In addition to performing as rapper and frontman of iconic 90s rave band The Shamen,Mr C has had a long career DJing acid house and being an unapologetic supporter of rave culture.He’s touring China this month to pro...In addition to performing as rapper and frontman of iconic 90s rave band The Shamen,Mr C has had a long career DJing acid house and being an unapologetic supporter of rave culture.He’s touring China this month to promote the release of his new album,Incidents,which includes the grinding,psychedelic single‘Stand Up’that was first released on the UK’s SaveFabficzbm compilation.We caught up with Mr C to chat about the hidden meanings behind his songs with The Shamen and chasing dragons.展开更多
The first time I heard Addison Groove's 'Tootcrab',I didn't really know what I was listening to.I just knew that I liked it."People actually say that to me that quite often/the producer tells me o...The first time I heard Addison Groove's 'Tootcrab',I didn't really know what I was listening to.I just knew that I liked it."People actually say that to me that quite often/the producer tells me over the phone from his studio."That's really cool."Consisting of a hypnotic kick drum loop,sorrowful chords and a flurry of short vocal stabs(the most prominent one repeatedly blaring the word'fbotcrab').展开更多
In addition to performing as rapper and frontman of iconic 90s rave bandThe Shamen,Mr.C has had a long career DJingtechno and acid house and being an unapologetic sup porter of rave culture.He's touring China this...In addition to performing as rapper and frontman of iconic 90s rave bandThe Shamen,Mr.C has had a long career DJingtechno and acid house and being an unapologetic sup porter of rave culture.He's touring China this month to promote the release of his new album,Incidents,which includes the grinding,psychedelic single'Stand Up that was first released on the UKs Save Fabric album compilation.We caught叩with Mr.C to chat about the hidden meanings behind his songs with The Shamen and chasing dragons.展开更多
There are many ways to treat writer's block.Roald Dahl used to climb into a sleeping bag to channel his inner child.Victor Hugo would instruct his valet to hide his clothes,leaving him no choice but to stay inside...There are many ways to treat writer's block.Roald Dahl used to climb into a sleeping bag to channel his inner child.Victor Hugo would instruct his valet to hide his clothes,leaving him no choice but to stay inside and write.Dan Brown hangs upside down in gravity boots.For British musician Nathan Fake.展开更多
The rules are simple,and anyone with a smartphone(well,an Apple one,at least)can enter.But until now,the annual iPhone Photography Awards had never been won by someone from the world’s largest smartphone market.That&...The rules are simple,and anyone with a smartphone(well,an Apple one,at least)can enter.But until now,the annual iPhone Photography Awards had never been won by someone from the world’s largest smartphone market.That's all just changed,thanks to photographer Siyuan Niu,who claimed this year’s grand prize for'Man and the Eagles,’a striking shot taken in the Tianshan region of Xinjiang.展开更多
As the Cambridge Satchel Company launches its new range on Tmatt before anywhere else,we meet with founder Julie Deane OBE to discuss the company's expansion and the appeal of British brands in China.
