JUICE had a chance to meet Eugene Kan, Managerial Editor of Hypebeast and Puma Lifestyle Footwear Designer Jon Tang in Hong Kong as they gave us insight on everything from the creative process of the project to the negative response of the ‘Dim Sum Project’ from Hypebeast fans.
“Had we been schooled on how to [play instruments properly], we wouldn’t be sitting here right now. Everything works out in the end.” – Jonny, The Drums
JUICE took a bit of Nick of Empire of the Sun’s time and discussed the waning myth of pop and rock stars, the band’s cinematic eye for a medium that rouses our hearing, and the destructive potential of pop music.
We’re no stranger to the works of Adrian Yap, co-founder and chief executive of Freeform (hint: Urbanscapes!) and co-owner of The Bee. Adrian’s passion for youth events is the rocket fuel behind many of his projects, and now with The Bee, the Upfront concert series is his new brainchild.
“I hope [Britrock isn’t coming back] because I think people have a different view of what it actually was. I don’t think it was a great celebration of British music.” – Graham Coxon
“People like going crazy about big music. It’s always been that way. [Swedish House Mafia] are just a couple of douchebags making crappy dance music.” – Martin