Music
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Lock and keys
Danish avant-rockers Efterklang have turned an unloved eastern corner of the German capital into a studio space fit for writing records.
Play for today
Artistically minded and musically rich, online music station Radiooooo is a charming alternative to the corporate Spotifys of this world. Monocle visits its studios to discover how the creators get their groove on.
This jip is up
Dancing can lead to prostitution, according to a 1948 Japanese law. Police raids on unlicensed nightclubs have turned once-vibrant dance floors into dead zones, gutting Osaka’s late-night scene.
Culture
The films, books and bands keeping us entertained this month — and an introduction to a football pundit.
Music to our ears
After years of government restrictions, Pakistani TV is resurgent. Hitting the right notes is 'Taan', Pakistan’s answer to ‘Glee’, a new musical drama that tackles social taboos through song.
The highs of Lo-Fang
LA producer and musician Lo-Fang has impressed us with his soulful debut album, ‘Blue Film’. Here he talks inspiration, creative processes, floor stomps and how he came up with that name.
Culture
With 2013 winding down, we're impatiently looking ahead. Here are the cultural events, ideas and objects that are set to make 2014 (and the festive season) a truly special one.
High art
From music to radio dramas and art exhibitions, the nations of the North are exploring their cultural identities and making the world take notice. Monocle takes a look at what they have to offer.
Alison Goldfrapp
British singer and composer Alison Goldfrapp invites us into her east London home for a feast of fish, chips and sparkling English wine.
