Features

“Expat” is a Dying Subculture

At Staunton’s—a longstanding expat hub in Hong Kong—foreigners are trading transience for deeper ties to the city.

Jul 29 •

A Punk Zine in the “World’s Most Expensive City”

Mau1, a new collective, is trying to uplift young, struggling artists in Asia’s financial hub.

Jul 15 •

“‘Underground’ is not a cool term.”

Late newsletter: On bringing cultural discourse back to Hong Kong + my panel talk with CRITICAL MASS on “underground” culture.

Jul 3 •

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Ravers Are Designing a New East Asian Future

They’re sick of cyberpunk.

Jun 17 •

The Boys Are Dressed to Climb

Bolder Boiz is creating a bouldering community—and building a streetwear brand on top of it.

May 13 •

What is “Underground” Nightlife in 2025?

Following Boiler Room’s return to Hong Kong, three nightlife organizers in the city reflect on the definitions and problems in naming “underground…

May 6 •

The Recession Will Be Sober

Bear markets are usually bull markets in electronic music and party culture, but the looming economic downturn will likely be more tame.

Apr 20 •

Haircuts from Outer Space

Neither a barbershop nor a salon, &Space. is a new hair studio creating community, art, and futuristic haircuts.

Apr 6 •

Going Out to Stay In

What happens when two homebodies make a nightlife space of their own? The Holywell’s Bar is the answer.

Mar 16 •

Kenneth Lam’s Photography Carries Generations

The Hong Kong-born, London-based artist asks us to consider what is left unsaid through food, and the traditions passed down on the dining table.

Feb 23 •

Let the Party Be Reborn

SLAP 拍, a new club in Hong Kong, is pioneering a grassroots model for the city’s nightlife and platforming the city’s underground culture.

Feb 2 •

A Room of Mr. Koo’s Own

Over a studio visit, Hong Kong tattoo artist Mr. Koo shares some words about life, sobriety, and the art of sourcing furniture in the city.

Nov 29, 2024 •

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