Behind a partition wall at the back of Shanghai's World Expo Center,the see nt of spray tan hangs in the air.Bronzed skin may be more commonly associated with rural labor in China,but in the world of bodybuilding(...Behind a partition wall at the back of Shanghai's World Expo Center,the see nt of spray tan hangs in the air.Bronzed skin may be more commonly associated with rural labor in China,but in the world of bodybuilding(or jianmei yundong-literally'healthy and beautiful exercising')it represents the final flourish in a quest for perfection.Flashes of bare soles and unfinished legs are the only traces of the paleness beneath.展开更多
IFI WAS 22 AND GETTING INTO DJING TODAY,wouldn't be confident about pursuing it full-time.What do all these London nightclub closures say about where UK club culture is going?If everything was shutting down around...IFI WAS 22 AND GETTING INTO DJING TODAY,wouldn't be confident about pursuing it full-time.What do all these London nightclub closures say about where UK club culture is going?If everything was shutting down around you then you wouldn't believe in the industry.展开更多
Behind a partition wall at the back of Shanghai's World Expo Center,the scent of spray tan hangs in the air.Bronzed skin may be more commonly associated with rural labor in China,but in the world of bodybuil...Behind a partition wall at the back of Shanghai's World Expo Center,the scent of spray tan hangs in the air.Bronzed skin may be more commonly associated with rural labor in China,but in the world of bodybuilding(or jianmei yundong-literally'healthy and beautiful exercising')it represents the final flourish in a quest for perfection.Flashes of bare soles and unfinished legs are the only traces of the paleness beneath.展开更多
For the first time since emerging from East London in the early 2000s,grime is threatening to break out Stateside.In the past year,British rappers have toured the US,Kanye West has appeared on stage with a cohort of g...For the first time since emerging from East London in the early 2000s,grime is threatening to break out Stateside.In the past year,British rappers have toured the US,Kanye West has appeared on stage with a cohort of grime MCs,and Drake even got a'BBK'tattoo in admiration of UK record label and collective Boy Better Know.展开更多
At Green Valley amusement park in Baoding,a rainbow-colored Ferris wheel turns slowly against a clear;cloudless sky.In the neighboring Botanical Garden,autumn leaves fall around a lake on which tourists pedal out in s...At Green Valley amusement park in Baoding,a rainbow-colored Ferris wheel turns slowly against a clear;cloudless sky.In the neighboring Botanical Garden,autumn leaves fall around a lake on which tourists pedal out in small boats.These are hardly scenes you'd expect in a city that,at the beginning of last year;was named China's most polluted.展开更多
Sichuan's capital has ambitious aspirations to be put on the world map for feats that have little to do with cute bears and fiery food.Tell people that youre on the road to the biggest building in the world,and mo...Sichuan's capital has ambitious aspirations to be put on the world map for feats that have little to do with cute bears and fiery food.Tell people that youre on the road to the biggest building in the world,and most will envisage the arid glamour of downtown Dubai.展开更多
If a week is a longtime in politics,then imag-ine how long a year in the world's most-populous country is.Such is the challenge of summing up China's 2015 in just 12 pages.
"Social media has accelerated the process of forming different counter-cultures and it has accelerated societal acceptance of those subcultures"It is difficult to talk about the Internet in China without dea..."Social media has accelerated the process of forming different counter-cultures and it has accelerated societal acceptance of those subcultures"It is difficult to talk about the Internet in China without dealing in truisms.Here's one:since the country's first email was sent in September 1987 (reading"Across the Great Wall we can reach every corner in the world"),the Internet has transformed China and changed everything.展开更多
With his puffed jacket and spotless PVC dunks,Zhang Anda cuts a peculiar figure outside an industrial park in Romford,a predominantly white working-class suburb of East London.The 24-year-old moved here from Guangzhou...With his puffed jacket and spotless PVC dunks,Zhang Anda cuts a peculiar figure outside an industrial park in Romford,a predominantly white working-class suburb of East London.The 24-year-old moved here from Guangzhou more than five years ago,though he speaks limited English,doesn’t like the local food and only“very rarely”ventures into the city.展开更多
