Antwerp-based producer Elko B.

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.

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15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Contemporary art marathons in Antwerp, live LP premieres in Brussels, and touching dance operas in Charleroi.

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Exclusive mix 89: Louis Vogue

Exclusive mix 89: Louis Vogue

Dreamy tunes for the young and restless.

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The people improving society one project at a time

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.

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14 things to do in Belgium this weekend

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.

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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 Roman Hiele and Lieven Martens Moana

The 14 favourite Belgian releases of Roman Hiele and Lieven Martens Moana

From pre-teen crushes and local birds to football anthems and cool pianists.

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15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

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.

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15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Photography evenings, blackout sessions and synth queens. Do the right thing.

Music Favourite Belgian releases

The 9 favourite Belgian releases of Spencer Clark (Typhonian Highlife)

The 9 favourite Belgian releases of Spencer Clark (Typhonian Highlife)

The mythical sound wizard shares a compelling selection, filled to the brim with new-age, daunting and exotic sounds.

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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

The 12 favourite Belgian releases of Marc Jacobs (BEAF)

The 12 favourite Belgian releases of Marc Jacobs (BEAF)

Bozar Electronic Art Festival's co-curator Marc Jacobs selects 12 of his favourite Belgian releases ahead of the festival's upcoming edition.

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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.

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.

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French-born, Brussels-based electronic producer Jardin

French-born, Brussels-based electronic producer Jardin

The prolific producer talks family, philosophy and being dirty.

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.

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Full disclosure: Why we’ll soon be urging you, over and over again, to submit a project for Brussels

Full disclosure: Why we’ll soon be urging you, over and over again, to submit a project for Brussels

A few words about our work on Make.Brussels, Atrium.Brussels' latest initiative to reenergise downtown Brussels.

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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.

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.

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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.

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That time we…. Profiled the country’s burgeoning punk-rock-noise scene (Part 1)

That time we…. Profiled the country’s burgeoning punk-rock-noise scene (Part 1)

We look back at our November 2014's edition profile piece on five upcoming Belgian noise-rock-punk outfit, with a first interview with Brussels-based Mountain Bike.

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

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.

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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

Koen Van Dijck

Koen Van Dijck

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

Music Exclusive mixes

Venus in Cancer

Venus in Cancer

In this new Exclusive Mix Venus in Cancer / Coco Pastis introduces us to the concept of Feminine Mystique.

Music Favourite Belgian releases

David Mennessier

David Mennessier

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

Music

Our picks and tips of Belgian summer festivals

Our picks and tips of Belgian summer festivals

Picks and tips for a music friendly summer.

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Wulfy Benzo

Wulfy Benzo

Eighteen year old brusseler. Wulfy Benzo want people to listen to this mix while they are dying. Please, don't.

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Why we take FM Brussel’s closure personally

Why we take FM Brussel’s closure personally

We weigh-in on the debate surrounding the recently-announced closure of local radio station FM Brussel.

Music Favourite Belgian releases

Jozef Devillé

Jozef Devillé

Synthesizers and some of the best national techno anthems: the man behind TSOB shares his favourite Belgian releases.

Music Exclusive mixes

Thin Consolation x Unknown References

Thin Consolation x Unknown References

Exclusive mix 39 comes courtesy of Thin Consolation and Unknown References. Its starts soft then slowly starts hitting you. Hard.

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23 record shops in Belgium (Part 2)

23 record shops in Belgium (Part 2)

As we promised, here is the second part of our journey throughout the most enjoyable records shops in Belgium.

Music The music throwaway project

Rape Blossoms

Rape Blossoms

We go on tour with Belgian post-punk outfit Rape Blossoms by way of our throwaway camera.

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Johnny Superglu

Johnny Superglu

Get ready for an hour of raw funk and boucing acid.

Music Favourite Belgian releases

Bas

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

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23 record shops in Belgium (Part 1)

23 record shops in Belgium (Part 1)

We've crisscrossed the country to select its most notable and enjoyable record shops

Music

7 new releases in Belgian underground music

7 new releases in Belgian underground music

We debut a monthly series on new Belgian releases with Shetahr, Wulfy Benzo, Sagat, DSR Lines, KZK, HRNS and Bright Entity.

Music Exclusive mixes

Atomic Spliff

Atomic Spliff

Expect an hour of hilarious rub-a-dub, massive melodies and some really good vibes.

Music Exclusive mixes

Musique Chienne

Musique Chienne

Musique Chienne sent us this blend of sunny pop tunes and we couldn't dream of a better soundtrack to end the week with.

Music

First things first: KZK

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.

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If I ruled the world: Electroacoustic student Lou Touchard

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.

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Earth

Earth

Earth take our throwaway project on tour with them. Just when we thought we couldn't love them any more than we already did.

