Features

The Rise of the Traveling Third Space

Around the world, new communities are decoupling from space and traveling within cities to foster connection.

Sep 2 •

Creativity Survives on Satire and on Mac and Cheese

N+ Museum, a guerilla gallery, is offering a bold proposition for how independent art can thrive against the industry’s commercialization.

Aug 26 •

This Party Was Homemade

In just two years, UMAMI went from hosting house parties to throwing one of the biggest electronic music events of the summer. How did they do it?

Aug 19 •

“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 •

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