Confined to a wheelchair and rapidly losing motor functions,9-year-old Kara Anderson faced an uncertain future in her native US.While doctors recommended invasive surgery that would sever tendons,nerves and ligaments ...Confined to a wheelchair and rapidly losing motor functions,9-year-old Kara Anderson faced an uncertain future in her native US.While doctors recommended invasive surgery that would sever tendons,nerves and ligaments to help restore mobility and fight her cerebral palsy,Kara’s family began searching overseas for alternatives.展开更多
A bottomless ceramic pot hid den away on the third floor of Beijing's Liangma Antique Market has aroused the curiosity of the Seychelles'first and only ambassador to China.Philippe Le Gall stands contemplating...A bottomless ceramic pot hid den away on the third floor of Beijing's Liangma Antique Market has aroused the curiosity of the Seychelles'first and only ambassador to China.Philippe Le Gall stands contemplating the possible uses of the Qing Dynasty artifact before moving on,leaving the shop's owner with the remnants of his discarded French pastry"I like items I can't understand the purpose of,"he says with a smile.Armed with a pocket magnifier and small flashlight,the 60-year-old diplomat will spend up to six hours each weekend visiting the labyrinthine antique market,inspecting each of its countless stalls in succession.展开更多
Consigned to a wheelchair and rapidly losing motor functions,g-year-old Kara Anderson,who suffers from cerebral palsy,faced an uncertain future in her native US.With doctors recomme nding in vasive surgery that would ...Consigned to a wheelchair and rapidly losing motor functions,g-year-old Kara Anderson,who suffers from cerebral palsy,faced an uncertain future in her native US.With doctors recomme nding in vasive surgery that would sever tendons.展开更多
A bottomless ceramic pot hidden away on the third floor of Beijing's Liangnia Antique Market has aroused the curiosity of the Seychelles'first and only ambassador to China,Philippe Le Gall.He stands contemplat...A bottomless ceramic pot hidden away on the third floor of Beijing's Liangnia Antique Market has aroused the curiosity of the Seychelles'first and only ambassador to China,Philippe Le Gall.He stands contemplating the possible uses of the Qing Dynasty artifact before presenting the shop owner with a French pastry and moving on."I like items that I caiVt understand the purpose of,"he says with a smile.Armed with a pocket magnifier and small flashlight.展开更多
文摘In addition to performing as rapper and frontman of iconic 90s rave band The Shamen,Mr C has had a long career DJing acid house and being an unapologetic supporter of rave culture.He’s touring China this month to promote the release of his new album,Incidents,which includes the grinding,psychedelic single‘Stand Up’that was first released on the UK’s SaveFabficzbm compilation.We caught up with Mr C to chat about the hidden meanings behind his songs with The Shamen and chasing dragons.
文摘The first time I heard Addison Groove's 'Tootcrab',I didn't really know what I was listening to.I just knew that I liked it."People actually say that to me that quite often/the producer tells me over the phone from his studio."That's really cool."Consisting of a hypnotic kick drum loop,sorrowful chords and a flurry of short vocal stabs(the most prominent one repeatedly blaring the word'fbotcrab').
文摘In addition to performing as rapper and frontman of iconic 90s rave bandThe Shamen,Mr.C has had a long career DJingtechno and acid house and being an unapologetic sup porter of rave culture.He's touring China this month to promote the release of his new album,Incidents,which includes the grinding,psychedelic single'Stand Up that was first released on the UKs Save Fabric album compilation.We caught叩with Mr.C to chat about the hidden meanings behind his songs with The Shamen and chasing dragons.
文摘There are many ways to treat writer's block.Roald Dahl used to climb into a sleeping bag to channel his inner child.Victor Hugo would instruct his valet to hide his clothes,leaving him no choice but to stay inside and write.Dan Brown hangs upside down in gravity boots.For British musician Nathan Fake.
文摘The rules are simple,and anyone with a smartphone(well,an Apple one,at least)can enter.But until now,the annual iPhone Photography Awards had never been won by someone from the world’s largest smartphone market.That's all just changed,thanks to photographer Siyuan Niu,who claimed this year’s grand prize for'Man and the Eagles,’a striking shot taken in the Tianshan region of Xinjiang.
文摘As the Cambridge Satchel Company launches its new range on Tmatt before anywhere else,we meet with founder Julie Deane OBE to discuss the company's expansion and the appeal of British brands in China.
文摘Behind a partition wall at the back of Shanghai's World Expo Center,the see nt of spray tan hangs in the air.Bronzed skin may be more commonly associated with rural labor in China,but in the world of bodybuilding(or jianmei yundong-literally'healthy and beautiful exercising')it represents the final flourish in a quest for perfection.Flashes of bare soles and unfinished legs are the only traces of the paleness beneath.
