33 Don't-Miss Music Events (We're Talkin' DFA & Erykah Badu!)

On the subway, in front of our computers, at the gym, we’ve always got our headphones on because, without a doubt, music is the perfect companion. Perhaps less universally known is that the folks over at Red Bull happen to feel the same way. Passionately. So much so that they’ve created the Red Bull Music Academy, a world traveling workshop and festival that fosters collaboration, creativity, and inspiration. Boasting exclusive workshops for sixty-two handpicked musicians... Read More

This Week's Raddest Events: Treasure Island Music Fest & More!

As much as we love San Francisco year-round, there’s no denying that October is when the city really shines. And this week’s jam-packed lineup of events is all the more evidence to the case. From a bevy of trunk shows that will keep your closet full of awesome new pieces, to this year’s Treasure Island Music Festival that will have us rushing to the stage — this week is one for the books, kids. Peep the list below and try not to gloat too much about your enviable agenda. Elizabeth... Read More

MEET MIMI XU: MUSIC EXTRAORDINAIRE

With impeccable style, an infectious personality and a 10-year career doing exactly what she loves, Mimi Xu, aka DJ Misty Rabbit is one of the coolest women we’ve met in quite sometime. Aside from managing her own record company, publishing a Parisian music magazine and spinning the decks at some of the world’s chicest clubs and festivals, Mimi has also established herself as a fashion-soundtrack extraordinaire (yes, we’re in awe too). Having already provided show tracks... Read More

NEW MUSIC FROM NIKI & THE DOVE

You might have spotted Topshop 214 favourites Niki & The Dove in our summer magazine – we've been in love with this Swedish electro duo since last year, when they released hit song The Drummer. Lead singer Malin Dahlström is a theatrical, beautiful frontwoman, always dressed up in capes, feathers and fantasy creations (if you are a fan of Bat for Lashes or Karen O, you'll appreciate her out-there stage costumes.) We've been counting down the days until... Read More

Quirky App Acts Like A Music Playlist Matchmaker

In the digital age, if there is anything we can certainly count on, it is that the Japanese will find new, strange, and totally fascinating ways for us to use technology. From pillows give kisses to virtual girlfriends, our overseas brethren are true pioneers, unafraid of adding a little cutting-edge technology into our courtship rituals. A new app with a serious kawaii twist gives flirtatious music-philes a new way to connect. By downloading “ChuChu Tune” (which,... Read More