Japanese audiophiles are spending thousands of dollars on high-end stereo systems. Some are even installing private utility poles for a personal source of electricity, all in a quest for aural perfection.
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Photographers in Focus: Nobuyoshi Araki
Italian director Andrea Cossu’s portrait of legendary Japanese photographer Nobuyoshi Araki, known for his controversial sexualised imagery.
Virtual reality highlight of Tokyo Game Show convention
The latest cutting edge video games were unveiled at the annual Tokyo Game Show convention. A quarter of a million gaming enthusiasts are expected to visit. One of the hottest draws this […]
Listen to three songs from the new Van Morrison album
Van Morrison – one of British music’s few true legends – releases a new 15 track album. Roll with the Punches – Van’s 37th studio album – sees him simultaneously hand-picking a […]
China unveils world’s fastest bullet train
China has unveiled Foo-Shing, the world’s fastest bullet train. It will travel at up to 350 kilometres per hour, and shave 30 minutes off the journey time from Beijing to Shanghai.
ASICS X Mita GEL-KENUN SHINKAI
Mita Sneakers has become one of the most renowned sneaker shops in Tokyo and designer of sought after collaborations. A long time partner with ASICS TIGER and ONITSUKA TIGER, now, for the […]
Here is the new Charlotte Gainsbourg video!
Produced by SebastiAn and featuring Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo (Daft Punk), Paul McCartney and Owen Pallet.
Syrian mechanic takes business on the road
Fifty-year-old Marwan al-Dewaini is a skilled mechanic. A passionate auto lover, the Syrian started working on cars in the late 1970s. Ten years later, he was able to open his own garage. […]
Behind The Vinyl: “Cars” with Gary Numan
Singer/Songwriter Gary Numan dropped by the boom 97.3 studios to play “Cars” on vinyl! He talks about how he wrote the song with a bass guitar, the recording process, the inspiration behind […]
Gary Numan: ‘My Asperger’s is an absolute advantage’
Electronic music legend Gary Numan on how his Asperger’s affects his music-making, why he never looks back and learn more about his ‘menacing and miserable’ new LP…