Fernando Augusto Pacheco
The opener
An intercontinental array of bulletins bringing you up to speed on Israel’s pop charts, the changing face of suburbia and underwear to massage your bottom.
Art’s on fire
Whatever you might have heard, the creative spark is alive and well. Need convincing? Take a wander through our pick of audial, visual and sensory reasons to be cheerful.
Defence
Russia takes an interest in CAR, Denmark’s mission to Greenland and Romania buys missiles.
Diplomacy
Brazil’s Lebanon connection, plus representatives for China and Taiwan clash over cake in Fiji.
The lives of others
From art thievery to murderous intentions, warzones to Japanese suburbs, we highlight the latest releases on screen, page and stereo that will keep you diverted and delighted as winter draws near.
Call of the weird
As this unusual summer turns to autumn it seems the most striking cultural offerings around reflect the times. From a spooky take on the civil rights-era to alien hunters, dystopian societies and Japanese electropop.
Summer hit wave
The mercury is rising and so is the standard of music. We take the temperature of the hottest new talent, from a Texan band to a Norwegian singer-songwriter, and whip through the tunes keeping…
New views
This month’s cultural recommendations will keep you in the know, from South Korean crime drama to the latest pop releases.
Leader of the pack
Transcending the worlds of fashion and music, DJ Wolfram Eckert is bringing Austrian music back into the spotlight. He tells us about his globetrotting adventures.