文摘IFI WAS 22 AND GETTING INTO DJING TODAY,wouldn't be confident about pursuing it full-time.What do all these London nightclub closures say about where UK club culture is going?If everything was shutting down around you then you wouldn't believe in the industry.
文摘Behind a partition wall at the back of Shanghai's World Expo Center,the scent of spray tan hangs in the air.Bronzed skin may be more commonly associated with rural labor in China,but in the world of bodybuilding(or jianmei yundong-literally'healthy and beautiful exercising')it represents the final flourish in a quest for perfection.Flashes of bare soles and unfinished legs are the only traces of the paleness beneath.
文摘For the first time since emerging from East London in the early 2000s,grime is threatening to break out Stateside.In the past year,British rappers have toured the US,Kanye West has appeared on stage with a cohort of grime MCs,and Drake even got a'BBK'tattoo in admiration of UK record label and collective Boy Better Know.
文摘At Green Valley amusement park in Baoding,a rainbow-colored Ferris wheel turns slowly against a clear;cloudless sky.In the neighboring Botanical Garden,autumn leaves fall around a lake on which tourists pedal out in small boats.These are hardly scenes you'd expect in a city that,at the beginning of last year;was named China's most polluted.
文摘Sichuan's capital has ambitious aspirations to be put on the world map for feats that have little to do with cute bears and fiery food.Tell people that youre on the road to the biggest building in the world,and most will envisage the arid glamour of downtown Dubai.
文摘If a week is a longtime in politics,then imag-ine how long a year in the world's most-populous country is.Such is the challenge of summing up China's 2015 in just 12 pages.
文摘"Social media has accelerated the process of forming different counter-cultures and it has accelerated societal acceptance of those subcultures"It is difficult to talk about the Internet in China without dealing in truisms.Here's one:since the country's first email was sent in September 1987 (reading"Across the Great Wall we can reach every corner in the world"),the Internet has transformed China and changed everything.
文摘With his puffed jacket and spotless PVC dunks,Zhang Anda cuts a peculiar figure outside an industrial park in Romford,a predominantly white working-class suburb of East London.The 24-year-old moved here from Guangzhou more than five years ago,though he speaks limited English,doesn’t like the local food and only“very rarely”ventures into the city.
文摘Confined to a wheelchair and rapidly losing motor functions,9-year-old Kara Anderson faced an uncertain future in her native US.While doctors recommended invasive surgery that would sever tendons,nerves and ligaments to help restore mobility and fight her cerebral palsy,Kara’s family began searching overseas for alternatives.
文摘A bottomless ceramic pot hid den away on the third floor of Beijing's Liangma Antique Market has aroused the curiosity of the Seychelles'first and only ambassador to China.Philippe Le Gall stands contemplating the possible uses of the Qing Dynasty artifact before moving on,leaving the shop's owner with the remnants of his discarded French pastry"I like items I can't understand the purpose of,"he says with a smile.Armed with a pocket magnifier and small flashlight,the 60-year-old diplomat will spend up to six hours each weekend visiting the labyrinthine antique market,inspecting each of its countless stalls in succession.
文摘Consigned to a wheelchair and rapidly losing motor functions,g-year-old Kara Anderson,who suffers from cerebral palsy,faced an uncertain future in her native US.With doctors recomme nding in vasive surgery that would sever tendons.
文摘A bottomless ceramic pot hidden away on the third floor of Beijing's Liangnia Antique Market has aroused the curiosity of the Seychelles'first and only ambassador to China,Philippe Le Gall.He stands contemplating the possible uses of the Qing Dynasty artifact before presenting the shop owner with a French pastry and moving on."I like items that I caiVt understand the purpose of,"he says with a smile.Armed with a pocket magnifier and small flashlight.
