- #HGWORLD
- #HGCREATORS
- #HGEXPLORE
- #HGVOICES
- #HGSHOP
- CAREERS
- ABOUT US
- CONTACT US
If America can get back with her toxic ex, so can you. Sometimes it takes multiple trials before the errors are registered. I've had my fair share of situationships and only after the third one did I wake up to what a disaster of an interpersonal dynamic it is. But here's the best thing about it - unlike the second and the third, there will not be a 4th (Die Hard reference because Christmas is near) So, yeah, maybe we need to to be burnt a few times to reach a point of no return. Perhaps, America isn't there yet. People online have been slowly coming to terms with how it might not actually be the greatest country in the world. This might help solidify that image too. Maybe we'll find a better Western nation to look up to.
It's like when a caveman made a fatal mistake: the lesson would be etched into the minds of the entire tribe. And for evolutionary purposes, they were better off for it. Maybe America can be our caveman. I sound a little too optimistic about what is about to come but it's more shock-based coping than hope. I'm sure it'll be fine. We're fine. It's all fine.
Here's what we have for you this week:
Talk To Me By Skrillex, Four Tet, Champion & Naisha
Skrillex and Four Tet created a track called Flipside in 2014 that couldn't be released at the time. A decade later, they teamed up with UK Garage legend Champion and Indian singer Naisha to reinvent it and release it as a new house track called 'Talk to Me'. Bringing back that classic Disclosure-esque sound of wonky synths and melding it with Four Tet's percussion and Champion's basslines, the track becomes truly Homegrown as Naisha's vocals waft through the lush arrangement.
Listen to it here.
Chashma By Nitin Baid
Packaged as a coming-of-age film about a young boy with poor eyesight, the new short film supplies a larger tale about dogmatism and bigotry within the themes of communal tension in a 90s India. The protagonist's inability to see becomes a metaphor for perceptual biases that create social conflicts among different communities. Through a story about boyhood, the short film champions the pursuit of personal truth and judgement-free outlooks.
Watch the trailer here.
Afterglow By Cord
Winter is coming and it's bring with it the rich colour palettes of season with earthy rusts, golden ochres, deep greens, and smoky blues. Cord's latest Fall '24 collection, 'Afterglow', captures the spirit of winter with pieces that boast timeless silhouettes, lush textures, and a conceptually sound character. Jackets, midis, maxis, and co-ords from the collection are designed to both work with each other as layers or be worn as a complete stand-alone looks.
Browse through Afterglow here.
Insect-Based Culinary Practices
As we move intentionally towards a sustainable future, indigenous knowledge systems are appearing to be more and more of a viable solution. Insect-based foods that offer an alternative source of protein and nutrients without the harmful effects of industrial farming form part of it. Dismissed as being non-appetising or simply because it comes from marginalized communities, insect-based cuisine might hold the key to more sustainable food practices.
Find Indian insect-based dishes here.
Furmaish Pet Furniture
Discipline is a human concept. It's not for cats. Which is why you should quit reprimanding them for scratching up your couch and get them their own furniture without sacrificing the style of your home. Furmaish creates pet furniture especially designed for cats and dogs. Their Scandinavian and Japandi influences make the furniture minimally elegant and make your pets feel right at home.
Order a piece for your furry friend here.
Long Night At The Museum
Club culture is dead. The party has moved on to friendlier community spaces with a more curated structure. This weekend it's at the Museum of Solutions in Mumbai. Organized by Skip-a-beat, the limited capacity event features cocktail bars, pop-up shops and food along with two dedicated music spaces — one showcasing live indie performances and another with curated DJ sets in the museum. The museum floors will also be open to the ticket holders throughout the evening.
Get your tickets here.
