(中文版在後面) It’s a Wednesday night out, and one drink turns into many. Next thing you know it is way too late and you are hammered. Basically… you’re fucked for work in the morning. Or are you? Chillax, we’ve got you covered. 430AM pre-sleep preparation Ideally you would have ironed your work outfit before you went out,Continue reading “Words: How to Survive a hangover at work (and not get fired) / 解難系列: 如何在上班時戰勝宿醉(最少唔會被人炒)”
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Words: Ten cool films about music / 音樂電影 精彩十部
(中文版在後面) From Hong Kong hip-hop, to 60-something year-old DJs, and disabled people creating dance tunes, here are some features about music that will kick your ass. 1) DJ Fresh & Mindtunes: A track created only by the mind Take new technology that can create sound from brainwaves, DJ Fresh, and a group of seriously disabledContinue reading “Words: Ten cool films about music / 音樂電影 精彩十部”
Words: Four for thought: What’s big in the music world?/回顧：本週四項不可不知的音樂大事
(中文版在後面) Meerkat: What the hell is that? Some pesky animal right? It’s an iPhone app that allows streaming straight to Twitter, with obviously great implications for music fans, who can see what’s happening with their favourite artists at live shows. Except: profiteers will struggle to monetise it, which is a super NO NO (see storyContinue reading “Words: Four for thought: What’s big in the music world?/回顧：本週四項不可不知的音樂大事”
Words: 7 shows not to miss in March/三月- 七個不可錯過的演出
(中文版在後面) Just so you know, I’m skipping this weekend’s Go South Weekender in this list, because the venue has some pretty sexist advertising (below). Never the less, it looks like a very decent lineup. Here are some other shows to check out this month. Electriq x KEE present Phil Hartnoll (Orbital) check out one halfContinue reading “Words: 7 shows not to miss in March/三月- 七個不可錯過的演出”
Words: Top Tunes for March / 三月新歌
(中文版在後面) Here are the most rockalicious tunes I’ve found for this month’s enjoyment. The online music community just collectively jizzismed with the release of Jack Ü, the much awaited collaboration between Skrillex and Diplo, featuring AlunaGeorge 2 Chainz, Kiesza, Missy Elliott, and … Justin Bieber (Da faq?). Awesome, messy, chaotic, it’s what you would expect. TheyContinue reading “Words: Top Tunes for March / 三月新歌”
Words: Heroes of Hong Kong
Hong Kong punk and hardcore has come a long way from its nascent beginnings in the 1990s. One man has been there almost all the way. Riz Farooqi shares his journey with his band King Ly Chee in my Boom Magazine exclusive.
Words: Yacht racing and time for XXIV
How does managing time play out as a factor in competitive yacht racing? Find out in an article I wrote for SCMP’s XXIV Twenty Four attached below. XXIV yachting p1 XXIV yachting p2 XXIV yachting p3 XXIV yachting p4
Words: Big interview with Helen Feng
Legendary Chinese front woman Helen Feng pulls no punches in my interview for Boom Magazine. We talked about her latest outfit Nova Heart, a different life with Pet Conspiracy and Ziyo/Free the Birds, being known as the “Chinese Debbie Harry”, and all things voodoo.
Words: Phat of the land
Hong Kong hip-hop has come a long way from its beginnings the 1990s. Staying true to the vision of this genre is Phat Chan, a true Hong Kong hero, DJ, and rapper with both LMF and 24Herbs. Here is my profile of the man as he judges this year’s DJ competition BoomBattle@Volar.
Words: A DJ’s Greatest Nightmare: Death By Request
This article came to life as a result of increasing reports in the media that DJs were being kicked off the decks for being too underground, and at the behest of the so-called “Bottle service crowd”. Seeking to explore this phenomenon further, I interviewed a range of Asia-based DJs about what they thought.
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