Music

First things first: Yokai (with free download)

First things first: Yokai (with free download)

We interview Brussels-based psychedelic afro-funksters Yokai about their killer four-track debut EP.

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Best for live music, Part 2

Best for live music, Part 2

Part two of our live music venues roundup takes us from Namur to Ghent and back.

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The Word presents Locals Only on FM Brussel and 22tracks.

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.

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Best for live music, Part 1

Best for live music, Part 1

Belgium is known as a haven for bands and their touring ambition. And these are the places they want to play at.

Music

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.

Music Favourite Belgian releases

Alex Deforce

Alex Deforce

From rap, jazz, samba and beat music, record label head and local promoter Alex Deforce reveals his favourite Belgian releases.

Music Favourite Belgian releases

Lieven De Ridder

Lieven De Ridder

Walhalla Recordings founder made a list of his favourite Belgian tracks and there's a solid chance you never heard any of them.

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The pulse of a city: 25 visual tributes to Brussels

The pulse of a city: 25 visual tributes to Brussels

Art institutions, online radio, graphic design studio, independent magazine: this is how Creative Belgium sees Brussels.

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This is (our) Brussels

This is (our) Brussels

To mark the release of The Brussels Special, we take a trip down memory lane to pull-up some of our favourite Brussels features.

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On-Point teams up with Brussels Philharmonic

On-Point teams up with Brussels Philharmonic

We talk to On-Point Records about its recent partnering up with Brussels Philharmonic as the Belgium Trombone Quartet.

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Captain Starlight

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

Belpop16

Next up in our series on iconic Belgian records comes courtesy of Youtube channel Belpop16.

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Announcing our Brussels special

Announcing our Brussels special

With just under two weeks before going to print, pre-orders for our next edition are now open

Music Favourite Belgian releases

Koen Galle

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

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.

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Order This is Belgium, get It It Anita’s vinyl release

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.

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The night we celebrated Belgium

The night we celebrated Belgium

A few photographs from the official book launch we held in Brussels to mark the release of This is Belgium.

Music

11 iconic new wave tracks from Belgium

11 iconic new wave tracks from Belgium

Starman Records head honcho Felix Huybrechts compiled a list of 11 of his favourite 80s Belgian new wave tracks for us.

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Ten things to do this weekend

Ten things to do this weekend

Concerts in Kortrijk, group shows in Antwerp, vinyls markets in Brussels, drawings in Liège and artists teaming up in Brugge.

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Ten things to do in Belgium this weekend

Ten things to do in Belgium this weekend

Our weekly round-up of cultural showstoppers marks its return this week with a 10-strong selection of agenda fillers.

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Umungus

Umungus

One of our office throwaway cameras goes from stage to living room with Umungus, Liège's latest psychedelic rock export.

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Our best Instax moments of 2013

Our best Instax moments of 2013

The best Word moments of 2013 captured with the office Instax.

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Three reasons Belgium stood proud in 2013

Three reasons Belgium stood proud in 2013

Three homegrown projects which did more for Belgium in 2013 than any Stromae radio hit ever could.

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What we’re up to in 2014

What we’re up to in 2014

A group show at Bozar, the release of THIS IS BELGIUM, our next edition and a few other things to keep us all busy in 2014.

Music Exclusive mixes

Moodprint

Moodprint

Leuven-based Moodprint take the helm for the 20th instalment in our series of exclusive DJ sets.

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What you liked, viewed and listened to the most in 2013

What you liked, viewed and listened to the most in 2013

The mix you most listened to, the content you Facebook-liked the most and the best Word parties of 2013. Just like that.

Music

The 11 most interesting Belgian electronic music releases of 2013

The 11 most interesting Belgian electronic music releases of 2013

Eleven of the most noteworthy Belgian electronic music releases of 2013 and three producers to watch in 2014.

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M.E.A.N.

M.E.A.N.

More backstage snap-happiness, this time courtesy of Antwerpers Middle Earth All Nighters

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The party we threw in Brussels for our new edition

The party we threw in Brussels for our new edition

A gospel pop act that literally brought the entire room to its knees and a bunch of guitar-wielding monks. EPIC.

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A Third Rate party at BRASS with M.E.A.N + more

A Third Rate party at BRASS with M.E.A.N + more

...plus slow journalism on Sochi at FoMu, Jan Verbruggen, Suzan Frecon, Eric Baudelaire...

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The Word at BRASS, Brussels

The Word at BRASS, Brussels

Our new edition hits Belgian stores this week with a brand-new, 'Only for Belgium' €10 cover price. Party!

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A weekend of Warhol, Wilde Things, MAD and MØ

A weekend of Warhol, Wilde Things, MAD and MØ

...don't miss Gold Panda at Botanique and window dressing with Splash, Can and Cock at Komplot

Music Exclusive mixes

DJ Kong

DJ Kong

DJ Kong sifted through countless record crates to bring you one hell of a mix, especially but not only for house fans.

