Carsick Cars for Converse!
Beijing band Carsick Cars wowed the audience at a small event for the Converse Fall 2013 collection.
Music & DJs
S.T.D. invades Hong Kong!
Shanghai-based DJ crew and promoters, S.T.D. are arriving in Hong Kong to play a set at J.B.’s Lounge on Friday, June 7th.
Simian Mobile Disco coming to Cubic!
British group Simian Mobile Disco, comprised of Jas Shaw and James Ford, will be playing a special DJ set in Macau’s Club Cubic on Saturday, June 15th.
Kitsune’s BeatauCue at Kee Club!
French duo BeatauCue will be playing Kee Club, Saturday, June 1st. The two have remixed everyone from Boys Noize and Two Door Cinema Club, to Steve Aoki and Armand Van Helden.
Hong Kong’s best concert ever? Watch the video!
Last Friday’s Hardpack concert featuring special guests such as L.M.F. and Mastamic was one of the city’s best.
Classic Hip Hop & Soul, The Do-Over, Sunday!
L.A.’s all-day party, ‘The Do Over‘ hosted by Chris Haycock, Jamie Strong, and Aloe Blacc is coming to Hong Kong this Sunday, May 5th.
Volar closing for renovations
The smell of spray paint was in the air as guests paid their last visit to the old Volar in Hong Kong’s Lan Kwai Fong nightlife area. The club, which recently celebrated it’s 8th anniversary, is closing for a major renovation.
Samiyam strikes again! Check the video!
Was it worth going out to an industrial building in far-away Ap Lei Chau on Saturday night?
L.A. beatmaker SAMIYAM, Saturday!
Samiyam delivers lush, sample-laced instrumentals that walk the line between soulful, experimental, and dancefloor friendly.
MastaMic & friends in concert!
MastaMic, one of Hong Kong’s most talented Hip Hop artists, is putting on a major show on Saturday, March 30th, along with a lineup of special guests.
Adidas + Damon Dash, Unite All Originals!
Adidas and New York entrepreneur Damon Dash are putting on a series of art and music events in Hong Kong in early March.
XXX is moving!
XXX, the alternative music space that shook up the Hong Kong scene and became the de facto home to all sorts of music outside the mainstream, is continuing its mission at a new address.
Breakbot at Socialito
French recording artist Breakbot packed Socialito on Friday, January 25th. Arriving an hour into his set, the DJ booth was surrounded by an adoring crowd who responded enthusiastically to each mix.
Calvin Harris at Dragon-i’s 10th anniversary
Hitmaker Calvin Harris djed in Hong Kong for part three of Dragon-i’s 10th anniversary celebration. The Scottish producer, who has had a succession of…
Azealia Banks 212 live in H.K.!
New-school rapper / singer Azealia Banks performed in Hong Kong as part of the Clockenflap music festival in early December. With a long mane of hair flying out behind her, she strut around the stage with the crowd jumping up and singing along.
Klaxons at Clockenflap!
One of the highlights of Clockenflap was a performance by British indie band the Klaxons. Performing to a large crowd and overlooking Hong Kong’s…
Yasiin Bey aka MOS DEF at Cubic… in video!
Unlike newer M.C.’s, who rely heavily on studio production, Yasiin Bey is a throwback to an earlier era of Hip Hop when rappers used their voice and verbal dexterity alone to hold a crowd’s attention.
Inside Club Gala’s grand opening!
Hong Kong’s newest club opened with a splashy launch on December 20th, featuring not just the usual flowers and celebrities, but also a street lined with Ferraris!
Video of Brodinski and Gesaffelstein rocking Volar!
French DJs, Brodinski and Gesaffelstein played a charismatic set at Volar on November 21st, 2012. The duo packed the club and had the dance floor in a frenzy for much of the night.
MOS DEF on Christmas Eve! + Major Lazer, Saturday!
Cubic, Macau’s super-club is finishing off an already impressive year with a particularly strong line-up in December.
Volar’s 8th anniversary feat. A-TRAK & Dillon Francis!
I can still remember descending the stairs into Volar for the very first time. Walking inside felt like entering a new era of clubbing, as the place was completely distinct from all the other nightspots in Lan Kwai Fong.
Calvin Harris at Dragon-i Wednesday! + Roy Ayers & Luciano videos!
Calvin Harris, the man behind smash hits “So Close,” “Bounce,” and “We Found Love” (with Rihanna,) is taking over the turntables at Dragon-i, as the club continues to celebrate their 10th anniversary on Wednesday, December 5th.
De La Soul, Primal Scream, Klaxons, Azealia Banks, Sneaky Sound System + 65 more!
Clockenflap is almost here and Hong Kong has perhaps never experienced a lineup this strong before. The two-day outdoor music festival that takes place on December first and second, has grown into one of Hong Kong’s most anticipated cultural events.
Roy Ayers + Louie Vega Tuesday!
Dragon-i is putting on a series of major events to celebrate their 10th anniversary. The first is happening next Tuesday, November 20th, and will feature the amazing Roy Ayers, an extremely influential figure across five decades of music.
SKRILLEX at PLAY!
Dubstep phenomenon SKRILLEX is descending on Hong Kong this Friday, November 9th. Over the last year club PLAY has turned things up a notch…
You missed it! So here’s the video!
While you were sitting around in the same old club, bored, checking your Facebook feed and listening to out-of-date music, three hundred people were…
DJ Marky & Stamina MC at FLY
Hong Kong has long had a soft spot for Drum and Bass music. The fast-paced dance genre (that was popularized in England) made the…
True Skool anniversary feat. Reggae singer Million Stylez!
Reggae singer Million Stylez is headlining True Skool’s third anniversary party on Saturday, October 13th. The monthly event has been covered extensively on Hong…
Need a reason to go to the Splash pool party?
The Splash pool party at Macau’s Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, is probably the closest thing to Spring Break madness that you can experience…
Reggae vibes! Boom Shake da Roof!
Saturday, August 11th, Boom Shake da Roof is back at Pier 7 in Central. Five DJs throughout the night bring a mix of Dancehall…