How Nathan Fake Beat Writer's Block With a Mid-90s Synthesizer

Having stalled for four years after his third album, the British producer suddenly found new inspiration in the largely forgotten Korg Prophecy.

by Oscar Holland, 15 May 2017

Developer on Modularz and 20-Plus Years in the Game

We caught up with Developer ahead of this month's set at Lantern.

by Oscar Holland, 15 May 2017

Slow Train to Dongbei: Three Days Aboard China's Longest Rail Journey

There are few better ways to see a country than from a slow train. And there are few better ways to meet people than being thrown in train carriage full of them.

by Oscar Holland, 14 May 2017

[UPDATED] DDC Will Reopen on May 12 Following Sudden Closure

The good news came via the venue's WeChat account on Sunday, May 7. Read more for an updated schedule.

by Oscar Holland, 05 May 2017

Police Checks Continue in Beijing With a Second Appearance at Great Leap

Customers asked for passports but not piss.

by Oscar Holland, 03 May 2017

DJ AC Slater VS. Fictional 90s Chauvinist A.C. Slater

One's a DJ bound for Beijing, the other a fictional 90s chauvinist. But who's the one for you?

by Oscar Holland, 17 April 2017

Stiv Hey on Italian EM, Bombs and the Future of Techno

We threw Italian techno prodigy Stiv Hey a veritable smorgasbord of lighthearted interview questions ahead of his show at Lantern.

by Oscar Holland, 17 April 2017

Turning a Suburban Factory in Beijing into an Artist's Studio

Painter, author and calligrapher Xu Hongquan wanted to turn an old factory building into a studio space and future home.

by Oscar Holland, 10 April 2017

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