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Brainbox, Richard Serra and Happy birthday dear Academy

Brainbox, Richard Serra and Happy birthday dear Academy

...plus Catclub, Gedi Sibony and Everything and More at Tim Van Laere

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Sic Alps

Sic Alps

A selection of photographs from the San Francisco-based four-tet's final tour.

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A weekend of Mykki Blanco, Chvrches and TUFTUFTUFTUF

A weekend of Mykki Blanco, Chvrches and TUFTUFTUFTUF

...plus Freek Wambacq’s Antwerp trailblazing, Etienne Courtois at Island, and Javier Tellez at SMAK.

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BOZAR’s electro art weekend, Blackout + she-movies

BOZAR’s electro art weekend, Blackout + she-movies

Elles Tournent at Botanique, a pre-retrospective of Walter Swennen at Rodolphe Janssen and nightlife Night Vision in Antwerp.

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TempoColor’s food for thought and more STUFF.

TempoColor’s food for thought and more STUFF.

...plus Jacky Nickerson's Amerikay, Henri Jacobs' not-so-private notebooks and Kate Newby at La Loge

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STUFF.

STUFF.

Ghent-locals STUFF. dish up a "creamy mix of sweet beats and tasty vibes" for our 18th exclusive mix. Yum.

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A weekend of Mathématique Moderne, Magnum & Mountain Bike

A weekend of Mathématique Moderne, Magnum & Mountain Bike

Under the knife with Orlan and Jean De Groote, Tracey Snelling & Dead Ghosts...

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DJ SNS

DJ SNS

It's champagne time for the lauded local vinyl fetishists and talent spotters. Listen to their exclusive mix.

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Artful pinups and photo shows from the pros

Artful pinups and photo shows from the pros

Olivier Cornil in Brussels, One Armed Man, No Age + Private Room at PAK...

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A weekend of Catclub, Unicorn porn and James Pants’ squiggly bits

A weekend of Catclub, Unicorn porn and James Pants’ squiggly bits

...plus some classy stuff like Evy Raes at St. Peter's Abbey and Japanese art

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Deck chairs at DOK & a Knokke pop up shop.

Deck chairs at DOK & a Knokke pop up shop.

...plus an afternoon soirée with Holy Something, Recorders at BSF and tonnes of arty types hit town

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Music: An interview with Frank Shinobi at Microfestival

Music: An interview with Frank Shinobi at Microfestival

Meet the tribe of Liégois scenesters who named themselves after a '90s Sega game

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Liège’s Microfestival: The pictures

Liège’s Microfestival: The pictures

A mini-festival with a big heart, this year's Microfestival sold out without being a sell-out.

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Music: An interview with Berlin trio Camera at Microfestival

Music: An interview with Berlin trio Camera at Microfestival

From busking to the big stage; the evolution of neo-krautrockers Camera.

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Music: Interview with Wastelands’ Herlinde and Kasper-Jan Raeman

Music: Interview with Wastelands’ Herlinde and Kasper-Jan Raeman

The Subbacultcha! affiliate turns two this summer and moves to new digs

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Backstage at Dour with Recorders

Backstage at Dour with Recorders

Inside Dour festival's artist village (sort of) with Recorders

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Music: Dour in pictures

Music: Dour in pictures

A gallery of our beloved festival's mud-free 25th birthday

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Music: DIIV’s Zachary Cole Smith at Boomtown Festival

When not making shitty demos in hotel rooms the Brooklyn blow-in can be found rocking the world's summer festivals

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Music: An interview with Microfestival co-founder JF Jaspers

Music: An interview with Microfestival co-founder JF Jaspers

A summer rock festival, only smaller.

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Eighties, art + Boomtown. This weekend in Belgium

Eighties, art + Boomtown. This weekend in Belgium

Cinematek goes retro and Brussels' photographers reclaim some space, plus Mario Merz, Stefan Rinck and Robert Suermondt

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The rant: The Herbaliser’s Jake and Ollie on “the industry”

The rant: The Herbaliser’s Jake and Ollie on “the industry”

Having been "on the scene" for about two decades now, they've got quite a lot of bones to pick...

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An interview with Gold Panda at Dour

An interview with Gold Panda at Dour

We get in depth with Peckham boy and electro beatmaker about first albums, first nixers and stupid fucking festivals.

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Le Motel

Le Motel

A very exclusive melange of baby makers, juke tunes, UK garage and voodoo by homeboy Fabien Leclercq

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Music: Interview with Yellow Straps and Le Motel

Music: Interview with Yellow Straps and Le Motel

Three local bedroom beat-makers get deflowered in their very first interview ever.

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Ghent gets Ten Days Off. This weekend in Belgium

Ghent gets Ten Days Off. This weekend in Belgium

...plus IETS in Knokke, mumblecore, Pierre Lefebvre and graphic arts explored...

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