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Ravers Are Designing a New East Asian Future
They’re sick of cyberpunk.
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Patrick Kho
The Boys Are Dressed to Climb
Bolder Boiz is creating a bouldering community—and building a streetwear brand on top of it.
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Patrick Kho
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…
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Patrick Kho
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.
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Patrick Kho
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Haircuts from Outer Space
Neither a barbershop nor a salon, &Space. is a new hair studio creating community, art, and futuristic haircuts.
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Patrick Kho
Going Out to Stay In
What happens when two homebodies make a nightlife space of their own? The Holywell’s Bar is the answer.
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Patrick Kho
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.
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Patrick Kho
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.
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Patrick Kho
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.
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Patrick Kho
To CHOW, or Not to CHOW? That is the question...
Introducing our approval matrix: editor picks from all recommendations over the last two months.
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Patrick Kho
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Allow Sam’s Tailor to Reintroduce Himself
You've seen him all over social media and now, in our first cover story: Roshan Melwani has a new story to tell. He also wants to bring romance and…
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Patrick Kho
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