Piramida

Sampled sounds from an Arctic ghost town comprise the unlikely music on Efterklang's new album

Perpetually in search of new possibilities in the realm of music, the trio behind the Danish band Efterklang set out on a sound-seeking mission last August to the remote island of Spitsbergen to create their fourth album, Piramida. Over the course of their nine-day expedition on the Arctic isle—one that required a year’s time to obtain permission to visit the territory and its abandoned structures—musicians …

Institute of Incoherent Cinematography

Silent films set to a background of live music bring culture for the China Tour

Located in the former Hong’en Daoist Temple in the heart of the old city, the Zajia Lab has become an epicenter of Beijing cultural life. In the past several months, it has welcomed some of Beijing’s most respected musicians and documentary filmmakers to the stage, so it was hardly surprising that the Institute of Incoherent Cinematography (IOIC) settled on the Zajia venue for its new …

Link About It: Société Perrier

Spiritual warriors, cotton candy landscapes and more from an online destination for global nightlife and culture

Advertorial Content: To celebrate 14 months of Société Perrier‘s stellar web content, we pulled together a highlight reel of stories since the 2011 launch. The discerning hub has served to expose readers to the latest on the most fascinating cultural icons, killer tunes and excellent beverages. Check out our picks to brush up on sexual theme parks, 14-ingredient cocktails and a spa in the Serengeti. …